News - Gamescom 2020 Officially Cancelled, Digital Event Now In The Works

Gamescom 2020 Officially Cancelled, Digital Event Now In The Works

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<p>Following in the footsteps of other major gaming events like <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/03/e3_2020_is_officially_cancelled">E3 2020</a> and <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/02/gdc_2020_postponed_due_to_the_coronavirus_outbreak">GDC</a>, gamescom 2020 has now been officially cancelled.</p>
<p>In a statement issued online, event organisers say that the event will “under no circumstances take place on site” this year as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic remains a serious threat. Instead, a digital gamescom is currently in the works which hopes to celebrate the biggest games of the year in a new way. Here’s the full statement:</p>
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<p>More details on this new digital event are expected in the coming weeks. We’ll make sure to keep an eye out for more news as and when it arrives.</p>
<p>Are you sad to see the physical gamescom event go? Would you usually attend, or are you more than happy to watch from home? Share your thoughts below.</p>
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https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/2020/04/...the-works/