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| DATE | 2003-10-12 |
| FROM | Billy
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| SUBJECT | Re: [hangout] Subversive code.
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On Sun, Oct 12, 2003 at 08:13:33PM +0000, Steve Milo wrote:
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> An interesting point is how sinister the thinking is of the game developers.
?!!!
> They hope that the pirates will become "addicted" to the games hoping
> that the users will go out and buy a copy from the stores.
That is sinister? You're sympathizing with the video game crackers
as victims? That's a stretch.
> What would be interesting is when the game developers realize that
> their games arent worth the 75-100 bucks.
Let's see what the hottest of the HOT HOT HOT games are selling for at
(overpriced) GameStop.com:
Final Fantasy XI Online: $50
Rainbow Six 3: $50
Halo: Combat Evolved: $50
Duke Nukem Forever: $50
A year ago, I was seeing new games for $40, then $30 a year later. You
shouldn't have to exaggerate to make your point. Any of these games
would probably be worth $35-$40 to me. $50 seems like too much to
spend. Unauthorized copying of PC games *IS* out of control and that
must be exerting a lot of lift on the prices.
I don't think game companies make much money, with the exception of the
few big players.. It's a very tough business with a lot of expenses.
> The end user instead decides to spend his money
> on food or a book and goes on with his life.
Book would be better than food. Both are better than video games.
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