A buzz is going on right now that many people are believing that E3 may be canceled period. According to Gamespot.com, Entertainment Software Association (ESA) are talking about plans to downsize E3, but not cancel it completely. These events can cause E3 to lose its major role as the biggest gaming trade show in the world.

Gamespot: "ESA to

Last winter a very interesting PSP title was release in Japan with the name "Baito Hell 2000." It's a collection of very odd mini-games which if you completed correctly you "earn" money. With the money you "earned" you're able to unlock more mini-games and real life tools such as a Ramen timer. From looking at the weird mini-games a chance to bring Baito Hell 2000 to the US was slim. Now D3 Publishing of America is bringing the title to the US as "WTF." WTF actually means "WorkTimeFun," and the title fits with the theme very well. ;) According to D3 Publishing of America, noting from American version of WTF will be removed (in other words D3 is only translating the game to English, noting else).

Most freeware software can either be great, or horrible. Kenta Cho, the man who runs ABA Games has created many great freeware software. While most of his creations are 2D shmups (and by the way they're all great), his Tempest-inspired Torus Trooper is a must play for all Tempest fans.

Shmup fans would also really want to check out TUMIKI Fighters for its intesting gameplay elements and art style.

ABA Games

Well, Ted Owen, founder of The Global Gaming League wants gaming part of the Olympics. While China gives gaming the green light, Olypic officals didn't give the green light as of right now.

More info read here:

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6152088.html

Personal Take:

I love video games and such, but I don't believe that gaming should be part of the Olypics.

While you guys are blogging, I'm playing and doing reviews of my favorite shoot 'em ups. This time around I typed up a review for Slap Fight for the Sega Megadrive/Genesis. You can read it here:

http://www.sega-16.com/Review-%20Slap%20Fight.htm

Cheers!