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Online vs. Retail Game Title EconomicsOnline vs. Retail Game Title Economics
As online distribution becomes more valuable, game developers need to balance an increase in the online R&D budget with meaningful ROI. Here's a breakdown of the return on investment for two hypothetical games, one using the traditional retail sales channel and the other using an online subscription model.
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