
Gamespot confirms that other names missing from the list – Bethesda, id Software, Majesco, and D3Publisher – still plan on attending. Kotaku claims that id Software is not attending despite Gamespot's story to the contrary. We've contacted id for clarification. They also assert that Her Interactive (best known for their popular Nancy Drew games) won't be attending, though the publisher didn't attend E3 last year either. We reached out to peripheral manufacturer Nyko who said that, though they aren't listed on the official site, they will nevertheless be attending.
As for a specific reason for the absences, outside of timing and exposure, Kotaku cites several unnamed sources who pin the blame straight on current ESA pres Michael Gallagher's well-tailored lapel. Is Gallagher out of touch with the video game industry?
[Update 4:58pm: Added Atlus and Nyko details.]
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Oh well, looks like events like TGS and PAX will continue to grow in importance.
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We still got just as much coverage about e3 on sites like IGN and Gamespot... but there wasn't as much hype from various bloggers, etc..
As for this E3, as I understand it, the big problem is the TIMING. Its just after stock reports at the end of june.. so its really bad timing for companies to be releasing info.
Also, I think devs have (sensibly) learned from Silicon Knights and decided not to waste time and money rushing out a demo if the game isn't ready... instead only attending if they have a game at a good point to display.
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Next Up: Sony, EA, and Microsoft
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WHo wants to goto a Video Game exposition that is all business types and marketing people and buyers who probably don't even play the majority of the products?
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There weren't as many booth babe pics as in previous years... but i didn't notice any less press coverage last year.
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