E3 Back to Convention Center - Blu-ray Forum

Toxa · 10-21-2008, 06:40 PM

Big E3 is Back

The Entertainment Software Association will be bringing back the high-octane version of E3 to Los Angeles next year, G4 TV's X-Play reported Monday night.

The confirmation comes two years after the ESA killed off the large, loud and expensive E3 format for a more "intimate" version in 2007 and 2008 that catered to a limited number of media and business attendees.

E3 2009 will once again take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center, but take place earlier on the calendar, from June 2-4 next year.

The X-Play report said to expect "tens of thousands" of attendees at E3 2009.

At its height, E3 was able to attract 70,000 attendees. After the reconfiguration, that number dwindled to just a few thousand due to a more stringent vetting process.

Tickets to the event will not be sold to the public.

E3 2006 was the last time the event was the huge media circus loved and hated by journos and game companies. When the cost to make a splash at the event got too high, particularly with extravagant booths and other expenses, publishers became critical of the event.

But after E3 2008, game execs seemed to have changed their tune, saying that a small E3 had lost its relevance, and a large event that attracts mass market attention was needed for the industry.

X-Play said the ESA will make an official announcement tomorrow.

Maximus · 10-21-2008, 06:43 PM

Booth Babes!!!!!!!!!

DaMexiRican · 10-21-2008, 06:53 PM

How do you get in if tix aren't for sale to the public?

Wreck · 10-21-2008, 06:58 PM

Sweet, now if I could just find out how to get in! haha

J6P · 10-21-2008, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiguelitoDaMexiRican

How do you get in if tix aren't for sale to the public?

Tickets were never for sale to the public, E3 was always "industry only".

However, that system was abused, with third cousins of EB managers, etc etc getting entrance to the convention floor, which caused the crushing crowds and bloating that eventually killed the show.

And now this. The plot thickens...

prankster · 10-21-2008, 07:18 PM

a buddy of mine a few years back in college had an "inside source" and was able to get his hands on a few passes. so, a few of us were able to attend e3 that year (i think it was 2002 or 2003). it was super packed. the 'booth babes' were pretty whack-tastic. the best part of the show were the free goodie bags that most companies were handing out.

Golden Kintaro · 10-21-2008, 08:09 PM

It seems E3 finally realized that it's the publicity to the fans that really gets word around, even if it is supposed to be "industry-only." Closing off the doors was a big mistake. Let's see if it's not too late for them..

nbxfan · 10-21-2008, 08:10 PM

Wonder if my Alumni Status with E3 will get me back in now. Good to know though.

Maximus · 10-21-2008, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiguelitoDaMexiRican

How do you get in if tix aren't for sale to the public?

Set up a fanboy website and pass it off as legitimate!

That's how it used to be done...

Steelmaker · 10-21-2008, 08:18 PM

There's nothing wrong with making E3 big and bombastic. They just need to make sure that the actual GAMES are the center of all the circus, not celebrities and porn stars. And enough with all of the stupid secrecy. The "behind closed door" game showings are so pointless. We're not building military weapons here. If you can't show it to the public, don't bring it or mention it.

Also, if you're not a real "player" in the industry don't waste floorspace or people's time. No one wants to go to E3 to see some 2-bit start up company making electric keychains with built in laser pointers.

Maximus · 10-21-2008, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steelmaker

Also, if you're not a real "player" in the industry don't waste floorspace or people's time. No one wants to go to E3 to see some 2-bit start up company making electric keychains with built in laser pointers.

That's what made E3 so awesome. Seriously, it was the most accessible games convention and all players had equal footing, it didn't matter if you were EA or Ready at Dawn, everybody got a chance to network and build relationships within the industry.

The current format leaves that aspect dead, and we will never see this kind of stuff again.

It turns out that E3 needed the fanboys as much as fanboys needed E3!

DezNutz · 10-21-2008, 08:57 PM

Been there four times with our Socom clan.. pics can be found here;

http://www.socomnutzclan.com/PhotoAlbum/

Will see about going this year, maybe to see some MAG.

Copywriter · 10-22-2008, 08:39 PM

Could someone please make up their mind.

mikejet · 10-22-2008, 09:16 PM

Best year's for E3:

Last year for Dreamcast, the Ulala booth babe squad.

The year Extreme Beach Volleyball was announced. I got lei'd by Tecmo boothbabes.

I hoppe they find a happy medium.

brett_day · 10-22-2008, 09:43 PM

yay, hopefully e3 can be the pinnacle of video game shows again!

Grim Reaper · 10-23-2008, 05:20 AM

at least we can watch it in HD next year. since, G4TV is going to HD this December.

jamclaur · 10-23-2008, 06:36 AM

The public MAKES the game. Without us they have nothing. If Comic Con can do it so can E3. E3 has LESS people than comic con and they manage.

fsavoie · 10-23-2008, 11:32 AM

E3 for my birthday!

Turnda643 · 10-24-2008, 09:13 AM

hmm .. my company does the food service for the convention center. Time to make some phone calls!!

