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Capcom president Harushiro Tsujimoto claims that the prices of video games need to increase to meet ballooning development costs.

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[-] AstridWipenaugh@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Recessions also cause a spike in vice and escapism, so it could drive more game sales or at least offset the lack of disposable income.

[-] A_Random_Idiot@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Spike in affordable escapism.

Going to a movie matinee for 3 dollars is not comparable to dropping $$$$Absurdity for games like these assholes want.

[-] stopthatgirl7@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago

Closer to $12 than $3, though. Last time I went to movies, one ticket was ¥1800. And that’s not touching the concession stand.

That said, Baldur’s Gate 3 ran me ¥8500.

[-] korinflakes@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Most cinemas in my region charge $12 to $20 per ticket. But, there was one I found in Brisbane with tickets as low as $4. My wife and I would literally go watch movies just to sit in their air con.

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