Forbes have sat down, asked some questions, scribbled some figures down on a stained notepad and thrown in a pinch of guesswork in an attempt to break down just why video games cost so much money.

And it looks like they've done a fairly comprehensive job. Even the most miniscule expenses seem to be covered (ie, broken dev kits), and at the end it all adds up to a nice, neat figure.

Still doesn't explain whether games are worth $60, but that's another story for another day. Luke Plunkett

Why Gears Of War Costs $60 [Forbes]

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