![]() Though it’s not published by Sony, Godfall is an example of a game that probably didn’t do itself any favours being priced at $70, especially after receiving very lukewarm reviews. It seems, to me, there’s not enough scrutiny at Sony HQ when deciding what games will release at $70. Just check the social media reaction to the reveal of Returnal’s $70 price. It’s not as bad as Destruction All Stars, but is again an example of a game that doesn’t look like a $70 game. In fact, their PS4 launch game, Resogun, was priced at $14.99 at launch. Now, Housemarque did say that Returnal is their most ambitious game yet but is it $70 price tag-deserving ambitious? ![]() But, I struggle to recall any ever retailing for more than $30 at launch. Housemarque is a solid studio, with a history of good games under its belt. ![]() That brings us to the next game from Housemarque, the upcoming Returnal. The $70 video game represents new, largely uncharted waters, so it makes sense that there could be. After widespread skepticism across social media, Sony delayed Destruction All Stars and announced it would be offered as a free PlayStation Plus title in February. Simply, It didn’t look like a video game worth the price hike to $70. From its incredibly impressive visuals, quality-of-life gameplay improvements, superb sound design and soundtrack, and use of the new DualSense controller, Demon’s Souls is a stunning showcase of why the PlayStation 5 is worth upgrading to at launch.”ĭestruction All Stars, however, is a title that drew a lot of skepticism for being priced at $70. Yoshio Osaki, CEO of research firm IDG shared his thoughts on the $70 video game pricing strategy in an interview with : “Not every game should garner the $69.99 price point on next-gen, but flagship AAAs such as NBA 2K merit this pricing more than others.” Clearly, it seems that the $70 video game is a reality now but it should be selective - reserved for those big AAA games which has development costs and a production value that justify the price hike.ĭemon's Souls, Destruction AllStars, and Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition all cost $70. In my Demon’s Souls review, I summarised that “some might feel reluctance due to the increased $70 price tag, but Demon’s Souls earns that price tag. Sony, however, had a slate of PS5 games priced at $70. 2K beat them to the punch with NBA 2K21, but even they took a step back, reluctant to fully commit themselves to the new pricing strategy Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed in an investor call that it would be “on a title by title basis.” Other major publishers in the industry such as EA and Ubisoft released their titles at the more familiar $60 price point at the start of this new generation. Resogun is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC.Sony are one of the first publishers wading into the waters of the $70 video game pricing strategy. Output in HD requires cables and an HD compatible display, both sold separately.©2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. One-time license fee for play on purchasing account’s designated, primary PS4™ system and other PS4 systems when signed in with purchasing account.Full HD 1080p requires an HDMI cable and a 1080p native display with an HDMI input supporting HDCP. an intensive, ultra-responsive, fully HD, 60FPS shoot ‘em up, only on PlayStation®4 system! This item is being licensed or sublicensed to you by Sony Computer Entertainment America and is subject to the Network Terms of Service and User Agreement, this item’s use restrictions and other applicable terms located at If you do not wish to accept all these terms, do not download this item.
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