ESA Archives : Seasoned Gaming

12

Dec

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E3 is Officially Dead

After over 20 years of being the premiere trade-show for the gaming industry, E3 is officially dead. This morning the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) announced that it was canceling the long-running show permanently. "After more than two decades of hosting an event that has served as a central showcase for…

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E3 Has Been Officially Canceled by the ESA and ReedPop

30

Mar

By Seasoned Gaming

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E3 Has Been Officially Canceled by the ESA and ReedPop

That day is here. The day we all saw coming to some degree but denied being a reality. After a rebrand and former confirmation that E3 was returning in 2023 in a new way, it has been officially canceled by the ESA and organizer ReedPop. https://twitter.com/E3/status/1641546610218811393?s=20 Things began to look…

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07

Jul

By Seasoned Gaming

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E3 Returning in 2023 from PAX Organizer ReedPop

It's confirmed: E3 is returning in 2023. The announcement came this morning from GamesIndustry.biz parent company ReedPop. If you're not familiar with ReedPop, they are behind PAX, EGX, Star Wars Celebration, New York Comic Con, and other events. ReedPop will be working with the ESA to organize the event which…

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08

Feb

By Seasoned Gaming

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E3 Moving Forward with Plans for a Digital Conference in 2021

While it's hard to believe, it's already time to discuss E3 2021. With 2020's show having been cancelled due to the pandemic, and moving to a digital type of format, there's been a lot of discussion on how it should be presented in 2021. With the pandemic still in a…

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E3 2020 Officially Cancelled : Details and an Update on our Plans

11

Mar

By Seasoned Gaming

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E3 2020 Officially Cancelled : Details and an Update on our Plans

While we were notified yesterday, we were waiting for the ESA's official announcement before posting. That came this morning. Per the ESA: "After careful consultation with our member companies regarding the health and safety of everyone in our industry--our fans, our employees, our exhibitors and our longtime E3 partners--we have…

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According to Leaked Document, the ESA is Proposing Major Changes to E3

18

Sep

By Seasoned Gaming

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According to Leaked Document, the ESA is Proposing Major Changes to E3

As reported by GameDaily.biz, the ESA is apparently pushing for major changes to E3 for 2020. According to the report, the ESA seeks to modify E3 into a "fan, media, and influencer festival" where the focus would be more about "experiences" than just a straight trade show as E3 is…

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08

Feb

By Seasoned Gaming

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E3 2017 : Open to the Public for the First Time!

For the first time in E3's history, it will be open to the public in 2017. The Entertainment Software Association announced today that 15,000 tickets will be open for public sale on Monday February 13th. Tickets will be $250 ($150 for early bird buyers on the 13th) and will grant…

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