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Obi Wan's Ghost · May 12, 2006, 01:21 AM

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/05/11/e3_cover_up/

The Entertainment Software Association has effectively ruined the best chance that the average gamer will ever get of seeing a authentic expanse of female flesh by ordering "booth babes" at the E3 Expo in LA to put it away - or face the consequences.
ESA President Douglas Lowenstein explained earlier this week: "Last year there were a lot of complaints about how the models were beyond, in many cases, what was decent." Accordingly, gone are "nudity, partial nudity, bikini bottoms or any sexually explicit or provocative conduct", according to the ESA guidlines.

We'll never see another milkshake brings the boys to the yard video of booth babes again

Dakar · May 12, 2006, 07:10 AM

Maybe its because I'm getting old, or maybe its because the expo is supposed to be for Journalists, but I find I don't care.

Eug Wanker · May 12, 2006, 07:36 AM

What struck me about this year was that the articles on E3 actually had content. That's quite the nice change from previous years.

The other thing that struck me was not a single article on E3 I read complained about lack of booth babes. Everyone was too wrapped up in dissing Sony I guess.

KeyLimePi · May 12, 2006, 08:15 AM

I was sorry to see the boothbabes go, but if Sony wants me to pay $600 for a PS3, it's gonna take a lot more than a chick in a bikini. It better come with a happy ending.

residentEvil · May 12, 2006, 11:02 AM

not to worry, there are plenty of photos:

http://www.doubleviking.com/cms/photo_set.phtml?sk=15

(possible ads NSFW)

Obi Wan's Ghost · May 12, 2006, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by Eug Wanker

What struck me about this year was that the articles on E3 actually had content. That's quite the nice change from previous years.

The other thing that struck me was not a single article on E3 I read complained about lack of booth babes. Everyone was too wrapped up in dissing Sony I guess.

ya what's up with Sony? They come up with 500 iPod killer Walkmans and phones and they are all ****. Then the PS3 presentation at E3 sucked ghost balls. At least they have Bluray.

Obi Wan's Ghost · May 12, 2006, 11:57 AM

The only good one http://www.doubleviking.com/cms/phot...E3+Booth+Babes

Dark Helmet · May 12, 2006, 12:16 PM

This isn't the gay in me speaking but booth babes are as bright of an idea as chicks in bikini's laying on top of a car.

Don't you think these girls are just standing there dressed as some character they don't even know who it is laughing on the inside at all the greasy game geeks?

You want naked chicks go to a strip bar or get a girlfriend.

Obi Wan's Ghost · May 12, 2006, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by Dark Helmet

This isn't the gay in me speaking but booth babes are as bright of an idea as chicks in bikini's laying on top of a car.

It is the gay in you speaking because that is a VERY bright idea

Dark Helmet · May 12, 2006, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by Obi Wan's Ghost

It is the gay in you speaking because that is a VERY bright idea

Well who do you think designs the booths for most trade shows.... the gays

Hal06 · May 12, 2006, 03:20 PM

I find it a stupidity…I would rather have a speak with any of the game, car, computer, whatever creators than with a lady that is going to give me zero real feedback. Not being rude, but such role is easily dispensable.

KeyLimePi · May 12, 2006, 04:10 PM

I've worked several tradeshows and you guys can say what you want, but having an attractive woman at your booth is a huge traffic getter. I'm not saying it's right, I'm just saying it works.

Dark Helmet · May 12, 2006, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by KeyLimePi

I've worked several tradeshows and you guys can say what you want, but having an attractive woman at your booth is a huge traffic getter. I'm not saying it's right, I'm just saying it works.

Well duh.

Doofy · May 12, 2006, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by Dark Helmet

This isn't the gay in me speaking but booth babes are as bright of an idea as chicks in bikini's laying on top of a car.

As long as you have chicks in bikinis, who needs games and cars?

JoshuaZ · May 13, 2006, 05:57 AM

At least we'll always have the tokyo game show to help out those babeless otaku in Japan!

abe · May 13, 2006, 09:47 AM

bin Lowenstein??? Being unfamiliar with the fellow I suppose those of you who know him are certain, (aren't you?) that he's not a tall, bearded Saudi man on the run from the authorities who's using an assumed name? Right?

Obi Wan's Ghost · May 13, 2006, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by abe

a tall, bearded Saudi man on the run from the authorities who's using an assumed name? Right?

Sounds like a bad movie played by the man who was Han Solo.

Salty · May 13, 2006, 01:48 PM

I'm with SWG on this one. then again I'm not exactly super huge on the exploitation of sex to promote products, regardless of whether or not it works.

Obi Wan's Ghost · May 13, 2006, 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by Salty

I'm with SWG on this one. then again I'm not exactly super huge on the exploitation of sex to promote products, regardless of whether or not it works.

The "Virgin" Mary is a type of sex exploitation by religion. It's the same reason why Adriana Lima has more fans than ever.

Hal06 · May 13, 2006, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by Salty

…then again I'm not exactly super huge on the exploitation of sex to promote products, regardless of whether or not it works.

Sadly enough many of those ladies were promoting companies -game creators- that use women-sex-whatever to sell videojunkgames… the irony!

abe · May 13, 2006, 05:41 PM

Originally Posted by Obi Wan's Ghost

Sounds like a bad movie played by the man who was Han Solo.

(abe tips his cap)