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Standard FIFA game to hit £100 by 2031, according to new research
Investment specialists Saxo create FIFA Price Index and find cost of popular video game has increased faster than inflation over past 15 years
The price of video game franchise FIFA has increased quicker than the rate of inflation, according to new research. Looking at the cost of each edition since 2007, the average price of each game has increased on average by 4.31%.Whereas the average Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in the UK has risen just 2.52% year-on-year.
The data, which was compiled by investment platform Saxo, has also predicted the average price increase of future FIFA games, soon to be renamed EA FC. EA FC 24, due out next year, is expected to rise to at least £73. While the first game expected to be priced at £100 is expected to be EA FC 32, released in 2031.
Data Findings
- FIFA 23, which was released last month at a retail price of £69.99, would cost just £58 if adjusted for inflation
- FIFA 14, 15, 16 and 17 are the only versions to be retailed lower than the expected inflated price
- FIFA 23’s price in line with inflation saw the biggest cost increase (£4.53) based on this year’s average CPI of 8.27%
Background
- The CPI inflation rate is often the main indicator for how much the price of goods will increase or decrease each year.
- This year the Bank of England increased the monthly CPI rate to 9.9% in September, a 40-year high, indicating prices will increase rapidly over the next few months.
Anaam Raza, financial expert at Saxo, said: “As inflation rapidly increases in the UK, it’s more important than ever that the general public is aware of how the prices of goods are and can be affected.
“Our research has shown that, though in this case the popular FIFA franchise has been priced above inflation estimates, the cost of everything has continued to increase over the past 15 years – rising the most exponentially in the most recent five years.
“With inflation hitting close to 10% already this year and being predicted to go higher in 2023, it would be no surprise to see next year’s edition of the game being significantly bumped up in price once again. This may be to factor in an increase in manufacturing, maintenance and staff costs, which may fast forward the potential for the first £100 football game sooner than 2031.”
Average Price Increase vs Average Price Increase In Line With Inflation
|
Game Edition |
Console |
Year of Release |
RRP |
Price Increase (%) |
Average CPI Inflation Rate |
Cost (with inflation) |
|
FIFA 08 |
PS3 |
2007 |
£39.99 |
2.39% |
||
|
FIFA 09 |
PS3 |
2008 |
£39.99 |
0.00% |
3.52% |
£41.40 |
|
FIFA 10 |
PS3 |
2009 |
£44.99 |
12.50% |
1.96% |
£42.21 |
|
FIFA 11 |
PS3 |
2010 |
£49.99 |
11.11% |
2.49% |
£43.26 |
|
FIFA 12 |
PS3 |
2011 |
£54.99 |
10.00% |
3.86% |
£44.93 |
|
FIFA 13 |
PS3 |
2012 |
£49.99 |
-9.09% |
2.57% |
£46.08 |
|
FIFA 14 |
PS3 |
2013 |
£39.99 |
-20.00% |
2.29% |
£47.14 |
|
FIFA 15 |
PS4 |
2014 |
£44.99 |
12.50% |
1.45% |
£47.82 |
|
FIFA 16 |
PS4 |
2015 |
£44.99 |
0.00% |
0.37% |
£48.00 |
|
FIFA 17 |
PS4 |
2016 |
£45.99 |
2.22% |
1.01% |
£48.49 |
|
FIFA 18 |
PS4 |
2017 |
£49.99 |
8.70% |
2.56% |
£49.73 |
|
FIFA 19 |
PS4 |
2018 |
£49.99 |
0.00% |
2.29% |
£50.87 |
|
FIFA 20 |
PS4 |
2019 |
£59.99 |
20.00% |
1.74% |
£51.75 |
|
FIFA 21 |
PS5/PS4 |
2020 |
£59.99 |
0.00% |
0.99% |
£52.26 |
|
FIFA 22 |
PS5 |
2021 |
£69.99 |
16.67% |
2.52% |
£53.58 |
|
FIFA 23 |
PS5 |
2022 |
£69.99 |
0.00% |
8.27% |
£58.01 |
|
Average increase |
4.31% |
2.52% |
Predicted cost of FIFA ( to be EA FC) based on average price rise
|
EA FC 24 |
PS5 |
2023 |
£73.01 |
|
EA FC 25 |
PS5 |
2024 |
£76.15 |
|
EA FC 26 |
PS5 |
2025 |
£79.43 |
|
EA FC 27 |
PS5 |
2026 |
£82.85 |
|
EA FC 28 |
PS5 |
2027 |
£86.42 |
|
EA FC 29 |
PS5 |
2028 |
£90.14 |
|
EA FC 30 |
PS5 |
2029 |
£94.03 |
|
EA FC 31 |
PS5 |
2030 |
£98.08 |
|
EA FC 32 |
PS5 |
2031 |
£102.30 |
*All data based on prices of games for PlayStation consoles. Recorded at 3pm 06/10/2022
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In Slash Game, players have to make some cutthroat decisions as a laser traces the outline of their hand, increasing the multiplier with every pass. Players hit “stop” to cash out, locking in the multiplier when they feel the timing is right. After which, they will be shown the potential winnings if they wouldn’t have stopped. But here’s the catch: if players hesitate a second too long and the laser slips, all the winnings are lost. A live scoreboard displays the Top Win, Top Miss and Last Round, so that players can keep track of their previous rounds.
