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The End of E3?
Ground Glass writes "Next Generation is reporting that E3 as we know it is finished. The games industry has lost its most glamorous show." Update: 07/30 21:18 GMT by Z : A reader wrote in with a link to an Ars Technica story saying that the event is to be downsized, not cancelled. From that article: "At the end of the day, the reason is very simple: ten years ago, you needed a big trade show to generate buzz and hype. It used to be that COMDEX was a special event because so much new stuff was unveiled, and this was the only way to see it. Now, however, information comes down the pipe faster than ever, and companies are wondering if there's really any benefit to spending the big money on displays only to share the floor with other competitors looking to out-wow attendees." I guess we'll see in a day or two what the future of E3 looks like.
When you go and ban booth babes, what's the point of going to E3, anyway?
Paleotechnologist and connoisseur of pretty shiny things.
Because a Star Wars game is the closest thing they will ever have to actually putting a man in space!
Or perhaps Computer and Console Convention, Press Only?
(if you don't get it, abbreviate that)
Justice is the sheep getting arrested while an impartial judge declares the vote void.
The show is moving to the Pentagon, and will be held outdoors in a special mock-up of Tehran. Salon.com reports that the centerpiece of the convention will be the sequel to America's Army, Rove: Eternal War. It's a fusion title that melds RPG, strategy "tactics", FPS, and even sports, in a sex-free romp through the Middle East that's suitable for all ages. Those who complete the title are treated to a sneak peak at one of three expansion packs: Syria, North Korea, and China!
This is great news, no E3, no G4 coverage!
Actually, the "C" is for "Cookie," which is good enough for me. P.S. This is a joke on the other replies...
How the hell is a serious gamer like me gonna to get to see boobs?
The historical battles with giant enemy crabs was pretty good, too. Maybe the speaker meant hysterical battles.
It's not offtopic, dumbass. It's orthogonal.
if there are any out-of-work booth babes out there who need a place to stay while they're getting back on their feet, my basement apartment, several bulk packages of Ho-Hos, and a rack of size-2 Seven of Nine uniforms is available to provide you with shelter, food and clothing during this trying ordeal.
how many pairs of boxer shorts should you own?