AAA Game Budgets Exceed $300 Million, Says Insider
Industry insider Jason Schreier reveals AAA video games now routinely cost over $300 million to develop, surpassing most movie budgets and highlighting a Western industry trend.
Industry insider Jason Schreier reveals AAA video games now routinely cost over $300 million to develop, surpassing most movie budgets and highlighting a Western industry trend.
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