This video game is, in reality, an advertisement for a TV show. The episode tie-ins blatantly tell us to watch the show Sunday nights at 8 on Fox! I've been spending money on real life Simpsons crap since before many people here were born. I've spent a total of 99 cents on 1 Golden Scratch-R ticket in this game. I just can't bring myself to spend money on virtual Simpsons crap.
All that being said, EA is well within their rights to try and milk as much money from this game as possible. There's a sucker born every minute (no offense to anyone). I have never complained about not getting an item because it cost donuts. If you want it, pay for it, otherwise quit complaining about a video game you're free to stop playing anytime.
