Theory. ioi was last online 12 march... which also happened to be NDP day. I think he saw how bad he was off in Feb and rage quit.
End of 2009 Predictions (Set, January 1st 2009)
Wii- 72 million 3rd Year Peak, better slate of releases
360- 37 million Should trend down slightly after 3rd year peak
PS3- 29 million Sales should pick up next year, 3rd year peak and price cut