There was a surprising lack of swag at this year's E3. You'd think they'd have more and better stuff, since there are fewer people asking for it. But no. There were a few giveaways here and there, which I present to you here in lieu of giving them away in a contest, which is for suckers. Speaking of which...
Gamecock Stick-Based Candy
All pretense that publisher Gamecock's name does not refer to part of the male anatomy was dropped at EIEIO, where booth babes handed me this with my badge, saying, "Here's your VIP badge and your Cocksucker." Classy. Also spotted: replacing the "Please Make Up The Room" signs on the hotel suite doors were laminated placards that read "Please Clean My Dirty Cockpit."
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Microsoft's Little Keyboard Thing, EA's Media Kit
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Microsoft passed out those little keyboard deals that plug into your Xbox 360 controller, for deaf mutes. Electronic Arts has taken to giving out their press kits on USB flash drives rather than paper and DVDs, and for that I thank them heartily even if there weren't any assets for half the games I was previewing.
Rock Band T-Shirt, Gamecock Ringer Tee
There were actually two Rock Band shirts -- one from the party at the Troubadour, and one from the game demo sessions. I ended up with just this one, which is the better of the two by far. Gamecock's shirt is quite good as well. I'd wear that.
