Amen to this - not saying strong friendships aren't formed, but honestly I've found it harder to make those bonds - especially in the last 10 years of gaming.
There are more people I talk with from my EQ and wow days than people I talk to I've met in GW2 / 14 / any newer games.

The feeling of games creating a community is long gone at this point. You dont need one, just press the queue button and never say anything all day every day.