On my last attempt at EVE I found out it was purchased by a Korean MMO company that really changed the feel of the game. I feel like they've gone all in on hooking whales as their primary revenue stream
Faction warfare seems to be getting the most attention/iteration at the moment. I'd recommend looking there and if you haven't gone the PVP route, try there! A lot of good small fights in as little as t1 frigates can be had on the regular. A lot of public fleets flying with Sedition. who are hosting 3-4 fleets a day!