Episode 41: Pricing + the Value of Games

Summary: The cost of things has risen over the years. Why, I remember when petrol was 60cents a litre, but I dont think anyone else remembers that oddly enough. Pricing for games in Australia in particular has always been difficult to gauge as our dollar has risen and fallen over the years. However with our dollar more stable on par with the USD, were still paying more than expected. So we discuss pricing over various forms of games from both a player and developer perspective, though unfortunately weve no publishers in the room to tell us where all that money is going! Join us for Episode 41 of the Game Engine Podcast where our cozy podcast of Andrew and Saul discuss all things Pricing andamp; the Value of Games. News for this weeks episode: Australian Government releases Convergence Review: http://www.dbcde.gov.au/digital_economy/convergence_review Pebble Smart Watch - Potential Gaming Device? http://gamasutra.com/view/news/168980/A_new_game_platform_on_an_unexpected_place_Your_wrist.php XBox Live to include TV-like ads http://gamasutra.com/view/news/169153/Microsoft_expands_network_of_TVlike_ads_on_Xbox_Live.php Portal 2 Map Editor http://www.thinkwithportals.com/blog.php?id=7853andamp;p=1 [Topic] Price Inquiry into tech/games http://www.kotaku.com.au/2012/04/australian-government-goes-ahead-with-price-inquiry-into-the-cost-of-techgames-in-australia/ You can, as always, contact us through email, twitter, facebook or google+. The episode can be found here on this lovely website, the RSS Feed or iTunes (which we would love some more ratings on if possible). If theres somewhere you cant find us but wish you could, let us know. Though we forgot it this week: dont forget we are on the hunt for your music! (Details) Also remember: The next Game Club will occur on the 14th of May with the game Vessel and youll be able to tune in live at 8pm over at http://twitch.tv/gameenginepodcast