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France has banned Israeli companies from participating in the Eurosatory 2024 defense exhibition, disappointing many in the defense industry who value the historic relationship between French and Israeli partners.
As the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) comes to an end, IGN reflects on some of the biggest announcements made throughout the event's history. From the Sega Saturn and Sony PlayStation's groundbreaking reveals in 1995 to the excitement surrounding games like The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Fallout 4, and Final Fantasy 7 Remake, E3 has been a platform for major gaming announcements. The article also highlights memorable moments such as Sony's used game PSA and the appearance of Keanu Reeves at E3 2019. Despite its decline in recent years, E3 remains a significant trade show in the gaming industry.
After more than two decades, E3, the gaming industry's most prominent trade show, has come to an end. The show had been losing relevance in recent years, with key companies like Sony and Microsoft pulling out and attendance declining. While some in the industry believe that the need for a large-scale event like E3 is no longer necessary, others argue that it provided a crucial moment for the industry to come together and showcase its games to the world. The future of gaming events remains uncertain, with opinions divided on whether existing events like Summer Game Fest and Gamescom can fill the void left by E3.
The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), a major video game trade show, is shutting down after more than two decades. The Entertainment Software Association (ESA), the organization behind E3, announced the decision, citing the need to focus on advocating for its member companies and the industry workforce. E3 was canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19 and struggled to recover with virtual events in subsequent years. The trade show had been losing steam even before the pandemic, with the launch of alternative events like the Summer Game Fest. E3's last in-person event in 2019 drew 66,100 attendees. The ESA had attempted to revive E3 through a partnership with event-production company ReedPop for E3 2023, but ultimately decided to bring the convention to a close.
Baggage screening at Salt Lake City International Airport was temporarily halted when a plastic skull, resembling an improvised explosive device, was flagged as a potential security threat. The skull, which was being transported for a trade show in Mexico, turned out to be a medical training device for spine and neurosurgeons. TSA officials worked with law enforcement and explosives specialists to investigate the item, and operations were suspended for about two hours. The skull was not permitted to travel on a commercial aircraft and was retained by TSA for pickup upon the passenger's return.
A planning document shared on ResetEra suggests that E3 2024 and 2025 have been canceled at the Los Angeles Convention Center, but the Electronic Software Association (ESA) has not confirmed this. The ESA is currently in conversation with members and stakeholders about the event, and no final decisions have been made. E3 has not been held in person since 2019, and the ESA has been exploring ways to evolve the trade show to meet the needs of companies and players.
The Los Angeles City Tourism Department has suggested that E3 shows planned for 2024 and 2025 have been cancelled, following the cancellation of this year's event. The Entertainment Software Association, which owns E3, has said it's "currently having conversations about E3 2024 (and beyond), and no final decisions about the event have been made at this time." E3 has struggled to maintain its relevance in an era where most major publishers prefer to share their news on a more relaxed schedule via digital events and livestreams.
Ubisoft has announced that it will not be attending E3 2023, reversing its previous confirmation to attend the annual trade show. Instead, the company will hold a Ubisoft Forward event in Los Angeles on June 12, right before E3. This decision follows other large video game companies, like Microsoft, in skipping the upcoming E3 event. The importance of E3 has declined in recent years, with some companies skipping it or barely attending. With confirmation from Microsoft and Nintendo (and reports that Sony) won’t be attending the show either, people are starting to wonder who will actually be a part of the upcoming event when (and if) it happens a few months from now.