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.
Reader Comments (10)
Posted: Oct 24th 2008 3:24PM (Unverified) said
No! (that was sarcasm, in levels equal or higher then Dr. House, or Comic Book Guy).
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Posted: Oct 24th 2008 4:32PM (Unverified) said
Uh? We haven't really needed E4 All at all, infact we haven't needed E3 since 2006. PAX anyone?
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Posted: Oct 24th 2008 3:42PM 343 Guilty Fart said
Hooray! Now we won't have to hear anymore bitching by the gaming press about their lack of fun.
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Posted: Oct 24th 2008 6:54PM (Unverified) said
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.
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No huge lines,no huge crowds,no huge press conferences. I'll miss you,E For All.
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