The “New” E3 – Bigger, not public.

Apparently, the rumors of public-access to E3 ’09 were false.   

Instead, the show will be bigger than last year, but smaller by a full order of magnitude than when the event mattered.  And with no access for the general public. 

I can’t say I understand this decision at all. 

October 23, 2008 | Filed Under From the Home Office, Misc. 

Comments

2 Responses to “The “New” E3 – Bigger, not public.”

  1. Centuri on October 23rd, 2008 4:38 pm

    I think they are struggling to keep E3 relevant without opening it up to the general public again. Increased pressure from industry giants pulling out and operating their own events, which get just as much if not more coverage than E3 (Blizzcon), and from fan sponsored events (PAX) must be putting a squeeze on them.

    Maybe you should lead the charge for the EA-Con 2009 (Feel free to change the name). At the very least we can expect plenty of seating and conservatively dressed female customer experience enhancement representatives (Booth Babes).

  2. MeatPig on October 24th, 2008 1:02 am

    Gotta agree with you, Josh. I don’t think Gallagher has any idea what he’s doing. He’s just…flailing around.

    I’ve long been of the opinion that the ESA was never an organization that rose to the top because they were skilled, or smart, or savvy. I always thought they got there because they were early and lucky.

    Pig
    http://www.WanderingGoblin.com

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