The gaming community is criticizing the upcoming and highly anticipated fighting game, Tekken 8, for imposing a steep price tag of $70 for its base version.
Gamers have taken to social media platforms like Reddit and Twitter to express their concerns (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) about this issue:
So, both MK1 and Tekken 8 are going to be $70 so that means neither one is going to be a day one purchase for me! I personally don’t support the $70 business model so I’m not going to get either one until they both go on sale for a respectable price! (Source)
Tekken 8 a 70 ball too????? wtf is going on (Source)
In the current landscape of the gaming industry, a $70 price tag is gradually becoming the standard for premium AAA titles.
Prominent developers often cite rising expenses for essentials and “increased salaries for programmers and creative professionals in general” as the driving forces behind the price increase.
Ubisoft, a major player in the gaming world, has even argued that the substantial amount of content offered by video games justifies their higher price points.
Regardless of the exact rationale behind the price hike, it is evident that major AAA titles like Tekken 8 have adopted the $70 pricing. And they are likely to adhere to it.
So far the pricing of Tekken 8 editions is the following:
Standard: $69.99
Deluxe Edition: $99.99
Ultimate Edition: $109.99
Is the $70 price tag of Tekken 8 justified?
Currently, it’s hard to determine whether the $70 price tag for Tekken 8 is justifiable or not.
Fans of the series believe that its value depends on Tekken’s ability to deliver a substantial amount of content. Which matches the high price point.
If the game doesn’t meet this expectation, users are likely to hold off on purchasing until a sale occurs.
It really depends on the value of money. If tekken 8 is sold with an equivalent exchange equal to $70, people will be waiting for a sale (Source)
As of now, there haven’t been any official statements on this matter.
We’ll keep track of the situation and post an update if and when there are any further developments.
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