Apparently you care a decent bit to type out all that just to try and put words in my mouth and thoughts in my brain. When you're done jerking off to yourself:
I qualified with "generally", if you'll re-read that post. EA has made some quality games, but those are the exception to the rule, and usually not so much as a result of EA but of whatever talent is left in their latest acquisition.
If I was a betting man, I'd bet that the next Star Wars game from EA will be mediocre at best. That's just simple odds from the games they've released. Add in EA's apparent corporate philosophies and the odds get even worse.
Unless you're one of those rare people who like the majority of EA's catalog, you're arguing with math.
Just because you don't get passionate about video games doesn't mean it's wrong for other people to. Star Wars is an awesome universe with a lot of potential, potential EA is likely to squander. There's no shame or immaturity in bemoaning the wasted potential of something you enjoy.
And when there are companies like Valve and CD Projekt Red, who are making TONS of money and are known for making quality products, I think EA has well-earned their reputation. They're the Walmart of video game publishers at this point. Occasionally you'll see something good but most of it is just mediocre, one-size-fits-all lowest-common-denominator stuff, and you usually don't go there if you're looking for something nice.
