like he's asking specifically if it is dead or dying fast, but assumes it is still alive
not as in 'dead or dying fast' is the only two potential straits that the game could be in, but he is asking specifically if either one is true
not really as ridiculous idiot thinks-he's-clever talkshow host style "is this game DEAD, or just DYING FAST? ha ha ha" as much as it is "how is this game doing?"