Microsoft to support second coming of E for All

by Jason Dobson { Jun 18th 2008 at 1:00AM }

Microsoft, along with numerous other heavyweights including Sony, Capcom, and Sega, balked at last year's E for All, leaving Nintendo and a handful of others to show off their wares to those who could trouble themselves long enough to attend. Now, after turning its back on IDG's 'not-quite-E3' public gathering in 2007, Microsoft has had a change of heart, throwing its considerable weight behind this year's edition as the event's first confirmed exhibitor.

IDG CEO Mary Dolaher noted in a statement that the organizer is "thrilled" to have Microsoft on board, and that it looks for the company's presence at the show to help improve upon the previous year's "great success." Even so, one exhibitor does not a great convention make, and while Dolaher notes that more participants will be revealed in the weeks ahead, it remains to be seen what other companies will join Microsoft around the E for All campfire this October 3-5.

Tags: eforall, idg, microsoft

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Wales @ Jun 18th 2008 1:16AM

I'll be there! Then gain I live 3 minutes away.

J. De Luis @ Jun 18th 2008 2:23AM

90015 for the win!!!

Xelloss @ Jun 18th 2008 2:36AM

I might check it out this year, it all depends on who will be there, because last year was well, kinda lame with only Konami and Nintendo pushing it, EA just had games we already all bought to check out.

I think the big problem with this show is all the games that will be there are games that will be coming out for Christmas and no real announcement. Its not really worth the money unless you really get to see and play something that's out a ways.