The release of the PSP Go last October 2009 was quite a controversial topic among gamers. The fact that the PSP Go no longer supports the UMD or Universal Media Disk format used by older versions and is being replaced by expandable flash storage is proving to be both a benefit and a disappointment for current and future PSP gamers. However, that doesn’t stop Sony from releasing a huge selection of games for download on the PlayStation Network, specifically the PlayStation Store. gaming news ps5 For some, this is good news. Because of the way Sony is pricing these games, they may have to stop first and reconsider their marketing strategies.
After Apple’s App Store sold games for a dollar each, gamers are left with mixed feelings and unrealistic expectations about the prices of downloadable games specifically for the PSP Go. It seems there is something wrong with the pricing, as the general consensus suggests.
Network are slightly cheaper
At the moment, many digitally distributed games available on PlayStation Network are slightly cheaper than UMD format games. However, Sony’s goal is to make the price of UMD games and digitally distributed games the same.
There are several advantages or arguments in Sony’s favor if this is the case. First, the player still gets the same game. Not having the game in its physical form means that physical storage space is saved. Game manuals are stored in-game or available online. Therefore, shelf space is saved. Second, players don’t have to worry if they lose a game by accidentally deleting it from your memory stick. You can just download the same game for free. If a player loses the UMD, the game is lost forever. Third, the physical packaging doesn’t really elevate the game, but it does increase the developers’ production and marketing costs.
Digitally distributed games and UMD games
On the other hand, there are arguments against the same pricing of digitally distributed games and UMD games. First, gamers might feel like they’re being ripped off. Because it’s cheaper for developers, the savings should be felt by end users in the form of lower prices for digitally distributed games. Secondly, the resale of used games is no longer necessary . Once you have downloaded and finished a game, you cannot trade or sell it as the game is tied to the player’s PlayStation Network account.
Whether Sony can convince its users that UMD games and downloaded games should be priced the same remains to be seen. However, it seems obvious that the case for cheaper downloads versus UMD games is stronger and more solid. The savings should be passed on to consumers in the form of lower prices for downloaded versions of games. It could be argued that because there is no physical game for shoppers to see in store, some of that savings is being spent on additional marketing. Since many players there get game news and reviews online anyway, this argument feels a little hollow.
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Commonwealth Games are held every four years. This athletic spectacle brings out the best in different athletes and sportspeople. The games will start on October 3, 2010 and end on October 14, 2010. The main venue of the Commonwealth Games will be the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi. The stadium has a state-of-the-art infrastructure and can accommodate 75,000 spectators. 72 Commonwealth teams will take part in these games. Games in 17 different sports like athletics, hockey, gymnastics, badminton, squash, tennis, shooting, cycling etc. are held in Delhi during this period.
For the first time, Commonwealth Games will be held in India. Delhi has already hosted Asiad Games twice, once in 1951 and once in 1982. It is the first time that the city has had the privilege of hosting games. Given the gravity of the situation, the Government of India has taken careful steps to ensure that the 2010 Commonwealth Games can be held successfully and unhindered. The latest Commonwealth news is that the entire city of Delhi is undergoing a facelift by various government agencies. The infrastructure in the stadiums will be modernized and “tourist police” will be deployed at airports, train stations and bus stations to guide newcomers into the city.
The airport will be upgraded at a cost of approximately $2 billion
Indira Gandhi International Airport is being upgraded at a cost of around US$2 billion. The airport will have 55 air bridges and 72 immigration desks and will be able to handle around 80 flights per hour. The Delhi Metro network is currently being expanded and will be extended to 420 km by the end of August 2010. According to the latest news on Commonwealth Games, Delhi government plans to project these games as “Green Games”. To achieve this goal, the Thyagaraj Stadium is being redesigned to become a model stadium for the 2010 Commonwealth Games. The stadium will
less CO2 emissions that would be caused by various sporting events taking place within it. It will also feature energy-efficient infrastructure and seat 8,000 spectators.
The major Commonwealth venues are Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Indira Gandhi Stadium, Talkatora Indoor Stadium, Delhi University Sports Complex, Thyagaraj Stadium, Yamuna Sports Complex and Siri Fort Sports Complex. The opening and closing ceremonies of the games will be held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. All of these stadiums have been identified for different sporting events. In addition, 26 newly built stadiums are used by the Government of Delhi as venues for Commonwealth Games.