10-21-2008, 06:40 PM	#1
Toxa Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Opera Garnier Home Theater Gallery:110 Blu-ray collection:311 Blu-ray reviews:1	E3 Back to Convention Center Big E3 is Back The Entertainment Software Association will be bringing back the high-octane version of E3 to Los Angeles next year, G4 TV's X-Play reported Monday night. The confirmation comes two years after the ESA killed off the large, loud and expensive E3 format for a more "intimate" version in 2007 and 2008 that catered to a limited number of media and business attendees. E3 2009 will once again take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center, but take place earlier on the calendar, from June 2-4 next year. The X-Play report said to expect "tens of thousands" of attendees at E3 2009. At its height, E3 was able to attract 70,000 attendees. After the reconfiguration, that number dwindled to just a few thousand due to a more stringent vetting process. Tickets to the event will not be sold to the public. E3 2006 was the last time the event was the huge media circus loved and hated by journos and game companies. When the cost to make a splash at the event got too high, particularly with extravagant booths and other expenses, publishers became critical of the event. But after E3 2008, game execs seemed to have changed their tune, saying that a small E3 had lost its relevance, and a large event that attracts mass market attention was needed for the industry. X-Play said the ESA will make an official announcement tomorrow.

10-21-2008, 08:18 PM	#10
Steelmaker Blu-ray Duke Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Chattanooga, TN Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	There's nothing wrong with making E3 big and bombastic. They just need to make sure that the actual GAMES are the center of all the circus, not celebrities and porn stars. And enough with all of the stupid secrecy. The "behind closed door" game showings are so pointless. We're not building military weapons here. If you can't show it to the public, don't bring it or mention it. Also, if you're not a real "player" in the industry don't waste floorspace or people's time. No one wants to go to E3 to see some 2-bit start up company making electric keychains with built in laser pointers. Last edited by Steelmaker; 10-21-2008 at 08:22 PM.

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10-21-2008, 06:43 PM	#2
Maximus Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2006	Booth Babes!!!!!!!!!

10-21-2008, 06:53 PM	#3
DaMexiRican Power Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Tracy, CA Blu-ray collection:40	How do you get in if tix aren't for sale to the public?

10-21-2008, 06:58 PM	#4
Wreck Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2008 Location:H-town To Indy PSNetwork: HERETOWRECK Trophy Level: (12) Blu-ray collection:249 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:58	Sweet, now if I could just find out how to get in! haha

10-21-2008, 07:18 PM	#6
prankster Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:LA/OC, California Blu-ray collection:408	a buddy of mine a few years back in college had an "inside source" and was able to get his hands on a few passes. so, a few of us were able to attend e3 that year (i think it was 2002 or 2003). it was super packed. the 'booth babes' were pretty whack-tastic. the best part of the show were the free goodie bags that most companies were handing out.

10-21-2008, 08:09 PM	#7
Golden Kintaro Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Orange County, CA 4K collection:43 Blu-ray collection:264 DVD collection:1	It seems E3 finally realized that it's the publicity to the fans that really gets word around, even if it is supposed to be "industry-only." Closing off the doors was a big mistake. Let's see if it's not too late for them..

10-21-2008, 08:10 PM	#8
nbxfan Special Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Anaheim, CA Blu-ray collection:246 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:15	Wonder if my Alumni Status with E3 will get me back in now. Good to know though.

10-21-2008, 08:57 PM	#12
DezNutz Expert Member Member since:Mar 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:24	Been there four times with our Socom clan.. pics can be found here; http://www.socomnutzclan.com/PhotoAlbum/ Will see about going this year, maybe to see some MAG.

10-22-2008, 08:39 PM	#13
Copywriter Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Vegas Baby, Vegas	Could someone please make up their mind.

10-22-2008, 09:16 PM	#14
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	Best year's for E3: Last year for Dreamcast, the Ulala booth babe squad. The year Extreme Beach Volleyball was announced. I got lei'd by Tecmo boothbabes. I hoppe they find a happy medium.

10-22-2008, 09:43 PM	#15
brett_day Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Moore, Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	yay, hopefully e3 can be the pinnacle of video game shows again!

10-23-2008, 05:20 AM	#16
Grim Reaper Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Let Me In! 4K collection:499 Blu-ray collection:2022 DVD collection:25 Trading Score:13	at least we can watch it in HD next year. since, G4TV is going to HD this December.

10-23-2008, 06:36 AM	#17
jamclaur Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:75 Blu-ray collection:849 Trading Score:34	The public MAKES the game. Without us they have nothing. If Comic Con can do it so can E3. E3 has LESS people than comic con and they manage.

10-23-2008, 11:32 AM	#18
fsavoie Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2008 Location:QC, Canada Blu-ray collection:48	E3 for my birthday!

10-24-2008, 09:13 AM	#19
Turnda643 Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Victorville, CA Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:23 Blu-ray collection:773 Blu-ray reviews:2	hmm .. my company does the food service for the convention center. Time to make some phone calls!!

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