- E3 2020 is reportedly being canceled amid fears of the coronavirus outbreak, putting Microsoft’s Xbox Series X first major public showcase in limbo.
- Several major tech and gaming conferences have already been canceled, including MWC and GDC.
- The ESA is said to be “exploring options for an online E3 event this summer” where the PS5 and Xbox Series X will likely be featured prominently.
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In addition to being a serious public health and safety hazard, the coronavirus outbreak is taking its toll on the gaming industry. When GDC 2020 was officially canceled in February, all eyes turned to E3, where Microsoft was expected to divulge its next-gen plans and the launch lineup for the Xbox Series X. Even though Sony had pulled out of the event, the week of June 7th was going to be an exciting one for the industry. But on Tuesday night, a multitude of reports made it clear that the biggest video game event of the year would no longer be happening.
Following the trickle of tweets from video game reporters and industry professionals on Tuesday evening, Bloomberg made the cancellation all but official with a sourced report of its own. According to a person familiar with the matter, the Electronic Software Association, which organizes the annual show, will announce the cancellation at 9:30 AM PT / 12:30 PM ET on Wednesday. The ESA reportedly wrote a memo to partners in order to let them know that the group is “exploring options for an online E3 event this summer” to take the place of the exposition.
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