{"id":3163,"date":"2020-03-11T15:48:33","date_gmt":"2020-03-11T15:48:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/e3-2020-cancelled-coronavirus"},"modified":"2024-07-19T17:19:19","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T17:19:19","slug":"e3-2020-cancelled-coronavirus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/en\/e3-2020-cancelled-coronavirus","title":{"rendered":"E3 2020 officially cancelled over Coronavirus fears"},"content":{"rendered":"
After numerous reports claiming E3 2020 would be affected by the virus, the show has been officially cancelled.<\/p>\n
In a statement released by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), it was confirmed the Los Angeles event, originally scheduled for 9-11th June, will no longer go ahead.<\/p>\n
“After careful consultation with our member companies regarding the health and safety of everyone in our industry – our fans, our employees, our exhibitors and our longtime E3 partners – we have made the difficult decision to cancel E3 2020, scheduled for June 9-11 in Los Angeles,” the statement reads.<\/p>\n
“Following increased and overwhelming concerns about the COVID-19 virus, we felt this was the best way to proceed during such an unprecedented global situation. We are very disappointed that we are unable to hold this event for our fans and supporters. But we know it’s the right decision based on the information we have today.”<\/p>\n
The ESA however is exploring options to hold an “online experience” event in its place, which will “showcase industry announcements and news”.<\/p>\n
While there’s doubts over E3’s future as a whole, the statement mentions they’re looking to make E3 2021 a “reimagined event that brings fans, media and the industry together in a showcase that celebrates the global video game industry”.<\/p>\n It’s unclear exactly what this means for the show, although considering its mainstream reputation as the gaming industry’s moment in the spotlight, it might be a while before E3 comes grinding to a halt.<\/p>\n The discussion around E3 being on a downward spiral has circulated for a while, but this year’s event had a lot more negative attention than usual – starting with Sony announcing they wouldn’t return<\/a> for a second year in a row. <\/p>\n The E3 team is devastated to share this news. This decision was not reached lightly, but it is the right one for the health and safety of all involved. Read our statement here: https:\/\/t.co\/1uOWxTerN9<\/a>pic.twitter.com\/gD2IxNACLX<\/a><\/p>\n — E3 (@E3) March 11, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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