after dlc, no discounts, paradox games cost around 200-250 usd. games the utilize subscriptions, cash shops and pay-to-win probably take in a lot more. certain phone games, with a large enough base, and well disguised pay-to-win model cost probably 1% of what a aaa title costs take in and their take is fucking disgusting in terms of roi. the industry chases money, and its cancerous. if you love making games, just make games, don't worry about the money. its not a civilization worth being a winner in if your metric of winning is making what you want to make.
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