I've been attending E3 for a while now. Every year except for one since 2001. I must say it is one of the most enjoyable perks for being in the industry. At the show, you get to meet a lot of people, you get to see a lot of things (new, old and some of both reworked into a different package). This year was not any different than any other. A most enjoyable show.
Well, this year was a little different for me. I was actually volunteered to work the both. All I was asked to do was to hand out bags and pins and greet people with a smile. I hope I did that well, or well enough. I'm sure I got on camera a few times, those watching news and game shows may pick me out of the crowd. Too many cameras pointing in my direction for a shutter bug like me.
This year I saw Rich, he was the first person I saw that I knew I knew. I stopped to talk to him for a few minutes then I walked around and was amazed at some of the booths and the games I saw. You know, in the booth for the Lego's Harry Potter years 1 through 4 they have a life sized Hagrid made of Lego's. I'll see if I can upload the picture later. I saw Scott and Ima too. Then saw Cindy and so many other people I cannot mention them all.
For me the games I saw that I really want to play are:
- Grand Turismo 5 (PS3)
- Rift (PC - out next year)
- Lego HP (Wii - out later this month)
- Vindictus (ftp PC - no release date)
- Tron (not sure, sorry)
- Epic Mickey (Wii I think)
- Clone Wars (PC - out later this year, I think)
So many games, so little time and money!
Anyway, thank you industry! Thank you for a most enjoyable time. I look forward to next year. = )