45. The Price Is Right

Staring at Screens.

In our most G-rated episode in a while (read: all boys) Eric beats up Dave's ancestors in Warriors Orochi 3, Joel talks about mangled Japanese culture in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destines, and we all weigh in on the incredible chimera that is Mercenary Kings.

This week we talk about gamers' expectations of the price of games. Along the way we touch on some fairly meaty topics: Digital Distribution, Free-to-Play monetization and Steam Sales. Got something to say about this? How much are you willing to pay for your games? Tell us on Twitter @StaringScreens or write to us at [e-mail].

HUGE episode this week guys, but stay tuned for a bonus half-episode to be posted later this week!

Music:

• Patrice Bourgeault - Mercenary Kings OST - Jungle 1

Links:

• Sony explains why PS4 will cost $1,845 in Brazil
• Extra Credits on games in Brazil

Errata:

• Mercenary Kings is currently in Steam Early Access is not technically alpha, but open-beta.
• In April 2013 Forbes reported that Supercell makes $2.4Million a day between their two games, Hay Day and Clash of The Clans. This figure has likely significantly increased by now.
• Steam now has 65 million total users, compared with 48 million on Xbox LIVE.