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Cthippo · 22nd Jul 2008, 05:04

E3 was all about hype, and it's difficult to generate that kind of hype with just journalists since all of us are pretty cynical of journos (yes, even you, Joe). The great thing about E3 was that it was accessable, it was legendary and the only thing that stood between any of us and the show was the cost of plane fare. Now, Joe gets to go do something cool, so what? Does it really matter if the eporters get to play with it or if they just get a press release about it? A little, but not the same as if some of the other regular forumites talk about it.

I'm rambling, I know

CardJoe · 22nd Jul 2008, 06:35

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Originally Posted by Cthippo

E3 was all about hype, and it's difficult to generate that kind of hype with just journalists since all of us are pretty cynical of journos (yes, even you, Joe). The great thing about E3 was that it was accessable, it was legendary and the only thing that stood between any of us and the show was the cost of plane fare. Now, Joe gets to go do something cool, so what? Does it really matter if the eporters get to play with it or if they just get a press release about it? A little, but not the same as if some of the other regular forumites talk about it.

I'm rambling, I know

In the business, it matters hugely. Being able to mingle and network face to face and so is crucial and being able to ask questions face to face and see the games all in one place is very good.

That said, I hate E3 too. I'm all for the smaller parties.

TreeDude · 22nd Jul 2008, 12:13

I always thought some day I would get to go to an E3. Oh well. I still remember learning what E3 was back in 99 and reading about the Dreamcast. The first screens of Sonic Adventure and NFL 2k. Good times.

Maybe when E3 tanks next year someone will wake up and do it right. At least lets hope.

SNIPERMikeUK · 22nd Jul 2008, 13:17

The only thing that generally makes an E3, is when the next-consoles are on the way, and the speculation is laid to rest.... (That and gaming girls)

[USRF]Obiwan · 22nd Jul 2008, 14:04

E3 with booth babes is like having the playboy mansion open for public and no one complaining about it.
E3 without booth babes is like showing a tit for 0.2 seconds during the superbowl and watch 40 million Americans get 'shocked'

Neogumbercules · 23rd Jul 2008, 01:25

The new E3 sucks! I remember when I was a kid hoping that someday I could go and have a blast, but with this new BS E3, not only do I not have the desire to go, but I couldn't even if I wanted to. E3 needs to be revived.

22nd Jul 2008, 05:04	#21
Cthippo Can't mod my way out of a paper bag Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 5,540	E3 was all about hype, and it's difficult to generate that kind of hype with just journalists since all of us are pretty cynical of journos (yes, even you, Joe). The great thing about E3 was that it was accessable, it was legendary and the only thing that stood between any of us and the show was the cost of plane fare. Now, Joe gets to go do something cool, so what? Does it really matter if the eporters get to play with it or if they just get a press release about it? A little, but not the same as if some of the other regular forumites talk about it. I'm rambling, I know __________________ Notice: If we see you flaming we will assume you are on fire and take appropriate measures - The Bit-Tech Fire Brigade.

22nd Jul 2008, 13:17	#24
SNIPERMikeUK Multimodder Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Notts, UK Posts: 203	The only thing that generally makes an E3, is when the next-consoles are on the way, and the speculation is laid to rest.... (That and gaming girls) __________________ SNIPERMikeUK

22nd Jul 2008, 14:04	#25
[USRF]Obiwan I am a Dremel Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,632	E3 with booth babes is like having the playboy mansion open for public and no one complaining about it. E3 without booth babes is like showing a tit for 0.2 seconds during the superbowl and watch 40 million Americans get 'shocked' __________________ Mascleta: "The most accurate simulation of thunder, humans can simulate..." The answer is 42, so... whats the question again? If you know what 'Peek' and 'Poke' represents, then you are probably as old as me. In 1982 I was addicted to Lady Bug and played it in the local arcade (every day) And yes i'm proud I did that!

23rd Jul 2008, 01:25	#26
Neogumbercules Mod Master Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,131	The new E3 sucks! I remember when I was a kid hoping that someday I could go and have a blast, but with this new BS E3, not only do I not have the desire to go, but I couldn't even if I wanted to. E3 needs to be revived. __________________ Asus Sabertooth Z77 \| Intel Core i5-3570k \| Cooler Master Hyper 212+ \| 16GB Corsair Vengeance 1600 \| Evga GTX 670 FTW \| Crucial M4 128GB SSD

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22nd Jul 2008, 12:13	#23
TreeDude Supermodder Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 250	I always thought some day I would get to go to an E3. Oh well. I still remember learning what E3 was back in 99 and reading about the Dreamcast. The first screens of Sonic Adventure and NFL 2k. Good times. Maybe when E3 tanks next year someone will wake up and do it right. At least lets hope.