@Cloudane

So your basically telling SE to make games how they used to fit the "niche" you were describing. And by "these people", what exactly were you refering to? The brain dead gamers that are caught in the cliche action game? They're the majority, Live with it! And unfortunately for you, SE is a business and as a successful publisher i don't think them prioritizing on a method they used back in the day is gonna cut it in today's world. I hope you understand that they can't keep publishing these low selling games, that's why they tend to "milk" the brands that do sell well, cause at the end of the day, they need PROFIT. If they can't show their making money then investor confidence will go down and the company will begin to drag and that will reciprocate back to you, the gamer.

This really is a no-brainer, but apparently some old-school fans have a hard time adjusting to it. You said "frustrating long time fans"? I've been a fan since VI, and other than XIV, I think they're doing a pretty good job. Not the best I admit, but sales talk louder than any stupid comments ever will. Not a shot @ you BTW.