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First Reviews of Spiritual Successor to Suikoden, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, Receives High Ratings, Alongside Critical Reviews

Adrian Werner, 22 April 2024, 05:40

The first reviews of Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes appeared on the Internet. The game is getting generally good ratings, but not everyone likes its old-school feel, referencing PlayStation 1 RPGs.

Tipping Devs After Finishing Games. Here's How Ex-Blizzard Chief Would Like to Get More Money From Gamers

Kamil Kleszyk, 15 April 2024, 00:41

The former CEO of Blizzard Entertainment, Mike Ybarra, came up with the idea that players should be able to „tip” the developers after completing a particular game.

Swell Versions of Star Wars Outlaws Cost Hefty. Physical Edition Requires Online Connection to Install

Adrian Werner, 10 April 2024, 05:05

We know the prices of the various editions of Star Wars: Outlaws. We also learned about the requirement of an Internet connection during installation, even for physical versions of the game.

Steam Hit V Rising Sees Strong Sales Since Early Access. Delayed Players Face Increased Prices

Kamil Kleszyk, 08 April 2024, 02:05

The survival game V Rising hasn't yet left early access, and it has already reached a milestone. Stunlock Studios' title has sold 4 million copies.

Blizzard Follows in Steam. Players in Argentina Despair Over Absurdly High Prices

Jacob Blazewicz, 13 February 2024, 03:49

After Steam, Blizzard is also introducing payment in dollars in Argentina, to the despair of gamers there who, in terms of earnings, have to spend absurd amounts of money on video games.

Head of Ubisoft Defends Skull and Bones, Explains $60/70 Price Tag

Kamil Kleszyk, 09 February 2024, 05:20

Ubisoft's CEO said that the price of Skull and Bones was motivated by the scale of the project. The company's helmsman even coined the term AAAA game for the production.

Most PC Gamers Wait for Discounts, Latest Survey Finds

Kamil Kleszyk, 08 December 2023, 05:48

The latest research suggests that only 1/3 of PC gamers would purchase the game at full price. Most of us prefer to wait for a discount.

Prices in Argentina and Turkey Increased by Up to 4298%: 'End of Steam in These Countries'

Maciej Gaffke, 21 November 2023, 06:00

Argentine and Turkish users of Steam cannot be satisfied with the removal of their currency on the platform. As of today, they have to pay significantly more for video games.

How Much Might GTA 6 Cost? Take-Two Chief Suggests Current Game Prices are Still Very Low

Maciej Gaffke, 15 November 2023, 02:32

The head of Take-Two, owner of Rockstar Games, has spoken out about video game pricing, which he says is too low. He also revealed his idea of what game pricing should look like.

The Invincible in First Reviews: Shines With Story, but Gameplay Drags it Down

Hubert Sledziewski, 02 November 2023, 14:49

It delights with its plot and atmosphere, but tires with gameplay. The Invincible has divided the reviewers, although from the average of their ratings the conclusion is that it is at least a good production.

RoboCop Price and System Requirements; Neither is Low

Hubert Sledziewski, 03 October 2023, 20:57

Polish shooter RoboCop: Rogue City already has not only a release date, but also a price and system requirements on PC.

Paradox Raises Game Prices by Up to 170 Percent

Kamil Kleszyk, 15 September 2023, 15:30

Paradox Interactive will soon raise the prices of its games in many markets. The largest increase reaches 170 percent.

Total War: Warhammer 3 Devs Explain DLC Pricing; Fans Annoyed

Jacob Blazewicz, 18 August 2023, 15:57

Creative Assembly has explained the high price of the new DLC for Total War: Warhammer 3. Or at least it tried to.

Steam Raises Minimum Game Price

Kamil Kleszyk, 17 August 2023, 16:30

Valve has updated the rules of Steam regarding the minimum price of games in certain currencies other than the US dollar. This means that in some countries the cheapest productions will be as much 482 percent more expensive.

Total War: Warhammer 3 Will Get New DLC; Players Complain About Price

Zuzanna Domeradzka, 09 August 2023, 12:20

A new DLC for Total War: Warhammer 3, titled Shadows of Change, has been announced. Fans are already complaining about its high price.

EA Sports FC Prices Leaked; Norwegian Star Expected to be on the Cover

Kamil Kleszyk, 06 July 2023, 16:01

The release of EA Sports FC (although not yet officially confirmed) is fast approaching. In connection with this, we learned details about the game's price and the star who will appear on the cover.

