Didn't read all the comments, but if noone here has already pointed it out, the original post is available here : http://www.infoq.com/news/2009/02/web-based-ide Please cite your sources newt time.

Here in Europe, at a 1 = $1.45 change rate, we are expected to pay 55 to 70, depending on the game and the bundle ("standart" vs "collector" versions). Furthermore, we get them later, often with crappy localization bugs.
And I don't mention US-only bonus content or preorders (special items for Guild wars only available through Walmart preorders, for example), or console packs (some types of PS3 hardware packs won't be available in Europe).
So I think you should be happy in the US...

Back to games... I only buy games that provide a high level of re-playability, such as GTA, Elder Scrolls, Halflife (thank to mods), Ouendan (on DS)... Spending 60 on one-shot 6-hours games is just plain stupid.
Try playing Adventures of Lolo on NES : hundreds of hours of brain-smashing puzzles. Try playing Zelda on a good'old gameboy. Get a Super Nes, Mariokart, Bomberman and invite 3 friends at home. THAT is gaming !