...I feel strongly that PC games should still be down at the $50 mark as they used to be. I don't think there's a reason for the extra $10 being tacked-on as it started a few years back. The "cost of PC development" truly is not an excuse either.
I disagree. video games have been $50 for top titles as far as I can remember (NES, early 90's). I understand that inflation occurs and wages increase over time.
Therefore, the cost of development has increased over the years. What we can take joy in, however, is that while gas has increased by 300% (remember $1/gallon anyone?), games are nowhere near $150 each.
I remember milk at $1/gallon as well, and now it's typical for $2/gallon. I'm not ready for $100 games.