While I think some of them did, I also think that some just put the micro-transactions out there because they don't have many options left. (If companies didn't try to maximize profit with their still popular games, they might get bankrupt after few failed games.)

But I think there could be other ways to make players pay more without having to make the whole experience worse... Sadly I they will probably get the same hate they get with day 1 DLCs.

As if the games are enjoyable or not? I think the more games you play in the past makes the games that come out now seem less enjoyable somehow to you... So maybe we just have played too much games?

I agree though, that companies now spend thousands of dollars on unnecessary content just to make the game longer & justify their game price tag. Ouch!!

I hope companies find more ethical ways to do so, because I think the future of gaming isn't that bright now~