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DJLarryt
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Oh and @chucky-2… well said. $160 gets a heck of a lot in real life, and what Rovio is offering just doesn’t cut it on the value scale (and not even close… I bought Skyrim when it came out 5 yrs ago for $45 and I’m still playing the game). That 18K gems would likely be gone in ONE pass through of the Tower… and likely you’ll end up empty-handed.

But one thing I keep in mind is that one of the biggest trends right now in software development and marketing is ‘machine learning’. Companies are trying to predict what their user base does in order to maximize their engagement and thence raise profit revenue.

Rovio tests its player base a LOT- giving different users different experiences, changing gameplay physics for different player groups, even manipulating the game dynamics and I’ll bet 100% they keep track of what people are willing to put up with how far they’ll go to play this PoS game.

This Valentine’s “deal” is just another example. If you’re willing to put out real cash for this virtual icon grab bag, I’m sure your player profile is stuck in a database that records who will get an even crappier gameplay experience in the future- because hey, if you pay for it now, you’re more likely to pay for it again later- and you’re just the special kind of fool Rovio wants playing (and paying for) this game.

Apologies to anyone who has paid for this app, I don’t mean to infer you are stupid (I even paid at the beginning to get the extra gift boxes, until that gift box ‘deal’ was snarfed then I learned that Rovio is not to be trusted). But if you got the disposable cash, by all means, it’s your decision if you want it.

Rovio is clearly out to hone in on the addicted gamblers on its relentless quest for ca$h grab. This whole company just smacks of greed- and $160 for virtual junk? Thanks for comin’ out Rovio, here’s a virtual cookie for trying. #FAIL