Go Write A Novel
Jeff Vogel wrote this post which basically describes for me the nightmare scenario of making games for the lowest common denominator – the portal. Basically, I think it’s tough to sell a casual game without being on a portal, and now, it’s difficult to make any money even if you get on the portals because they’re selling your game for far less than it’s worth. You CAN’T BUY A PAPERBACK BOOK for less than the portals are charging for games these days. Hell, a paperback book is generally a dollar MORE than what they’re charging. Go write a novel. You’ll probably make more money than you would if you sold your game through a portal.