Think of it this way: If the game is any good, you can easily spend over 100 hours playing it. (Of course, if you're a more casual player, we'll just say 40 hours, and you would also most likely buy the $20 games.)
Considering most games max out at $50, that's 50¢ per hour of gaming. (Casual players, same rate, with a few variables.)
Now, go and compare that price to other hobbies. You'll see the difference.
The economy hasn't affected my gameplay...just super busy players...
ARGH! Stay away from my games, Real Life!
Players, nothing; the gaming line I buy is running out of new stuff to put into print...
That, and, well, school...stupid comps...moving...
Think of it this way: If the game is any good, you can easily spend over 100 hours playing it. (Of course, if you're a more casual player, we'll just say 40 hours, and you would also most likely buy the $20 games.)
Considering most games max out at $50, that's 50¢ per hour of gaming. (Casual players, same rate, with a few variables.)
Now, go and compare that price to other hobbies. You'll see the difference.