also take this with a grain of salt, but a theory me and a friend have going around with us is that 2011 was when take-two really starting making a descent was with their new CEO back in 2011. the timeline fits, and imo since then they've just been god awful with everything they do. GTA V's online is a horrible mess that barely keeps to grand theft auto's core values, (though maybe the CEO isn't to blame for the mess that is GTA V:O, if i'm wrong i'd like it if someone can point that out) shark cards that SHOULDN'T EXIST IN THE FIRST PLACE, and it's usually around the executive level that i think this kind of kikery happening now comes about. but really don't take my word for it, i could just plain not be knowing about what i'm saying and may be wrong about it