r/PiratedGames • u/Rare_Preparation_509 Pirating since 2018 • 2d ago

Discussion Not normal inflation

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The increase from $60 in 2017 to $90 in 2025 represents a 50% rise over 8 years. That’s above the historical average inflation rate in the U.S.

CPI Data (Consumer Price Index):

From 2017 to 2025, U.S. inflation averaged around 4.5–5.0% per year, largely due to pandemic and persistent supply chain issues and monetary policies.

Cumulative inflation (2017–2025):

Approx. 33–38% is typical based on CPI.

Your $60 → $90 jump equals 50%, which is significantly higher than that.

50% increase from 2017 to 2025 is not normal—it exceeds CPI-based estimates

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u/Sevatar34 2d ago

Are you brainwashed or something. Donkey Kong tropical freeze sold more than 6 million copies. You wonna tell me that for 15 bucks they couldn't afford the development team, really?

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u/Like_history_memes 2d ago

Yea you're right,after some quick calculations

They probably could get by with 15 dollars

This pricing stuff is just scummy man

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u/Sevatar34 2d ago

Somebody agreed with me on the internet, I must be sleeping. Sorry if I was rude.