In defense of the dev team, there really isn't much room for drastically more awesome equipment. Look at a lot of the AF3+3 pieces, voidwatch, or legion gear. some of that can really get a job a bit op. Everything has to be a marginal upgrade or sidegrade.
As to situational pieces. people have used situational gear for years, it's just becoming prevalent and common instead of only for hardcore players. there have always been TP sets, WS sets, and what have you. SE if just taking a more official part in bringing them to the front.
I would love to have some new super-awesome-must have gear... but i don't honestly think it'll happen... or really that it should.