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Source: communities.canada.com --- 15 days ago
Activision good; Electronic Arts bad. That's the word from Wedbush Morgan analyst and walking sound bite Michael Pachter, who offered that acidic appraisal of EA's management in a note to investors last Friday. See, while the rest of us were hunkering down with Fallout 3 last week, EA suffered a nuclear meltdown of its own, posting a $310-million loss , laying off 600 employees and watching its stock take a nosedive off the top of the ugly tree . Pachter blamed EA's "smug" management for much of the financial bloodbath—and praised archrival Activision as "investor-friendly": "(EA's management) has demonstrated an uncanny ability to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory in the eyes of investors, and we think that these old habits will take a long time to die," Pachter wrote. "The reason for the disparity in valuation is simple: investors believe that (Activision) has 'good' management, given that the company has consistently beat expectations and raised guidance, while being incredibly investor-friendly; in contrast, investors appear to believe that EA has 'bad' management, given that the company has consistently missed expectations and lowered guidance, while projecting an appearance of smugness bordering on hostility to investors." Strange: EA has "consistently missed expectations ... while projecting an appearance of smugness bordering on hostility." Sounds like EA treats investors the same way it treats gamers. And while I ...
Source: www.gamesindustry.biz --- 18 days ago
Wedbush Morgan analyst dismisses risk to company from economic slowdown ... Source: www.computerandvideogames.com --- 42 days ago
Downloadable DSi titles and camera innovations can be a "game changer" for Nintendo. Wedbush Morgan Securities analyst Michael Pachter's told CVG that the new DSi's ability to download games could play a crucial role in expanding Nintendo's user base. Click here to read the full article ... Source: www.gamesindustry.biz --- 42 days ago
Nintendo needs to convince partners Wii is more than just a toy for parents, says analyst ... Source: www.crispygamer.com --- 34 days ago
Analyst Michael Pachter, who some believe is the second coming, says that that the interactive entertainment is pretty much recession proof. Is the video game industry bullet proof when it comes to our lagging economy? The Wedbush Morgan Securities analyst thinks that, while there might be a slight decline in the sector for Sept., [...] ...
Source: www.gadgetell.com --- 38 days ago
FROM GAMERTELL - Wedbush Morgan Securities analyst Michael Pachter has expressed his support for the idea, revealing that he is “absolutely convinced” a “Wii HD” is in the works… MORE » Full Story » | Written by NEWS for Gadgetell . | Comment on this Article » ...
Source: www.escapistmagazine.com --- 36 days ago
Noted industry analyst Michael Pachter believes the videogame industry will come through the current economic downturn in relatively good shape, and SCEI President Kaz Hirai doesn't seem too worried about things either. ... Source: www.quillandquire.com --- 6 days ago
Cormorant Books has posted a video from Cormorant Films (which, as the disclaimer notes, does not actually exist … yet) of M Is For Moose author Charles Pachter reading Further Arrivals by Margaret Atwood, which he says is based on the experiences of Susanna Moodie. Pachter, in a voice perfect for storytime at the library, [...] ...
Source: www.411mania.com --- 36 days ago
Will 360 sales pick up? ... Source: www.topix.com --- 30 days ago
The global stock market has seen tumultuous times as of late, but consumers are still willing to drop cash on a videogame, says one analyst. ... Source: www.wiiwii.tv --- 33 days ago
No real surprise there, then. Except for the fact that Nintendo hasn’t had any really major software releases, and it’s still pulling in figures of 600,000 - that’s twice the 360’s estimated total of 300,000, and more than three times PS3’s paltry sum of 175,000 consoles shifted. It’ll be interesting to see whether the recent [...] ... Source: gotpoetry.com --- 16 days ago
"M Is For Moose" also includes his signature paintings of butter tarts (his favourite Canadian treat), John Graves Simcoe, Elizabeth Simcoe and longtime friend Margaret Atwood (he did the artwork for her poetry collection, "The Journals of Susanna Moodie"). The moose is the most prominent image in the new book, as it's always been the image Pachter is most associated with (his Toronto home and cottage north of the city are filled with paintings and sculptures of the antlered animal)....Link! ... Source: seanmalstrom.wordpress.com --- 25 days ago
Cramer is an ‘analyst’ on a financial show. Cramer is entertaining, but no one takes him seriously. Any financial person who does take Cramer seriously would definately be broke about now. Pachter has become the Cramer of the Video Game World. Pachter likes to give quotes to media. It is too bad these quotes don’t make [...] ... Find more results for Pachter on RSSMicro.com |
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After EA's disappointing quarterly report, followed by a drop in video game shares last week, investors are now abandoning the publisher, mainly because EA management has shown indifference in handling their predicament. Despite having similar problems, Activision has made steps to ensure investors of their company's strength and growth. EA, on the other hand, has remained aloof on the matter. Industry analyst Michael Pachter writes, The reason for the disparity in valuation is simple: investors believe that [Activision] has "good" management, given that the company has consistently beat expectations and raised guidance, while being incredibly investor friendly; in contrast, investors appear to believe that EA has "bad" management, given that the company has consistently missed expectations and lowered guidance, while projecting an appearance of smugness bordering on hostility to investors. Pachter has pointed out before that EA is very much capable of turning things around. Pachter still maintains that EA remains strong and is on a road to improvement, although, their only shortcoming would be in ignoring investor concerns. This is even complicated further by the fact that investors are no longer showing confidence that EA can indeed turn things around. EA has dropped 18 in shares since Thursday. EA has yet to make a statement on the matter, but it appears that they have to take action - and fast. Related articles: Market analysts un ...
It's not surprising that artist Charles Pachter's quirky take on iconic Canadian imagery has found its way into a children's book. It's more surprising that it's taken this long for his fun and seemingly kid-friendly artwork to make its way there. M is for Moose (Cormorant Books, 2008) takes a trip through the alphabet accompanied by some of the most famous images from the Toronto artist's portfolio—including the Hockey Knights in Canada that adorns College Station—as well as some specially created images. The moose is a recurring character—what else would be expected from an artist who named his Toronto workspace Moose Factory ?—as are butter tarts, the Queen, and writers such as Margaret Laurence and Margaret Atwood. Having developed his fascination with how Canada is defined—by its history, literature, wildlife, and multicultural identity—as a child, Pachter was pushed to create his art as a reaction to encounters with profs who dismissed the importance of the country's symbols. "So," Pachter explains in the book's afterword, "I began to draw, paint, and make prints in which I wanted to make Canada look cool, elegant, interesting, even 'glamourous.'" The insightful afterword is just one of the novel extras that allow the book to be enjoyed beyond the pictures alone. In addition, there are butter tart recipes, games to play while re-reading the book, and background notes on the historical characters depicted. Pachter's career a ...
Who do you have more faith in? The President of Nintendo of America, who claims that the existence of the Wii HD is just speculation, or Michael [...] ...