The coronavirus infects several victims of PAX East 2020 and GDC 2020

Threat of COVID-19, more commonly known as coronavirus, is seen worldwide. Across the globe, there are many companies who recognize that the threat of the epidemic in China, is forcing them to cancel their presence in all kinds of events. At this point, we should look to Coronavirus claims several victims of PAX East 2020 and GDC 2020, when top companies were affected from Japan.

Getting started Square Enix and Capcom have confirmed their attendance at the next PAX East 2020 which will start next day tomorrow, February 27. In the case of Square Enix, they made it clear to the public by a statement on your website. Capcom, however, has sought to express itself through social media platforms. So, two of the most important risks are guaranteed for an event like PAX East 2020.

As for the civilian casualties at the event that will be held this week, they go ahead and touch the Sports Developer Conference this week on March 16. The announcement drop for the event, in addition to Hideo Kojima's name, is Electronic Arts. As revealed by one of those in charge on LinkedIn, will reduce the number of attendees and will not include any event organized by GDC 2020.

The threat of this virus, which continues to spread worldwide, presents new cases and serious concerns, has affected many relevant events in a different way. Events related to consumer electronics industry appear to be the ones most likely to be affected by major cancellations or unavailability. It is too soon to predict evils such as summer events, such as E3 2020 or Gamescom 2020, but already considering its impact on the video game industry, it's rumored that next-generation consoles might see their implementation delayed.

We need to see what steps they take to resolve the situation, rather than just what events, or possible delays in anticipation, due to mental health problems. We will listen to any further backlash that occurs as a result of coronavirus events in future events.