Sort of what I meant by that. (Destiny)

by narcogen , Andover, Massachusetts, Thursday, March 31, 2016, 23:00 (3253 days ago) @ cheapLEY

or that they are so desperate for cash that this is absolutely necessary to keep the lights on. I'm not sure which is worse.

I obviously know nothing about the finances of making video games, but I can't believe that would be true. We never got hard numbers that I'm aware of, but it seems pretty obvious that Destiny sold extremely well. If that's not enough to keep the lights on, then maybe Bungie is in the wrong business, or they seriously need to consider downsizing.

Me neither, that's why I said it :)

I'm trying to sarcastically suggest that for some reason they are acting in a way that seems money-grubbing, as if it is not enough for them that we pay $60 for titles and $40 for expansions, but they want to ask me if I have $5 and offer me an emote or two in return.

That's actively sabotaging your content pipeline. You're begging for your publisher to decide that they don't need more real content, just more emotes. That's the drug addict saying he can quit any time he wants. If willpower and discretion are all that prevent you from realizing that since cosmetic items are easier and more profitable, and therefore making the game itself becomes secondary, then your best chance to exercise that willpower and discretion is at the start.