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Sad panda press members unable to procure invites is only one of the effects of the new, downsized E3. Another profound area of impact was this year's GDC, which saw a 30 percent increase in attendance over last year, according to Jamil Moledina, boss of GDC and all-around nice guy.
Moledina said several factors contributed to the event's growth, confirming, "We certainly did see a boost in interest following the E3 announcement - I couldn't keep my voicemail clear that whole week.
Moledina also attributed the San Francisco location and some amazing keynote speakers as key factors in the show's growth.
Depending on how this year's E3 pans out, GDC could be even bigger next year, which is fine with me as long as they maintain a fair balance between walking all over San Francisco and stuffing yourself with free food and drink.
GDC picked up E3 constituents, says Moledina [GamesIndustry.biz]
