In an interview with The Washington Post, E3's organizer, Stanley Pierre-Louis, has announced that the show is permanently closed, ending the 28-year history of E3.
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"We know it's difficult to say goodbye to such a beloved event, but it's the right thing to do given the new opportunities our industry has to reach fans and partners," Louis told in an interview. In the interview, he comments on how game developers and publishers were moving away from E3, even before COVID-19. The last in-person E3 was in 2019, with only a virtual event held in 2021. A 2023 event was announced then cancelled, and then E3 2024 lost its venue for the LA Convention Center. (Thanks, Siliconera and IGN!)
Even though E3 is officially over, gaming news will still be around at Summer Games Fest, The Game Awards, Nintendo Directs, Sony's State of Play and Xbox Games Showcase.
Author's Note: End of an era. I still remember WATCHING footage from E3 ages back, before live streaming had really caught on. It was nuts. I have a lot of good memories watching the show with friends and I'm sad to see it leave, but it makes sense. What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments!
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