Bacon Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 OMG WHAT DOES IT MEAN Edit: https://www.theesa.com/statements/e3-2020-cancelled-due-to-growing-concerns-over-covid-19-virus/ Quote After careful consultation with our member companies regarding the health and safety of everyone in our industry – our fans, our employees, our exhibitors and our longtime E3 partners – we have made the difficult decision to cancel E3 2020, scheduled for June 9-11 in Los Angeles. Following increased and overwhelming concerns about the COVID-19 virus, we felt this was the best way to proceed during such an unprecedented global situation. We are very disappointed that we are unable to hold this event for our fans and supporters. But we know it’s the right decision based on the information we have today. Our team will be reaching out directly to exhibitors and attendees with information about providing full refunds. We are also exploring options with our members to coordinate an online experience to showcase industry announcements and news in June 2020. Updates will be shared on E3expo.com. We thank everyone who shared their views on reimagining E3 this year. We look forward to bringing you E3 2021 as a reimagined event that brings fans, media and the industry together in a showcase that celebrates the global video game industry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spawn_of_Apathy Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Geoff Keighley knew coronaviris was coming and E3 was doomed. He’s a prophet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 That’s a bummer especially during a console launch year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 i wonder if this is because of the corona virus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazatron Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 4 minutes ago, stepee said: i wonder if this is because of the corona virus It's because Reggie joined Gamestop. Why fucking bother anymore... 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 8 minutes ago, stepee said: i wonder if this is because of the corona virus It certainly provides a good cover story for cancellation, even if it's not really the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaysWho? Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 2 hours ago, ManUtdRedDevils said: That’s a bummer especially during a console launch year. If it ends up being one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 That means the boards are safe from breaking this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remarkableriots Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 2 hours ago, Keyser_Soze said: That means the boards are safe from breaking this year! Not if the Corona Virus gets uploaded! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remarkableriots Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Someone needed to pull the plug on E3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Vic20 Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Instead of going out with a bang it will die with an illness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaysWho? Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Just now, Mr.Vic20 said: Instead of going out with a bang it will die with an illness! Remember the days with no COVID-19 and the days when Sony didn't choose not to go because they didn't need to? Those were good days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaxick Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Shureee, we all know corona virus isn't the reason it isn't happening. We all knew it was on life support ever since Sony left. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy4000 Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 44 minutes ago, vaxick said: Shureee, we all know corona virus isn't the reason it isn't happening. We all knew it was on life support ever since Sony left. It would have happened if Sony wasn't there. Just like last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodger Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Like I said awhile ago, 2020 has been officially delayed until next year. It's not going to be 2021, it's going to be 2020 part 2, for reals this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbsolutSurgen Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 3 2020 CANCELLED DUE TO GROWING CONCERNS OVER COVID-19 VIRUS Quote WASHINGTON – MARCH 11, 2020 – After careful consultation with our member companies regarding the health and safety of everyone in our industry – our fans, our employees, our exhibitors and our longtime E3 partners – we have made the difficult decision to cancel E3 2020, scheduled for June 9-11 in Los Angeles. Following increased and overwhelming concerns about the COVID-19 virus, we felt this was the best way to proceed during such an unprecedented global situation. We are very disappointed that we are unable to hold this event for our fans and supporters. But we know it’s the right decision based on the information we have today. Our team will be reaching out directly to exhibitors and attendees with information about providing full refunds. We are also exploring options with our members to coordinate an online experience to showcase industry announcements and news in June 2020. Updates will be shared on E3expo.com. We thank everyone who shared their views on reimagining E3 this year. We look forward to bringing you E3 2021 as a reimagined event that brings fans, media and the industry together in a showcase that celebrates the global video game industry. It's official. However, I am sure there will be online streaming of "press conferences" at around the same time by many of the players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firewithin Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 This is pathetic. Such an over exaggeration over this stupid flu. