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E3 2020 Cancelled

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Re: E3 2020 Cancelled

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Post by georgeecollins »

blackearl wrote: post #31
georgeecollins wrote: post #24

Earlier quoted context omitted.

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 under…

I've heard it was more important, at GDC at least, for indies because you have legendary devs walking around who can help small teams get deals or contacts with bigger networks. Make a demo that catches the eye of the right person and it can be really helpful.

Exactly-- you meet new teams you may want to do business with. Devs meet people who want to invest. Not exactly helpful for EA or Activision, but big help to others.

Re: E3 2020 Cancelled

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Post by Shivetya »

krzyk wrote: post #102

All the recent headlines read like from "Plague Inc.", I have never thought I would live in such times.

Well it is pretty much Zombie Apocalypse replete with all the reasons why movies, shows, games, and novels, always have the world become overrun. Yet people ridicule them for it and here we are, containment does not work in societies with such freedom of travel and no recollection of past events.

Throw in now in many countries the level of self entitlement is so high that it truly is hard to quarantine people voluntarily. Yes you still have those who respect the law and others but we have far too many who either put themselves above both or just act maliciously.

Let us all hope it is an over reaction

Re: E3 2020 Cancelled

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Post by rtkwe »

kenhwang wrote: post #99

Aw. The best part of E3 was always the decor all the studios do to their booth. Hard to replicate that experience since it's very similar to visiting an art museum. I wonder if the studios will just release the playable demos to the press now. The worst part of E3 was always waiting hours in line for a 5-minute demo experience. If they can digitally release the games, it'd be so much better.

E3 was never really setup or supposed to be a show for the public press rarely had to wait that long and mostly took appointments to see demos.

Re: E3 2020 Cancelled

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Post by 205guy »

anigbrowl wrote: post #60
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.

The logic behind this is that if the organizer cancels the event unilaterally, it's on the hook for the whole cost and might go bankrupt. If they are ordered to cancel by a local authority, they can invoke the force majeure clause in their business insurance and mitigate the loss. If they don't keep up a happy face until they are ordered to cancel, they could in turn be sued by contractors who end up holding the econ…

I will point out that the city or town officials (mayor or health inspectors) are in the same boat. Do they wait and see how things progress, or do they issue that declaration and forego lots of event revenue and business. Except their decision is the official one on which all these insurance claims will be based. Not easy either, and yeah, they’re supposed to be the authority, but they’re also just people struggling with these momentous decisions as well.

Re: E3 2020 Cancelled

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Post by manigandham »

TrueGeek wrote: post #55
manigandham wrote: post #44

Earlier quoted context omitted.

No it's not. As of now the show is on so they're selling valid tickets. If they do cancel then they'll refund the cost.

But what about the cost of the booths, the displays, the printed material, the plane tickets, the hotel rooms? Months of planning and hundreds of thousands of dollars goes into an NAB vendor booth.

That’s on the attendees. Random events happen. It’s no different than a sudden earthquake ruining plans. Doesn’t mean the conference is at fault.

Re: E3 2020 Cancelled

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Post by beamatronic »

adrianN wrote: post #56
beamatronic wrote: post #33

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The same thing is true of going to work.

Which is why many companies are encouraging their employees to work from home when possible.

Not nearly enough. Some are resisting for no apparent reason. (no technical reason)

Which puts you, the employee, in the position of deciding whether you are going to defy them, or not.

Re: E3 2020 Cancelled

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Post by colechristensen »

Shivetya wrote: post #103
krzyk wrote: post #102

All the recent headlines read like from "Plague Inc.", I have never thought I would live in such times.

Well it is pretty much Zombie Apocalypse replete with all the reasons why movies, shows, games, and novels, always have the world become overrun. Yet people ridicule them for it and here we are, containment does not work in societies with such freedom of travel and no recollection of past events. Throw in now in many countries the level of self entitlement is so high that it truly is hard to quarantine people volunta…

If it works, it will look like an overreaction.

If it doesn't work, there will be cries about how not enough was done.

Like in IT/DevOps/etc. when you're doing your job very well, your job looks unnecessary.

Re: E3 2020 Cancelled

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Post by gowld »

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…

Surely a group of conservative old, wise people who advocate personal responsibility would all choose not to attend an event while a novel virus is spreading around the world?

Ask for updated RSVPs, and when you see 0 plan to attend your event nor any alternative, cancel this year's live event.

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