On the Delayed Input podcast, Circana analyst Mat Piscatella says rising everyday costs like food and housing are reshaping how players spend on games. He explains that $70 AAA releases—such as Ghost of Yotei—continue selling well but mostly to higher-income players. Meanwhile, those feeling financial pressure shift toward free-to-play hits like Fortnite and mobile titles. Piscatella describes this shift as a “K-shaped economy,” where spending power is pulling the two groups farther apart, leaving almost no middle segment. He notes that many players don’t notice these changes because they aren’t paying close attention to how the market is evolving. Do you think this widening gap will change how studios design future AAA games? 📸 @hykirley [Follow @gamenewsplusnet] Hashtags: #Gaming #VideoGames #Game #Gamer #PlayStation #Xbox #GameNewsPlus