It is what it is. Sales have been going down drastically for the last 6 months. November saw a decent spike for whatever reason, but not enough to do much beyond saving Q4 from going in the red terribly. However, compared to 2014-2015 ($2.4 billion in revenue generate)... this year "avg monthly revenue" has only generated hovered around $300k and some change. November had a spike, for some odd reason, and peaked just over $400k in revenue. The avg. revenue per day this month has been $18k. Watching EAs reportings on this month has been pretty much on trend. Consistent up/down movement, 12k/20k (-8k). Like most long time players... I believe this to be the last year EA keeps their model with TSTO. While their unique downloads (new users) remain competitive with their competing apps (boom beach, clash of clans, contest of champions, etc.)... their revenue stream is not consistent with the volume of new users.This means one of two major possibilities: 1.) Majority of "new users" are current players creating second accounts that are "freemium" in gameplay, and tactfully donut farming.2.) Majority of "new users" are creating second accounts that are "hacked/jailbroke" and can be played with unlimited donuts.It has been a theory, that EA has been testing the apps effect as a platform to support the TV ratings, with its +16 million user base. In the last year alone, almost every major item has been re-released for sale. Yet, EA has struggled to generate the same numbers with this large database... that it did just 12-18 months ago with less.Just reposting something I thought was interesting and thought to put it in a forum to get more of a general discussion about your thought on the topic of TSTO becoming a dead end.

"geekbyknight;1523451" wrote:"coreythompsonb;1523169" wrote:TSTO just needs to follow in FG:TQFS steps...No. Just no.Im not speaking about the money aspect but that they better encrypt the game to stop hackers. I was in a group of hackers and they said they couldnt hack family guy anymore because they cracked down. Thats the only reason simpsons has had its revenue drained greatly. Black friday was suppose to be one of the biggest days for revenue yet they stayed around 30k. Its obvious hackers are leaching the life out of the game.

I see tsto going for another year before ea pull the plug as there is still plenty of characters and buildings that haven't been added yet. Tsto will end when (A) there's no more content to addOr(B) people stop buying donuts

Have you seen the crap fest that they are calling Christmas or the snooze of an event for halloween? The events this year have been lack luster at best.

It will end at some point. I believe the show has been pic ked up for at least 2 more seasons. My personal thought is that as long as the show airs, AND the game does not operate at a loss that it will be kept going. We will probably see much less development. I believe that is why there is more re-releases than original new content, to keep costs down. That being said, if the rumored Shelbyville expansion is an full expansion and a better success than the Heights, we may get a breath of life.EA killed their own revenue stream with the end of the levels and the enormous number of donuts that can be obtained in game. They will need to find a way to generate sales, and the current 3 boxes and the huge amount of items that have been re-released are very appealing to newer users. I know people who have been playing less than 6 months who are purchasing donuts consistently to obtain the older items.My two cents.

"Willy9292;1523093" wrote:It will end at some point. I believe the show has been pic ked up for at least 2 more seasons. My personal thought is that as long as the show airs, AND the game does not operate at a loss that it will be kept going. We will probably see much less development. I believe that is why there is more re-releases than original new content, to keep costs down. That being said, if the rumored Shelbyville expansion is an full expansion and a better success than the Heights, we may get a breath of life.EA killed their own revenue stream with the end of the levels and the enormous number of donuts that can be obtained in game. They will need to find a way to generate sales, and the current 3 boxes and the huge amount of items that have been re-released are very appealing to newer users. I know people who have been playing less than 6 months who are purchasing donuts consistently to obtain the older items.My two cents.Well said

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simpsonare
8 years ago
"geekbyknight;1523451" wrote:
"coreythompsonb;1523169" wrote:
TSTO just needs to follow in FG:TQFS steps...

No. Just no.

