Brawl Stars is a fun and effective streamlined arena brawler that lives well in gameplay on mobile. However, its latest update is an affront to its roots as an approachable game for non-spenders and those who are willing to drop some money every so often. The progression system has now been modified in a way that caters nearly only to whales. I've gone from spending $20-30 USD a month on this game (more than I would on any mobile game) to now resolving to never spend another penny.