E3 2023 Canceled by ESA as Publishers Withdraw.

The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) has canceled its 2023 event, which was scheduled to take place in-person for the first time since 2019. The cancellation comes after some of gaming's biggest names, including Nintendo, PlayStation, and Ubisoft, announced they would not be participating in E3 in any capacity. The Entertainment Software Association and show organizer ReedPop announced the cancellation of the physical and digital events with a joint statement, citing a lack of sustained interest necessary to execute the event in a way that would showcase the size, strength, and impact of the industry.