Dragon Age 2 - DA2 - Decline of the Old School RPG?

Nathaniel Crouch from IGN AU has penned a rather interesting editorial at IGN. In it, he talks about the differences between DA2, and DA: Origins, mentioning other games, not just rpgs, as well. He talks about how other games, like Call of Duty, for instance, did put rpg elements in the games:

The infamous addition of the perk system to Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare's competitive multiplayer came as a great surprise and, ultimately, a welcome addition. The ability to level up and unlock better, stronger gear was a critically-praised decision that won the admiration of gamers and critics alike.

He also talks about Bioware, in improving the game, took the soul out of it:

This is what makes Dragon Age II such a mystifying game. By conventional wisdom, it is a vastly improved sequel – gameplay is far more fluid and dynamic, conversations are much more in-depth and the plotline is intriguing and engaging. But somehow by fixing the "problems" of the first title, Bioware removed the soul and the heritage of the Dragon Age namesake, making it nothing more than another middling RPG. Without the features that made Dragon Age: Origins so unique, the title felt featureless in a cluttered, yet dying genre.

His conclusions are these:

The RPG is not self sufficient anymore. It serves as a complementary offering in tandem with another genre – the sauce upon a dish, as opposed to the meal itself. And so, with a heavy heart, it appears we should say goodbye to the RPG genre of old. It's sad to see it go, but its impact is something that will permeate throughout gaming for the rest of eternity, and we can celebrate its rebirth as the ultimate add-on.

 Do you agree with the freelance writer's comments?

Thanks to  TGFKAMAdmaX in this thread over at the Bioware DA2 forums for finding this.