Booth babes banned from E3 2006

Found on The Inquirer on Tuesday, 24 January 2006
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According to the new E3 2006 exhibitor's handbook, "nudity, partial nudity and bathing suit bottoms" are this year banned from the annual gaming fest in Los Angeles.

And any babes wandering about in anything less than regulation kit will earn their sponsor a $5000 on the spot fine, the document sent to exhibitors - a copy of which we have seen - reveals.

Show director Mary Dolaher told Reuters the "update and clarification of the enforcement policies" is designed to "ensure that exhibitors are familiar with the policy and how it will be enforced."

Here's the pertinent passage from the re-written rule-book: "Materials, including live models, conduct that is sexually explicit 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. ESA, in its sole discretion, will determine whether material is acceptable."

Now they have to find a better way to promote their newest shooters, like pointing out the realistic ways of killing and mutilating. Sexy girls in skimpy outfits are obviously a no-no on this prudish convention.