GameDaily had a chat with ESA CEO Michael Gallagher as the industry gears up for E3 2009 in just two weeks' time. Much has been made of the show's return to grand form (i.e. not in a hanger) but Gallagher said not to expect the old E3. Surely Gallagher didn't mean we'll miss out on the giant booths, scantily clad models and generally overwhelming atmosphere of shows part -- you know, the glamour and sizzle ESA communications director Dan Hewitt previously confirmed.
"Last year we made some improvements based upon the input we received, but this show is not a return to the old E3," he said. "It is definitely much more reflective of the energy, excitement and creativity of our industry, but I wouldn't say it's our first 'big E3' or a return to the old one. It's a show based upon what the industry needs to project as an image of the excitement we have in the pipeline for the rest of the year. It's the right show; it's not a particular reference to any prior year."
As we've just learned today, the "right show" evidently includes little people running amok.
Reader Comments (55)
Posted: May 20th 2009 9:29PM Mr Khan said
They're the ones who spearheaded the change, and they're probably resentful that they have to go back, but with the ESA's recent, severe contractions in membership, they had to put some of the zazz back into it. But they wouldn't want to associate it with the sinful E3's of yore.
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Posted: May 21st 2009 7:03AM Johnny Locke said
Nothing will ever trump E3 1975
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QL8dunKdeM&feature=fvst
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QL8dunKdeM&feature=fvst
Posted: May 20th 2009 10:10PM The MARIO said
With a the rumored announcement, leaks i was pretty sure what was gonna be announced, but the whole Final Fantasy for 360 made all the Sony boys cry and crowned Microsoft the winner of last years E3. This year i know Microsoft is gonna announce the ZuneX (xbox portable) so i cant get hype with that since i already know about it, but i hope Sony announces a new Firmware update because my PS3 is just sitting there unable to Private chat in-game or cross-game:(
ZuneX - Here is the leaked screenshot's if you haven't seem it.NOTE: it's ugly lol
http://xbox360.qj.net/Microsoft-s-ZuneX-images-leaked-/pg/49/aid/131497
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ZuneX - Here is the leaked screenshot's if you haven't seem it.NOTE: it's ugly lol
http://xbox360.qj.net/Microsoft-s-ZuneX-images-leaked-/pg/49/aid/131497
Posted: May 20th 2009 10:29PM The MARIO said
i misspelled "Seen it" on my second comment sorry.
i don't know what the hell Nintendo was doing, showing us the dam Sale's data and bored EVERYBODY!, Yeah we know you sell more than Sony and Microsoft so what we want GAMES! Nintendo needs to understand WE KNOW HOW MUCH WE SPEND ON THEM, now with all that money Makes some dam games and show us something new.
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i don't know what the hell Nintendo was doing, showing us the dam Sale's data and bored EVERYBODY!, Yeah we know you sell more than Sony and Microsoft so what we want GAMES! Nintendo needs to understand WE KNOW HOW MUCH WE SPEND ON THEM, now with all that money Makes some dam games and show us something new.
Posted: May 20th 2009 9:08PM TheDarkWayne said
so little people running around but no booth babes? Wtf
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Posted: May 20th 2009 9:08PM Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi said
DAMMIT!!!
WE WANT BOOTH BOOBS!!!
Err um BABES....BOOTH BABES!!!
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WE WANT BOOTH BOOBS!!!
Err um BABES....BOOTH BABES!!!
Posted: May 20th 2009 9:10PM (Unverified) said
He's just playing it down this year cus some companies are not coming due to reasons (no money or swine flu). Next year he'll be. WELCOME BACK TO E3!! woo hoo!
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Posted: May 20th 2009 9:12PM (Unverified) said
"It's the right show; it's not a particular reference to any prior year"
Duh! It's a frickin' reference to E32009!! Don't try to downplay your own event. People expect the big one, because this IS the big one!! I've never seen an event about videogames as awesome as E3. Stop taking interviews with Gamedaily and get to work!! Make this a big E3!!!
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Duh! It's a frickin' reference to E32009!! Don't try to downplay your own event. People expect the big one, because this IS the big one!! I've never seen an event about videogames as awesome as E3. Stop taking interviews with Gamedaily and get to work!! Make this a big E3!!!
Posted: May 20th 2009 10:58PM RKN said
Despite me not having a PSP nor PS3, I'm still very excited for Sony in this conference, at least several upcoming games will be demoed, new games announced, maybe a PS3 price cut, I hope there will be a true PSP2, not another PSP refresh, etc.
