A Microsoft spokesperson has confirmed to GamesIndustry.biz that the company won't be attending the inaugural E for All Expo. The E for All Expo, organised by IDG World Expo, is scheduled for October 18-21 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. It is being touted as a consumer-oriented replacement for the old E3 show.
The E3 event that we've grown to love may return under the new name of GamePro Expo . GamePro magazine is putting together an event for October of 2007 and is expecting to draw 30,000 attendees. E3 was last known for having 60,000 attendees or more in their last event. GamePro Expo will take place in the same spot, the LA Convention Center. Come next year, we'll see if all this still holds true.
Boy are you in for a treat. After weks of some dry news, the gaming news scene can see a new light as we can now show you some of the titles you can expect to see at the upcoming E3 Expo.
I wish it weren't so, but this year's E3 is expected to be lacking the luster it once did now that an old rule is to be enforced. A policy for the expo has been that:
Material, including live models, conduct that is sexually explicitand/or sexually provocative, including but not limited to nudity,partial nudity and bathing suit bottoms, are prohibited on the showfloor, all common areas, and at any access points to the show.
This year, the show's director, Mary Dolaher, says that this policy will be enforced with fines reaching $5,000 on the spot for offenders. Wired has more on the topic.
Hmmm... I think there may be a rule of precedence for anyone who needs to go to court after the show.
Since E3 is so large and full of both good and bad things, I thought I would just present you with some opinions of this year's event. I have attended the event twice in the past, but this year I am only watching from the glow of my screen.
The Event: This year's setup at the convention center looks to be a little quieter and brighter. It probably has something to do with the power failures they had during the day. Either way, all the big guns in the industry are there showing off what they have and that's the primary reason to check out the show as a spectator.
Game Previews: Let me touch on a few games that I have seen via camcorder and TV.
One hour into this year's Expo and the lights go down. There is a power outage at the LA Convention center. While there are still a few areas that have power, many areas do not and it could possibly take up to 6 hours before all power is restored to the center.
Activision and id will be showing the following games at E3 :
- Quake 4 (PC)
- The next title in the Tony Hawk franchise
- An all-new Spider-Man game
- Two new Call of Duty titles
- Shrek Super Slam
- Peter Molyneux’s “The Movies” for the PC
- X-Men Legends 2
- Fantastic Four (based on the upcoming feature film)
Eidos has sent us word that they'll be having a closed booth at E3 where they'll be showing off the following titles :
Tombraider Legend
Hitman Bloodmoney
25 to Life
Commados Strike Force
Just Cause
new project from Eidos
We'll have more info ...
The Ubisoft lineup for E3 has been released and reads as follows:
AND 1® Streetball [PlayStation®2 computer
entertainment system]: Experience the jaw-dropping moves of genuine
streetball legends or establish your reputation by creating your own
unique moves and signature style.
Far Cry Instincts™ [Xbox®]: The PC survival shooter and smash hit of 2004 re-imagined for console gamers.
Heroes of Might & Magic® V [PC]: The
legendary heroic fantasy game returns, based on features and values of
the original saga, but with a more mature fantasy universe and
unrivaled innovation.
187 Ride or Die™ [PlayStation 2, Xbox]: Outrageous urban combat racing comes to life as you defend your turf.
Peter Jackson’s King Kong™ [PlayStation 2, Xbox,
next-generation console]: Experience the must-have game based on
Universal Pictures’ King Kong film from Academy Award® winning director
Peter Jackson.
Prince of Persia® 3 [PlayStation 2, Xbox]:
Blending the winning elements from the first two masterpieces to bring
a unique and unexpected twist to the award-winning franchise.
Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII (working title)
[Xbox]: Experience the most gripping and famous battles of World War II
through the eyes of a squadron commander and ace fighter pilot.
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon® 3 (working title)
[next-generation console]: Next-generation console technology meets the
soldier of the future to revolutionize the classic squad-based shooter.
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Lockdown™ [PlayStation
2, Xbox]: The critically acclaimed multiplayer experience returns with
the all new Rivalry Mode and Persistent Elite Creation Mode.
America’s Army®: Rise of a Soldier™
[PlayStation 2, Xbox]: The most authentic military game to date
incorporating true-to-life character progression with an all-new Career
mode (displayed at the U.S. Army Booth, #1608 in the South Hall).
Two additional Ubisoft titles will be shown behind closed doors:
Brothers in Arms Road to Hill 30™: New Chapter (working title) [PC, Xbox]: Gearbox Software’s stunning follow up to what is already considered the best World War II military action game.
Myst® V: End of Ages [PC]: Resolve unanswered questions in the breathtaking finale to the epic journey.
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