Value is in the eye of the beholder. Stern is simply exploring additional revenue streams as are most companies in capitalist economies. I for one want them to be successful. They make fun games. I enjoy fun games. I want to watch them continue to make fun games for years to come. I hope to see the other companies building games to keep making fun games to enjoy. They know their market far better than the hobbyist community. They have thrived since moving full stop to the tiered model for their machines. That was a lamented change in the hobbyist community as well.