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CEA thinking about an E3 replacement.



Now that E3 as we know it seems to have come and gone, the people behind the Consumer Electronics Show (the Consumer Electronics Association) are looking into the possibility of picking up where the ESA left off. CEA president and CEO Gary Shapiro had this to say about filling the void:

"Since ESA decided to eliminate the E3 event in its known format, we have been deluged with inquiries on whether we could fill the tradeshow needs of smaller video entertainment companies. Our executive board met yesterday and unanimously asked staff to explore ways that we can help the gaming community. We already have commitments from three companies in this area to provide us advice on a new event in late spring 2007."

Shapiro went on to say that CEA is looking at venues in both Los Angeles and Las Vegas. He says, "as long as there is desire and commitment, we are ready to service this community."

This would certainly be good news for those who are going to miss the large spectacle that was E3. Before you get too happy though, no major companies have voiced any sort of approval to CEA about the idea. So far, only Majesco, NCsoft and Auravision seem to be OK with the plan.2



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CES to create an E3 like event?

Now that E3 is officially dead, will the folks behind CES be the ones to create the next big gaming event? They're looking into that possiblity with an event in on the West Coast in the late spring of 2007. An advisory committee has been formed to generate feedback and to explore that possibility. Now, I went to my first CES this year and let me say I loved the event. It was huge but quiet at the same time. I could hear what everyone was saying in the open booths. If they can keep it like that then I am all for it. Oh yeah, hold it in Vegas as well.


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CEA Considers Bridging Gap Left by E3

CEA to the rescue?

Yeah, we here at QJ are still pretty bummed with the news about the changes in E3, but it looks like the Consumer Electronics Association is planning to be our shoulder to cry on as they are seriously considering the viability of a new consumer and trade event for the games industry.

After that ESA decision to morph E3 to into the E3 Media Festival, CEA believes there's a gap in the industry calendar which they are planning to fill with a freshly designed event based on feedback from the electronic entertainment industry.

CEA president and CEO, Gary Shapiro said that "since ESA decided to eliminate the E3 event in its known format, we have been deluged with inquiries on whether we could fill the tradeshow needs of smaller video entertainment companies. Our executive board met yesterday and unanimously asked staff to explore ways that we can help the gaming community."

The possibility of an E3-like extravaganza from CEA will be decided by the advisory committee led by CEA executives Karen Chupka and Dan Cole with support from companies including Auravision, Majesco Entertainment and NCsoft. For now, things are looking optimistic, according to Ms. Chupka, "a major goal of this advisory committee is to generate gaming community feedback on how best to meet the needs of the industry...As long as there is desire and commitment, we are ready to service this community and will begin looking at venues in Las Vegas and Los Angeles and for appropriate partners."

So what's your take in all these? Do you think the planned CEA event could fill the large gap left behind by E3? What do you want to see in the CEA event? Tell it to us through your comments.


www.qj.net/CEA-Considers-Bridging-Gap-Left-by-E3/pg/49/aid/61418