Rumor: E3 2009 to open its doors to the public

After three years since the industry event became an industry-only function, it looks like the Electronic Entertainment Expo, better known as E3, will once again open its doors to the public.

The newly formatted event will be capped at 40,000 people and will be held during the first week of June 2008. The first day, June 2, 2009, will see the three major companies holding their press events while the event will be open to the public on…