Cover E3 With Kotaku? Really???
As many of you are probably aware (well, at least the gamers among you), video game news giant Kotaku launched a campaign last week to offer a solitary individual not currently involved in the gaming industry a chance to attend and cover the highly anticipated E3 Expo with them this year. Donning my fanboy facade, I registered for round one of their contest and received word Tuesday that I had been chosen as one of the dozen finalists to participate in the big challenge.
We were all emailed a warning to be prepared to check back to Kotaku’s website for instructions at 10pm Kotaku time (again, is that really a time zone?). So, being the good sport that I am, I informed my wife I would need to be available to check in, and we hurriedly put the kids to bed on time. At 10pm on the dot, I found myself face to face with this post and bunkered down for an evening of writing. An hour and a half later – 30 minutes ahead of schedule, mind you – I found myself submitting my modest attempt to Brian Crecente and the Kotaku Tower for review.
After all submissions are considered and reviewed, the final decision will be made and a winner announced. While I cannot express the childlike giddiness at the prospect of having even a chance to attend something I’ve dreamed of for years, I also try to keep somewhat grounded in the reality that there are many, many more highly qualified writers than myself out there. Nevertheless, I do hope, and you can be assured that if I were to be selected for this amazing opportunity, I will be shouting it from the rooftops! For, you see, this is not just about attendance of E3, but it is an opportunity to network and connect with some of the greatest minds in the gaming industry from both the development and press sides of the coin.
Garth Henson has been working professionally as a web developer for nearly 10 years. When not coding in PHP, JavaScript or Actionscript, he can usually be found trying to refine his photography skills.
allen
21 May, 2009
one word: awesomeness
just remember us small people in SC when you become famous.
oh, and remember that all game companies need good business people too!
obsidian
21 May, 2009
C’mon, Allen, you know there are no small people – only lesser known ones lol
… It would be very cool if this pans out, and yes, you’re absolutely right: game companies need good business people, too – even more than some of them realize 
Kristi Henson
27 May, 2009
My dear brother-in-law…I’m so thankful Becky blogs because I don’t understand a word of yours! Sorry about E3 or whatever that means. =)