What Should Video Games Cost?
433 views · Published 20 February 2018 · 7:53 · Indexed 21 October 2026
Channel: Smash JT · 2018 · Gaming
Throughout the history of the video game industry, the $60 price point for games has become somewhat of the norm, especially for AAA titles. But why is this, and more importantly, why does it need to change? Let's take a look at what goes into the cost of making a game and how the evolution of technology with microtransactions and in-game economies have given birth to a new potential - a system where publishers can be up front about what their game will entail and how much they plan on selling it for. Wanna mail something? SMASH JT P.o. Box 1118 Poway, CA. 92074 Want to support the show? Smash JT shirts, sweatshirts and mugs: https://teespring.com/the-smash-jt-collection#pid=2&cid=2122&sid=front Direct donations to the channel: www.paypal.me/SmashJT Thank you all for watching, commenting, sharing, liking, and of course, subscribing! -JT
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