E3 2020 Cancelled

Post by blackearl » Wed, Mar 11, 2020, 5:34 PM UTC

georgeecollins wrote: post #24

JonathonW wrote: post #13

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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 under…

Post by beamatronic » Wed, Mar 11, 2020, 5:40 PM UTC

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.

Post by hrayr » Wed, Mar 11, 2020, 5:43 PM UTC

behringer wrote: post #28

allovernow wrote: post #23

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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…

Post by DoofusOfDeath » Wed, Mar 11, 2020, 5:48 PM UTC

fourmyle wrote: post #32

If I don't get Elden Ring news soon I am going to go hollow.

Post by FriendlyNormie » Wed, Mar 11, 2020, 5:51 PM UTC

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…