Goodbye, E3. I have to aggree with the impact it would make on small business. It will be better for larger companies, however, due to controlled release of info. Gamers will also be given more info then usual, as releases will be more of actual gameplay and less graphic demos nothing like the actual game. However, the less dedicated will be unable to keep up with such info. It will go from "Best of E3" to "Best Upcoming Game Next Year." Our week of more games then we can handle is gone. So is our excitement about the event. Gamers, however, will eventually live with the difference and be better off-ish. It's the game media coverage, like Gamespot, G4, and IGN, that will suffer, in addition to small gaming companies. The harm to small compaines alone is enough to seriously impact the gaming community. As a small gaming company Lead Developer who always wanted to go, it hurts. Eventually, we will prevail in some other way. E3 always seemed like the ultimate goal over here, though. As a gamer, I can say that I see the benifits though. Being able to get previews of games when they are actually ready is a great thing. Plus, if my company were to start attending E3 as an exhibitor, we would be rushing to get E3 Demos. Now we can take our time. Still, I doubt a single person is not somewhat dissapointed. Goodbye, E3. We will miss you.
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