Does E3 dictate what you purchase each year

[Joelcool7]

I don't know about you but E3 is my second favorite time of year, second only too Christmas. Every year I watch E3 live and every year it impacts severly on what I purchase. I have to say the last three or so years it has dictated all of my years purchases. I know the day after E3 is over I go to EBGames with my list of games. I pre-order the games as soon as I can and sit back awaiting their launch dates.

In other words if a title impresses me at E3 I almost always buy the game. But if a game is a no show at E3 I rarely purchase the title. Is E3 that big of a factor to you, can your decision be made or broken by E3?

Just how much does E3 influence your purchases?