Turns Out We Need E3 After All
9/1/2020 - Alex S. from Link Cable Gaming writes: "The industry-wide trade shows absence was so incredibly Expand
9/1/2020 - Alex S. from Link Cable Gaming writes: "The industry-wide trade shows absence was so incredibly missed in 2020, that just a few months after many (including yours truly) had written the show off as a dinosaur that had reached its extinction event were now begging for E3 or something like it, to come back. It turns out we need E3 after all." Collapse
What Are E3's Plans To Stay Relevant?
7/19/2020 - The slew of pandemic-induced game publisher streams showed us just how obsolete E3 has become, and Expand
7/19/2020 - The slew of pandemic-induced game publisher streams showed us just how obsolete E3 has become, and it will need to adapt to get its groove back. Collapse
PS 5 Reveal, Virtual SDCC, Game Conferences And More Skewedcast -
6/15/2020 - This week Gareth and Michael have the show duties while Justin was away and they discuss a Virtual Expand
6/15/2020 - This week Gareth and Michael have the show duties while Justin was away and they discuss a Virtual SDCC, The PS5 Reveal, gaming showcases and more.
1:08 San Diego Comicon Virtual show July 22 26
3:27 Diamond Select Exclusive Reveals
4:52 Last of Us 2 June 19th
5:16 Playstation 5
16:00 Virtual Game Conferences / E3
28:30 Call of Duty rumors
32:40 Disney+ updates Collapse
E3 Must Return Next Year
6/11/2020 - E3, the worlds largest gaming convention, would have taken place this coming weekend. The event Expand
6/11/2020 - E3, the worlds largest gaming convention, would have taken place this coming weekend. The event was cancelled earlier this year due to the Coronavirus outbreak, but it must return next year for the good of the industry. Collapse
E3 Is Dead and Online Presentations Are the Future
5/14/2020 - Andrew says: "But in all honesty, if someone has already decided to take time out of their day to Expand
5/14/2020 - Andrew says: "But in all honesty, if someone has already decided to take time out of their day to watch your press conference, then chances are theyre already fully prepped for a reveal of games, not a dancing panda" Collapse
The Upload E3 VR Showcase Will Return This June
3/12/2020 - Jamie writes: "As youll likely know by now, this years event is canceled due to the ongoing Expand
3/12/2020 - Jamie writes: "As youll likely know by now, this years event is canceled due to the ongoing Coronavirus crisis. Like many of you, were disappointed to learn the show wont be happening, but completely understand and support the decision.
But, worry not, The E3 VR Showcase will return this June." Collapse
Ubisoft Planning Digital Experience in Place of E3 2020 Cancellation
3/11/2020 - Ubisoft has announced via Twitter that it is looking into putting together a digital experience Expand
3/11/2020 - Ubisoft has announced via Twitter that it is looking into putting together a digital experience this summer as E3 2020 has been cancelled. Collapse
E3 Update on COVID-19
3/5/2020 - The health and safety of our attendees, exhibitors, partners, and staff is our top priority. While Expand
3/5/2020 - The health and safety of our attendees, exhibitors, partners, and staff is our top priority. While the ESA continues to plan for a safe and successful E3 show June 9-11, 2020we are monitoring and evaluating the situation daily. Collapse
Why E3 Isn't E3 Anymore (and Probably Never Will Be)
1/22/2020 - Sony's ditching E3 2020. The ESA is talking about experiences and "activations." Will the show Expand
1/22/2020 - Sony's ditching E3 2020. The ESA is talking about experiences and "activations." Will the show ever be the same again? Collapse
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I really want E3 back
8/3/2020 - There are clear benefits to spreading out announcements during the summer, but there's more to it Expand
8/3/2020 - There are clear benefits to spreading out announcements during the summer, but there's more to it than just better numbers. Collapse
[OP-ED] Rest In Peace E3, Long Live Not-E3
6/20/2020 - Sean @ FG: E3s continued relevance was already in question but what replaced in in 2020 has proved Expand
6/20/2020 - Sean @ FG: E3s continued relevance was already in question but what replaced in in 2020 has proved it needs to completely revolutionise or simply go away. Collapse
Indies Still Need E3
6/13/2020 - With so much attention given to livestreams and Nintendo Direct-like presentations, many think E3 Expand
6/13/2020 - With so much attention given to livestreams and Nintendo Direct-like presentations, many think E3 is obsolete. But indie devs still need the expo. Collapse
Is E3 Gone Forever?
