E3

Sorry for the lack of posts. I don't really have a reason either, which is sad.

As you have probably head, E3 is over as we know it. It is sad in a way. I remember looking forward to E3 all year and then trying to keep up with the sudden flood of information. At first I was outraged, I have never gone to the conference and now all chances of going are obliterated. Now though, everyone benefits but a small group of people.

E3 is now a small trade event by invitation only. What does this mean for the average gamer, absolutely nothing. The only thing it means is a better flow of information with less fluff. It is as if the industry has finally started taking itself seriously and no longer needs the over-the-top show. It doesn't really affect journalists that much either since they will invite a good deal of them to the show. The only gamers it affects are those that went to E3 not as journalists, or programmers or anything esle but gamers. Those lucky few who slipped into the trade event unnoticed with unsurpassed ninja skill to play games early. It will also affect business in the area counting on the 60,000 people that attended the show, but they are in L.A., so who cares?

I will miss E3 for what it was, but I am happy that the industry is moving forward. I also expect to see more public shows popping up soon. I also would not be surprised to see more interest inPAX by the big companies. Plus, it is much cheaper and open to the public, so no ninja skills are required.