No More E3

[DarkMaster]

Originally Posted by Stonecutter

I don't really care one way or the other, but why do you hate it so much?

The problem with E3 is that it's a total cluster-f*ck of information, with developers trying frantically to cram every single presentable detail of all their current and upcoming projects into one wholesome showing. It is total chaos, and while I used to relish the constant entourage of new screenshots, movies, and impressions that would surafce during that one eventful week, nowadays I find the massive wave of media to be very overwhelming.

In particular, now that I've actually gone to E3, a number of new problems with the trade show have presented themselves to me. For starters, the show is an absolute ****ing madhouse, rife with bullsh*t. You are immediately captivated by all the glitz and glamour and amazing booths, but none of it even matters worth a damn because A) if you're there as a memeber of the press (which you should be) you have NO TIME to do ANYTHING but work, and B) there are so many games to choose from and so many god damn people to get in your way and create 2 hour lines to play them that you don't even bother doing so.

E3 needs a total downsize. From what I can gather they're going to move the show to a smaller convention center, lighten up the booths (ie. a few games to play, not hundreds), and place more emphasis on the industry side of things (meaning they'll actually enforce the press-only access that it should have, and thin out the video game fans that are just there to play games). Also, this could make way for more individual events, where developers host their own gaming shows throughout the year, spreading out the massive pile of information that we usually get at E3.