If you read the article, the whole issue began with preparations for E3 in 2013, which was in June of that year, months ahead of planned release or the revisions. In no part of that quote does it imply 1) the changes to Destiny had anything to do with Marty's situation, 2) that it was Activision's decision or influence, or that 3) it has anything to do with trying to screw us.