Blizzard Reverses Decision to Raise WoW Prices in Ukraine After Backlash

Jakub Tarchala, 13 June 2023, 13:25

Blizzard will not raise prices on World of Warcraft in Ukraine - the change in decision was influenced by player criticism.

Starfield Will Come in 3 Editions; Prices Leaked

Hubert Sledziewski, 09 June 2023, 23:41

We probably learned the price of Starfield. It's a good thing the game will be coming to Xbox Game Pass, because Bethesda is expected to charge a hefty price for it.

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Prematurely on GOG; Price Revealed

Adrian Werner, 08 June 2023, 14:56

Most likely, we have learned the price of the Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty DLC. All due to the inattention of someone at GOG.com.

System Shock Remake Cheaper Before Release; Good Bargain for RPG Fans

Kamil Kleszyk, 26 May 2023, 15:44

Users who pre-ordered System Shock Remake from one of the popular stores can expect a sizable discount.

Gameplay and Prince of Persia on Second New AC Mirage Trailer; Game Skips Steam

Hubert Sledziewski, 26 May 2023, 13:00

Preorders for Assassin's Creed: Mirage have launched. Ubisoft encourages the purchase of the more expensive Deluxe Edition of the game, which includes items and skins inspired by the Prince of Persia series. They were showcased in a new trailer.

Take-Two CEO on Rising Game Prices: 'I Don't See Any Objection From Players'

Kamil Kleszyk, 19 May 2023, 12:57

Prices for video games, especially AAA titles, have skyrocketed in recent years. Interestingly, Take-Two Corporation CEO Strauss Zelnick says he doesn't see any objection from customers on this issue.

God of War Shows How Cost of Gamedev Increased Over the Years

Jakub Tarchala, 25 April 2023, 13:30

Former president of SIE Worldwide Studios, Shuhei Yoshida, has commented on the increase in the cost of game development over the past 12 years. It costs almost 5 times as much today to create a AAA game as it did in 2010.

Chaos Dwarves Coming to Total War: Warhammer 3 Today; Most Expensive DLC So Far

Adrian Werner, 13 April 2023, 13:45

Today sees the release of the Forge of the Chaos Dwarfs expansion for Total War: WARHAMMER III. This is the most expensive DLC in the history of the series.

Lords of the Fallen With AAA Price; CI Games Hopes for Huge Sales [Update]

Michal Ciezadlik, 31 March 2023, 19:03

CI Games, the publisher of Lords of the Fallen, intends to sell its latest game at the price of AAA titles. The developers are counting on their upcoming creation to sell like hot cakes.

Nintendo Raises Price of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to $70 [UPDATE]

Jakub Tarchala, 09 February 2023, 14:16

The ninth generation of desktop consoles brought the biggest price increase for video games in years. It is possible that Nintendo, which prices its games highly, has decided to join this trend.

Redfall System Requirements Revealed [Update: Denuvo]

Adrian Werner, 26 January 2023, 15:58

Thanks to Redfall's product card on Steam, we learned the game's system requirements.

Factorio was Never Discounted, Now It Gets More Expensive; Devs Explain

Jakub Tarchala, 23 January 2023, 12:37

The developers of Factorio will soon raise the price of their game on Steam due to rampant inflation. Until then, you can buy it for $30 or try the free demo.

Paradox Interactive Raises Game Prices

Hubert Sledziewski, 20 December 2022, 11:36

Paradox Interactive intends to increase the prices of its games and DLCs in some countries. How much should we expect?

Microsoft Game Prices Will Increase, Beginning With Starfield

Jacob Blazewicz, 05 December 2022, 22:42

Microsoft is succumbing to recent trends. Games from Xbox studios are about to get more expensive, with a new, higher price for Starfield, among others.

Xbox Series X and S, Game Pass and Microsoft Game Prices Will Increase

Adrian Werner, 27 October 2022, 15:32

Phil Spencer has admitted that Microsoft will be forced to raise the prices of its games, Xbox consoles and Game Pass subscription service.

Another Big Publisher Plans Price Hikes Starting as Early as November

Adrian Werner, 13 September 2022, 14:59

Ubisoft is the next company to raise the price of its biggest games to $70. The publisher's first more expensive game will be Skull and Bones.

CK3 DLC Price Hike; Players Don't Like It

Przemyslaw Dygas, 17 August 2022, 13:57

The price of small DLCs for Crusader Kings 3 will soon almost double. This change displeased many players.

Cyberpunk 2077 for $5 is Too Expensive For Some Complainers

Miriam Moszczynska, 08 April 2022, 17:42

Cyberpunk 2077 was temporarily available in the US for $5. Despite this, some players were not convinced to buy CD Projekt RED's game, stigmatizing it as extremely underpolished.

