[ QUOTE ] the local hotel and related entertainment and service industries in Los Angeles [/ QUOTE ] At least someone's thinking of the local hooker population's welfare!
This kind of choice can't be made based on the impact it has on the economy local to the event, but the potential impact on the indy studios does worry me. Then again, so long as E3 takes that into account and provides for the indies it wouldn't be a problem. On a more personal level, I've never been able to afford to go…
You guys seriously think this is "OKAY"??? I don't see how you can possibly think that. $50 million in revenue to the local area is a HUGE econimical impact. Taking that away is not a good idea. And while this might be good for small developers, I think they should make an entirely new convention specifically for small…
[ QUOTE ] Eh? You have to look at both sides, Milla. If the hotels lose to much revenue and shut down, that affects the economy. Less jobs, less income, lower property value, etc etc. Indy games have always found ways to prosper. Digital distribution is key for indy developers. We were only about 15 people strong at…
ESA to downsize E3? Industry sources bolster reports that E3 may undergo changes; details due from ESA Monday. By Curt Feldman, GameSpot Posted Jul 30, 2006 10:09 am PT GameSpot has learned that tomorrow the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) will announce changes to the format and scale of the Electronic…