Read Dead Redemption will help power Take-Two past revenue estimates when it reports its third fiscal quarter this week — which is a good thing, says Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter, given the underperformance of Mafia II and the possible delays of two games. Rockstar’s critically-acclaimed open world Western is still selling strongly enough to cover for Mafia II’s weakness — which is significant, according to Pachter: “Mafia II’s average Metacritic score of 74 is well …

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Analyst: Mafia II Likely Unprofitable, Long Delays Aren’t Helping Take-Two