The gaming industry’s latest price hike by Xbox has raised questions about transparency and affordability. As the year’s best-reviewed games are budget titles, gamers are concerned that they have too many options to spend $80 on a video game. Rockstar Games’ announcement of Grand Theft Auto VI’s delay from fall 2025 to May 2026 has also sparked concern over the industry’s ability to deliver quality content within a specific timeframe. Despite the company’s claims, skepticism from Rockstar employees suggests that the original deadline was unrealistic and may have led to delays in other games. The situation highlights the need for transparency and affordability in the gaming industry, leaving gamers with more options than ever before.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-05-02/players-have-too-many-options-to-spend-80-on-a-video-game