E3: Tech Gadgetry

By Charly SHELTON E3 stands for the Electronic Entertainment Expo. It is an annual convention held in Los Angeles that showcases the newest and hottest games and systems.  It is a trade-only show, meaning only members of the video games industry and members of the press are invited or allowed into the show. Anyone who […]

Japanese Gaming Industry at E3

By Ted AYALA Amid the carnival atmosphere of E3 2011, which was held June 7 through June 9 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, an undercurrent of concern was palpable – especially on the part of Japanese developers. Coming hard on the heels of news announcing the weakest video games sales in five years, the […]

Gamer’s Paradise Found at E3

By Michael WORKMAN Los Angeles is no stranger to grand events and once again, downtown was invaded by gamers from all across the world. Figueroa Street was quite the scene for commuters driving by as huge banners for games like “Battlefield 3” and “Assassin’s Creed: Revelations” were on display and even mock WWII tanks parked […]

Getting Ready for E3

By Michael WORKMAN The Electronic Entertainment Expo – E3 – is arguably the most coveted event for gamers and game developers alike. Since its beginning in 1995, E3 has helped fuel the gaming industry’s unprecedented rise that now rivals the movie and music industries. But at its heart E3 is the game developers ultimate showcase […]