summary:
The article discusses game developer David Szymanski’s decision to raise the price of his game “Iron Lung” from $6 to $8. Szymanski explained that he raised the price to make more money and believes the game is worth the higher price due to added value/content. He openly stated that he makes games to earn money and that if people don’t think his games are worth the price, they are free to not buy them, wait for a sale, or even pirate them. Szymanski acknowledged that the price increase was a gamble and that the game’s sales volume decreased as a result. He expressed hope that the upcoming film associated with the game would help make up for the lower sales. Szymanski also mentioned that he is open to adjusting prices based on feedback for future releases.
He’s effectively trying to get a raise. I don’t see this any different from asking a raise from your boss at work. I mean, if you don’t want more money from work, that’s your problem, not his.
I dont have a problem with him wanting more money, it’s just his incredibly abbrasive attitude. How he said what he said just comes off as needlessly rude. If he had just raised the price without saying anything, people probably wouldn’t even bat an eye. I mean, its $2.
To say “well pirate it then” is just aggressive without cause. Thats something you say when you raise the price from $6 to $60. Not for a $2 increase. Unless you have a chip on your shoulder/ incredibly abbrasive personality.