E3 2005 Expo arrives in May

No other trade show in the world has as many video games, elaborately worn costumes and as many video game companies as does the Electronic Entertainment Exposition. The event will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, from May 18 through May 20. The Corsair has been given the opportunity to visit and view the next installment of Halo, among other games. So why should you care? E3 is not to be missed out as it proves to be benefi cial and educational. This year the three biggest companies in the console market will introduce the next line in home video game products, causing a buzz in the media and the gaming world. Sony will show off its Playstation 3, Microsoft its Xbox2, currently called Xbox 360 and Nintendo still in the race with the Nintendo Revolution. E3 will yield many new developments from Sony and Nintendo. "I'm particularly excited over Nintendo DS titles and the 'Project Revolution,'" said Santa Monica College student Tim Brown. While some people are really into Nintendo or Microsoft, students like Saladin Thomas have other favorites. "I don't have an Xbox, but I'm looking forward to the Xbox2. I'm heavily anticipating the PS3 and already budgeting on spending however much it's going to cost, said Thomas. "Plus, there's the girls at the booths!" People are waiting for specifi c game titles, consoles, accessories, and others are just waiting to see the models dressed up as video game heroes. People who are interested in gaming are of course enthusiastic, while others are not. Rose McSweeney is one student who isn't as interested, said "E3? Yeah my brother might be coming into town for it, but it's not really my scene. I'm more into comics than gaming."