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Games Shouldn't Cost $80 If They're Digital, Players Say
Digital-only means no manufacturing, shipping, or supply chain costs, and no retailer cuts, so those savings should be passed to the consumer - right?
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ComicBook.com
· Jul 1, 2026
Three Companies Could Be the Cause of Gaming Becoming So Expensive
Gaming has only gotten more expensive in recent years — and a lawsuit is alleging that it is largely because of three companies. Due to the spread of AI companies requiring supplies like RAM for their expansion, shipping disruptions caused by global tensions, and rising prices amid worldwide tariffs, the cost of memory has gone []
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 7, 2026
The Death of the Grind: Why Modern Gaming is Cutting the Noise
No one has time for a forty-hour campaign anymore. The gaming industry spent a decade obsessed with a maximalist formula with infinitely massive maps, convoluted talent trees, and hours of tedious inventory sorting. But real life doesn’t pause for virtual chores. As free time shrinks, the entire digital entertainment ecosystem is forcing a hard pivot toward high-velocity, low-friction experiences that dump you straight into the action without demanding a massive down payment on your time. The Friction of the Fifty-Hour Clock The classic gaming loop used to treat your time like a free resource. The gaming industry still provides the
Kotaku
· Jul 2, 2026
The Video Game Industry’s Trade Body Doesn’t Want To Talk About Digital Ownership
Whose job is it, exactly, to deal with this?
TheGamer
· Jul 3, 2026
French Politician Argues For Legislation After PlayStation Announces End To Discs
Video games are not merely commodities; they are cultural assets, Jean-Luc Mélenchon said. Gamers have rights too!
gameranx
· Jun 18, 2026
Why The HELL is NOBODY Buying Games?
Players don’t want to commit to $80 games. Let’s talk about why players are waiting to buy games. Subscribe for more: https://www.youtube.com/gameranxTV?sub_confirmation=1
DualShockers
· Jun 22, 2026
Valve's Steam Machine is the Second Price Jumpscare of the Week After GTA 6
Between GTA 6's leaked pricing and the Steam Machine's 1,049 reveal, this week made one thing clear: gaming is getting expensive everywhere at once.
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