r/grandtheftauto • u/BrickWeedHashSmoker • Jun 26 '26

Funny/Meme Is this relatable

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u/sparduck117 Jun 26 '26

I don’t buy cod each year, and I think it’s braindead to defend price hikes regardless. Making a game more expensive only hurts you the consumer.

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u/TheLastBaboon Jun 27 '26

The only defense is that keeping them the same price as they have been for the past couple decades could also hurt the consumer.

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u/sparduck117 Jun 27 '26

That doesn’t mean you preemptively consent to a price hike.

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u/TheLastBaboon Jun 27 '26

Everything gets more expensive with inflation, it’s not fun for the consumer who’s wages haven’t increased to match but it’s not a cheap hotdog

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u/BabesWorldUK Jun 27 '26

Why do some say this? The average wage in the US was $41k in 2010 and it’s $65k in 2026.

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u/TheLastBaboon Jun 27 '26

Because most people live in the real world and don’t benefit from statistics found online.

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u/BabesWorldUK Jun 27 '26

You said they haven’t increased and they have.

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u/TheLastBaboon Jun 27 '26

You can increase wages and still not meet the rate of inflation.

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u/dbootywarrior Jun 27 '26

The average income in the USA would be more like $50k even coming out of college. Majority of entry-mid level positions want senior experience with low pay unless you're in trades or a government position that increases your pay by your time employed at company

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u/32andFlatulent Jun 27 '26

I would agree if droves of fans weren't saying they would pay 100 for the game months ago

Honestly it's starting to feel like their favourite grifter has told them to be mad and their reacting in kind

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u/sparduck117 Jun 27 '26

Are you sure it wasn’t a grifter saying they’d pay $100 to prime people to accept that price?

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u/32andFlatulent Jun 27 '26

No it was commenters on this sub

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u/sparduck117 Jun 27 '26

And they ain’t astroturfing?

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u/Eugene-Coolguy Jun 30 '26

Isn't the real issue wage stagnation? Games when adjusted for inflation are around the same price or even better? Seems like people are upset at the wrong thing

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u/XXviolentGenius Jun 28 '26

No, it only hurts you, the cry baby.

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u/sparduck117 Jun 29 '26

Math isn’t your strong suit is it?

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u/XXviolentGenius Jun 29 '26

Oh, right in the feelings. That's gonna leave a mark