The video game industry isn't about "chances" any more. If they can't bring in the 12-25 year old market, most companies aren't even going to consider it because that where the money is.
That demographic really doesn't get into hardcore sims and the demographic older than that mostly don't use the computer for games (which is slowly changing).
Then there's stuff like Steel Beasts Pro PE, which is fantastic but the price tag is rediculous.