E3 2023 Officially Cancelled. E3 2023 was cancelled because major companies faced challenges in creating playable demos and resourcing for the event.
According to the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) and ReedPop, official organizers of E3 stated the largest event in the video game industry has been cancelled to 2023. Major companies like Nintendo, Microsoft, Ubisoft, and Sega recently announced, they would not be attending the event. The ESA and ReedPop have acknowledged the challenges faced by companies in creating playable demos and resourcing for the event in a statement released to IGN.
E3 has been struggling for many years. The last fully-featured event was held in 2018, and Sony backed out from the show for the first time in 2019. The pandemic forced E3 2020 to be cancelled altogether. In 2021, the show returned in a limited capacity, as a digital-only event, and in 2022, it was cancelled again.
E3 2023 was scheduled to take place from June 13 to June 16. The organizers had put in a lot of effort for the event, but ultimately they had to make the decision that was best for the industry and for E3. They expressed regret that interested companies couldn't overcome the challenges of creating playable demos and resourcing for the event.
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Despite the cancellation of E3 2023, the month of June still has a number of major gaming events and showcases scheduled. Summer Game Fest, the Xbox Games Showcase, the Starfield Direct, Ubisoft Forward, and Sony's PlayStation Showcase are all set to take place around that time.
The Impact on the Gaming Industry
E3 has long been regarded as a significant occasion in the video game industry. It has been a place where major companies have made big announcements and shown off their upcoming games. The event's cancellation, which is a significant blow for the industry, puts businesses uncertain of how to reshape their long-term plans.
The cancellation of E3 2023 is a sad moment for the gaming industry. The biggest event in gaming is coming to an end. There are still many gaming events and showcases to look forward to in the upcoming months, but the industry will move on.