Not true. Publishers aren't developers

I've seen people defending this practice saying more money will go to dev teams but that's not what is happening according to this article.

It states Microsoft and the publishers receive portion of the sale NOT the developers. For instance if you would sell your copy of Destiny which is developed by Bungie but published by Activision, the money would go to Microsoft and Activision NOT Bungie.

It states Microsoft and the publishers receive portion of the sale NOT the developers. For instance if you would sell your copy of Destiny which is developed by Bungie but published by Activision, the money would go to Microsoft and Activision NOT Bungie.

And it is bad for consumers because we can only sell our titles to a select number of stores who are willing to accept only 10% of the sale and we have to pay an activation fee. You're the one that needs to read the arcticle

Price gouging only exist as long as people are willing to pay "said" price. When Netflix attempted to raise prices 60%, Consumers cancelled their subscriptions in the hundreds of thousands. Stocks decreased 50%. The CEO apologized subsequently resigned. Prices went back to normal. Don't lie back and accept this bullshit as inevitable. Organize and spend your money with companies that don't trample the consumer.

Go pick up a license agreement. Show me where it states that it is illegal to allow your friends to borrow games unless they pay "insert giant corporation" Show me where it states if I purchased a used copy of a game or movie, I must pay "insert giant corporation". Doesn't exist....yet. I can't make illegal copies and distribute those copies. Stop being corporate America's punching bag

You just noted that it hurts the consumer. You seem to be incapable of understanding your fellow gamers by stating " I have enough money", "I don't care if it hurts you." News flash!!! You are the consumer. This hurts you! I'm glad you have extra discretionary income by why are you so willing to throw it away by implementing a policy that's only helpful giant software corporations.. So naive

Nonsense. Why can't we compare history? Why is an intellectual property to be treated differently than physical property? I'd love to hear your warped rationale

I just hope you realize that your blatantly ignorant purchases and those with your mindset are hurting the industry.

I fail to see how a bag, hat, security box, posters, and some exclusive vehicles warrant a $150.00 price tag. Agree with others that $70/100 seems a hell of a lot more reasonable. $75/120 max but $80/150 seems excessive