Michael Pachter Quotes
The worst effects of the transition lie ahead. Although we expect a brief respite from double-digit sales declines in April, when Microsoft is likely to double the supply of Xbox 360 hardware units, we expect a return to software sales declines over the next several months. 
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The lack of specific guidance reflects that these guys weren't really prepared for a downturn and they are not really sure how bad it is, how long it will last, or whether it will persist beyond the first couple quarters of '06.
- Michael Pachter
I don't think there are four million people in the world who really want to play online games every month. World of Warcraft is such an exception. I frankly think it's the buzz factor, and eventually it will come back to the mean, maybe a million subscribers. It may continue to grow in China, but not in Europe or the U.S. We don't need the imaginary outlet to feel a sense of accomplishment here. It just doesn't work in the U.S. It just doesn't make any sense.
- Michael Pachter