Gamers...

So, after digging myself out of a shallow grave and hitch hiking my way back to civilization, I hit the LA Convention center bright and early. In fact, the conference doors hadn't even opened yet. Sitting in front of E3, there's something incredibly striking about the people milling about. They are rediculously happy and elated by what they are about to see. Like kids on Christmas Eve. I've been to Stanley Cup finals, NFL Playoffs, stadium and larger venue music concerts but have never seen the level of excitement at these events exceed the raw, giddy, passion overspill that I see from the attendants at E3 every year. Thousands of smiling faces, silly giggling, and a series of conversations so confounding and beyond the grasp of the mainstream that it makes me blush with glee. With the many problems as I have with the game industry at the moment, these guys/gals make me forget them for a moment. Unfortunately, these feelings will be destroyed in 15 minutes after my first meeting with EA.