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E3 2020 Officially Canceled Over Coronavirus Concerns - IGN

E3 has officially been canceled over concerns about the coronavirus, shutting down the biggest video game convention of the year.

www.ign.com

 

[CyberPanda]

 

[Max_Po]

lol.. it was cancelled when SONY dropped out.

Are booth babes still going?

 

[GHG]

Digital event.

Good and sensible move.

 

[Fake]

Game over.

 

[Fun Fanboy]

Sucks. This would of been my 6th E3 and Xbox FanFest in a row. Hanging out with some of the best people I've met in my life. No beers with Greenie this year. No meeting up with friends at the Yardhouse at LA Live. No awesomeness of a new gen console coming and the fun if watching it all.

I feel they pulled this plug too early. Oh well.

 

[mckmas8808]

lol.. it was cancelled when SONY dropped out.

Are booth babes still going?

LOL! No booth babes have long been gone.

 

[Psykodad]

More signs that Sony is in trouble.

 

[Saber]

As I said, nothing of value is lost.

 

[Mista]

Gutted but glad there's digital event at least

 

[ShirAhava]

Its over

 

[E.T. Waifu]

well shit

 

[SoggyBiscuit]

E3 seems somewhat like a relic at this point. Gaming is much more accessible on platforms like YouTube or Twitter and surely its much easier to put together a Nintendo style direct than dedicate resources, staff and money to an expo hall for a few days.

Okay, it might be a good networking opportunity for smaller teams and devs but it isn't like MS and Sony are going to close the doors on meetings with those.

Let's face it, whilst this may not be the death knell for E3, I do think it is very much on borrowed time.

 

[R6Rider]

As I said, nothing of value is lost.

Just Dance stage performance was lost.

 

[data_jack]

The streaming numbers will solidify the future of E3 as a successful digital event for the future. The coronavirus just happened to be the final nail in it's coffin a year or two early.

 

[DonF]

Bummer, but I hope they still make a digital direct esque event

 

[GrayChild]

Damn. No more CGI teasers with no actual gameplay. What are we gonna do?!?

 

[BlackOlivesMatter]

You're up CBSi, do the right thing and pull the plug on Giant Bomb too.

 

[Insane Metal]

E3 is done, apparently.

 

[Pantz]

Sucks man. It was my favorite time of the year. Whether it was a good or bad show it was always entertaining.

 

[Gone]

FUUUUUUUUUCK

E3 is one of the things I look forward to the most and especially with next gen this year, it would have been really good.

Sucks but public health is more important.

 

[Vawn]

So no more using smoke machines, dancers, cars on stage etc to hide a lack of quality games.

I guess you can still show the same games for several years before canceling them though.

Not naming anyone specific here...

 

[Pejo]

Sucks. This would of been my 6th E3 and Xbox FanFest in a row. Hanging out with some of the best people I've met in my life. No beers with Greenie this year. No meeting up with friends at the Yardhouse at LA Live. No awesomeness of a new gen console coming and the fun if watching it all.

I feel they pulled this plug too early. Oh well.

Not to scare you or anything, but did you know that the very people you were hanging out with weren't in fact the best people, but actually were gamers!

This sucks. E3 was like the "superbowl" of gaming. Hope there are some smaller events throughout the year to make up the lack of a big event full of reveals/info.

 

[Aggelos]

 

[Werewolf Jones]

Good night sweet Prince.

 

[ThatStupidLion]

this actually might have a ripple effect for future years.

i can easily see all digital events becoming the standard

 

[Spreewaldgurke]

Hopefully we get some digital events in the next months. Don’t wait for June!

 

[spartan30gr]

The king is dead(E3)Long live the king(streaming events)

 

[Vawn]

this actually might have a ripple effect for future years.

Nah.

It won't be a ripple. It will be a tidal wave. E3 will never be what it was or even close to it.

 

[Skyr]

Nah really. What I will miss the most are the live press conference threads here on gaf. They are always good fun.

 

[Saber]

Does that comprove an AAA HP game?

 

[YukiOnna]

Sad. I know it's for health reasons so it's justified with the virus going around, but I fear digital events may just become the standard in the following year. That's just not the same as having a physical conference, watching and experiencing that- especially E3 which I look forward to ever Summer.

 

[HE1NZ]

I blame Sony

 

[Vawn]

but I fear digital events may just become the standard in the following year. That's just not the same as having a physical conference

Nope, it's much better.

 

[SuperLupeRap]

Wonder if MS are going to try something original for the digital conf. Being digital gives you more creative freedom so it's a good opportunity to try a few things.

 

[Birdo]

They don't even need to wait for E3 if they are doing digital events. Just have them whenever they are ready.

 

[Javthusiast]

E3s days numbered once Ubi and others realize they don't need to come back for 2021 after doing all digital events this year.

 

[spartan30gr]

this actually might have a ripple effect for future years.

i can easily see all digital events becoming the standard

Thats!!!!!

 

[RaptorGTA]

this actually might have a ripple effect for future years.

i can easily see all digital events becoming the standard

Been thinking the same thing. To much 'risk' and cost when you can just upload a video to Youtube and generate the same buzz.

 

[Vasto]

Phil Spencer wasted no time in letting Xbox fans now that the show will still go on.

Thank you Phil.

 

[Evil Calvin]

That's 3 months away. Way to be fear mongering!

 

[Chairman Tickles]

E3 has been shit for years. Everything was leaked well in advance. It became tired and pointless. Nothing of value will be lost.

 

[xrnzaaas]

this actually might have a ripple effect for future years.

i can easily see all digital events becoming the standard

I don't think it's a bad thing. It's way cheaper this way, everyone can watch the presentations on the Internet and you can make business deals elsewhere. For me big expos like E3 or Gamescom are very different from Comic Con-like events which are actually about fans & creators meeting together and sharing their passions.

 

[ThatStupidLion]

I don't think it's a bad thing. It's way cheaper this way and everyone can watch the presentations on the Internet. For me big expos like E3 or Gamescom are very different from Comic Con-like events which are actually about fans & creators meeting together and sharing their passions.

i mean i agree - conferences like this can modernize and adapt.

 

[SuperLupeRap]

Phil Spencer wasted no time in letting Xbox fans now that the show will still go on.

Thank you Phil.

Pretty sure they've had a back up plan being discussed a few weeks back already.

 

[RE2_Apocalypse]

I look forward to E3 every year.... Sad news for me. But I understand completely why it needs to be cancelled.

 

[SleepDoctor]

Doesn't matter since i only watched ms and Sony's conferences. Im sure both are likely to have an online event anyway so im not missing out on anything.

 

[YukiOnna]

Nope, it's much better.

Can't say I agree. Thankfully Gamescom and TGS are still around to continue as is with an expo-style.

 

[TheMan]

The whole thing is just sad- not just the cancellation, but the diminished importance of the event itself. Miss that mid-year Christmas feeling, especially with the store discounts and shadow drops.

I guess the VGAs will have to do. Good luck Geoff.

 

[Fun Fanboy]

E3 has been shit for years. Everything was leaked well in advance. It became tired and pointless. Nothing of value will be lost.

These types of replies I'd imagine come from people that have never been to an E3, or a Fanfest. because there's lot's of value lost.