Former Square Enix Exec Says Disc-Free Games Will Lower Prices
kotaku.com
Jacob Navok says that a world without physical media will put major publishers in constant competition with each other, though how that would drive costs down is just a theory

Former CEO of Square Enix thinks Sony will be a benevolent Monopoly, not like the other monopolies.

Navok’s interpretation rests on a lot of maybes and charity.

  • artyom@piefed.socialEnglish
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    1 day ago

    “Current prices are tied to retail. Without physical discs holding digital hostage we’ll see a larger spectrum of pricing similar to steam.”

    Too many people think prices are based on what the product costs to sell, instead of what customers are willing to pay. The former simply sets a minimum price.