Yeah, It really is. Frankly, Sales is why people make games. Its why Bungie made the Halo series and its why 343 is doing what they are doing now. If 343 only tried to cater to the old fanbase I promise you, It would die. Maybe not immediatly, but it would. Catering to all sorts of people would keep Halo alive even if its not the version you liked. Tons more like it. And as long as they are buying 343 is content.