Why Next-Gen Titles Cost $60

Heartless Gamer writes "Forbes.com has up an article detailing what goes into the $60 price tag for next generation games. Publishers get about a buck per copy sold. 'The remaining $59 per game goes into many hands. The biggest portion — nearly 45% — goes toward simply programming and designing the game itself. Then the console maker, retailer and marketers each get a cut. Add in manufacturing and management costs, and depending on the type of game, a license fee. Some gamemakers also have to pay a distributor to help get their titles in stores.'"

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This is pure bullshit

[ludomancer]

This article is a work of fiction on a hilarious level. "Next-Gen" titles cost $60 because the greed of publishers demands it. Publishers get the majority of the profits, developers only get the amount it actually takes to develop the game and pay their employees. I can't believe the writers of this have the gall to say otherwise.
For the record I've worked in the industry for 15 years. There doesn't seem to be a hair of truth in this article.