It's amazing how far we've come with technology since the first E3's I've been to. Back in the first years of E3, the press room was filled with paper folders packed with press releases you could collect and take home. Now the press room is empty space where you can connect your computer to Wi-Fi, download press releases off the Internet, and write your articles right there! And even non-attenders can check out all the videos and previews right from their homes.
But E3 is more than just covering games. It's about meeting new contacts and strengthening relationships with PR professionals and game developers, making it easier later on to review upcoming games. Plus, nothing can replace actually playing the games in person while talking face to face with the people who make and promote them. In this age when we depend on the Internet, we take for granted the importance of personal interactions. Plus, E3 is a heck of a lot of fun!
