Recently there was a reported leak of the budget for Pokemon Legends: Z-A. The numbers are comparatively low compared to other games and raise lots of questions for game studios and consumers. While some AAA game developers insist on going bigger on graphics, they risk the associated costs becoming a potentially deadly loss if the games are not successful. This article by Patricia Hernandez discusses the budget leak, how the numbers compare, and what it implies about the state of modern video game development and consumer sentiment.