03-12-2020, 03:57 AM
It Sounds Like E3 2020 Is Going To Be Cancelled
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<p>Right now, there are reports all over the internet that E3 2020 is going to be axed. Indie publisher Devolver Digital – responsible for titles like <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/hotline_miami_collection">Hotline Miami</a></strong> and <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/my_friend_pedro">My Friend Pedro</a></strong> – seemingly started it, when it told everyone (<a class="external" href="https://twitter.com/devolverdigital/status/1237544646475051016">via Twitter</a>) to cancel their E3 flights and hotels.</p>
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<p>Kotaku News Editor Jason Schreier added to this, stating how he had heard “<a class="external" href="https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1237558576110944259">secondhand whispers</a>” from several publishers and developers that the annual expo had been cancelled. He followed it up with this tweet:</p>
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<p>Heard from two people that E3 cancellation will be announced tomorrow AM (both secondhand), and one person w/ ESA ties who insists that it won’t be. Normally I sit on conflicting info until I sort out what’s true, but with E3 rumors now everywhere, figured I’d be transparent here</p>
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<p>Author and Video Game Biz Journalist Mike Futter said a <a class="external" href="https://twitter.com/Futterish/status/1237547090110111744">cancellation announcement</a> would be taking place tomorrow (thanks, <a class="external" href="https://www.siliconera.com/rumor-e3-2020-has-allegedly-been-canceled/">Siliconera</a>):</p>
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<p>My day started with investigating some E3 stuff. Ended with multiple (and I mean MULTIPLE) sources coming my way. E3 cancelation announcement scheduled for tmw AM. I don’t think it will hold the night. Many of us have been engaged by sources this evening. Cancel your plans.</p>
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<p><strong>Update – Wed 11th Mar, 2020 06:45 GMT:</strong> <a class="external" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-11/e3-video-game-conference-has-been-canceled-ars-technica-reports">Bloomberg</a> seems to have narrowed down the exact time this will take place.</p>
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<p>The cancellation is planned to be announced at 9:30 am Los Angeles time on March 11 by the Entertainment Software Association, according to a person familiar with the matter.</p>
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<p>If you’re wondering why this event is being cancelled, it’s believed to be <a class="external" href="https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/03/e3-2020-has-been-canceled/">linked</a> to the coronavirus outbreak – officially known as COVID-19. There’s also speculation that it’s tied to companies <a href="http://www.pushsquare.com/news/2020/01/sony_and_playstation_will_not_be_at_e3_2020" class="external">pulling out</a> and industry faces like Geoff Keighley going <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/02/nintendo_xbox_and_multiple_third-party_publishers_commit_to_e3_2020">separate ways</a>, due to the event’s “<a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/09/e3_reportedly_set_to_be_rebranded_as_a_fan_media_and_influencer_festival_next_year">fan, media, and influencer</a>” overhaul.</p>
<p><em>When we find out more, we’ll be sure to let you know.</em></p>
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https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/2020/03/...cancelled/
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<p>Right now, there are reports all over the internet that E3 2020 is going to be axed. Indie publisher Devolver Digital – responsible for titles like <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/hotline_miami_collection">Hotline Miami</a></strong> and <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/my_friend_pedro">My Friend Pedro</a></strong> – seemingly started it, when it told everyone (<a class="external" href="https://twitter.com/devolverdigital/status/1237544646475051016">via Twitter</a>) to cancel their E3 flights and hotels.</p>
<figure class="picture strip"><a title="Screenshot 2020 03 11 At 08.28.40" href="http://images.nintendolife.com/a7ccaed56055f/screenshot-2020-03-11-at-08-28-40.original.png"><img class="lazy" src="http://static.nintendolife.com/blank.gif" data-original="http://images.nintendolife.com/a7ccaed56055f/screenshot-2020-03-11-at-08-28-40.original.png" alt="Screenshot 2020 03 11 At 08.28.40"></a></figure>
<p>Kotaku News Editor Jason Schreier added to this, stating how he had heard “<a class="external" href="https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1237558576110944259">secondhand whispers</a>” from several publishers and developers that the annual expo had been cancelled. He followed it up with this tweet:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Heard from two people that E3 cancellation will be announced tomorrow AM (both secondhand), and one person w/ ESA ties who insists that it won’t be. Normally I sit on conflicting info until I sort out what’s true, but with E3 rumors now everywhere, figured I’d be transparent here</p>
</blockquote>
<p>Author and Video Game Biz Journalist Mike Futter said a <a class="external" href="https://twitter.com/Futterish/status/1237547090110111744">cancellation announcement</a> would be taking place tomorrow (thanks, <a class="external" href="https://www.siliconera.com/rumor-e3-2020-has-allegedly-been-canceled/">Siliconera</a>):</p>
<blockquote>
<p>My day started with investigating some E3 stuff. Ended with multiple (and I mean MULTIPLE) sources coming my way. E3 cancelation announcement scheduled for tmw AM. I don’t think it will hold the night. Many of us have been engaged by sources this evening. Cancel your plans.</p>
</blockquote>
<p><strong>Update – Wed 11th Mar, 2020 06:45 GMT:</strong> <a class="external" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-11/e3-video-game-conference-has-been-canceled-ars-technica-reports">Bloomberg</a> seems to have narrowed down the exact time this will take place.</p>
<blockquote>
<p>The cancellation is planned to be announced at 9:30 am Los Angeles time on March 11 by the Entertainment Software Association, according to a person familiar with the matter.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>If you’re wondering why this event is being cancelled, it’s believed to be <a class="external" href="https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/03/e3-2020-has-been-canceled/">linked</a> to the coronavirus outbreak – officially known as COVID-19. There’s also speculation that it’s tied to companies <a href="http://www.pushsquare.com/news/2020/01/sony_and_playstation_will_not_be_at_e3_2020" class="external">pulling out</a> and industry faces like Geoff Keighley going <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/02/nintendo_xbox_and_multiple_third-party_publishers_commit_to_e3_2020">separate ways</a>, due to the event’s “<a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/09/e3_reportedly_set_to_be_rebranded_as_a_fan_media_and_influencer_festival_next_year">fan, media, and influencer</a>” overhaul.</p>
<p><em>When we find out more, we’ll be sure to let you know.</em></p>
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https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/2020/03/...cancelled/