A new report from G2A.COM and Newzoo reveals that 73% of premium gamers view new releases as overpriced at launch and delay buying until prices fall. The report, titled 'Game purchasing behavior in an era of choice', surveyed 6,166 respondents from six countries and found that the average premium gamer waits five months for a game to go on sale. They consider a game reasonably priced at a 29% discount and a good deal at 45% off. The report also found that 58% of games are purchased more than a month after launch, with 36% of all purchases occurring more than six months after release. Subscriptions have changed spending habits, with 44% of premium subscription users buying fewer individual games and 54% spending more on games overall. The average premium gamer spends $368 per year on games, subscriptions, and add-ons.
Premium Gamers Delay Purchases, Seek Discounts

