This is the part that interested me the most. I nearly said worried , but then i realised people play games for different reasons.
I can see why "hardcore" gamers are bored and fed up. To an extent they've completed the game in their eyes and there's nothing exciting to go back for. Nothing new to earn, see or do. I get that. To them gaming is reaching that holy grail of end game doing it. If that is what floats people's boats, then you know what, don't complain. Just move on to the next thing, there will never be a single game that can quench that thirst. So don't try to fight it.
The reason i see it differently is i play games for the journey. I enjoy the mechanics of a game. I might get to the max prestige/highest light lvl/complete the story mode etc etc.... but if the journey is good then i don't care. Destiny has grabbed me from day one. It's fun to play, no matter what lvl i am or what character i have or whether it's PvP or PvE. Plus i can chew the fat with you guys whilst doing it. I lost count of the times i played through GTA San Andreas. The story or game never changed from day one, but it didn't matter. The journey was what was important
I'm not saying anyone is right or wrong. People will feel how they want to about games and that's cool. Whether you're all about the holy grail and the end or you just enjoy fucking about, people need to remember gaming is something to enjoy. If you don't enjoy a game, stop playing, play something else. If you enjoy a game, play the crap out of it. Do what you want, so long as you enjoy yourself, who really gives a shit?!!
TLDR: I had a cracking shit whilst writing this so just take the time to read it!!