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[amigastar]

If the game would come out on PC day 1 i may pay 100 bucks but otherwise no.

 

[Cyberpunkd]

I think the whole industry wants prices to raise and they know GTA could get away with it. Put it in motion. Been saying that for months places.

GTA can. Others can’t.

Prepare for lots of “the game didn’t meet sales expectations“ in 2026.

Let me get this straight:

People are worried about jobs.
Global economy is shit.
Inflation is rising, people’s living standards are falling.
Let’s make people pay more.

 

[Cyberpunkd]

Every great long games should cost $100. Zelda, CD Projekt games, rockstar games, larian games, from games all deserve to cost $100 imo.

 

[noobdoomguy8658]

With inflation, $100 is actually around what a game should be costing soooooooooooooooooooooooo


From 2006 at $60, that is basically $97 or so in todays money

So yea, I think it would help the industry rebound big time. Prices increase all over, as what you are paying for Netflix, Amazon Prime, a Big Mac, Eggs, Milk, a Movie ticket etc isn't the same from 2006, why the fuck would the price of such an expensive medium magically say the same with zero repercussions?

Yet some of you fucking wonder and cry and bitch about GAAS and MTX in games? lol

Increase the price, if you broke get a better job, let the games that fail, FAIL and let the games that make sense, get the reward and wait for a sale for everything else or something.

That $100 makes more sense then many care to admit.

That would be a flawless argument if the salaries kept up or even outpaced everything else, which is not the case.

But I'm sure the big boys up top who rack in millions of dollars in bonuses really appreciate you looking after them.

 

[Tokio Blues]

Why not ? Every ítem you buy went up since 2006. Why games should be different ?

I mean these games took 8 or 9 years to develop. If in those years the prices off all goods went up, all people suffer it (including devs).

I live in a country where 2/3 of my life had 25% anual inflations rates (at least). Yes. Its argentina. And I know how hard can be to start a new business.

 

[noobdoomguy8658]

GTA can. Others can’t.

Prepare for lots of “the game didn’t meet sales expectations“ in 2026.

Let me get this straight:

People are worried about jobs.
Global economy is shit.
Inflation is rising, people’s living standards are falling.
Let’s make people pay more.

What's baffling is that the gaming industry is so much money money-hungry and insane in that regard than seemingly anything else: even the relative profits that some games make would be a massive success for a movie, for example, or a series, despite it being a more-or-less one-time experience with occasional revisits, but it's somehow a failure in gaming and calls for entire studios' termination, despite their track record and upper-mismanagement that gets to keep their careers (still salty about Arkane).

 

[lh032]

Lets be honest .

100 for gta ? I don't think it's an issue lol

 

[noobdoomguy8658]

Why not ? Every ítem you buy went up since 2006. Why games should be different ?

Even if you ignore the fact that little to no incomes have grown as much, there's been tons of tech innovations that allegedly should've made the development process heaps easier: better software (that many studios choose not to research properly and end up misusing and not making a properly optimized experience), better hardware, more software, more hardware, now decades of collective experience. Baldur's Gate 3 took "only" 5 years to make yet it beats so many projects that took longer for such reasons as well.

One of these tools is definitely going to be AI that Rockstar will definitely use extensively to cut costs and maybe speed up the process.

Yet somehow none of that results in more adequate pricing, because the line must always go up and the growth must be endless. That's literally cancer.

 

[Tokio Blues]

Even if you ignore the fact that little to no incomes have grown as much, there's been tons of tech innovations that allegedly should've made the development process heaps easier: better software (that many studios choose not to research properly and end up misusing and not making a properly optimized experience), better hardware, more software, more hardware, now decades of collective experience. Baldur's Gate 3 took "only" 5 years to make yet it beats so many projects that took longer for such reasons as well.

One of these tools is definitely going to be AI that Rockstar will definitely use extensively to cut costs and maybe speed up the process.

Yet somehow none of that results in more adequate pricing, because the line must always go up and the growth must be endless. That's literally cancer.

I agree. Not every game should cost the same. I think we should revisit that starting point.

But again. We live in a supply & demand world. Paying $100 for the most anticipated game off all time its not crazy even it makes sense.

Now. Charging “Avowed” or “AC Shadowd”’ “SW Outlaws” $120 for ultra premium skins. Thats a Nono.

 

[noobdoomguy8658]

But again. We live in a supply & demand world. Paying $100 for the most anticipated game off all time its not crazy even it makes sense.

