E3 to modify format or cancelled for 2009

David Kuan — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:09:10 -0700

Prediction judgment: The official press release from Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has been issued, making this prediction true. "The 2009 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) will take place from June 2-4, 2009..." The community was correct. Judged at 100% -- The Industry Standard

Original prediction: E3 is not what it used to be.

The change in size, format and visibility has made E3 a lackluster event. Several companies have decided to skip the event altogether, and others have voiced their disappointment with the current format.

Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter issued a statement in July echoing sentiments from EA’s John Riccitiello, Ubisoft’s Alain Corre and Acclaim’s Dave Perry in saying that E3 is, well, dead.

“In our view, E3 is headed for extinction, unless the publishers and console manufacturers wake up to the fact that nobody cares about the show anymore,” said Pachter.

The prediction is for E3 to be modified heavily or cease altogether in 2009.

An official announcement that qualifies the format change or cancellation prior to end of March 2009 is needed for favorable judgement. Qualified format changes must include at least one of the following:

1) Change date of event back to Spring (between March 1 - June 15)
2) Attendance size to accommodate at least 10K attendees.

Lack of an official announcement by end of March 2009 will render an unfavorable judgement.

E3 to modify format or cancelled for 2009

David Kuan — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:09:10 -0700

Original prediction: E3 is not what it used to be.

Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter issued a statement in July echoing sentiments from EA’s John Riccitiello, Ubisoft’s Alain Corre and Acclaim’s Dave Perry in saying that E3 is, well, dead.

“In our view, E3 is headed for extinction, unless the publishers and console manufacturers wake up to the fact that nobody cares about the show anymore,” said Pachter.

The prediction is for E3 to be modified heavily or cease altogether in 2009.

1) Change date of event back to Spring (between March 1 - June 15)
2) Attendance size to accommodate at least 10K attendees.

Lack of an official announcement by end of March 2009 will render an unfavorable judgement.

E3 to modify format or cancelled for 2009

David Kuan — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:09:10 -0700

Original prediction: E3 is not what it used to be.

Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter issued a statement in July echoing sentiments from EA’s John Riccitiello, Ubisoft’s Alain Corre and Acclaim’s Dave Perry in saying that E3 is, well, dead.

“In our view, E3 is headed for extinction, unless the publishers and console manufacturers wake up to the fact that nobody cares about the show anymore,” said Pachter.

The prediction is for E3 to be modified heavily or cease altogether in 2009.

1) Change date of event back to Spring (between March 1 - June 15)
2) Attendance size to accommodate at least 10K attendees.

Lack of an official announcement by end of March 2009 will render an unfavorable judgement.

E3 to modify format or cancelled for 2009

David Kuan — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:09:10 -0700

Original prediction: E3 is not what it used to be.

Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter issued a statement in July echoing sentiments from EA’s John Riccitiello, Ubisoft’s Alain Corre and Acclaim’s Dave Perry in saying that E3 is, well, dead.

“In our view, E3 is headed for extinction, unless the publishers and console manufacturers wake up to the fact that nobody cares about the show anymore,” said Pachter.

The prediction is for E3 to be modified heavily or cease altogether in 2009.

1) Change date of event back to Spring (between March 1 - June 15)
2) Attendance size to accommodate at least 10K attendees.

Lack of an official announcement by end of March 2009 will render an unfavorable judgement.

E3 to modify format or cancelled for 2009

David Kuan — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:09:10 -0700

Original prediction: E3 is not what it used to be.

Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter issued a statement in July echoing sentiments from EA’s John Riccitiello, Ubisoft’s Alain Corre and Acclaim’s Dave Perry in saying that E3 is, well, dead.

“In our view, E3 is headed for extinction, unless the publishers and console manufacturers wake up to the fact that nobody cares about the show anymore,” said Pachter.

The prediction is for E3 to be modified heavily or cease altogether in 2009.

1) Change date of event back to Spring (between March 1 - June 15)
2) Attendance size to accommodate at least 10K attendees.

Lack of an official announcement by end of March 2009 will render an unfavorable judgement.

E3 to modify format or cancelled for 2009

David Kuan — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:09:10 -0700

Original prediction: E3 is not what it used to be.

Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter issued a statement in July echoing sentiments from EA’s John Riccitiello, Ubisoft’s Alain Corre and Acclaim’s Dave Perry in saying that E3 is, well, dead.

“In our view, E3 is headed for extinction, unless the publishers and console manufacturers wake up to the fact that nobody cares about the show anymore,” said Pachter.

The prediction is for E3 to be modified heavily or cease altogether in 2009.

1) Change date of event back to Spring (between March 1 - June 15)
2) Attendance size to accommodate at least 10K attendees.

Lack of an official announcement by end of March 2009 will render an unfavorable judgement.