Many fans, especially those that have recently spent some of their real-world currency on in-app purchases are understandably upset at this news.
The forum thread announcing the closure for SimCity Social is already filled with some rather irate customers. One of which mentioning how they put some money into this game, expecting that it would "be of value" to him. Upon seeing this news he says that he will not be playing any other Playfish title if "these are the kinds of stunts you pull."
It was only after a few moments of quiet contemplation before that user realized the error of his last statement.
As it stands right now, EA will continue to offer up social games by way of PopCap. In fact, one of the incentives being given to loyal Playfish fans will be some sort of PopCap title. Whether or not that will be an offer for a non-social title or some sort of in-game bonuses, remains to be seen.
Those who have enjoyed Madden NFL Superstars and NHL Superstars will see their games come to a close on May 14. It seems as though the FIFA Superstars title came to an end late last month.
EA acquired Playfish for $300 million in 2009. The last Playfish title will be shut down in just two months.
(via EA, Playfish)
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