The article discusses the author's anticipation for the Summer Game Fest (SGF) amidst the complexities of gaming conventions. With over 13 years in the video game journalism field, the author appreciates SGF's emphasis on independent developers and diverse creators, unlike the corporate atmosphere of previous conventions like E3. SGF represents a space for innovation, contrasting with E3's later years, which the author found unwelcoming for indie creators. The article emphasizes the unique essence of gaming conventions that celebrate creativity over corporate agendas.
I deeply believe that innovation in the industry stems from untethered, experimental spaces, and SGF has consistently provided room for these types of experiences to shine.
E3 was unwelcoming to independent creators and packed with corporate swag, and by the time Sony decided to stop attending in 2019, it felt like an expensive, out-of-touch misrepresentation.
The best parts of E3 in its final years were the unaffiliated events hosted by Devolver Digital, which took place in a nearby parking lot packed with indie games.
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