E3 is Officially Dead

It is officially Game Over for the Electronic Entertainment Expo, more commonly known as E3. The group that runs the convention, The Entertainment Software Association announced that it’s time for E3 to say goodbye.

E3 was first launched in 1995 and has since been an intergal part of the gaming community from all over the world.

“After more than two decades of hosting an event that has served as a central showcase for the U.S. and global video game industry, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has decided to bring E3 to a close. ESA remains focused on advocating for ESA member companies and the industry workforce who fuel positive cultural and economic impact every day. We know the entire industry, players and creators alike have a lot of passion for E3. We share that passion. We know it’s difficult to say goodbye to such a beloved event, but it’s the right thing to do given the new opportunities our industry has to reach fans and partners.” Stanley Pierre-Louis, president and CEO of Entertainment Software Association.

E3 took to posting a farewell post on their social media, thanking everyone for the support.

This year’s E3 was supposed to be held in June at the Los Angeles Convention Center and would have been the first in-person E3 event since 2019. 2020 saw E3 being cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and in 2021 E3 held a digital version. In 2022, E3 was cancelled once again in an effort to focus on a more “revitalized showcase” that would set a new standard for industry events in the future.

RIP E3, and thank YOU for the memories.