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Re: E3 2020 Cancelled

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Post by smcgaw »

smaili wrote: post #4

With rumors of Sony and Microsoft's consoles coming out at the end of this year, does anyone know if this event would have any impact on that? I'd imagine being able to leverage this sort of event for generating buzz and interest helps with their sales to some extent so I'd be very curious to see if they decide to delay their release.

I think supply chain disruptions for manufacturing the new hardware and disruption to development of the launch games are probably more likely to affect the release plans.

Re: E3 2020 Cancelled

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Post by sumofi »

smaili wrote: post #4

With rumors of Sony and Microsoft's consoles coming out at the end of this year, does anyone know if this event would have any impact on that? I'd imagine being able to leverage this sort of event for generating buzz and interest helps with their sales to some extent so I'd be very curious to see if they decide to delay their release.

There are not many people actually going to e3.

I was always curious why it matters at all.

As a consumer you have to wait ages and as a journalist you are there a day earlier or have invites.

It's much cheaper to invite all relevant journalist on a global scale.

But honestly? If I'm able to watch the release show from companies like Ms Sony and co live on YouTube I will do that.

I assume this creates more then enough buzz already.

Re: E3 2020 Cancelled

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Post by allovernow »

w-m wrote: post #17

The NAB show 2020 (April 18 - 22, Las Vegas) is still holding out, "The Show is On. Stay Informed.": https://nabshow.com/2020/attend/onsite-services/coronavirus-... I wonder how many more days until they cancel as well. We have booked a stand and are planning to show a demo. Flights and hotels are booked. It feels slightly weird working on the demo, with the very high chance of it not happening after all.

Honestly at this point the socially responsible thing to do is not to attend, regardless of whether they cancel or not. You are not just putting yourself at risk by attending. We all must take steps to combat the spread.

But I don't envy your position, I know these are tough calls to make.

Re: E3 2020 Cancelled

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Post by georgeecollins »

JonathonW wrote: post #13
smaili wrote: post #4

With rumors of Sony and Microsoft's consoles coming out at the end of this year, does anyone know if this event would have any impact on that? I'd imagine being able to leverage this sort of event for generating buzz and interest helps with their sales to some extent so I'd be very curious to see if they decide to delay their release.

Unlikely-- E3 (like the other big trade shows in general) has been getting progressively less relevant industry-wide each year, in favor of more direct-to-consumer messaging (like Nintendo's Nintendo Direct presentations). Sony even announced they weren't participating back in January, before all this COVID-19 mess.

This is true. Big companies were the first to pull out of GDC as well. I think the big players feel they have to spend a lot to keep up and they don't get a lot out of it.

I believe the smaller companies are the ones that tend to benefit from the big conferences, because it gives them a chance to talk to people all over the world who might not otherwise be available. Speaking for myself, these cancellations are understandable, but a big problem for my work.

Re: E3 2020 Cancelled

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Post by andybak »

w-m wrote: post #17

The NAB show 2020 (April 18 - 22, Las Vegas) is still holding out, "The Show is On. Stay Informed.": https://nabshow.com/2020/attend/onsite-services/coronavirus-... I wonder how many more days until they cancel as well. We have booked a stand and are planning to show a demo. Flights and hotels are booked. It feels slightly weird working on the demo, with the very high chance of it not happening after all.

My work consists of several things based around events (a website and planning a workshop/performance).

Pretty sure none of those are going to happen. Neither is the wedding I got invited to yesterday - or probably the dinner invite for 3 weeks from now.

I'm not sure what to say to people who are involving me in their plans for April and May...

Re: E3 2020 Cancelled

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Post by davidw »

andybak wrote: post #25
w-m wrote: post #17

The NAB show 2020 (April 18 - 22, Las Vegas) is still holding out, "The Show is On. Stay Informed.": https://nabshow.com/2020/attend/onsite-services/coronavirus-... I wonder how many more days until they cancel as well. We have booked a stand and are planning to show a demo. Flights and hotels are booked. It feels slightly weird working on the demo, with the very high chance of it not happening after all.

My work consists of several things based around events (a website and planning a workshop/performance). Pretty sure none of those are going to happen. Neither is the wedding I got invited to yesterday - or probably the dinner invite for 3 weeks from now. I'm not sure what to say to people who are involving me in their plans for April and May...

In Italy, all weddings and funerals have been shut down until at least April 3rd.

It's the sensible thing to do

https://www.flattenthecurve.com/

Re: E3 2020 Cancelled

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Post by ls612 »

w-m wrote: post #17

The NAB show 2020 (April 18 - 22, Las Vegas) is still holding out, "The Show is On. Stay Informed.": https://nabshow.com/2020/attend/onsite-services/coronavirus-... I wonder how many more days until they cancel as well. We have booked a stand and are planning to show a demo. Flights and hotels are booked. It feels slightly weird working on the demo, with the very high chance of it not happening after all.

I honestly see no reason for events that far out to cancel today. It does seem likely that they will have to do so eventually but they don't have to commit to that until the end of the month.

Re: E3 2020 Cancelled

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Post by behringer »

allovernow wrote: post #23
w-m wrote: post #17

The NAB show 2020 (April 18 - 22, Las Vegas) is still holding out, "The Show is On. Stay Informed.": https://nabshow.com/2020/attend/onsite-services/coronavirus-... I wonder how many more days until they cancel as well. We have booked a stand and are planning to show a demo. Flights and hotels are booked. It feels slightly weird working on the demo, with the very high chance of it not happening after all.

Honestly at this point the socially responsible thing to do is not to attend, regardless of whether they cancel or not. You are not just putting yourself at risk by attending. We all must take steps to combat the spread. But I don't envy your position, I know these are tough calls to make.

As an organizer of a very small event coming up in mid April, I'm terrified of the flu ransacking our group and killing some of our members many of whom are straight up sick and elderly. We're giving guidance to stay home if they're at risk, but I know if we have the show they'll be there.

If we cancel the show it'll be devastating in other ways, and our group is overall conservative and fiercely advocates personal responsibility. Needless to say, if we cancel it will possibly implode the group or cause similar clubs to take over a 30 year tradition.

What do I do?

Re: E3 2020 Cancelled

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Post by kyleee »

behringer wrote: post #28
allovernow wrote: post #23

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Honestly at this point the socially responsible thing to do is not to attend, regardless of whether they cancel or not. You are not just putting yourself at risk by attending. We all must take steps to combat the spread. But I don't envy your position, I know these are tough calls to make.

As an organizer of a very small event coming up in mid April, I'm terrified of the flu ransacking our group and killing some of our members many of whom are straight up sick and elderly. We're giving guidance to stay home if they're at risk, but I know if we have the show they'll be there. If we cancel the show it'll be devastating in other ways, and our group is overall conservative and fiercely advocates personal r…

The responsible thing to do is cancel, even though I know you're feeling damned if you do.

Re: E3 2020 Cancelled

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Post by adamnemecek »

ls612 wrote: post #27
w-m wrote: post #17

The NAB show 2020 (April 18 - 22, Las Vegas) is still holding out, "The Show is On. Stay Informed.": https://nabshow.com/2020/attend/onsite-services/coronavirus-... I wonder how many more days until they cancel as well. We have booked a stand and are planning to show a demo. Flights and hotels are booked. It feels slightly weird working on the demo, with the very high chance of it not happening after all.

I honestly see no reason for events that far out to cancel today. It does seem likely that they will have to do so eventually but they don't have to commit to that until the end of the month.

People are buying tickets right now and it's irresponsible to be selling them.
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