Yes, it is. But they made it possible. The F2P announcement came with no good news. Nothing at all. They didn't have to say it this early. So why did they? And why did they so poorly?that's 100% the fault of a bunch of crying gamers.
As I said, they know better. MS knows better. People are wondering why there's this huge negative press about it. It's because they put a sign on the door that said "crybabies welcome". That's all.
And for the record, who in the history of nickel-and-dimeing has ever come out and said "we are intending to nickel-and-dime" everyone?