IDG: E for All is not coming back in 2009

by Alexander Sliwinski { Oct 24th 2008 at 3:15PM }

Although we've seen it reported that E for All is dead and buried, the quote being used appears to be a rehash of the same cryptic response Big Download reported two days ago. So, we contacted event organizer IDG for a definitive answer and were told, "Unfortunately, E for All will not be occurring in 2009, as our focus now turns to E3." There, now that's clear.

IDG is also the organizer for E3 2009, which appears to be a return to the festivities as we once knew them -- booth babes included. E for All was a competent effort, but the show saw a dramatic drop in attendance following its inaugural year. Adding insult to injury has been Seattle-based consumer show PAX's expansion and growth. Hopefully E3 has learned its lesson, eliminating the need for another E for All ever again.

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

In A World (XBL) @ Oct 24th 2008 3:20PM

E for none.

&rew @ Oct 24th 2008 3:24PM

No! (that was sarcasm, in levels equal or higher then Dr. House, or Comic Book Guy).

Ignatius @ Oct 24th 2008 3:30PM

Considering E3 is coming back to what it should be, we don't really need E for All, do we?

Dude Man @ Oct 24th 2008 4:32PM

Uh? We haven't really needed E4 All at all, infact we haven't needed E3 since 2006. PAX anyone?

Courtney @ Oct 24th 2008 3:37PM

So does this mean the GamerGrub guy will have a premier booth at E3?

343 Guilty Fart @ Oct 24th 2008 3:42PM

Hooray! Now we won't have to hear anymore bitching by the gaming press about their lack of fun.

Mr Khan @ Oct 24th 2008 4:05PM

It was a noble effort, but horribly executed. Timing, location, level of support

Chase @ Oct 24th 2008 4:43PM

thank god

Zak Canard @ Oct 24th 2008 5:07PM

No flowers please.

OTAM @ Oct 24th 2008 6:54PM

I actually liked E for All. It was that smaller,independent convention where people could hang out and play some cool games. PAX and E3 are cool,but how many people go to those? You have to wait like 6 years in a line to play one game. E For All was much smaller and more intimate.

No huge lines,no huge crowds,no huge press conferences. I'll miss you,E For All.