6/10/2020 - Elliot Porter for SG: "This week was meant to be the biggest week of the gaming calendar in 2020. Expand
6/10/2020 - Elliot Porter for SG: "This week was meant to be the biggest week of the gaming calendar in 2020. Before the outbreak of COVID-19, the gaming industry was preparing for E3 2020 in Los Angeles. All to celebrate a very important year for video games ahead of the upcoming console generation. Things have obviously changed now." Collapse
Back On Tour: Mario Kart Tours multiplayer, Reggie at GameStop, and more
3/19/2020 - Its been a wild few weeks. Random Nintendo catches up with everything from LEGO Super Mario to E3s Expand
3/19/2020 - Its been a wild few weeks. Random Nintendo catches up with everything from LEGO Super Mario to E3s cancellation to Reggie joining GameStop to Mario Kart Tours new multiplayer mode. Collapse
Nintendo Reacts To E3 2020 Cancellation
3/11/2020 - Nintendo expresses concern for those impacted by COVID-19, and says large industry events may be Expand
3/11/2020 - Nintendo expresses concern for those impacted by COVID-19, and says large industry events may be ruled out "for the foreseeable future." Collapse
Chances of E3 happening seem "pretty low", reliable source claims
3/10/2020 - Kotaku's Jason Schrier, who is a reliable source in the gaming industry claims that the chances of Expand
3/10/2020 - Kotaku's Jason Schrier, who is a reliable source in the gaming industry claims that the chances of E3 2020 happening seem pretty low at the moment due to coronavirus outbreak. Collapse
PAX Could Be Poised To Overtake E3
2/10/2020 - While E3 is slowly fading away, with security scandals and no Sony/Playstation for two years in a Expand
2/10/2020 - While E3 is slowly fading away, with security scandals and no Sony/Playstation for two years in a row, PAX seems to be absolutely thriving. Collapse
E3 is dying and that's probably OK
1/20/2020 - Josh Knowles of KnowTechie writes: "Some of my favorite industry memories have happened at E3, Expand
1/20/2020 - Josh Knowles of KnowTechie writes: "Some of my favorite industry memories have happened at E3, including after the show opened up to fans, but it's ok that it is dying." Collapse
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We don't need E3 anymore
7/29/2020 - Fancensus head of analytics Ryan Janes analyses the media impact for the summer's biggest Expand
7/29/2020 - Fancensus head of analytics Ryan Janes analyses the media impact for the summer's biggest announcements Collapse
Feature: Sony's Most Memorable E3 Moments
6/15/2020 - Stephen Tailby of PushSquare writes, "At this point in time, it looks as though Sony's Expand
6/15/2020 - Stephen Tailby of PushSquare writes, "At this point in time, it looks as though Sony's relationship with E3 is over. The show would be running around now, and while we are getting our fill of announcements, the lack of E3 is certainly felt among enthusiasts. With this in mind, we thought it would be fun to take a look through the history books, and pick out some of Sony's defining E3 moments." Collapse
Today's PS5 Reveal Falls Just Short of the Greatness of Its E3 2015 Presentation
6/13/2020 - Sony was ready, but it didn't quite hit the historic high note of E3 2015.
The Full Virtual Not-E3 Conference List
5/24/2020 - With E3 cancelled this year, a tonne of smaller virtual events have popped up to bring us the Expand
5/24/2020 - With E3 cancelled this year, a tonne of smaller virtual events have popped up to bring us the gaming news without risking the 'rona. Here they all are. Collapse
Coronavirus Could Very Well Have Saved E3
3/13/2020 - This feels like a turning point, and while coronavirus is taking centre stage, theres clearly a Expand
3/13/2020 - This feels like a turning point, and while coronavirus is taking centre stage, theres clearly a lot more going on behind-the-scenes than we realise. Its possible that E3 may have already taken its last breath, in which case were entering a brave new world right now. ESA may have avoided an embarrassing summer, but now the real work begins, as it works to redeem the conventions rapidly deteriorating reputation. Collapse
Limited Run Games Announces E3 Streaming Plans Will Continue as Planned
3/11/2020 - Limited Run Games writes: "#E3Cancelled, but the show must go on!
Join us for #LRG3, our third Expand
3/11/2020 - Limited Run Games writes: "#E3Cancelled, but the show must go on!
Join us for #LRG3, our third totally-live, totally-bitchin press conference for the biggest announcements in the future of physical video games: June 8th at 3pm ET on http://twitch.tv/limitedrungames ." Collapse
E3 2020 Creative Director iam8bit resigns
3/6/2020 - iam8bit on Twitter: "Its with mixed emotions that iam8bit has decided to resign as Creative Expand
3/6/2020 - iam8bit on Twitter: "Its with mixed emotions that iam8bit has decided to resign as Creative Directors of what was to be an evolutionary E3 2020 floor experience. Weve produced hundreds of gaming + community events and it was a dream to be involved with E3. We wish the organizers the best of luck." Collapse
E3: Thriving or barely surviving?
1/27/2020 - A few days ago it was made public by Sony that they would indeed not be attending the E3 games Expand
1/27/2020 - A few days ago it was made public by Sony that they would indeed not be attending the E3 games conference for the second year running. With Sony turning their attention to their upcoming launch of the PS5 which is set for release this upcoming holiday period, what does this mean for the future of E3? Collapse
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