Hmm I dont know I think they just spreading out announcements more.Boooooo
Do you think I have a point though? With Germany sown up and France not far behind, it seems to make sense to pander to the French people and raise the profile of a show that wouldn't ordinarily have such a high profile. I wouldn't be surprised to see a couple of megatons there too just to keep the pot boiling.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1041667
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/sony-to-skip-gamescom-press-conference/1100-6427134/