Originally Posted by
Endus
As I've said at least twice, if you want to talk about throwing off capitalist economics in favor of a socialist system, we can have that discussion, but it's not really on-topic for this thread.
Until that's the point we're at, we've got to deal with the normal function of capitalist economics, which involves maximizing profits.
It's also really not fair to compare this to medical expenses, since when you need an epipen, you need it, or you'll likely die. Nobody needs Diablo 4. You'll be fine without it.
If we weren't talking about pure entertainment luxuries, then I might be a little more critical. If we want to talk about the potential gains for society with a socialist model, I'm game for that chat, but it's not for this thread.
The idea that this is a "full price" is basically the problem.
It ain't.
It's a base price, for the basic model without any bells and whistles, all of which cost extra.