Quoted from Shapeshifter:

All businesses by definition are trying to make a profit.
JJP - well, WOZ was very ambitious, drained pot loads of cash and eventually they were bailed out.
Stern. The great survivors. Personally to pay $8k for an LE that is pretty much the same as LOTR/TSPP back in 2003/2004 seems crazy to me.
I vote with my wallet and no way would I buy an LE now.
Hobbit. Way more value wise but it needs to be a sensational player at current prices. That goes for every game.
Spooky. Kudos. They have a passion but they should be making a profit, they just have lower over heads.