As technology in both software and hardware improves work on games moves much faster and needs less developers. Thirty years ago a developer since so few existed would cost much more salary than now. Games used to have boxes with artwork and booklets and all sold from a shelf in a store which requires more wages and commissions. Actual cost to make games is far cheaper then before these companies claim much higher cost to avoid paying tax. The games look and feel cheap because they are overpriced cheap product.