And the publisher will state something like “industry standard” or something like that which really means “we charge $80 because other people charge $80.” In reality, they no longer have to worry about printing games (so that cost is gone) and no longer have to compete for shelf space, there is infinite supply (digital games), the cost of technology decreases over time, and the increase acceptance of DLC and digital marketplaces. The increase of prices only benefits overall profits and is anti-consumer. The consumer does not see a decrease in prices when they fire thousands of people or other expenses are cut. Instead they just raise the price. 100% greed.
It’s worse with Nintendo too. Barring it becoming a mega hit like Baldur’s Gate 3, you can bet that you’ll be able to get this game for $40 (or less) within a year.
And the publisher will state something like “industry standard” or something like that which really means “we charge $80 because other people charge $80.” In reality, they no longer have to worry about printing games (so that cost is gone) and no longer have to compete for shelf space, there is infinite supply (digital games), the cost of technology decreases over time, and the increase acceptance of DLC and digital marketplaces. The increase of prices only benefits overall profits and is anti-consumer. The consumer does not see a decrease in prices when they fire thousands of people or other expenses are cut. Instead they just raise the price. 100% greed.
IE: Nintendo fucking did it and you people didn’t bat an eye
People batted eyes. Batted them all the way down to target to buy Mario kart. Online outrage doesn’t mean shit if the game still sells.
It’s worse with Nintendo too. Barring it becoming a mega hit like Baldur’s Gate 3, you can bet that you’ll be able to get this game for $40 (or less) within a year.
Nintendo games don’t get discounted like this.
It’s probably not 100% greed. Some of it is inflation. $60 in 2013 would be worth $82 today. So like 97% greed.
Also “we charge $80 because people will buy it at $80, the suckers.”