The alternative is the F2P model that EA clearly hopes to exploit, eventually, in all AAA games, no different than on smartphones. That's what we have now, so you know what? I just calculated for inflation. Assuming that in 1987 the average price of a game was $60 MSRP, then adjusting for inflation, today, the price would be $133 MSRP.
Sold. Fucking sold. Please, God, yes, please, please, God, please, yes, God, please, Godplease, yes Godplease, Please God yes Godplease yes, fucking charge me $133.
Best fucking deal since the Louisiana Purchase.