Executives Don't Understand Why Players Left

A game developer questions whether $80 games are truly a "steal" for players when Nintendo, Microsoft, and even Randy Pitchford are pushing for these prices. He emphasizes supporting pro-consumer devs and avoiding anti-consumer framing within the industry. Gearbox and other companies should prioritize the players, not just profits. In this video, I break down: • Nintendo raised game prices to $80 and Switch 2 to $450 • Microsoft and Xbox followed with $80 games and $599 consoles • Former Sony exec calls $70–$80 games a "steal" • Randy Pitchford tells fans to pay $80+ for Borderlands • All of this is anti-consumer framing • These execs push cost onto players, not publishers • Doom: The Dark Ages flopped on PC at $80 with no MP or mod tools • Movie theaters raised prices and lost audiences – games may follow • I was wrong about GTA 6 not being $100 – industry shift proves otherwise • Most players now just play older games or backlog titles • New $80 games compete with every game ever made • Players are drawing the line – they don’t want to pay more for less • Support pro-consumer devs who love games, not exploit them • Indie devs are offering real value without predatory pricing 💬 Let me know in the comments if you think $80 is a good deal! Links: 🔗 Website: https://sabrpath.com 🔗 Beware Tomorrow on Steam: https://bit.ly/bewaretomorrow 🎮 Nexus Defenders on Steam: https://bit.ly/nexusdefenders 🐤 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SabrPath 👍🏻 Support Sabr Path: https://ko-fi.com/sabrpath 🏃🏻‍♂️‍➡️Level Yourself Up: Motivation, Weightloss, Fitness! https://amzn.to/4jGqrId 📦Amazon Affiliate Link:https://amzn.to/42FZGgX 📽️ Gaming Videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_5NqFsjxtgOr08-GVu9bTMy1XUMTzTSR 📽️ Design Videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_5NqFsjxtgOObh2WkY51Gxj_Vq_D3766 ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:08 - Recap 02:28 - Out of Touch Executives 03:56 - My Experience with Executives 05:06 - People Have Limits 06:12 - I Changed My Mind 06:59 - Players Play Old Games 07:39 - Support Devs Who Appreciate You Subscribe for more game dev insights: 📺 @SabrPath 📺 Motivational Shorts: @RealCoachMustafa #borderlands4 #gaming #gamingnews