Games have been getting cheaper over the years, not more expensive, so your comparison to other industries holds no water. MAKING games, especially AAA games, have been getting more expensive to make, which is probably why AA is so expensive.
*looks at steam and all the 49,99 euro and higher games*
Umm, you sure?
I mean, sure, 2-3 year old titles are getting cheaper over the years, but fresh releases want to rape your wallet and rub it on your face.
Unless its 1531412th clone of terraria or minecraft then yea, these 'treasures' of gaming industry are cheaper.
It doesn't change the fact that Opposing Fronts offered much more bang for its buck, especially coming from the same developers.
True that, but then again, so did pretty much every expansion back then compared to what companies serve us today.
AAA rated game back then was cheaper then AAA rated game today.