Why are games so expensive?

Why are games so expensive? The primary reason video games are expensive is budget. The budget includes the cost of research and development, the cost of running a company, retaining talented employees for game development, marketing and distribution, royalties, and game maintenance.

The primary reason video games are expensive is budget. The budget includes the cost of research and development, the cost of running a company, retaining talented employees for game development, marketing and distribution, royalties, and game maintenance.
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