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Are "expensive" games about to become common?

Discussion in 'General Gaming' started by Higher Game, Aug 5, 2015.

  1. Higher Game Arcane

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    I just noticed that the Crusader Kings II package (I know not to get any Paradox game without all expansions, and apparently this one has 8!) on Steam was $160, which is probably what a top tier strategy game used to cost back in 1990 deflated dollars. Online distribution and kickstarter have allowed for a lot of cheap hipster bait games, but it would be interesting if it is also starting to hit the other end.

    I haven't decided if CKII is worth it yet (is it?). But if there are other examples of boutique type games I would be interested in hearing of them. :obviously:
     
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  2. Jick Magger Arcane Patron

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    They're already common where I'm at. New retail releases cost $80 at the low-end, can hike up as far as $120. It's one of the reasons why I jumped ship to steam.
     
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  3. Excidium II Self-Ejected

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    Shit was always expensive here. Budget re-releases was the only way in the past, and Steam regional pricing alleviates it a bit nowadays.
     
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  4. Metro Arcane Beg Auditor

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    What is Higher Game doing outside of Politics forum? Although it's funny how out-of-the-loop he is with games talking about CK2 that's been on sale eleventy bajillion times. No doubt comes from too much time spewing political babble on a website dedicated to RPG and strategy games.
     
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  5. Higher Game Arcane

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    I'm not "out of the loop" so much that I know not to touch a Paradox game until years after release. So apparently they know that now, and they do their sales early and then raise the price later on. They're always a step ahead, aren't they? :keepmyjewgold:
     
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    As long as people keep buying 'em they'll keep making 'em.
     
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  7. Astral Rag Arcane

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    yes

     
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    Considering how most games today are public betas with a lot of content cut-out, that is laughable.
    The Paradox model since CKII is pure jewing.
    I bet most people would't mind paying more for bigger, fuller, less bug-ridden games.

    Gaming magazines ftw.

    From what I know, tho, a lot more people buy original nowdays. One decade ago it was pirates pirates pirates all the way.
     
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    For sure. The power of steam sales/online-only multiplayer.
     
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    Higher prices can potentially lead to publishers paying attention to niche markets.
     
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    As long as konsole kunts pay $80 for the latest AAAAAAAA decline action emotional engagement shooter with "RPG elements", they will remain common.
     
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    So we must keep prices as low as possible.
     
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  13. Rahdulan Arcane Patron

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    But then you won't get all the music and portrait packs. :martini:
     
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