A magical event that ditched the austerity of the past few years and brought back the booze, babes, and debauchery of E3s past.

Summary of E3 2010 by jnkboy [via TinyCartridge]
The newly-introduced Nintendo 3DS handheld has markedly better graphical performance than its DS predecessor, and squeezing all the power out of the device means higher development costs when compared to DS, Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata said in an E3 Q&A.
Despite a recession that has marked a surprising decline in revenue for the robust gaming industry, publishers and developers are reaching deep into their coffers to host indulgent E3 parties, dinners and concerts in hopes of garnering hype in the increasingly crowded marketplace.