soundwave05 said:F*ck at this rate, I'll take 1999, happily.
That was a good year!
soundwave05 said:F*ck at this rate, I'll take 1999, happily.
keanerie said:That was a good year!
Well, we all had the same suspicion for a while now, and nothing's happening.keanerie said:I've been suppressing my suspicion that an industry crash is on the horizon, and I'm not sure whether this news means good or bad.
keanerie said:That was a good year!
I believe this is why the death of E3 hits me like this. It's almost like it's foreshadowing or a prediction of where the gaming industry as a whole is going. E3 has gotten way too big and as a result, it's dead. Where does that leave the industry? I've felt like for the past couple of months the industry as a whole just needs to take a step back and slow the **** down or risk another crash.soundwave05 said:*Barf*
Anyone else just sorta feel this industry is kind of drifting apart from what it used to be? Sony's gone Blu-Ray crazy, Nintendo's gone crazy, and lets face it, Sega is well ... just gone pretty much, Microsoft is a good supporting guy but not a lead actor in any movie you'd want to see.
Now no more E3 shows? On top of no Spaceworld/Shoshinkai and maybe no TGS as well?
I miss the 1990s era. This industry is just starting to lose a lot of its fun and personality IMO.
Systems_id said:I believe this is why the death of E3 hits me like this. It's almost like it's foreshadowing or a prediction of where the gaming industry as a whole is going. E3 has gotten way too big and as a result, it's dead. Where does that leave the industry? I've felt like for the past couple of months the industry as a whole just needs to take a step back and slow the **** down or risk another crash.
X26 said:# Donkey Kong 64
# Everquest
# Final Fantasy VIII
# Gran Turismo 2
# Mario Party
# Medal of Honor
# Sonic Adventure
# Soul Calibur
# Super Smash Bros.
O RLY?
zabuni said:More info from Ars:
Emphasis mine. Seems like some large companies don't like puny websites making fun of them.
Systems_id said:I believe this is why the death of E3 hits me like this. It's almost like it's foreshadowing or a prediction of where the gaming industry as a whole is going. E3 has gotten way too big and as a result, it's dead. Where does that leave the industry? I've felt like for the past couple of months the industry as a whole just needs to take a step back and slow the **** down or risk another crash.
sp0rsk said:no more gaf meetups :/
Oblivion said:YES YOU FOOL!
CarlosX360 said:Good point. The game industry is getting bigger by the second, not downsizing.
sp0rsk said:no more gaf meetups :/
mrklaw said:this is dumb.
Yes, EA and Activision etc already have sales days at their offices where they get all their deals done. But that doesn't create media buzz.
E3 is like the Cannes film festival for games. Its one of the few times you get proper mainstream media coverage of our hobby. I doubt the BBC will send a reporter to Chertsey for the EA Q3 sales day.
fly high ~ayunite~ said:Do people actually visit these smaller fansites that people are so concerned about?
*cracks knuckles*PantherLotus said:Nobody cares about gaming journalists. Get over yourselves. E3, in relation to gaming journalists, is a non issue. Perhaps the smaller sites might have a harder time getting their press releases and demos of their own, but the main concern should be what will eventually replace E3. It's weird hearing journalists bitch one moment about having to wait in line and in another moment bitching about not having a line at all.
Christopher said:At least we'll have no more robertsan e3 picture threads
Christopher said:At least we'll have no more robertsan e3 picture threads
I just edited my post at Xbox Evolved,CarlosX360 said:I just hope that media events take place in one season, and it better be the summer, because I don't think that media pros will want to go to a event per month. There has been more than 5 media/gamers day events in the last 6 months, GDC, E3, separate companies' press events, along with M$' media party.
SantaCruZer said:so what about the press conferences? Will they be intact?
He's got a point there. :lolaaaaa0 said:Why would there be press conferences without a show?
John Harker said:Wait, I just got here...
E3 is CANNED?
Like, I can't go anymore?
but... uh... that doesnt seem right, the industry is such on the verge of becoming this massive mainstream entertainment source, and they are canning the biggest industry showcase event for the public?
I always have the best vacations when I go :/
Someone explain this to me, the thread is 11 pages aready
Christopher said:Wow I'm sure you could pick MUCH better spots to go on vacation. May I suggest Florida?
I don't think the industry is becoming "massive mainstream entertainment source" don't kid yourself there man.
Christopher said:Wow I'm sure you could pick MUCH better spots to go on vacation. May I suggest Florida?
I don't think the industry is becoming "massive mainstream entertainment source" don't kid yourself there man.
soundwave05 said:Errr ... SoCal > Florida.
The fact that Vegas is only a 4 hour drive as well pretty much seals the deal.
Y2Kevbug11 said:That poor kid's suicide note is going down in internet history.
Razoric said:- game companies wont hold all their cards for May and actually release info in a better, more timely manner