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 58 minutes ago, Dodger said: Like I said awhile ago, 2020 has been officially delayed until next year. It's not going to be 2021, it's going to be 2020 part 2, for reals this time. E3 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Nintendo Direct style videos from everyone this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Just now, Brick said: Nintendo Direct style videos from everyone this year! Phil's already got that covered! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 12 minutes ago, SFLUFAN said: Phil's already got that covered! It'll be an e-E3! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nublood Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 3 hours ago, best3444 said: This is pathetic. Such an over exaggeration over this stupid flu. I'd have to agree. The CDC reported over 140,000 flu cases this year and over 8,200 deaths.....this year...in the U.S. Keep in mind that report was from January so it's likely much higher now. And the flu is actually on the rise this year over last year. But by all means let's keep locking everything down over the real problem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slug Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Friend of mine works for the Philly convention center and told us that they just had their first big event cancellation recently. I swear if GenCon gets canceled I'mma riot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
number305 Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 1 hour ago, nublood said: I'd have to agree. The CDC reported over 140,000 flu cases this year and over 8,200 deaths.....this year...in the U.S. Keep in mind that report was from January so it's likely much higher now. And the flu is actually on the rise this year over last year. But by all means let's keep locking everything down over the real problem. For the elderly (people over 80) COVID-19 has a mortality rate of 21.9%. That is 1 in 5. The only way to keep them safe is for the general population to keep this virus in check as much as possible. To continue as normal would be a death sentence for large numbers of our elderly population. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoberChef Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 1 hour ago, number305 said: For the elderly (people over 80) COVID-19 has a mortality rate of 21.9%. That is 1 in 5. The only way to keep them safe is for the general population to keep this virus in check as much as possible. To continue as normal would be a death sentence for large numbers of our elderly population. So you're saying Trump WON'T get elected then?! E3 IS BACK ON THE MENU BOYS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remarkableriots Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 2 hours ago, number305 said: For the elderly (people over 80) COVID-19 has a mortality rate of 21.9%. That is 1 in 5. The only way to keep them safe is for the general population to keep this virus in check as much as possible. To continue as normal would be a death sentence for large numbers of our elderly population. Bloomberg must be very happy with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggit Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 6 hours ago, nublood said: I'd have to agree. The CDC reported over 140,000 flu cases this year and over 8,200 deaths.....this year...in the U.S. Keep in mind that report was from January so it's likely much higher now. And the flu is actually on the rise this year over last year. But by all means let's keep locking everything down over the real problem. You only had 140k cases of the flu in the entire US?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nublood Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 55 minutes ago, Raggit said: You only had 140k cases of the flu in the entire US?? It’s much higher now. That CDC report was from early January. But Tom Hanks now has it and they suspended NBA Basketball. So I probably need to stop making light of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Four sources tell @VIrtualEconCast that despite weeks to pull something together, The ESA will not hold any sort of online E3 event. Instead, the organization will lean on its publisher and developer partners. I'm told an official announcement will likely come early next week. — Mike Futter (@Futterish) April 3, 2020 Ultimately, it's not hard to imagine, given the timing, that IGN was already courting The ESA's membership for its event. Gonna be a rough road for The ESA moving forward, especially if IGN sees success with its efforts. This is an enormous blow. — Mike Futter (@Futterish) April 4, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Good Morning America presenting E3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 33 minutes ago, ManUtdRedDevils said: Good Morning America presenting E3. Michael Strahan is so hip! Also, I'd rather they have it than IGN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbsolutSurgen Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 On 3/11/2020 at 4:28 PM, Slug said: Friend of mine works for the Philly convention center and told us that they just had their first big event cancellation recently. I swear if GenCon gets canceled I'mma riot. Time to riot. It was cancelled this morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slug Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 4 hours ago, AbsolutSurgen said: Time to riot. It was cancelled this morning I CAN'T RIOT ANY HARDER! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 20 minutes ago, Slug said: I CAN'T RIOT ANY HARDER! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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