Yes they are funded by some sides which is why they include things that clearly none of the game fanbase likes or want , i say we try its well worth it to see how long the industry can keep going at this rate if sales fall hardI think current situation is a bit different and it's a problme, a lot of these companies seem to have much more ideological motivation than profit currently, else you wouldn't have so many of them keep making these games that take years and years just to lose millions to hundred of millions. They get too much private funding from investors and others that have enough capital to spare and gaming companies losing money to get bought by larger oligarchies is also a thing