Over at the BBC is a long and detailed article about how surprised it is that the business of video games is much like any other business - one that needs to put out a good product at a good price to succeed. Although the article is packed full of good information, it ultimately makes the developers sound like a bunch of whiners, complaining about how much harder it is to make a game over all platforms now because they aren't as similar, or that they have to rely on sequels to ensure a good return for a company. Yet, there is no mention of how developers are trying to cut the cost of the video games themselves sell as a solution to make their franchises more popular and accessible. Apparently, it's easier for them to go online and make more money off their franchises after the game is bought, you know, to even out their losses.

Sony, meanwhile, is already thinking about the next step. Players will be able to create new levels for games and share them online. "Users could create revenue for games," says Mr Barton. "The potential for this is absolutely enormous".

How am I supposed to have any sympathy for these companies when they don't even want to create the content we have to pay for? Kim Phu

Games Industry Enters a New Level [BBC News via Slashdot]

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