Shuhei Yoshida, former PlayStation head, discussed the rise in video game prices, highlighting Nintendo's move to $80 for Mario Kart as a trendsetter. He emphasized that the increasing ambition in game development amid real inflation makes it unsustainable to maintain lower prices. Yoshida also noted a surge in remakes and remasters as a response to costs, suggesting these strategies help fund new titles. He mentioned uncertainty about whether Rockstar will set GTA 6 at $100, marking a significant price hike in AAA games.
"It was going to happen eventually. We live in contrasting times, where inflation is real and significant, but people expect games that are ever more ambitious..."
"Each publisher or manufacturer sets the price of its games, of course, but in the end the heart of the matter lies in production costs..."
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