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No one should be surprised by this news, but E3 is dead, well, the 2022 edition of the convention that focuses strictly on video games.
Thursday (Mar.31), the ESA, the company behind the Electronic Entertainment Expo aka E3, has officially canceled its virtual convention after axing the prospect of a return to an in-person event back in January. Sadly, there will be no E3 this year, but don’t fear gamers. The ESA does have plans of trying to revitalize E3 in 2023, but it’s still currently on life support, hanging on for dear life.
“We will devote all our energy and resources to delivering a revitalized physical and digital E3 experience next summer,” the ESA said in a statement shared by IGN.
“Whether enjoyed from the show floor or your favorite devices, the 2023 showcase will bring the community, media, and industry back together in an all-new format and interactive experience. We look forward to presenting E3 to fans around the world live from Los Angeles in 2023,” the ESA further added.
That does not mean we will not have our yearly fix of video game announcements and big reveals during the summer. Immediately after the sad news about E3, Geoff Keighley swooped in to bring us some joy. He announced his Summer Game Fest would return in June with another Kickoff Live show packed full of announcements, news, and first looks.
Excited to share that @SummerGameFest will return this June with a slate of events. We'll be producing another Kickoff Live show with announcements, news and first looks.
Much more to share in the coming weeks, along with some very cool new elements for '22. pic.twitter.com/jjXLG8Xueh
— Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) March 31, 2022
Yay!
Even though E3 is not technically dead, gamers and video game journalist took the news of there being no E3 this year hard. “RIP E3” trended throughout the day, with fans of the convention sharing memories and moments they were a part of E3 on their timelines.
RIP E3. Here’s me and @bradgallaway on the way to the Nokia Ngage press conference back in 2003 lol pic.twitter.com/Kf3gJBQFso
— Gene Park (@GenePark) March 31, 2022
Sadly, this journalist has NEVER been to E3, but there is always 2023, granted the panorama has come to an end. What E3 will look like in 2023 will remain a mystery, with PlayStation, Nintendo, and even Xbox now doing presentations to make big announcements.
In the gallery below, you can peep more reactions to E3 being canceled this year.
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Photo: Christian Petersen / Getty
1. Memories
I feel super fortunate to have gone to E3 once in my life. And being present for Horizon Zero Dawn’s announcement.
Crazy it’s seemingly done. RIP E3
pic.twitter.com/Hur2y21SFs
— Kate
(@kaytanaa) March 31, 2022
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RIP E3…This was in 2016 me and @REDinFamy @JMillionNYC in LA doing coverage…Some y’all Twitter people just be talkin it. I was in the building frfr…Good times, ton of fun pic.twitter.com/RJP0OC0aHe
— GeekLifeMike (@GeekLifeMike) April 1, 2022
5. Same
Rip E3. It was always the thing to look forward to during summer break and now it’s gone.
https://t.co/q8NINyX23n
— Michael Zimmerman
(@SurvivorFanMike) March 31, 2022
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RIP @E3. It’s a shame we’ll never see you again. Fly high king
pic.twitter.com/VuSb9iSwTa
— Varno (@Varny4Ever) March 31, 2022
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RIP E3, we had a good run until the ESA drove it into the ground https://t.co/UtVgstinhW
— MVG (@ModernVintageG) March 31, 2022
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RIP E3
Where will they announce the Mario movie trailer now https://t.co/hf1s7m2P62— playland (@playcentermd) March 31, 2022
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RIP E3, it's heartbreaking to think we'll never get new content for E3 cringe compilations.
— Your Pal (Recovering Rush Baby) (@OldTimeyGamer) March 31, 2022
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RIP E3
I was lucky enough to attend 10 years in a row, live in LA. Good memories!
Looks like the future is @summergamefest
pic.twitter.com/DbpOSDyYSf
— Hunter
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RIP E3 – Will miss your nerdy cringe compilations. pic.twitter.com/OQrS9fUnHP
— Isabella Steele
(@MsBellaSteele) March 31, 2022
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E3 digital just got cancelled as well. I miss the days when it was physical. I loved designing some of the booths each year, and then attending the event.
RIP E3 pic.twitter.com/UzdanD2QK6
— Thomas | Mutch Games (@Mutchgames) March 31, 2022
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RIP E3
The place where we witnessed PlayStation murdering Xbox every single year for the last decade. pic.twitter.com/OnJfMlxhN8— Professional Dummy (@livinginhellig) March 31, 2022