Im not speaking about the money aspect but that they better encrypt the game to stop hackers. I was in a group of hackers and they said they couldnt hack family guy anymore because they cracked down. Thats the only reason simpsons has had its revenue drained greatly. Black friday was suppose to be one of the biggest days for revenue yet they stayed around 30k. Its obvious hackers are leaching the life out of the game.
Fhfjgjghjikggji
8 years ago
I see tsto going for another year before ea pull the plug as there is still plenty of characters and buildings that haven't been added yet. Tsto will end when
(A) there's no more content to add
Or
(B) people stop buying donuts
thetim37889
8 years ago
Have you seen the crap fest that they are calling Christmas or the snooze of an event for halloween? The events this year have been lack luster at best.
Willy9292
New Hotshot
8 years ago
It will end at some point. I believe the show has been pic ked up for at least 2 more seasons. My personal thought is that as long as the show airs, AND the game does not operate at a loss that it will be kept going. We will probably see much less development. I believe that is why there is more re-releases than original new content, to keep costs down. That being said, if the rumored Shelbyville expansion is an full expansion and a better success than the Heights, we may get a breath of life.

EA killed their own revenue stream with the end of the levels and the enormous number of donuts that can be obtained in game. They will need to find a way to generate sales, and the current 3 boxes and the huge amount of items that have been re-released are very appealing to newer users. I know people who have been playing less than 6 months who are purchasing donuts consistently to obtain the older items.

My two cents.
Fhfjgjghjikggji
8 years ago
"Willy9292;1523093" wrote:
It will end at some point. I believe the show has been pic ked up for at least 2 more seasons. My personal thought is that as long as the show airs, AND the game does not operate at a loss that it will be kept going. We will probably see much less development. I believe that is why there is more re-releases than original new content, to keep costs down. That being said, if the rumored Shelbyville expansion is an full expansion and a better success than the Heights, we may get a breath of life.

EA killed their own revenue stream with the end of the levels and the enormous number of donuts that can be obtained in game. They will need to find a way to generate sales, and the current 3 boxes and the huge amount of items that have been re-released are very appealing to newer users. I know people who have been playing less than 6 months who are purchasing donuts consistently to obtain the older items.

My two cents.

Well said
doh1886
8 years ago
Why speculate? Just enjoy it. I see no end on sight for the time being. Way too many of these posts.
simpsonare
8 years ago
I think to generate revenue they should do away with donuts and start doing packages with events. Just have the whole event/items for a wholesale price and do the event untimed at your own pace. First time I've heard of a shelbyville expansion. I'm all for more land and quest but I still have much land to obtain still currently.

"Willy9292;1523093" wrote:
It will end at some point. I believe the show has been pic ked up for at least 2 more seasons. My personal thought is that as long as the show airs, AND the game does not operate at a loss that it will be kept going. We will probably see much less development. I believe that is why there is more re-releases than original new content, to keep costs down. That being said, if the rumored Shelbyville expansion is an full expansion and a better success than the Heights, we may get a breath of life.

EA killed their own revenue stream with the end of the levels and the enormous number of donuts that can be obtained in game. They will need to find a way to generate sales, and the current 3 boxes and the huge amount of items that have been re-released are very appealing to newer users. I know people who have been playing less than 6 months who are purchasing donuts consistently to obtain the older items.

My two cents.
PatrickSays
8 years ago
"doh1886;1523105" wrote:
Why speculate? Just enjoy it. I see no end on sight for the time being. Way too many of these posts.

Yes! New or not, just enjoy it :) I remember when I was just designing my town, so special, so incredible. Now, a lot of my daily play is repetition.
heyababy47428
Seasoned Newcomer
8 years ago
Like most long time players... I believe this to be the last year EA keeps their model with TSTO.

Love how you just throw that in there when you really have no idea what most long term players are thinking.
The fact that you can't think of why there would be a spike in sales in November makes me question if you actually play the game. The Black Friday sale is one of the most anticipated events of the year, by most long time players :wink:
simpsonare
8 years ago
"heyababy47428;1523117" wrote:
Like most long time players... I believe this to be the last year EA keeps their model with TSTO.

Love how you just throw that in there when you really have no idea what most long term players are thinking.
The fact that you can't think of why there would be a spike in sales in November makes me question if you actually play the game. The Black Friday sale is one of the most anticipated events of the year, by most long time players :wink:

Btw I didnt write the post, it was on facebook and I only shared it.