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Dev Behind Highly Regarded PC Game Explains Why He Raised The Price: "Go Pirate It, I Don't Care" (www.gamespot.com)
submitted 9 months ago by alessandro@lemmy.ca to c/pcgaming@lemmy.ca
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The article discusses game developer David Szymanski's decision to raise the price of his game "Iron Lung" from $6 to $8. Szymanski explained that he raised the price to make more money and believes the game is worth the higher price due to added value/content. He openly stated that he makes games to earn money and that if people don't think his games are worth the price, they are free to not buy them, wait for a sale, or even pirate them. Szymanski acknowledged that the price increase was a gamble and that the game's sales volume decreased as a result. He expressed hope that the upcoming film associated with the game would help make up for the lower sales. Szymanski also mentioned that he is open to adjusting prices based on feedback for future releases.

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[–] code@lemmy.zip 56 points 9 months ago (2 children)

I rather like the honesty of it

[–] wccrawford@lemmy.world 22 points 9 months ago (1 children)

People are so used to being lied to that they get angry when you tell them the truth instead, even though they already knew the truth.

I'm half joking, though. Part of what makes society work is all the things we do to put a nice facade on things that are ugly. If we all went around telling the hard truth all the time, everyone would be angry at everyone.

All that said... Basically saying "I underpriced the product of my hard work and I'm correcting that" shouldn't be that shocking. Especially when tempered with "Go pirate it if you want".

[–] code@lemmy.zip 3 points 9 months ago

I get what youre saying but to me there is far too much sugarcoating today. I much prefer being a bit more honest. That doesnt mean be an asshole though.

[–] dream_weasel@sh.itjust.works 4 points 9 months ago

It would make me more inclined to buy it actually.