Outsourced: Slash Game is not a familiar Nolimit City slot to some players but could cause some excitement with an increasing multiplier and a maximum payout of 1,500x the base bet. Outsourced: Slash Game, unlike Nolimit City’s high-volatility slots, is rated as ‘Medium Volatility’ but don’t let that fool you as it still includes the risk of losing your hand.
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CS2 Intel Extreme Masters Rio 2024 SuperComputer: NaVi to bounce back after Blast Fall Final loss
Final: Natus Vincere (36.5%) to beat Team Vitality (28.1%)
Semifinal 1: Natus Vincere (52.6%) to beat MOUZ (16.3%)
Semifinal 2: Team Vitality (47.7%) to beat G2 Esports (18.7%)
Quarterfinal 1: G2 Esports (39.8%) to beat FaZe Clan (32.8%)
Quarterfinal 2: MOUZ (35.9%) to beat Eternal Fire (24.7%)
Group stage:
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Natus Vincere – 48.7% to finish 1st; 17.0% to finish 2nd; 84.1% to make playoffs
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Team Vitality – 40.8% to finish 1st; 17.4% to finish 2nd; 77.7% to make playoffs
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G2 Esports – 19.3% to finish 1st; 20.4% to finish 2nd; 56.7% to make playoffs
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MOUZ – 14.5% to finish 1st; 21.8% to finish 2nd; 53.0% to make playoffs
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FaZe Clan – 13.9% to finish 1st; 21.0% to finish 2nd; 50.2% to make playoffs
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Eternal Flame – 40.7% to finish 1st; 16.2% to finish 2nd; 40.7% to make playoffs
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Liquid – 16.3% to finish 7-8th; 35.7% to make playoffs
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Virtus.pro – 15.4% to finish 7-8th; 29.9% to make playoffs
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Astralis – 28.9% to finish 9-12th; 31.5% to make playoffs
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The MongolZ – 32.7% to finish 9-12th; 25.4% to make playoffs
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Complexity – 34.3% to finish 9-12th; 21.2% to make playoffs
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Heroic – 26.8% to finish 9-12th; 23.5% to make playoffs
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paiN – 36.5% to finish 13-16th; 21.0% to make playoffs
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FURIA – 36.4% to finish 13-16th; 20.9% to make playoffs
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9z – 44.7% to finish 13-16th; 14.6% to make playoffs
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Imperial – 49.1% to finish 13-16th; 13.9% to make playoffs
It has been quite the run for NaVi despite their loss with back to back grand finals in recent weeks but CSDB.gg’s predictive model suggests there will be no let up for the Ukrainian esports organisation.
G2 will also be looking to build more momentum in preparation for Majors season with NiKo on a quest to finally get over the line this year to win his first major title. Hopefully Rio won’t have to see a repeat of his reaction in the semifinals at BLAST Premier Fall Final 2024 where he punched a hole in a table after losing out to Team Vitality in a key moment.
However, the hosts of Intel Extreme Masters Rio 2024 may want to lockdown any nearby furniture and reinforce their desks if G2 are set for disappointment at the semifinals stage as predicted by the CSDB.gg SuperComputer.
A victory in Rio could be even more consequential for how the end of the year shapes up for the leading teams on the circuit. The Valve Global rankings have both teams close at the very top (NaVi at 1988 and G2 at 1953) meaning a win for either team could hand them a key advantage when it comes to who enters the Majors as top seed.
Back-to-back wins in T1 events for G2, should they prosper in Rio, would set the Berlin-based team on an incredible trajectory going into the winter months.
Meanwhile, Brazilian hopes for glory look slight according to the CSDB.gg SuperComputer with FURIA, the team co-owned by Neymar, having only been given a 20.9% chance of even making the playoffs.
They are the leading contenders to make an impact for the home crowd but there are other teams flying the flag for Brazil with paiN and Imperial also set to give it their best to give local fans something to cheer on.
In terms of forecasted matchups of note, G2 and FaZe Clan could offer up a fascinating encounter in the quarterfinals should both teams qualify, with each organisation rated as having a strong chance of making the semis with little to separate them should they meet.
How was the CSDB.gg CS2 Tournament SuperComputer created?
The CSDB.gg CS2 Tournament SuperComputer is a predictive model created using world ranking points, team quality ratings and performance trends. An element of randomness is also included in the model to avoid the best teams and players always winning, to reflect the fact that upsets can happen.
Every tournament is simulated 1,000 times with the results aggregated into a percentage rating of the chances teams or players have to achieve the predicted result.
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