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by **HellboyOne** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 12:57 am

Half the fun of going to E3 has been eliminated.

http://news.com.com/Sexy+booth+babes+ba ... g=nefd.top

Sexy 'booth babes' banned at game show
Reuters

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The video game industry's 2006 E3Expo trade show in Los Angeles is getting a makeover--banned are the swarms of sexy, semi-clad "booth babes" that in years past took the unveiling of new games and technology to titillating new levels.

Rules prohibiting the use of scantily clad young women to peddle video games are nothing new, but the handbook for this year's show in May outlines tough new penalties, including a $5,000 fine on the spot for the booth owner if the "booth babe" is semi-clad.

"What's new in 2006 is an update and clarification of the enforcement policies; as we do from time to time, we have taken steps to ensure that exhibitors are familiar with the policy and how it will be enforced," Mary Dolaher, E3Expo show director, said in an e-mail.

She did not comment on the reasons for the change.

The video game industry has come under fire from federal and local politicians, who want to limit sales of violent and sexually explicit games to minors.

The handbook from the Entertainment Software Association, the show's promoter, says: "Material, including live models, conduct that is sexually explicit and/or sexually provocative, including but not limited to nudity, partial nudity and bathing suit bottoms, are prohibited on the show floor, all common areas, and at any access points to the show."

Exhibitors would receive one verbal warning when a violation occurs. Upon a second violation, the ESA said it would impose a $5,000 penalty, payable immediately on the site. It would also require that models comply with the dress code before returning to the floor.

ESA said it has sole discretion to determine what is acceptable.

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by **matswo** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 3:55 am

saw this yesterday at teamxbox...

NOOOOOOOOO!!!

not that ive ever been to E3, but the photos from it suddenly lost all of its appeal. whats the fun of watching people play games!?! only new trailers and sneak peak videos are left!

by **MartinRedmond** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 7:30 am

Damn, and I just got my bkini wax done.

by **philly** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 3:14 pm

Some Penny Arcade Con got a lot of good press for doing this late last year.Although is makes no sense since E3 is industry only!

What i think is lame is all those Porno-Ho's @ Comic-Con....and anyone that has nothing at all to do with comics like CD vendors and Bands (i.e.Coheed and Cambria...yes they had a booth @ Comic-Con)

And last but not least sorry for going off topic..."Oops I did it again"!

by **philly** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 3:20 pm

After reading this I wonder which company will have the stones to put some hotties in tight fitting Nun uniforms...."What five grand...their Nuns for christ sake!"

by **Captain Genius** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 12:07 am

I'm already hearing that this is BS.

by **Jasen** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 12:38 am

Damn it! At this years E3, I was totally going to play with my joystick.

by **RodGuen** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 12:56 am

Land of preachers and right wing gun fanatics racists catholics sons of bitches
who can't stand the sight of a partially covered bottock.

What the fuck has happened to this country?
Or to the world as a matter of fact, since all the US trends tend to spread
to the "other sides" faster than i ever thought possible.

Tonight, this makes me even more angry.....and sad .......for them.......

r.

by **AgentHelix** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 5:23 am

I can't really muster up much outrage over this. They don't really belong at a show that's supposed to be industry only, anyway.

by **Tiramisue** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 7:59 pm

Oh for crap's sake. ....'Just another example of RETARDED as hell media blowing shit up for no reason. Shame on those guys.

Rick, the ONLY thing they've changed/added was the $5,000 fine. If handbook rules are violated, vendors are first warned, then fined the $5000. That's all. The rulebook ( has always ) said no nudity or bikini bottoms. How many girls are actually violating this?? See for yourself:

http://www.e3girls.com/main.cfm?CFID=21 ... N=69230591

There's no banning going on! They'll still be there; in the usual attire....

'Problem ain't with the land of preachers and right wing gun fanatics racists catholics sons of bitches who can't stand the sight of a partially covered bottock.... it's the stupid as fuck media.

by **sukeband** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 8:28 pm

look the miner's are alive!! oh wait...
http://www.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_ ... d=24247233

anyway check out this video. it proves japan > US for everything video games.
http://www.gametrailers.com/download.ph ... ype=mov&f= (right click save as)

by **HellboyOne** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 10:03 pm

Oh, good. I'll still bring my camera then.

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