Analyst: Wii U won’t impact publisher shares, next-Xbox won’t be digital-only
Industry analyst Doug Creutz of Cowen and Company isn’t confident Wii U will have an impact on publisher shares when it hits the market later this year, as historically, most publishers have a “low...
View ArticlePachter: Blocking used games isn’t in Sony’s best interests
Following rumours that Sony’s next console will block used games, industry analyst Michael Pachter has warned this could have dire repercussions for the platform. The Wedbush Morgan analyst told...
View ArticlePachter predicts March NPD declines, hardware cuts ahead
Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter expects a grim result in this week’s NPD report – but expects a PlayStation 3 price cut this year. Despite at least one major seller, Mass Effect 3, Pachter...
View ArticleAnalyst – Prototype 2 will “struggle to reach 500,000 units” its first year...
Cowen and Company analyst Doug Creutz has deduced Prototype 2 will “struggle” to sell 500,000 units in the US during its first year on the market, predicting the title will see a “soft performance”...
View ArticleAnalyst – SWTOR could lose 450K subs by end of fiscal year
Cowen and Company analyst Doug Creutz has estimated player subscriptions for Star Wars: The Old Republic will have dropped from 1.7 million at the beginning of 2012 to 1.25 million by the end of EA’s...
View ArticleAnalyst – PS3 doesn’t “need a price drop”
EEDAR’s Jesse Divnich doesn’t agree with other analysts who are calling on Sony to drop the price of PS3. According to Divnich, PS3 doesn’t need a price drop in order to stay competitive as “sales have...
View ArticleGod of War multiplayer divides analysts
The surprise inclusion of a multiplayer mode in God of War: Ascension has some analysts cheering, and others a bit stumped. Speaking to GamesIndustry, EEDAR’s Jesse Divnich seemed confident in Sony’s...
View ArticleAnalysts divided over Black Ops 2′s chances for record
For the past few years, each Call of Duty release has established new sales records. Will Black Ops 2 do the same this November? EEDAR’s Jesse Divnich told GamesIndustry he thinks it will, dismissing...
View ArticleAnalyst – Activision and EA settlement clears Respawn’s debut for a FY14 release
Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter believes the settlement between Activision and EA will pave the way for Respawn’s first title to release during the 2014 fiscal year, which ends on March 31, 2014....
View ArticlePachter: Without used games, industry will “disintegrate”
Industry analyst Michael Pachter has clarified what he meant by saying that blocking used games isn’t in platform holders’ best interests, suggesting it would be tantamount to suicide for any hardware...
View Article38′s Amalur IP valued at $20 million, says analyst
Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter has estimated the value of 38 Studios’ Amalur IP is worth around $20 million, according to Joystiq. According to Pachter, “nobody is buying MMOs after Star...
View ArticleAnalyst – Five Rockstar studios working on separate projects
Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter believes Rockstar has more than just GTA V up its sleeve, in fact he seems convinced five of Rockstar’s studios are currently working on their own projects. According to...
View ArticlePachter: “Nintendo must price Wii U below $300 in order to succeed”
According to Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter, Nintendo must price its next-gen console lower than $300 (£190) per unit or else it may not be able to stand a chance at retail. Speaking to CVG,...
View ArticleTreyarch: “We’re not talking about” Black Ops 2 Wii U
It’s looking more and more like Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 on Wii U is a thing, as supported by these gentle hints from Activision staff. GamesIndustry has put together a number of little clues which it...
View ArticlePachter expects Zynga stock to rebound
Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter has warned that those dumping Zynga stock may be fleeing a perfectly good investment. As reported by GamesIndustry, Pachter said stock performance should improve...
View ArticleAnalyst – Blizzard may have to announce Titan should Vivendi sell shares in...
Seeking Alpha analyst Jeff Borack believes if Vivendi should sell off a large portion of its shares in Activision, which has been the rumor of late, Blizzard could be forced to disclose information on...
View ArticlePachter: No “readily apparent buyers” for Activision Blizzard
Industry analyst Michael Pachter said it’s unlikely Vivendi will sell off Activision Blizzard, because nobody can afford it. “While a sale of Activision Blizzard is likely the preferred route for...
View ArticlePachter predicts 34% YOY decline in NPD’s June sales report
When the NPD Group releases its June sales report later this week, Michael Pachter isn’t banking on good news. The Wedbush Morgan analyst expects sales to reach just $305 million, down 34 % on June...
View ArticlePachter: 3DS XL “not all that compelling,” Vita “too expensive”
Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter has told VG247 he’s not especially bullish that Nintendo’s extra large 3DS model, releasing in Europe this weekend, will buoy overall figures. Speaking with VG247′s Dave...
View ArticlePachter backs SWTOR for 50 million monthly users
Despite the (arguably erroneous) gloom over Star Wars: The Old Republic’s imminent free-to-play conversion, industry analyst firm Wedbush Morgan is still backing EA strongly – and believes the MMORPG’s...
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