: No one is saying companies can't or shouldn't make money, or even profit
: necessarily. The use of the phrase "cash grab", to me, and I
: think to many or most people, reflects the philosophy and the thought
: behind it. It means that that something is being produced more for money
: than because it's needed, or because it's a quality product or service, or
: because it's expected, or even more for money than because it's wanted,
: and an attempt at a cash grab won't necessarily actually make much money.

I agree with the person who said "cash grab" is a ridiculous term.

By your standards which you've outlined above this is not a cash grab.

1. It is needed - potentially Halo 1 multiplayer, Halo 2 is no longer officially online, no core franchise titles on the xbox one

2. Really you don't think the Halo games are quality products or services? Assuming you mean they don't add value see #1, plus the guaranteed "remastered" graphics, and I would also point out that if you played Halo 2 Vista it is an even better experience with a higher frame rate, high resolution, better anti-aliasing, no pop-in, etc which should translate to the same on a more powerful console like the xbone. Ditto Halo 1, 3, and 4.

3. Halo 2 Anniversary has been expected for years at this point.

4. Halo 2 Anniversary with multiplayer is wanted, it's been clear by the fans since the first Anniversary title came out.