Popular gaming industry analyst, Michael Pachter, rose to fame through prediction and speculations of what’s to come in the world of video gaming. While the Wedbush-Morgan Securities analyst has been quiet as of late, only speaking every once in a while to state the obvious, Mr. Pach Attack is back with more price drop predictions.
Posts Tagged ‘Michael Pachter’
Pachter Predicts $250 PS3 in 2011
Tuesday, October 5th, 2010Gaming Sales Slump Due to Online Multiplayer?
Thursday, September 9th, 2010Wedbush-Morgan Securities analyst, Michael Pachter, is at it again, this time stressing even further that a subscription-based model is needed for online multiplayer favorites like the Call of Duty franchise, and that the video games industry is currently suffering because of players’ affinity for extended online gaming time.
Pachter Delivers Harsh Words For Mafia II
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010Despite a decent level of hype, and an extensive marketing campaign, it seems that Mafia II might not be able to live up to initial expectations, mainly due to its poor review score. Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter has given his thoughts on 2K’s sandbox-based action title and says it won’t make a profit. Pachter also said the game is well below expectations.
Pachter: PlayStation Plus Needed for PSN Profits
Monday, August 2nd, 2010Ever since the launch of Sony’s premium free online gaming and digital media service, the PlayStation Network always sets out the bring PS3 users the best content available. To step it up a notch Sony introduced the PlayStation Network Plus, a enhanced version of the PSN for which users paid a monthly or annual fee [...]
Pachter Wants You to Pay For Call of Duty Online
Saturday, July 17th, 2010There’s no doubt that the Call of Duty series is known for its online multiplayer experiences and it’s arguably the major selling factor for most of the installments in the franchise. However, is the multiplayer component so popular that Activision should start charging its players to play it? Wedbush Morgan analyst, Michael Pachter, certainly thinks [...]
Pachter: Respawn Entertainment’s Next Game Will be Halo Killer
Sunday, July 11th, 2010Following weeks of negative press surrounding Activision and Modern Warfare creators, Infinity Ward, Respawn Entertainment was founded by former heads of Infinity Ward, Vince Zampella and Jason West, in partnership with EA Partners. Now, Michael Pachter has predicted in his latest show, Pach-Attack, that Respawn’s new game will be a “Halo killer”.
Pachter: Gaming Industry Is Declining
Sunday, July 4th, 2010Industry analyst Michael Pachter is concerned about the state of things in the world of gaming. Recent NPD statistics for the month of May have led him to a new conclusion about the state of the industry.
Pachter Believes NFS: Hot Pursuit Was Most Impressive Game at E3
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010There was a slew of big blockbuster games at E3, with the likes of Call of Duty: Black Ops, Fallout: New Vegas, Portal 2 and many more. But which game stood out the most for Wedbush Morgan analyst, Michael Pachter? Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit.
3D Won’t Be Game Changer In Killzone 3 Says Pachter
Thursday, May 27th, 2010Sony and Guerrilla Games recently pulled back the curtain on Killzone 3 and made one hell of an announcement. Not only will Killzone 3 improve in every possible way from its predecessor, but it will be one of Sony’s first 3D-enabled games. The prospect of Killzone 3 in 3D, however, is not all bright in [...]
Michael Pachter Talks PSP2 Price Point
Friday, May 21st, 2010Even with its sleek appearance and numerous features, the PSP Go has turned many potential buyers away from purchasing the portable device due to its hefty price tag. Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Patcher recognised this problem, and recently shared his thoughts on the subject. Now, Patcher has given his opinion on what price Sony should aim for with the PSP2.
Patcher Admits he Was Wrong About Red Dead Redemption
Thursday, May 20th, 2010Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter is famously known for making bold predictions, not all of which come to fruition. He recently stated that Red Dead Redemption doesn’t have a bright future in terms of sales, however, now he sees the potential success for Rockstars’ masterpiece.
Pachter Confident Mass Effect 3 Will Come to PS3
Monday, April 26th, 2010The Mass Effect series is probably the one franchise exclusive to the Xbox 360 that has PS3 owners drooling with envy. The critically acclaimed second installment in the series may not have arrived on the PS3, but that doesn’t mean the follow up, Mass Effect 3, couldn’t land on our favorite console in the future. [...]
Michael Pachter Has Harsh Remarks For PSP
Monday, March 29th, 2010Sony’s latest revision of the PlayStation Portable may sport a more compact, sleek and stylish appearance, however the digital download only PSP Go‘s hefty price tag has turned many consumers away from purchasing one. Since the PSP Go’s launch this past October, the gaming press and fans alike have criticized Sony’s pricing strategy. Now industry [...]
Jack The Ripper Will Stalk the PSN
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010Last fall, we reported that Visceral Games was working on a third game (the others being Dead Space 2 and Dante’s Inferno) based on the infamous serial killer of the late 1800′s known as Jack The Ripper. Now, more light has been shed on this project by yours truly, Michael Pachter.
Pachter: ‘PS3 is More Powerful Than 90% of PCs’
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010From day one, the PlayStation 3 has been regarded as an incredibly powerful machine. However, many individuals over the past few years, especially those on the PC gaming front, have argued that the only way to play games was on a PC and that game consoles just cannot live up to that gold standard.
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