Mobile Games Get Cheaper

Werd Interactive has released some games for mobile phones…the games are simple but of the addictive type that seem to do so well. What makes them special is the price — US$1.99 (which has a subscript emphasizing that “is DAMN cheap”). And it is cheap — from what I’ve seen games either cost more than $5 or have a limited licence, such as 50c for three days.
Werd’s not pushing the boundaries, although comments by managing director Randy Shepherd in the release indicates they know where the boundaries are. I think the most pertinent thing he said was at the end: “If we’re serious about making mobile a truly universal platform for gaming, we’re going to have to get a hell of a lot more players involved. That’s what Neo Retro is all about. It’s a couple of bucks. It’s simple and fun. Tell your friends.”
Premium prices for premium games, reasonable prices for the rest, that’s what I say.
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