GTA 5 Price and Data Volume on PS5 and XSX/S

Jacob Blazewicz, 07 March 2022, 21:31

It looks like Grand Theft Auto 5 will be a little cheaper at launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. At least if the recent reports are to be believed.

Steam Changes Sale Rules - No Games Will be More Than 90% Off

Miriam Moszczynska, 21 February 2022, 14:40

Valve has clarified the changes that will be made to the discount rules on Steam on March 28. Game prices will not be allowed to drop below 10% of the original price, and sales will be separated by at least four weeks.

How Much Does The Sims 4 Cost Annually? We've Checked It and It’s a Lot

Hubert Sledziewski, 10 February 2022, 13:39

Have you ever wondered how much money you would have to spend on buying all the DLCs for The Sims 4? You don't have to - we checked it out.

Two Point Campus Release Date and System Requirements

Hubert Sledziewski, 27 January 2022, 18:54

Two Point and Sega have revealed the release date for Two Point Campus. The title will be available in Xbox/PC Game Pass from day one. We also received a new trailer, a handful of screenshots and the option to place pre-orders.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Launches on PC - Price Remains Unchanged

Michael Zegar, 16 December 2021, 19:23

PC gamers eager to get their hands on the Final Fantasy VII remake can purchase it today - exclusively from Epic Games store. Unfortunately, it won't be a cheap purchase.

Gamers Enraged by FF VII Remake's PC Price on EGS; Square Enix Responds by Hiding It

Paul Musiolik, 12 December 2021, 22:08

Square Enix has decided to hide the price of the PC version of FF VII Remake on EGS after a wave of protest from gamers swept across the web.

Bethesda Prices Skyrim Anniversary Edition; It Won't be Cheap

Artur Flaga, 05 November 2021, 21:02

Bethesda has announced the price of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition - the money we'll have to spend on the new edition of a 10-year-old game seems a bit excessive.

Elden Ring Pre-orders, Prices and Special Editions

Michal Ciezadlik, 04 November 2021, 19:33

Elden Ring fans can now pre-order the game. The descriptions of the various editions (including collector's editions) and their prices have also been posted online.

The Price of GTA: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition May be High

Hubert Sledziewski, 11 October 2021, 11:12

Preorders for GTA: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition are now available at some online retailers. It looks like the package of three refreshed games from the series will be very expensive.

Death Stranding's DC Upgrade Priced

Agnes Adamus, 22 September 2021, 19:19

Sony's UK branch has announced the price that Death Stranding owners on PS4 will pay to upgrade to the Director's Cut version.

Valve Responds to Wolfire Games' Lawsuit Over Monopolistic Practices on Steam

Hubert Sledziewski, 30 July 2021, 19:44

Valve has responded to April's lawsuit by Wolfire Games, which accused the company of monopolistic regulations. Steam's owners deny the allegations and claim that they are nothing more than an attack on the popular, consumer-acclaimed platform.

FIFA 22 Next-gen Update Won't be Free for Everyone

Hubert Sledziewski, 12 July 2021, 16:30

The standard edition of FIFA 22 on PS4 and XONE will not receive the free update on PS5 and XSX|S. If you want to enjoy the new game from EA Sports on both generations, you will have to pay extra for the Ultimate Edition or spend the money twice.

Gamers Don't Want to Pay Extra for 4K and 60 FPS in Ghost of Tsushima

Hubert Sledziewski, 05 July 2021, 16:44

The price of Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut on PS5 has electrified the fans. In their view, asking money for visual upgrades such as 4K resolution and 60fps is „dishonourable” and „in poor taste”.

Steam Will Make Cheap Purchases via VPN Even Harder

Jacob Blazewicz, 24 June 2021, 11:28

Valve has introduced a new restriction on Steam related to country settings. Thus, the platform continues to fight against the abuse of VPNs to buy games at lower, regional prices.

Lawsuit Against Sony Could Give Us Cheaper PS4 and PS5 Games

Filip Wegrzyn, 07 May 2021, 21:40

A class action lawsuit against Sony Interactive Entertainment could lower the prices on PlayStation Store. The lawsuit is aimed at Sony's monopoly in selling digital copies of games for PlayStation 4 and 5 consoles.

New Lawsuit Concerning Valve's Monopolistic Practices on Steam

Jacob Blazewicz, 30 April 2021, 19:35

Valve has become the target of another lawsuit. The document filed by Wolfire Games accuses the company of anti-competitive regulation, including overpricing on Steam and taking 30% of devs' revenue.