User blog comment:ShinnyShin/The Problems with the Fall Out Boy Update/@comment-24458118-20180328113050/@comment-27980511-20180328181339

@Azelfland     

@NukeStar

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoy these blogs! It's always great to hear such wonderful feedback.

My aim is to show a detailed look at the game as it evolves, covering not just the pros and cons, but adding observations and suggestions put forward by the fans to improve the game. Plus a little bit of humor goes a long way too!

In fact, I think it's rather nice to have all the different flavors. Whether you're looking for informative blogs, fan-fic stories based on the game and its rides, or info with tips and tricks to get the most out of the game, we've got 'em all.

I agree the variety of each could be more equal, though.

And if anything, that diverse selection would keep things fun, interesting and informative. So please don't fight, guys!

Like you were saying, Gameloft's focus is on the money first, game comes second. If it lasts until 2025 while steadily declining in quality, that would be one hell of an achievement on their part.

Asphalt 8 has come a long way, from being a game that was hailed one of the best (if not the best) racing arcade games on mobile for 2013, to just being a glorified cash cow for Gameloft/Vivendi.

If anything, it will be Vivendi calling the shots there, because they've made it crystal clear that money is all that matters. Vivendi's all about revenue in every which way possible. Their whole business plan for the future of Gameloft's selection of games speaks volumes.

They have no love for the game or the enjoyable experience that it's brought to millions across the world. As for Asphalt 9 it's still early days, but from what I've been seeing it's really all about the shiny new graphics.

Not much substance in the gameplay or the reward system, but that might change upon release of the full version. All I've had to go on are YouTube gameplay videos and the reviews by Spudanky during his first taste of the game.

If it goes the same way as Asphalt 8, however, there's a very good chance it might be short-lived. A8 started off great, but got ruined over time. A9 essentially seems ruined from the get-go.

Both games potentially risk getting the plug pulled once the money stops rolling in, and it's pretty sad. Asphalt has that niche of being a social game that you can play on the go, even more so than being stuck playing on a computer in your house.

I don't disagree with players sponsoring the game to keep it alive (devs gotta eat too, right?) but if they place money above all else, the future doesn't look too good!

But let's hope that changes!