The 2008 edition of the E3 Media and Business Summit last week was pretty much slammed by many top gaming publisher executives including the CEO of Electronic Arts. Many felt the invite only event had too little news and not enough attention to warrant it's continuation next year without major changes.

Gamespot contacted the show's organizers the Electronic Software Association who confirmed that a 2009 edition of the show "will occur." However, the ESA could be making at least some alterations to the show next year, saying, "As we do every year, we're beginning the process of surveying exhibitors and attendees to determine potential changes to the Summit." Will we return to some kind of larger trade show like event or perhaps even a consumer event a la PAX or Tokyo Game Show? Could we even see the large scale return of booth babes? Stay tuned.