That would work really well for a physical release or products. The game's digital and can be reproduced nearly indefinitely, as the demand for new hardware capabilities is nigh. Not to mention, again, that the supply has been refined and optimized for decades and is no longer the reason behind the higher prices for a lot of the goods, even in the gaming industry - certainly not the software. What, do we have to pay more for games now that the people involved have a more expensive hobby building custom mechanical keyboards that they use to type out their emails and spaghetti code?

 

[Tokio Blues]

We can argue for hours but I think that everything will resume to:

“It depends on the game. I’ll wait for the Steam sales”.

 

[Exede]

I bought games for the SNES for up to 150 Deutsche Mark, that was in early 90s thats 78 USD with taxes.
Now add the inflation to this, i know its a hot take, but games are to cheap right now.

 

[Rocinante618]

$100 is fine, GTA6 will sell whatever the price is, there is no other franchise/game in this world that beats GTA, maybe except Pokemon.

 

[Tokio Blues]

That would work really well for a physical release or products. The game's digital and can be reproduced nearly indefinitely, as the demand for new hardware capabilities is nigh. Not to mention, again, that the supply has been refined and optimized for decades and is no longer the reason behind the higher prices for a lot of the goods, even in the gaming industry - certainly not the software. What, do we have to pay more for games now that the people involved have a more expensive hobby building custom mechanical keyboards that they use to type out their emails and spaghetti code?

I dont know about your last sentence. I think that game developing can cost a lot. (Not sure about the case Rockstar because they are yet earning revenues from rdr2 and gta5 online) but if your previous had “mid sells”. Well you have to live during 5 years with what you earn -its difficult if you dont get proper investment-

In the other hand I imagine that paying to actors, VA, devs, marketing, hardware, place of work. Everything cost money. Im not sure why it would be different from other business.

And im clearly not an expert im just guessing.

 

[Esppiral]

Someone is testing the waters

 

[Tokio Blues]

lol truth

If it really happened, I don't know how much that would change for me. I'm selective in what I already buy anyway, I'll buy a collectors edition maybe once a year, have maybe 3 day 1s and the rest I buy used.

Looking into the next few years, i have no issues with a GTA VI at 100 or Persona 6, Death Stranding 2 etc of course other titles I'd skip day 1 buys that I feel may not be worth it, but I think that means maybe we need more AA titles priced accordingly

100
60
40

Etc

lol they would. Animal Crossing is with that 100 to me lol Each gen, I put hundreds of hours in that series

I agree with you.

 

[DaciaJC]

I think the opposite is just as likely to occur: if GTA costs $100, it would still sell well (obviously), but it would mean fewer people having the means or being willing to shell out for other games, especially if they too increase their prices. Whereas before $120-140 would get you two new games, now cash-strapped consumers would probably justify throwing away a Benjamin on GTA and decide to forgo other titles for a while, no way are they about to spend nearly double for the same amount of content or playtime as they were a year ago. Rather than helping the industry to "rebound," it may well have a chilling effect.

 

[ValiantInstance]

“Publishers could follow suit”

Yes, the reason they’re not making enough money on slop is because they’re not charging enough for it.

People really are getting dumber.

 

[Effigenius]

I’m sure other companies do want that, but take 2 isnt going to do that. They’re not going to follow up the best selling game of all time by doubling the price. They want to get gamers into their next gta online and keep milking them there.

 

[kyubajin]

With MH Wilds this year, I'll just wait for a sale.

 

[pudel]

Its not very long ago...when we had 50 bucks as standard....now we are at 70! COD even asked for 80. And T2 now wants 100? Thats a 100% raise over a few years. I know inflation sucks. But it hits also the consumer (mainly the consumer)! I am pretty sure there is a tipping point where yr asking price is resulting in less revenue as if you would keep it on a reasonable level. Especially when you have a complete over saturated market as we do have now.

 

[MMaRsu]

And T2 now wants 100?

No.

Do people even read OP's? Or Articles? Or just reactionary thoughts?

T2 doesnt want 100. It's an analyst who thinks that raising prices to 100€ could help boost the industry as other publishers will want to release games for that price as well. If Take2 does that

Hint, Take2 doesnt want that.

 

[Lucifers Beard]

Oh fuck off with that garbage. All it will do is pave the way for other publishers to increase the price of their games which would mean people only buy less. Stupid take. If GTAVI comes out at £100 then I for sure won't be buying it.

 

[pudel]

No.

Do people even read OP's? Or Articles? Or just reactionary thoughts?

T2 doesnt want 100. It's an analyst who thinks that raising prices to 100€ could help boost the industry as other publishers will want to release games for that price as well. If Take2 does that

Hint, Take2 doesnt want that.

