Update (Wed 11th Mar, 2020 15:40 GMT): Yes, that's right … E3 2020 is legally canceled. The event organizer of the Software Association has released the following statement confirming the news:
"After careful discussions with our member companies about the health and safety of everyone in our industry – our fans, our employees, our viewers and our longtime E3 partners – we made the difficult decision to cancel E3 2020, scheduled for June 9-11 in Los Angeles.
Following the growing and growing concern about the COVID-19 virus, we realized that this was the best way to continue in the midst of a global situation that never was. We are very disappointed that we cannot host this event for our fans and supporters. But we know it's a good decision based on the information we have today.
Our team will be reaching out directly to viewers and attendees with information about the full refund.
We are also looking at options with our members to put together an online experience to showcase industry announcements and news by June 2020. "
So far this year, E3 has definitely been on its way since its first appearance in 1995. E3 2021 plans are still underway, but will this year's cancellation and other features signify a good end?
Original Article (Wed 11th Mar, 2020 02:45 GMT): Currently, there are reports all over the Internet that E3 2020 will be dismissed. Indie Devolver Digital Publisher – responsible for similar topics Hotline Miami and My friend Pedro – Seems like you started it, when it told everyone (via Twitter) to cancel their E3 flights and hotels.
Kotaku News Editor Jason Schreier added to this, emphasizing how he felt "postpone the second"For several publishers and developers that this year's expo has been canceled. Follow this tweet:
It is heard by two people that the E3 cancellation will be announced tomorrow at 2 AM (both secondhand), with one person w / ESA pledging that it will not. Usually I stay in conflicting details until I sort out what's true, but with E3 rumors now everywhere, I've found that I'll be clear here
Author and Video Game Biz Reporter Mike Futter said declaration of cancellation will happen tomorrow (thanks, It doesn't play):
My day began with investigating some E3 stuff. I've finished with many resources (and I mean MORE) to come. An E3 cancellation announcement scheduled for tmw AM. I don't think it's going to be a nightmare. Many of us have partnered with sources tonight. Cancel your plans.
Update – Wed 11th Mar, 2020 06:45 GMT: Bloomberg it seems we have reduced the exact time that will occur.
The cancellation is scheduled to be announced at 9:30 am in Los Angeles on March 11 by the Entertainment Software Association, according to a person familiar with the matter.
If you are wondering why this event is being canceled, it is believed to be connected in a coronavirus outbreak – officially known as COVID-19. There is also a guess that it is tied to companies to take out and the industry has a face like Geoff Keighley who will go the opposite direction, thanks to a very user-friendly "media, media."
When we find out more, we will be sure to let you know.
