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IDG World Expo
508-424-4837
charlotte_mccormack@idg.com

The ESA's Michael Gallagher Slated to Give "State-of-the-Industry" Address at E3 Expo 2009

Washington, D.C. (April 16, 2009) - Join Michael D. Gallagher as he offers ESA insight on the state of the computer and video game industry. Gallagher will underscore that even in difficult financial times the video game industry continues to support our country’s local, state and national economies with record-breaking sales figures and rapid technological innovation. A question and answer session for attendees with Mike Gallagher will follow his remarks.

Overall computer and video game industry hardware, software and peripheral sales climbed to a record $22 billion in 2008, with entertainment software sales comprising $11.7 billion of that total figure - a 22.9% jump over the previous year. What does this mean for the industry and how dominant a force is the computer entertainment industry in the economy moving forward? Please join him and find out.

WHAT: A State-of-the-Industry Address by the ESA's CEO Michael D. Gallagher

WHY:To gain a perspective on where the entertainment software industry is heading

WHO: All 2009 E3 Expo attendees

WHEN: The opening day of E3 Expo 2009 -- Tuesday, June 2

TIME: 2:00pm

WHERE: Los Angeles Convention Center, Theater 411

ADMISSION: Free to anyone exhibiting and attending E3 Expo 2009

MEDIA CONTACT: Double Forte - Media@E3Expo.com

***EDITOR’S NOTE***
Camera space will be provided in theater. Please contact Media@E3Expo.com to determine logistical needs.

About E for AllTM (www.EforAllExpo.com)
Produced by IDG World Expo, Entertainment for AllTM Expo (E for AllTM) is North America's premiere video game event. A celebration of video games and the people who play them, the event brings together the entire game community, from consumers and media, to publishers, developers and retailers. The Expo features exhibits from leading interactive entertainment companies that allow consumers to test and buy the newest video games and gadgets. In addition, E for All includes professional game tournaments, educational seminars, celebrity appearances, and much more. For more information, please visit www.EforAllExpo.com.. Companies interested in learning more about exhibit opportunities, please contact Richard Kazarian at (508) 424-4828, or email richard_kazarian@idg.com.

About IDG World Expo
IDG World Expo (www.idgworldexpo.com) is a leading producer of tradeshows and events for professionals and consumers seeking world-class education, peer-to-peer networking and one-stop comparison shopping. IDG World Expo's portfolio of conferences and events includes Entertainment For All® (E For All®), E3 Media & Business Summit, LinuxWorld Conference & Expo®, Macworld Conference & Expo®, Next Generation Data CenterTM (NGDCTM) and REVEAL Los Angeles... The Fashion & Design EventTM. IDG World Expo is a business unit of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research and event company.

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