I would say almost the total opposite is occurring.  Games have been sold on platforms for roughly $60 for a LONG time, I would estimate at least two decades. Meanwhile AAA games have increased in content and cost to make with the increases in technology and expertise needed to make said games.  I agree that the repackaging of the same annual releases needs to stop, however, I would be willing to pay a higher cost for a AAA game if they did no micro transactions.  In my opinion RD2 is a $80 game with zero micro transactions but if they are going to give me the online portion for basically free I have to deal with those micro transactions and I cannot blame them for it.,(reply>), @Gary Garratt I agree but I guess my point in a round about way is we do not mind paying more for better games but $60 for repackaged COD are seeing a gamer revolt. I think it is actually better for us as consumers that RD, Spiderman and God of War games are winning right now against the re-packaged BS.