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Is gaming about to become a 'luxury' hobby?
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July 7, 2026
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7:48Now PlayingXbox and PlayStation have just announced more price hikes and Grand Theft Auto VI reportedly cost £1bn to make.
With console prices rocketing, AI putting pressure on the gaming industry and gamers expecting more than ever, experts have told Sky News that gaming could be about to become a "luxury" hobby.
Mickey Carroll visits a 30-year-old British gaming studio and delves into exactly what is going on with the price of gaming.
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