While you also make some good points, there is a factor that has to be included within the equation. That factor is the "human" factor. No matter how you would like to calculate it, and Bungie might be trying to equate this too, they have lost a lot of players; some of which may never return to any future product - and some will. Many that have come into the game and enjoyed are finding the product over valued. Now this value is not just monetary. Bungie does not seem to care about communicating directly to those that are wanting to help them make this more successful; just as their conversation with Blizzard, they have not seemed to taken the advice given. Humans are willing to spend, sometimes (most times) without much thought; that is until something bothers them enough to speak out, and sometimes even take action. They also, most times, do not know how to properly communicate their dissatisfaction in any type of meaningful way. While the chances of Bungie continuing to survive are fair, they could be doing much better. Had they made an attempt to inform their loyal players (those that have been following them since before Destiny) of why the game was released, or even what they hoped to achieve - as was implied with the first announcements of Destiny - then I think more people would have been much more forgiving. But because they have remained silent, they will not be able to continue with the popularity; loyalty, and the backing of the majority of those who looked forward to playing the game. There are many other points that could be brought up, but for now, I have said enough.