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Apparently it's been discovered that E3 is destined to come to an end, this last years E3 being that last one due to companies withdrawing. In other words, our favorite Big Wig Video Game Companies have started pulling out of E3, deciding that marketing purely with their own company would be more efficient and cost effective. Without the support of the big boys for software and hardware manufacturing, there would be no point in continuing the event.

I, personally am very sad about this happening, I was hoping to go to E3 this next year.

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This post has been edited by Rangers51 on 8th September 2006 11:12

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that S-U-C-K-SUCKS!

they cant close E3!!!!! Where will everything be revealed so people can crap their pants and wet themselves over stunning new graphics and games?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!



ITS CRAZINESS!!!!!!!!!

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Where will everything be revealed so people can crap their pants and wet themselves over stunning new graphics and games?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

From CES (Consumer Electronics Show) and from individual interviews and press releases, the same way we got our news before E3 came to be.

"Before" E3? Am I really that old?

That said, I found the article in question to be horribly speculative. Methinks someone is jumping the gun on this one.

This post has been edited by red_beard_neo on 31st July 2006 07:01

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Yeah, it isn't even a sure-fire thing. I wouldn't get worked up about it yet. And even if it does, like neo said, there'll be something else to replace it.

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We won't have to go back to skimming through those Spring double-issue game mags just yet (which is nice, 'cause many of my old subscriptions are no longer in print):

According to this and its various sources, the full cancellation of E3 is only a rumor. Apparently a number of news sites have been typically jumping the gun much too quickly and all at once.

Rather, due to the growing concerns over the high cost, it's more accurate that next year's Electronic Entertainment Expo (and it is currently on for '07) will be relocated to somewhere less pricey. The Entertainment Software Association has stated itself that the event's in no danger of closing down at any point in the near future, and all reports to the contrary should be taken as either speculation or as unconfirmed at this time.

It's likely there will be some mighty big, unknown changes made to the show, however...

This post has been edited by SilverFork on 31st July 2006 09:57

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Man, I hope it dosen't happen. Getting the Game Informer issue with E3 coverage in it is one of my favorite traditions. E3 itself is just such a good source of info.

(Insert Cuss word in Here) i hope it doesnt get canceled next year was when i was hoping to go since i would be old enogh, i hope it doesnt cancel at all.

Now the ESA's claiming that next year's E3, and all future Expos, will be planned as "more intimate", higher quality programs.

From EuroGamer:

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From now on, the focus for E3 will be on "targeted, personalised meetings and activities", according to the ESA, with further plans to be announced soon.

It's been confirmed that the show will still take place in Los Angeles, but the emphasis will be on press events and small meetings between media, retail and development. Although publishers will still have the opportunity to demo their products, the ESA has stated that next year's show "will not feature the large trade show environment of previous years."

According to Lowenstein, E3 will remain "an important event for the industry", and the ESA remains committed to maintaining "that sense of excitement and interest" - with an emphasis on productivity.

Following the growth of major events such as the Leipzig Games Convention and the Tokyo Game Show, Lowenstein said, "It is no longer necessary or efficient to have a single industry ‘mega-show’.

"By refocusing on a highly-targeted event, we think we can do a better job serving our members and the industry as a whole."

So I take it this means more bang for future shows, but with a smaller... bang.

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Didn't they just recently ban women wearin risque clothing at E3, because it takes focus away from the product?

for some reason e3's future doesn't look too bright to me, and I hope I'm wrong on this one.

It wouldn't be that difficult for me to go to E3, San diego to LA isn't that far of a drive. I was thinking about going there with a group of friends in like 2008 or something.

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Didn't they just recently ban women wearin risque clothing at E3, because it takes focus away from the product?

for some reason e3's future doesn't look too bright to me, and I hope I'm wrong on this one.

It wouldn't be that difficult for me to go to E3, San diego to LA isn't that far of a drive. I was thinking about going there with a group of friends in like 2008 or something.

It is my understanding (I've had several friends attend the show) you have to be affiliated with some sort company that has an interest in electronic entertainment or the press. My friends were only able to attend because they worked for video rental stores, electronics stores, game stores, and one person was temporarily put on the payroll of a small game company being started by some of his college friends. Also, it is not cheap. On top of paying for your ticket (which I believe is in the avenue of $500, $600 if you don't register early) you have to pay for room and board and food and traveling and all that stuff.

Oh, and they still had booth babes. My friend proudly displays his picture standing with two booth babes on his myspace page.

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It seems Nintendo's quick off the mark to offer support to the new concept, according to the BBC.

Despite my preference for sony and disdain for the recent resurgence of Nintendo due to the natural re-emergence of Nintendo fanboys from the shadows of the series of tubes that are these precious internets, I find it rather intresting Nintendo's so fast to offer support to the new idea. They see an opportunity, I feel, to get back on top, and I think they see a smaller E3 as a good launchpad to take and hold. A more intimate setting means Nintendo's undeniable PR advantages can be brought to bear upon videogaming journalists in greater strength.

This post has been edited by Del S on 2nd August 2006 13:37

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OK, now just some confirmation, E3 as we know it - the glamorous presentations, the media circus, the open-to-everyone tradeshow - is dead. At the moment, next year's E3 is going to be in July instead of May, be *much* smaller in scale and spectacle, and only open to industry persons and important journalists. It is extremely unlikely that any average gamers or journalists from relatively unimportant sites will be able to attend next year, and if the new E3's trend continues, ever attend again.

So yes, if you have never been to an E3 show before and you've been interested in attending one (as I have), then the door has just closed, unless some other E3 in the more distant future goes back to something like the older formula. Sorry, fans.

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That's sad news, but not really devastating. I couldn't swing a 100+ dolalr ticket, anyway. Not when that money could go towards a Falcons game.

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