Yeah, this sucks. AVN is obviously catering to the big video players and themselves by effectively combining the two shows (yeah, i know different hall, but still...). Webmasters be damned. I also fear we may see a lot of surfers on the floor.
Cost isn't the major issue here for me. Hell, I've never exactly pinched pennies at a Vegas show. However, I do worry about how the cost and selection of these dates will impact the attendance. If these guys are whining about $300 for Florida, they're gonna scream like raped apes when they see what the accomodations in Vegas during CES cost.
Vegas also just positively sucks during CES. Cab lines for days, it's tough to even grab a limo. Every restaurant is packed and if you dont make reservations early for the popular joints, forget it. Dont even think about a buffet line. And if you wanna gamble, plan on $100 a hand at any of the major hotels at night.
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