Evidently they've figured out that people don't want to pay for playing. I wonder if they'll try to have people pay to do SimCity online. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-19077238
I think I heard that the game wasn't all that great to begin with was one of it's problems. If they think there's enough stupid people out there who'll pay for it then they'll try their damnedest to get it done.
Let's face it. Most of the gaming industry is so out of touch what consumers want. It's all about money money money. We see that with Zynga and Microtransactions. I'm honestly getting tired of the game rehashes. I want something new. I don't mind the wait because then at least I know if I drop 60.00 for a new title, it's going to be 100% worth it and that I'd get my weight in gold.