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Far Cry 3 And The Stranger In A Strange Land The E for All Expo folks have just announced that professional E-sportsman Jonathan “Fatal1ty” Wendel will be returning to their 2nd Annual shindig as “the face” of the show. He’ll be on hand during the show to sign autographs, conduct demonstrations, take on challengers, and maybe – just maybe – deliver one of his trademark sly smiles. “There is no one else in the video game industry quite like Fatal1ty and we’re thrilled he’s returning to E for All,” said Mary Dolaher, Chief Executive Officer of IDG World Expo, the leading producer of world-class tradeshows and events around the globe. “He’ll bring much excitement and attention to the show and we’re eager to see him interact with the fans, which is what he does best.”
I had always assumed gaming was what he did best, but there you go. Are there actually people out there who would go to E for All specifically to meet this guy? I can understand going for the games, the camaraderie, the excitement, and perhaps the games again, but just to meet a guy with a number in his name that doesn’t rap? I just don’t see it.
The E For All Expo got off to a somewhat rocky start last year with relatively low attendance following the decision to hold the event the same weekend as Penny Arcade’s PAX event, but things are looking up for the 2008 show already. They’ve got their own weekend (Oct. 3-5), and now Microsoft has thrown in their hat as an exhibitor. IDG World Expo CEO and mouthpiece Mary Dolaher is ecstatic.
“Microsoft’s presence at the 2008 event will help us build on the great success of last year’s inaugural E for All event, and will further our goal of building an exciting and cutting-edge event that brings the best and newest games to gamers of all types. We look forward to a terrific 2008 event, and to having the opportunity to bring even more great game products to the great gamers who attend E for All.”
Last year Microsoft passed on the first E For All, so this early sign of support casts a very encouraging light of hope on the event’s second year. Dolaher promises more participants will be announced in the coming weeks.
