The problem with inflated prices and how to combat it (PLEASE WAKE UP, PEOPLE)

[Thomastronaut]

I swear; the only thing more crazy than the 80€ price tag... is 110€ for two(2) days "advanced access" oh, and watch the day one patch corrupt all your save data, forcing you to start over.

Fellas, this is so obviously a scheme to increase the prices so much that gamepass becomes the only viable option to play games. You will own nothing and be happy.

And if you see anyone arguing that this is fine, because games have stayed the same price in spite of inflation, just keep in mind that this is a strawman argument. My salary has not increased with inflation, and if yours have, you can count yourself very lucky.

Some people will say that there is nothing we can do about this, except not buying any games, but I disagree. There are so many other good games out there that are not heavily overpriced + steam has some amazing sales all the time. I'm sure that if you wait just 12 months, you will be able to buy this game at a reasonable discount.

In conclusion: Don't accept this as the new norm. Pay the price you think is right, and don't get caught in the hype. They can not, and should not, get away with this.

Edit: I have been informed that the US price is lower than the EU price, which only makes it more outrageous.

[TheAlmightySunBro, Silkaire]

Correction, on the store page in the fine print it says the premium edition comes with the following:
-two slayers skins
-a mech skin
-a dragon skin
-all campaign DLCs planned
-digital art book
-digital soundtrack

Completely normal now a days. Things cost more and that will always have to be the new normal because life isn’t getting any cheaper or easier.

[Defective Dopamine Pez Dispenser]

$69.99 USD is the new industry standard AAA MSRP. It's not going back down.

My advice is, as always, don't make purchases at prices you find unacceptable, and until you've seen confirmation that a product you're paying for delivers the experience you want. If not, either pass, or wait for sale prices you do find acceptable. But the $69.99 AAA MSRP isn't gong to deflate.

That said, since I don't see this $80 price tag people are talking about (it's $69.99 on the store page for me,) I have to assume it's a regional pricing issue.

[Thiran]

Originally posted by Defective Dopamine Pez Dispenser:

$69.99 USD is the new industry standard AAA MSRP. It's not going back down.

My advice is, as always, don't make purchases at prices you find unacceptable, and until you've seen confirmation that a product you're paying for delivers the experience you want. If not, either pass, or wait for sale prices you do find acceptable. But the $69.99 AAA MSRP isn't gong to deflate.

That said, since I don't see this $80 price tag people are talking about (it's $69.99 on the store page for me,) I have to assume it's a regional pricing issue.

80€ (euro). Which is pretty much 1:1 with usd at the moment. And no, it's not a new "standard". There are a few games that cost 70€ since the increase from 60-70. Many other games released within the same time frame that still cost 60€ even until the end of 2024 (including "AAA" games).

OP is correct, DO NOT accept it and demand better. If people don't smarten up this is only the start. 2 Years from now we'll be talking 90€, then 100€ etc etc. There is no reason for game's to increase their price point since it has been anchoring the industry for a very long time now.

They are not more expensive to make now, they sell more then ever, have a lot less overhead costs attached to them. The only thing that really inflated within the industry the last few years were budgets. In the past developers had to develop their games around budget limitations via their creative vision, now publishers simply throw money and manpower at the "problem" (the creative part of games.) and call it a day.

[Fineous🔥]

I dont want to sound disrespectful, OP but you are nothing more than a gibbering imbecile spreading missinformation.

Here, let me quote this legend.

Originally posted by TheAlmightySunBro, Silkaire:

Correction, on the store page in the fine print it says the premium edition comes with the following:
-two slayers skins
-a mech skin
-a dragon skin
-all campaign DLCs planned
-digital art book
-digital soundtrack

Completely normal now a days. Things cost more and that will always have to be the new normal because life isn’t getting any cheaper or easier.

You basically get all the DLC/Expansions with the premium edition.......I know this is bait and all but come on, dude.

[Thomastronaut]

Originally posted by Defective Dopamine Pez Dispenser:

$69.99 USD is the new industry standard AAA MSRP. It's not going back down.

My advice is, as always, don't make purchases at prices you find unacceptable, and until you've seen confirmation that a product you're paying for delivers the experience you want. If not, either pass, or wait for sale prices you do find acceptable. But the $69.99 AAA MSRP isn't gong to deflate.

That said, since I don't see this $80 price tag people are talking about (it's $69.99 on the store page for me,) I have to assume it's a regional pricing issue.

I'm in the EU and for me the price is 80€. I assumed the price in euros was the same in dollars (it almost always is), so I have edited my post to reflect this.

That being said, 70$ being the new standard for AAA is outrages too, because we do not get any more for our money. I would even argue that we often get less than what we used to.

[Defective Dopamine Pez Dispenser]

I stand by what I said.

Which, to reiterate, since people only seize on one part of posts and ignore others, included the statement: "My advice is, as always, don't make purchases at prices you find unacceptable, and until you've seen confirmation that a product you're paying for delivers the experience you want. If not, either pass, or wait for sale prices you do find acceptable."

[Thomastronaut]

Originally posted by Fineous🔥:

I dont want to sound disrespectful, OP but you are nothing more than a gibbering imbecile spreading missinformation.

Here, let me quote this legend.

Originally posted by TheAlmightySunBro, Silkaire:

Correction, on the store page in the fine print it says the premium edition comes with the following:
-two slayers skins
-a mech skin
-a dragon skin
-all campaign DLCs planned
-digital art book
-digital soundtrack

Completely normal now a days. Things cost more and that will always have to be the new normal because life isn’t getting any cheaper or easier.

You basically get all the DLC/Expansions with the premium edition.......I know this is bait and all but come on, dude.

And that's exactly how they get you. You will never see these skins, because it's an FPS, but to each their own.

What really grinds my gears is this promise that you will get all DLC/expansions, however you have no idea what these DLC/expansions will be like, how many you will get or how good/bad they will be. You're paying a premium for the promise that they will deliver a good product; a promise they have no obligation to fulfil.

[Thomastronaut]

Originally posted by Defective Dopamine Pez Dispenser:

I stand by what I said.

Which, to reiterate, since people only seize on one part of posts and ignore others, included the statement: "My advice is, as always, don't make purchases at prices you find unacceptable, and until you've seen confirmation that a product you're paying for delivers the experience you want. If not, either pass, or wait for sale prices you do find acceptable."

I didn't comment on this point of yours because it's perfectly in line with what I said in my original post.

[TheAlmightySunBro, Silkaire]

Originally posted by Thomastronaut:

Originally posted by Fineous🔥:

I dont want to sound disrespectful, OP but you are nothing more than a gibbering imbecile spreading missinformation.

Here, let me quote this legend.





You basically get all the DLC/Expansions with the premium edition.......I know this is bait and all but come on, dude.

And that's exactly how they get you. You will never see these skins, because it's an FPS, but to each their own.

What really grinds my gears is this promise that you will get all DLC/expansions, however you have no idea what these DLC/expansions will be like, how many you will get or how good/bad they will be. You're paying a premium for the promise that they will deliver a good product; a promise they have no obligation to fulfil.

They’ll be just like the Ancient Gods DLCs which were heavily worth it. The skins in the premium edition aren’t why anyone buys it. You have an opinion with no facts behind it therefore it’s absurd and useless. Move along whiner.

[liner.exe]

Agreed with you fella. Microsoft is too greedy. Indiana jones lesson is not learned as we can see.

[Thomastronaut]

Originally posted by TheAlmightySunBro, Silkaire:

Originally posted by Thomastronaut:

And that's exactly how they get you. You will never see these skins, because it's an FPS, but to each their own.

What really grinds my gears is this promise that you will get all DLC/expansions, however you have no idea what these DLC/expansions will be like, how many you will get or how good/bad they will be. You're paying a premium for the promise that they will deliver a good product; a promise they have no obligation to fulfil.

They’ll be just like the Ancient Gods DLCs which were heavily worth it. The skins in the premium edition aren’t why anyone buys it. You have an opinion with no facts behind it therefore it’s absurd and useless. Move along whiner.

Here's some facts for you: Right now you can get doom 1, 2, 3, 2016 and eternal deluxe edition for just 25 euros. They're practically giving it away. This is with a 74% discount of course, but even without this discount, at 95 euros, it's still cheaper than this game's premium edition, and you get so much more for your money. How can anyone justify buying this game at such a huge cost when they're inevitably going to sell it much cheaper later on?

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/15366/DOOM_Anthology/

Ancient gods was good, sure, but you know nothing about this new dlc, yet you're willing to pay a premium for it already.

[RSilience]

Vote with your wallet and don't make 80 EU the new standard.
I'll might get it at half the price.

[maniac_E]

Another fail from mircrosoft. I like doom but I can wait a few months for it to drop in price. Just not worth it.

[TheAlmightySunBro, Silkaire]

Originally posted by Thomastronaut:

Originally posted by TheAlmightySunBro, Silkaire:

They’ll be just like the Ancient Gods DLCs which were heavily worth it. The skins in the premium edition aren’t why anyone buys it. You have an opinion with no facts behind it therefore it’s absurd and useless. Move along whiner.

Here's some facts for you: Right now you can get doom 1, 2, 3, 2016 and eternal deluxe edition for just 25 euros. They're practically giving it away. This is with a 74% discount of course, but even without this discount, at 95 euros, it's still cheaper than this game's premium edition, and you get so much more for your money. How can anyone justify buying this game at such a huge cost when they're inevitably going to sell it much cheaper later on?

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/15366/DOOM_Anthology/

Ancient gods was good, sure, but you know nothing about this new dlc, yet you're willing to pay a premium for it already.

I have faith that since I’m getting such a good product at launch; I have faith the DLC will be worth it already.

Edit: Also your facts don’t prove anything. Things are naturally more expensive when it’s new. Once again it’s just life and whining about it gets you no where in life.

[Hurricane]

I've seen "Denuvo" and then I saw both prices.
It made me laugh.
I'll check again in a year or two.