Sorry, really didnt read the article. my bad!

 

[MMaRsu]

Sorry, really didnt read the article. my bad!

Heyy its all good brother its just I see this news reposted on a lot of sites and even here people don't seem to read .

 

[Rawbutt Jellybean]

How would this help the industry as a whole? People don't have infinite money and are being squeezed in every direction now.

 

[The_Observer]

Rockstar and GTA6 might get away with it, but others, please don’t try to do it, you will fail miserably with your talentless woke infested, incompetent product.

 

[Donald mac Ronald]

The industry doesn't need saving.

Make good games that are fun and you will make money.

See space marine and Helldivers

 

[SJRB]

 

[Impotaku]

It wouldnt do shit apart from shareholders been happy, the quality of games wouldn’t magically go up. All that would happen is you’ll get the same half finished games with mtx but you’ll be paying more for the same.

About time aaa gaming just fucked off & died.

 

[M0G]

At this point I have enough unplayed games I'll never need to buy a game ever again. Rather than double dip on an overpriced game, I'll just wait a few years and spend the money on upgrades.

 

[Boss Mog]

Yeah let's raise the price of DEI slop games, I'm sure that will help them sell more.

 

[Wildebeest]

People are going to buy a 5090 instead.

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

GTA can. Others can’t.

Prepare for lots of “the game didn’t meet sales expectations“ in 2026.

Let me get this straight:

People are worried about jobs.
Global economy is shit.
Inflation is rising, people’s living standards are falling.
Let’s make people pay more.

And I think most gamers are fine if they just make most games shorter. Like 20-30 hours. We can’t do that. We need to add bloat and more costs!!!

 

[S0ULZB0URNE]

If the game would come out on PC day 1 i may pay 100 bucks but otherwise no.

You wouldn't have to buy the key for $100 on PC

 

[DeepEnigma]

$100 for this DEI ridden slop made by these sows?

They worked on RDR2 and there was no issues.

Though I expect Dan Houser being a bigger loss in that regards. We shall see.

 

[phant0m]

No, but getting rid of culture war BS and releasing complete, polished games would.

 

[Zacfoldor]

I'm absolutely not mad about this idea or even a practical reality with games that cost 100 dollars.

That said, whoever thinks that is a realistic idea is a greedy non-gamer who really has no idea how anything works in life.

Hey PC guys, get this. First a big gaming journo predicts a recovery led by PC. Then we get a big thread about how PC gaming it taking over.

Then these motherfuckers want to sell us 100 dollar games. Who are they gonna sell it to? PC players!? Bwhahahahaa!!! Will you be the ones to pay 100 bucks a game to save the industry or will you leave it to us console gamers?

 

[Hudo]

That game will make billions even if they'd sell it for 20€. GTA Online is the main money maker here.

The industry doesn't need saving. It's pretty good at milking their customers.

 

[DeepEnigma]

The industry doesn't need saving. It's pretty good at milking their customers.

 

[Moses85]

Nah, you know there can only be one thing and one savior for the industry. Bring it on, Phil! GTA6 on Game Pass!

 

[Valonquar]

Honestly I'll be very shocked if there isn't a $300 collector's edition at this point

 

[Soodanim]

People are talking about inflation etc, but GTA5's record grossing of billions from Online means every other factor is irreleant. Rockstar want people in the door, and the way to do that is anything but raising the price of entry.

 

[Fbh]

I'm sure GTA could get away with it.
I doubt it'd set a new standard though, because everyone else isn't GTA.

If Rockstar wants some extra money I think it would be much easier to just have some $120 version with a 7-10 day early access. That's probably still going to sell like 20 million units in a week and then you get everyone else with the normal $70 release.

 

[NeonDelta]

Let’s hope not. Because then a lot of other publishers will start doing it

 

[RoboFu]

I wouldn't buy anything from that overrated series for $1.

 

[recursive]

Fuck that.

 

[StereoVsn]

This is a stupid hot take. Yes, GTA could get away one time with that $100 price.

Good luck to others trying that shit. More people are playing F2P GaaS than ever. People are playing older games and even getting into emulation.

Go ahead big publishers, I would love to see $100 titles just for all this shit to collapse. And hopefully normal studios would rise up afterwards.

 

[notseqi]

Higher price makes it easier not to buy a game immediately, wait for proper opinion to form and then judge if its quality enough for me.
I got backlog like errybody else here.

 

[DirtyBast8rd]

The industry can rebound by making games people want.