E for All organizer ‘delighted,’ insane

IDG is “delighted” about how E for All turned out, according to CEO Mary Dolaher.

Dolaher made her comments from Magic Fairy Land this morning, to a crowd composed of fairies, unicorns and the gaming press.

The organization intends to shift the focus for next year’s show away from fans and towards the industry. They will also hold the event on a rainbow, and give every attendee a bag of magic beans.

The figures were right in line with our expectations, and are great numbers for a launch show. With that said, we judge success of this event not just in terms of quantity, but in terms of quality; that is, the quality of the products shown, and the quality of the time that gamers get to test-drive them. … We are delighted with the way all of these elements came together, and are looking forward to another great event in 2008. … This event is for and about everyone in the game community, from hardcore gamers to families to industry professionals. We expect to see the event grow and evolve next year and over many years to come.

Dolaher then leaped on the back of a handsome centaur, and rode off through the Bubblegum Forest.

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