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[–] LemmyIsFantastic@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (14 children)

I, and the vast majority of the gaming community, will play a game once and never pick it up again. Most don't even finish.

For the one of two games I might actually want to play again, I'm happy to toss an additional $10 at the 10 year discounted rate.

I'm still $55 ahead of you purchasing on release.

Same with gamefly. $15 a month and I've saved thousands and thousands of dollars renting for 2 weeks and sending it back.

Doing some napkin math:

I spend $210 annually on gamefly + gamepass. I have played no less than 30 games this year (it's higher but I'm not keeping track). That's $1800 USD I've saved. I'm more than happy to eat into that and purchase a game if need be.

Ownership of video games, is VASTLY over rated and valve has you by the genitals.

[–] ripcord@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago (7 children)

I'm very skeptical that you're describing the majority, let alone vast.

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