As a long time gamer, as a fan, as an a PERSON, this HURTS deeply BAD. i NEVER get into E3, for i live in Argentina (Argentina to L.A= Long time, Long $$) but i LOVED the hype, the news, the EXCELLENT coverage of all the mediums, and of course, to see MS, SONY and NINTENDO, face to face. Without THE E3. things won't be the same. I think that what i feel it's the same as many gamers around the world, feel too. The bitter flavor, the sadness, and the tagline, "It's over." This day will be remembered for a long time. July 31. 2006. "The End of a Era". For all the great years, the emotion, the joy, and the endless nights without sleep, by the AMAZING news. I salute you, E3.