They don't mention anything about the virus or the safety of their fans, more just being bummed that it's cancelled
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Phil Spencer responds on E3 cancellation. Xbox digital event planned. More info in the coming weeks
- Thread starter Theorry
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I think ESA, all the major publishers that were gonna have their own event and Microsoft will probably get together to hash out the digital show plans. Microsoft will probably get first billing and have the choice of which major third party games will have their major initial debut at their show, then all the others can follow. EA will do their own thing since they aren't officially part of E3 but may still have their initial debut of any major games at Microsoft e3 show like how Anthem was revealed. That's my prediction.
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The E3 cancellation is right in their post. And this is about updating what is next. As that is what people asked about right away.
Seems like a waste of resources and the sets aren't built yet so if anything it seems like they'll be saving money.
For example, there's a pretty clear difference between Xbox's and Ubisoft's messaging, that's all
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That's not all really. As you start with the whole unhappy part and irresponsible part.
It feels like this is the end of the E3. The slow death startet wird the leaving of Nintendo some years ago. This is the Final blow.
Can't wait until they present and you can instantly Steam a demo of the game via Stadia, xCloud or whatever
Nintendo never left E3 though. They just stopped doing a live conference.
i cant believe people on here can imagine rubbish like this. Dishonestly speaking about the safety of others to push your fanboy agenda. Its toxic.
I honestly think a digital show could do wonders for Microsoft. They've had a strong amount of content for a couple of years now, but the pacing of their shows is pretty rubbish, and oftentimes at least 45 minutes too long. Editing down a video might make it clearer to them.
It's nice that some gaming companies still likes to talk to their audience and inform them about their plans. Definitely looking forward to their digital event and next console.
Exactly. As someone that was on the retail side of things for a long time, E3/CES was where you go to meet with people to see things, talk about allocations and timing/displays etc. This has been less in the recent years, but it still was a easy way to get to many people in a short amount of time and in a very close proximity. We use to have "pre-E3" meetings with several of the bigger vendors (Sony, MS, Nintendo, Sega) and then had follow-up meetings at E3. To many here on the forum they think E3 is just about a press conference and trailers for games, but it is so much more than that for those in the industry.
I also find it funny how some are calling this the "death blow" to E3. Hell the NBA just postponed the Season, does not mean the NBA is folding. E3 will be back next year.
Talk about someone that is clearly uniformed and thinks E3 is just about a press conference and nothing else. Nintendo just stopped doing press conference, Nintendo has always had a big booth on the show floor even last year and was going to be this year.
Obviously this is opinion but I loved having a fuckton of announcements all loaded into one week. It was incredible and I looked forward to it every year. Dripfeeding just doesn't get me as excited.
E3 is like any industry event. For some sections of its industry it serves an essential function and is embraced and beloved. For some - an extra tax on bandwidth or precious production resources - and for consumers, a moment- like Film Festivals where the news and reveals are exciting and welcomed.
Very few companies begin a big game production without considering those events and so if they're properly planned for they are incorporated into the calendar of human and logistical resources.
launch years for big games can squeeze the effort and create tricky branches- polishing art and frame rates that would otherwise be ready in a more natural or organic cadence- and like any production landmark- it often doesn't go as planned and feels "extra" (and sometimes unexpected asks ARE extra - those suck) but usual, ultimately those efforts are in a plan somewhere.
the big companies will be challenged since some of that work is now sunk cost - but the smaller companies and indies are dealing with that at sometimes more profound scale and worse - I. The aftermath of GDC impact- normally the "Sundance " for indie and small devs to network and collaborate and sign deals and get vital learnings.
I'm heartbroken for anyone who worked with love and pride on something they truly cared about only to see that work go to waste or worse- and in an environment of extreme doubt and no horizon to scan - but especially for the folks impacted by the triple whammy of two giant events and an economy tumbled into chaos for a period we can't guess right now.
There's upside for some - more players with more time- and games are still one of the best bangs for buck (Three levels of Donkey Kong on a 4k cartridge used to cost the equivalent of $70 or so adjusted for inflation compared to lord knows how many hours of The Witcher 3) so there's going to be more engagement- but money's going to be tight for many.
I can't take even a second of joy in E3 being gone this year for those reasons and thousands more - most of them with faces and families - who wanted to use that show to delight and surprise and entertain us.
Best of luck to everyone- gamers, families, cities, studios, publishers, people and nations- and in this context- especially to those directly impacted by the cancellation.
I don't begrudge the folks saying "screw e3" that opinion and in some cases they'd have salient points - but I can't go along for that particular hayride. Allergies, you know? That's why my eyes are watering.
Edit. Whoops DP
Very few companies begin a big game production without considering those events and so if they're properly planned for they are incorporated into the calendar of human and logistical resources.
launch years for big games can squeeze the effort and create tricky branches- polishing art and frame rates that would otherwise be ready in a more natural or organic cadence- and like any production landmark- it often doesn't go as planned and feels "extra" (and sometimes unexpected asks ARE extra - those suck) but usual, ultimately those efforts are in a plan somewhere.
the big companies will be challenged since some of that work is now sunk cost - but the smaller companies and indies are dealing with that at sometimes more profound scale and worse - I. The aftermath of GDC impact- normally the "Sundance " for indie and small devs to network and collaborate and sign deals and get vital learnings.
I'm heartbroken for anyone who worked with love and pride on something they truly cared about only to see that work go to waste or worse- and in an environment of extreme doubt and no horizon to scan - but especially for the folks impacted by the triple whammy of two giant events and an economy tumbled into chaos for a period we can't guess right now.
There's upside for some - more players with more time- and games are still one of the best bangs for buck (Three levels of Donkey Kong on a 4k cartridge used to cost the equivalent of $70 or so adjusted for inflation compared to lord knows how many hours of The Witcher 3) so there's going to be more engagement- but money's going to be tight for many.
I can't take even a second of joy in E3 being gone this year for those reasons and thousands more - most of them with faces and families - who wanted to use that show to delight and surprise and entertain us.
Best of luck to everyone- gamers, families, cities, studios, publishers, people and nations- and in this context- especially to those directly impacted by the cancellation.
I don't begrudge the folks saying "screw e3" that opinion and in some cases they'd have salient points - but I can't go along for that particular hayride. Allergies, you know? That's why my eyes are watering.
Edit. Whoops DP
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Thanks for dropping in. I think your message is an important one. Some folks around here need to take a step back and think a little bit before grave dancing all over something like E3.
