'microtransactions' 'tiered subscriptions' - its all numbers to them people. Shareholders decide at the moment, not you and me. And they know that, cause for some reason people will patronize these bullsht business models regardless. But it doesnt need to be that way. If you look closely at them, they're just a means to fleece more money from you for things you used to get for free; they've got to support their bloated payrolls somehow. Its up to you not to feed them if they arent going to give you EXACTLY what you want for your money and time. Be a smarter consumer and realize the manipulation that goes on behind the scenes. Notice how they always talk with some kind of speculation and/or sense of fear? They dont like feeling that way, so in turn you will only be offered what doesnt make them feel that way ala subscription to play, or microtransactions for new goodies.. you wont see value for your money much in the future if you buy into their current 'trends'. Send them a message that you want no part of it by not purchasing it - even if its the most highly anticipated game and kills you not to play it. Dont support less quality/less value for more money!
I would even go so far as to say that community content will be frowned upon at some point in the future because it 'infringes with their ability to charge you for new content.'