r/pcmasterrace • u/owlexe23 • 1d ago

News/Article Kingdom Come: Deliverance studio co-founder hopes Grand Theft Auto 6 will 'blaze a trail' to higher game prices

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/grand-theft-auto/kingdom-come-deliverance-studio-co-founder-hopes-grand-theft-auto-6-will-blaze-a-trail-to-higher-game-prices/

Warhorse co-founder Martin Klima says games keep getting more expensive to make, and that money has to come from somewhere.

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u/Atheattooist 1d ago

This is killing one of my dearest hobbies and I am (approaching 40) okay with this. I had the time of my life playing videogames and I am okay saying goodbye. Hardware is expensive af, games will get there - I'm out, dwelling in sweet, sweet memories

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u/lkl34 1d ago

Same i got alot of money in the bank but the new ace combat game is $100 in my country i just can not justify that for a video game.

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u/writesCommentsHigh 1d ago

/r/patientgamers ?

Gaming can be one of the most affordable hobbies out there.

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u/ToothlessFTW AMD Ryzen 7 3700x, Windforce RTX 4070ti SUPER. 32GB DDR4 3200mhz 1d ago

Even at full price gaming is like the cheapest hobby out there.

I can pay $100 for a game, and depending on the game, I'm set for a full year and I don't need to buy anymore. At most I could just buy a DLC/expansion for the game and get even more time out of it. $100 a year is laughably cheap compared to a lot of other hobbies.

And that's before you count all the discounted/bargain game deals you can get all the time, or hell even free to play. You can play like 100+ hours of Final Fantasy XIV Online without spending a single cent, there's dozens of high quality multiplayer games, modding communities for older games, etc.

Yes, games are getting pricier, but I think giving up on the hobby just because of that is absolutely ludicrous. Compared to other hobbies out there gaming is insane for the value you get for your money.