Every new toon is more OP than the last, just to inspire more panic buying. I honestly find it hard to believe that anyone at EA/CG really cares about how good the game is, or how balanced it is.
Every new toon is based around:
- How can we make this toon more desirable than all the others?
- How can we monetise the toon for the best return?
The game industry used to be about making quality games, game designers used to take pride in their work. Decisions used to be based around the player experience, or pushing new boundaries, now it's about studying player activity, adjusting drop rates and A/B testing buy button colours.
I do believe, however, that the freemium bubble will burst. At some point gamers will demand quality again, put away their credit cards, and the game industry will have to take notice.
