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And yet for some reason gamers complain that games of 2012 are too expensive. $60 of 2012USD really isn't that much compared to $50 of 1992USD. Add in the fact
by tibbon 15y ago
And yet for some reason gamers complain that games of 2012 are too expensive. $60 of 2012USD really isn't that much compared to $50 of 1992USD. Add in the fact that you can get some excellent an amazing games on mobile platforms now for a dollar, and gaming is cheaper than ever.
- codezero 15y agoDifference was that back then a game from start to end lasted a whole lot more than 4-8 hours. Yes I know lots of games now do as well, but lots of the most popular ones don't.
- bonch 15y ago> Difference was that back then a game from start to end lasted a whole lot more than 4-8 hours. RPGs, maybe, but you can certainly beat Super Mario World or Star Fox or whatever in less than two hours.
- tibbon 15y agoI wish there was a good data source on that, because it would be interesting to see. I'm not sure if the single player play time has really gone up or down to get through the main story, but modern games seem to incorporate almost endless numbers of side quests, self generating quests, achievement junky-only quests (kill 10,000 of X) and also a lot of multiplayer functionality.