Richard Bartle

"When it comes to computer games, many academics seem to be one step down from judges in their lack of engagement with the real world."

"If anyone samples this for a hardcore techno dance track I shall expect a royalty."

"Guardian Unlimited interview, July 17, 2007"

"Id take over World of Warcraft and Id close it. I just want better virtual worlds. Sacrificing one of the best so its players have to seek out alternatives would be a sure-fire way to ensure that unknown gems got the chance they deserved, and that new games were developed to push back the boundaries. Er, I would get to do this anonymously, wouldnt I?"