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Gamers Support $50 Price as Giants Eye $80 Hike

6/2/2025

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Gamers are rallying behind Clair Obscur's decision to price Expedition 33 at $50, a bold move as industry giants Nintendo and Microsoft prepare to hike prices to $80. Developers believe that reasonable pricing for AA games can boost both player satisfaction and sales, but the gaming community remains split on what the future holds for game pricing.

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Gamers are rallying behind Clair Obscur's decision to price Expedition 33 at $50, a bold move as industry giants Nintendo and Microsoft prepare to hike prices to $80. Developers believe that reasonable pricing for AA games can boost both player satisfaction and sales, but the gaming community remains split on what the future holds for game pricing.