E3 Officially Dead; E3Expo to Replace it

From the ESA’s official press release this morning:

“The new E3Expo will take shape over the next several months. As currently envisioned, it will still take place in Los Angeles, described by ESA as a “great and supportive partner helping to build E3.” It will focus on press events and small meetings with media, retail, development, and other key sectors. While there will be opportunities for game demonstrations, E3Expo 2007 will not feature the large trade show environment of previous years.”

I say thank god! Gone is all the smut and glitz that has ruined the show for the past several years. Screw you fanboys for doing your part to run E3 into the ground.