E3 (The Electronic Entertainment Expo), has been declared dead by its organizer the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) after more than two decades. The news was announced on X recently.
After more than two decades of serving as a central showcase for the video game industry, ESA has decided to end E3. ESA remains focused on advocating for ESA member companies and the industry workforce who fuel positive cultural and economic impact every day.…
— Entertainment Software Association (@theESA) December 12, 2023
E3 which is usually held in June at the Los Angeles Convention Center, was an event that connected game developers and publishers with the world and was also the home of big industry announcements and world premieres.
E3’s troubles multiplied with COVID-19, where there hasn’t been an in-person E3 since 2019. The organizer launched the 2021 edition virtually, and canceled the 2020, 2022 and 2023 events.
— E3 (@E3) December 12, 2023
