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[Kyo]

European players spend almost three times less

I will never get over the idiocy of this phrasing, common as it is. "Three times" implies multiplication, so 3×n. "Less" implies subtraction. So −3×n.

"Three times less than" $325 would mean $975 less. Ergo:
$325−$975 = −$650.

"Spend three times less" would really mean getting *paid* double what the other person spends.

All this reeks of a populace so scared of math, they won't even use fractions as simple as "a third" in such sentences. It's pathetic.

 

[Robb]

Western European gamers spend $170 annually and prioritise deals and offers

 

[Peroroncino]

People in EU too busy smashing

 

[PlayStaytion]

Cause s CEOs who don't want gamers working in their companies are a lot despite their counterpart doing better generally speaking.

 

[duck_sauce]

I dont unterstand. If America is that rich of a country, how come it has the highest debt count by a large margin?

 

[MarV0]

I dont unterstand. If America is that rich of a country, how come it has the highest debt count by a large margin?

Not only that, the average American loves to spend money that they don't have.

Americans are crazy consumers with non-existent self control which is why every company in the world wants to reach them.

 

[Facism]

Americans, thank you for your sacrifice

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Not only that, the average American loves to spend money that they don't have.

Americans are crazy consumers with non-existent self control which is why every company in the world wants to reach them.

This is could be a very skewed number with how some use their credit cards

 

[DownLikeBCPowder]

I dont unterstand. If America is that rich of a country, how come it has the highest debt count by a large margin?

Well, first you need to acquire the debt - then spend that on things you can't afford, boom "high spending" to acquire "wealth".

Realistically though, when measuring "rich countries" they often are looking at GDP or purchasing power - none of which are in consideration of debt held.

 

[Hudo]

If Americans had bought RTS games with that money, we would've had a new Command & Conquer by now. Thanks for nothing, Americans.