• ms.lane@lemmy.world
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      3 days ago

      This Thread-

      “We should improve gaming somewhat”

      “Just don’t buy the game!”

      • MangoPenguin@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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        2 days ago

        That’s sort of how it works though isn’t it? If games at $80 are too much then less people will buy, profits will drop and publishers will either lower prices, or vanish and get replaced by ones that lower prices.

      • sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works
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        Here’s the thing, there are already vendors doing largely what. Indies generally:

        • cost less
        • release in a playable state
        • take risks on new ideas
        • don’t have microtransactions

        But people usually talk about big AAA games in these complaints. Buy indies and we’ll end up with more variety.

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          I buy mostly indies now, usually on gog or itch too.

          But sometimes on steam if it’s multiplayer.