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The Value of Video Games: Price, Ownership & What Games Are Really Worth
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Lore & Order: A Gaming Podcast by James Padley & Amrith Eldridge
Episode notes
Video games have never been more expensive... or have they?
This week on Lore & Order, we're asking whether games really are becoming unaffordable - or whether we're measuring value the wrong way entirely.
From the looming $130 AAA release of GTA VI, to the incredible cost-per-hour that games offer compared to movies, concerts, escape rooms and other entertainment, we unpack why gaming might actually be one of the best value for money hobbies around.
But value isn't just about dollars and hours anymore.
As the industry moves towards an increasingly digital future, we're also asking a much bigger question:
When you buy a digital game... do you actually own it?
🎮 In this episode we discuss:
- The difference between cost and value
- Why game prices have remained surprisingly consistent over the ...Â
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