We were talking about video games at our faculty reception this afternoon, and I mentioned CC. My dean asked what it was, so I pulled out my phone and let him play. I may be responsible for his new addiction. LOL
I have paid for some games for my phone and I have probably spent $20 on Candy Crush. I didn't want to ask people for tickets, so I paid for those and I have bought lollipop hammers on two levels that I was stuck on for weeks. However, both H and I have spent many hours playing Candy Crush, so I don't think that the $20 is a waste. I do regret paying for things on this stupid aquarium game that H and I both played. We each probably spent $20 for exotic fish and than had to check in and feed them like every hour. LOL! What a waste of time and money.
The people who make popular console & PC games -- Call of Duty, Skyrim, Grand Theft Auto, whatever -- are sort of like pot dealers. You get the sense that they're making games because they like games, they sample the stuff when they're not on duty, etc.
The social game makers are pushing heroin and cocaine. They're in it for the money and they know better than to touch what they're selling.