It isn't piracy (or even online DRM) that's the issue. It's a lack of compelling, quality games that's the issue.
online DRM is not the main issue, it is a result of the other points.
games goes poorly, Publishers assume pirating, put in place things to stop it.
Pitty they missed the memo about the section of customers which want quality games vs the people that buy anything with a larger number on the end.