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Major Publishers Report AAA Franchises Can Cost Over a Billion to Make - IGN
A report released alongside the CMA's decision to block the Microsoft Activision Blizzard acquisition reveals the demanding costs behind modern AAA game development, which can surpass $1 billion over a franchise.