An E3 For Everyone!

From 1995 to 2006 the E3 Media and Business Summit (formerly the Electronic Entertainment Expo, hence “E3") was held open to both the media and the public. In 2007, however, the Summit was restricted only to the gaming media. In one year attendance fell from 60,000 to a mere 3-5,000. In a curt response from the IDG World Expo, the “E for All” expo was held in 2007 to accommodate the public’s interest in upcoming titles. By many measures it was a success, showing off playable demos of hot titles such as Metal Gear Solid 4. Yet, the question stands, why did E3 cut out the public from this traditionally public event? Are videos and coverage of E3 sufficient for avid gamers? And most importantly, will E3 ever be open up to the public again? Word from the ESA, the presenter of E3, after E3 2008 went as follows: “The ESA is currently in the process of receiving feedback and will make an announcement about the 2009 E3 Media & Business Summit at an appropriate time.” So, keep your spirits up gamers, we may once again have access to the goodies at E3.

What are your thoughts? Should E3 be closed to the public? Or should freedom reign? Okay, maybe it’s not that serious.

Posted by Daniel on 07/30 at 05:58 PM
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