From CNET: E3, the biggest gaming event of the year, has been canceled due to concerns about the expanding outbreak of the novel coronavirus, according to a statement from the event organizers on Wednesday. The Entertainment Software Association, the group behind E3, says it will look into conducting an online showcase in place of E3 in June.
"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 made the difficult decision to cancel E3 2020, scheduled for June 9-11 in Los Angeles," the ESA said in a statement.
The ESA says there will be an E3 2021, according to CNET sister site GameSpot.
In response to the cancellation, Microsoft and Ubisoft say they'll find alternatives to their live press conferences held in the run-up to E3.
"Given this decision, this year we'll celebrate the next generation of gaming with the @Xbox community and all who love to play via an Xbox digital event," Xbox boss Phil Spencer tweeted Wednesday. "Details on timing and more in the coming weeks."
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