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Ah the memories, the hallowed subterranean nerdness of Kentia Hall. When the news broke that there will be no Kentia Hall at this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo a collective sigh of disappointment echoed through the gaming world. Never heard of the basement dweller’s paradise of gadgets and gizmos? The place where a then unknown Guitar Hero started to generate buzz. The place where you went to get a good hot dog. Consider it if you will the escape to from the madness of the convention floor.

Nestled in the basement of South Hall of the L.A. Convention Center, this hall hosted the “smaller” hardware and accessory manufacturers would go since having a spot on the main floor cost a zillion times more than anything developed in Kentia. Maybe it’s a sign of the times/economy as this year’s show will be smaller overall but to lose this hall of wonder is truly a loss to this convention. Let’s hope it comes back next year.