I think the trick with modern games is to simply never buy on launch, don’t get too invested, wait till you can get it at a deep discount once all/most of the D

I think the trick with modern games is to simply never buy on launch, don’t get too invested, wait till you can get it at a deep discount once all/most of the DLC is out and then consider if you’re happy to play an interactive movie. I just got a bunch of AAA games for AUD $20 in a bundle. A couple I already own. But I’ve played one over the Xmas holidays while staying with family for several late nights. That’s a decent entertainment to $ ratio. I also got Gloomhaven for free on Epic and have sunk quite a few hours in a campaign. Unless gaming is your main hobby there is literally no reason to ever pay full price. And even if it is your main hobby you can stand to wait for at least the first discount.