I just hope there will be good announcements for the PC too! Please let the GTA4 DLC come to PC!
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I just hope there will be good announcements for the PC too! Please let the GTA4 DLC come to PC!
Posted: May 20th 2009 11:35PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
Cosmo
I have the feeling the PSP GO won't be a PSP 2. Rather, I think it's going to be a regular PSP with some dedicated HDD space, memory stick expansion slot, no UMD and at a price point comparable or even lower than the DSi.
I wouldn't expect a brand new PSP 2 to be announced until next years E3.
These are all just my hunches.
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I have the feeling the PSP GO won't be a PSP 2. Rather, I think it's going to be a regular PSP with some dedicated HDD space, memory stick expansion slot, no UMD and at a price point comparable or even lower than the DSi.
I wouldn't expect a brand new PSP 2 to be announced until next years E3.
These are all just my hunches.
Posted: May 21st 2009 8:07AM Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi said
yea PSP Go, if true wont be a PSP2....which means it will still have the UMD drive.....unless its a cellphone
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Posted: May 20th 2009 9:16PM StormEagle said
Well I hope it's not a return to the old. I wanna see some new shit for a change. And I'm not talking about Samurai Dynasty Gundam Warriors Orochi XL Space Saga or nothin like that!
Oh and
BOOTH BOOBS!!!!!!!!
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Oh and
BOOTH BOOBS!!!!!!!!
Posted: May 20th 2009 9:29PM (Unverified) said
Posted: May 20th 2009 9:36PM Geist said
While I'm not against the concept of booth babes, it saddens me that people react the way they do about them.
I'm media. I'm there for the games, for the conferences, and for the games. I'd rather you devote your allocated budget for scantily-clad women into your booth, or possibly your game. Or swag.
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I'm media. I'm there for the games, for the conferences, and for the games. I'd rather you devote your allocated budget for scantily-clad women into your booth, or possibly your game. Or swag.
Posted: May 20th 2009 9:37PM TheDarkWayne said
i think that's the problem, because everything else about game announcements is just boring press releases, it's nice to have a little excessive flash and dazzle
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Posted: May 20th 2009 10:37PM TheDarkWayne said
holy shit khan, ive 1962 on this account and about 1500 when i was theturtle343, but shit that's nowhere near OVER 9000!
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Posted: May 20th 2009 11:33PM MarkezJM said
Hmmmm, looks like total I'm around 3800.
With one single comment on the NFL Fanhouse blog. I remember it well, I commented on a Favre article and the following occurred - http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/01/26/king-on-favre-i-think-hes-had-enough/
That's correct, I was called a homo in short order, and haven't gone back to the site at all apart from just googling for that link :P Deadspin isn't too bad sometimes...
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With one single comment on the NFL Fanhouse blog. I remember it well, I commented on a Favre article and the following occurred - http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/01/26/king-on-favre-i-think-hes-had-enough/
That's correct, I was called a homo in short order, and haven't gone back to the site at all apart from just googling for that link :P Deadspin isn't too bad sometimes...
Posted: May 20th 2009 11:42PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
I'm almost at 2700 on this account. I had one account that I lost because my e-mail changed (at the time I verified all comments through e-mail) and 1200+ on my previous account that got banned for giving a controversial opinion on a hot button social stance. I'm not even going to mention what it was. If you want to read the thread here it is: http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/09/gaygamers-e3-scrapbook-series/
The comments got deleted so you can't read those but you can look in there and check it out. I was perfectly civil and in fact had people calling me hateful things for having a different opinion.
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The comments got deleted so you can't read those but you can look in there and check it out. I was perfectly civil and in fact had people calling me hateful things for having a different opinion.
Posted: May 20th 2009 11:43PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
Just curious as to how you acquired said ticket.
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Posted: May 20th 2009 11:43PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
Because he is a Sony fanboy, perhaps? ;)
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Posted: May 21st 2009 1:05AM RKN said
That was back in August, your still crying about it? I cannot believe you are 23 years old. I faced racism after the 9/11 attacks when people thought I was a "terrorist" despite me being Indian and I never whined and bitched like you did, GET OVER IT.
You are the racist here, you had actually thought I was white, you thought my posts made me sound "white". So, do you assume if someone is racist against blacks, they are white? Sadly, I see some blacks that dish out racism, I've seen them do it to whites but can't take even a microgram of it.
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You are the racist here, you had actually thought I was white, you thought my posts made me sound "white". So, do you assume if someone is racist against blacks, they are white? Sadly, I see some blacks that dish out racism, I've seen them do it to whites but can't take even a microgram of it.
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