Dupa zvonurile aparute in cursul zilei de ieri, ESA (Entertainment Software Association) a emis un comunicat oficial, confirmand ceea ce toti suspectam: editia din acest an a Electronic Entertainment Expo, E3 2020 pe scurt, a fost anulata. Decizia a fost luata pentru a nu periclita sanatatea participantilor, sub amenintarea pandemiei globale de coronavirus COVID-19.

The E3 team is devastated to share this news. This decision was not reached lightly, but it is the right one for the health and safety of all involved. Read our statement here: aici pic.twitter.com/gD2IxNACLX E3 (@E3) March 11, 2020In schimb, ESA va continua consultarile cu partenerii sai in ideea de a inlocui evenimentul propriu-zis cu o serie de anunturi si livestream-uri online, prin intermediul carora marii jucatori ce urmau sa participe la E3 2020 sa-si poata prezenta noutatile catre public.

Deja Microsoft, ce pregatesc lansarea viitoarei generatii de console Xbox Series X, precum si Ubisoft sau Devolver Digital, au confirmat ca vor inlocui traditionalele conferinte de presa de la E3 cu o serie de event-uri digitale, ce urmeaza sa fie transmise pe Internet.

E3 has always been an important moment for Team Xbox. Given this decision, this year well celebrate the next generation of gaming with the @Xbox community and all who love to play via an Xbox digital event. Details on timing and more in the coming weeks aici Phil...