Everyone knows that the 2007 E3 is a different gathering from all the rest that came before it. Rather than the hectic, all-out gaming extravaganza that it was before, the summit transformed into a more discrete and business-oriented ordeal. Some were put off with the development and smaller game outfits shied away from the event, but industry stalwarts are holding firm and Hideo Kojima had a mouthful to say about it.

Kojima, the esteemed creator of the Metal Gear series which spanned the PlayStation consoles and handhelds, narrates how some tried to persuade him not to attend this year's E3. In response, he says that E3 may have changed but he still loves it and still thinks it's important to the business.

Kojima has been known to command tremendous respect from fans, colleagues and rivals alike because of his creativity and work ethic. This E3 sees no exception to that as the crowd can be heard responding enthusiastically as he spoke. His latest masterpiece, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, has been looked at with hot anticipation since it was announced. See and hear it to believe it: