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Until not too long ago, the PS3 Store was a desert. There were some small games, but no blockbuster titles. This has only changed relatively recently, probably
by danieldk 13y ago
Until not too long ago, the PS3 Store was a desert. There were some small games, but no blockbuster titles. This has only changed relatively recently, probably because the App Store is so popular.
It is a huge step backward. Before I could borrow games from friends or sell them. But I think there won't be a big outcry as long as most games are still available on a disk.
- krrrh 13y agoOn the other hand the price paid for games has dropped massively, especially when indexed against inflation. Partly this is helped by digital distribution, but by creating a more direct relationship between the publisher and the customer, and drastically reducing piracy and eliminating reselling the required price per unit to make a profit as a game studio is really small. I've paid $5 for iOS games that gave me vastly more hours of enjoyment than games that I used to pay $50+ for. For years those who supported the developers were subsidizing those who weren't. This is happening less now, and it's a more efficient market.
- danieldk 13y agoThat's a good point. I probably bought more games from small indie developers on iOS the last few years than PS3 titles. Those indies wouldn't have access to the PS3 market.