I haven't bought full price games in ages. Games are always released half finished now. Wait six months to a year until it goes on sale and they actually finish the game.

[–] tonywu@lemmy.world 14 points 1 day ago (1 children)

The only game I paid full price in recent years was BG3, because it’s worth it, and the people who worked in the game were worth it.

[–] Seefoo@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago

yea, but BG3 didn't release in a complete state. With that said, Larian has delivered on their promise and that's really a good example of how a AA/AAA title can do early access in a good and healthy way.

[–] nfreak@lemmy.ml 12 points 1 day ago

I'll gladly buy indies, breakout titles with huge reception (BG3, E33 etc), or games from well renowned studios that have yet to let me down. Anything else I'm fine waiting for a sale. With these $80 price tags I don't see myself buying a AAA title again for a LONG time.

[–] AlphaOmega@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I honestly can't remember the last time I paid full price for a game. Between free amazon prime games, epic games, gog, and steam demos/freebies: I hardly have time to invest in new games.

I used to buy Madden/NBA2k every year up until 2008 or so, now I grab one every five years at $10. Includes all the bugs from the previous version.

I have 1000s of games now and don't have any time to play them. BG3 is the only game I'm considering spending $40 for.