David Szymanski, the developer behind the critically acclaimed PC video games Nightfall and Iron Lung, has raised the value of his latest recreation and says it is as a result of he desires to make more cash.
Szymanski just lately raised the value of Iron Lung from $6 to $8, and he responded to individuals on social media who have been apparently making an attempt to “gotcha” him. “As soon as once more, Iron Lung’s value went up as a result of the sport is value $8 so I wish to cost $8, as a result of I wish to earn extra money. Should you do not agree with this value, I don’t need your cash. Go pirate it or one thing idc,” he mentioned.
He went on to say he raised the value on account of “added worth/content material.” The value change was announced in October and went into impact in November.
Szymanski mentioned he hears the chorus, “He’s solely doing this for the cash,” and he agrees with that sentiment.
“Sure, no f**king shit, I make video games for a dwelling,” he mentioned. “If I did not wish to earn cash from them I would not cost cash for them. I just like the enterprise mannequin of ‘I need cash so I make one thing that I assume is value cash, and also you pay me that cash and also you get the factor, and we’re all completely satisfied’ That is it. There’s nothing difficult or hidden right here.”
“Should you do not assume the issues I make are definitely worth the cash I cost, that is utterly okay,” he added. “Don’t purchase them, or look forward to a deep sale, or go the sneaky route and get them without cost or no matter, and please inform me that so I can modify the costs for no matter I launch subsequent.”
Iron Lung’s gross sales quantity decreased after the value change, Szymanski said. He mentioned he at all times knew it could be a “gamble” to boost the value, hoping it could show to be the suitable transfer in the long term. Szymanski mentioned he expects Iron Lung recreation gross sales to continue to drop.
One other factor at play right here is that Szymanski mentioned he hopes the publicity from the upcoming Iron Lung movie would “make up for” detrimental gross sales developments as a result of value enhance.
The movie is written, directed, and produced by Mark Fischback AKA Markiplier, who’s additionally starring in it. The film is coming to theaters however a launch date has not but been introduced.