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Is E3 Worth It Still Part Two
Cordova, TN; July 7, in the year of our Lord 2013
- - Family Friendly Gaming, the industry leader in
covering the family friendly video games is continuing their
exploration of the viability of the Electronic Entertainment
Expo (E3). Does the industry still need this show? Is it just
too expensive for companies and the media? Are there better
options out there? What could be done to improve the bad
experiences of E3? Will the ESA ever act on these problems? Does
anyone even care about these large convention shows? Is there a
pay off for all of the extra hours of work?
As far as plans go, this year things went horribly awry. Yet I
had a real peace about things this year. Our hotel reservation
got all mixed up. By the time anyone noticed it was too late to
do anything about it. So canceling the trip was the most logical
conclusion. I was exhausted, beat up, and not wanting to attend
anyways. The Holy Spirit was clear with me, and I was not to be
there this year. So I obeyed God, and felt wonderful. Coverage
of the event went great from here in Memphis. We got done early,
and were able to take breaks in the middle of it. A friend over
at Gamers Heroes was kind enough to send me some swag.
My biggest complaint about E3 is they cram three weeks worth of
work into three days. Okay maybe four days. Add two days of
travel into that, and attending is one big massive migraine. I
know some of you are like: “stop whining, at least you get to
attend.” Please do not get me wrong, I am very thankful for all
of the access I have, and continue to receive. I am blessed to
have been able to experience so many wonderful things. I just
wish the content of E3 was stretched out. Make a major
announcement the week after E3. Release the assets the day after
E3 ends. Something to help. I hear companies complain all of the
time they are ignored or drowned out. Well, its because
everybody and their brother has something to share. Our minds
can only handle so much.
E3 has become a gluttony of information on video games. There is
a vacuum after the show due to media exhaustion, nothing new to
report, and still trying to catch up from the convention. Yet
there are conventions of all kinds going on constantly. I can
not turn around without some announcement of some convention
somewhere. I know E3 is big money, so it is doubtful any
important changes will be made anytime soon. I still see the
show as viable. I hope and pray something is done to improve the
experience.
- Paul Bury
- Family Friendly Gaming