I don't agree with the whole "video games cost more to make than movies". To me, complete bullshit. A video game can be created by 1 person on 1 computer and still be excellent (Minecraft, Dwarf Fortress, Nethack, Many of the games on Xbox Live). However it is very difficult to create a good movie with 1 actor and 1 camera. Even with only those 2 things, your 1 actor needs to also know how to edit and also has to be able to reach an audience without tools such as Xbox Live and Steam to promote their absolutely miniscule effort.
The reality is that Movies still have a much, MUCH more uphill battle than games and anyone stating the opposite is crying bullshit to excuse their own garbage releases. Games get to invent their own actors, Movies have to hire them, that is a pretty significant difference.
Sure, games CAN cost more, we've seen collector's editions at upwards of $100 dollars. I've also seen the same for movies (you realize seeing them in a theater is not the same as purchasing them right?). Games can also cost 1 dollar for complete ownership, I see very few NEW movies in that price range.
I guess what I'm getting at is the Movie / Game comparison is extremely, extremely flawed. From the OP article and other people.
The reality is that Movies still have a much, MUCH more uphill battle than games and anyone stating the opposite is crying bullshit to excuse their own garbage releases. Games get to invent their own actors, Movies have to hire them, that is a pretty significant difference.
Sure, games CAN cost more, we've seen collector's editions at upwards of $100 dollars. I've also seen the same for movies (you realize seeing them in a theater is not the same as purchasing them right?). Games can also cost 1 dollar for complete ownership, I see very few NEW movies in that price range.
I guess what I'm getting at is the Movie / Game comparison is extremely, extremely flawed. From the OP article and other people.