Wordle was a lockdown phenomenon: one of those games that, merits aside, simply landed at the right time. I've kicked the habit now but like pretty much everyone else I had a Wordle phase with the family WhatsApp group and, yes, when I'm nearly out of chances I have gone running to my six-letter friend Google. Wordle's enormous popularity was such that, in January 2022, the New York Times purchased the game from creator Josh Wardle for a sum «in the low seven figures.»
The ESA Has Announced That E3 Is Officially Dead
12.12.2023 - 15:51 / gameinformer.com
The Entertainment Software Association has announced that its long-running Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) is officially dead, as reported by The Washington Post. The last in-person E3 conference happened in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic and other complications prevented it from coming back in full form since. Despite struggles, the ESA attempted to bring E3 back in various ways.
It was canceled in 2020 as a result of the pandemic; the 2021 E3 was an all-digital event; the 2022 show was canceled, and this year's attempt with PAX organizer ReedPop was canned, too.
pic.twitter.com/y6dtVkBvNI
«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 has decided to bring E3 to a close,» ESA president and CEO Stanely Pierre-Louis told The Washington Post. «We know the entire industry, players and creators alike have a lot of passion for E3. We share the 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.»
Pierre-Louis told The Washington Post that E3's closure means video games and the surrounding business «has blossomed in different ways,» noting that any of the major game companies can create their own individual showcases. He's likely alluding to the format popularized by Nintendo with its Nintendo Directs, which other publishers like Xbox and PlayStation utilize now. «That's exciting for our industry, and it means it's an opportunity for them to explore how to engage new audiences in different ways.»
For a recap of the history of E3, read The Washington Post's full story here. For a look at the event's recent cancellation, read our E3 breakdown here.
[Source: The Washington Post]
What is your favorite E3 memory? Let us know in the comments below!
The website gametalkz.com is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
Top Authors
Popular Topics
pcgamer.com
20.12.2023 / 16:22
The Washington Post tried to buy Wordle before the New York Times did
pushsquare.com
16.12.2023 / 15:18
E3 Is Officially Dead | Push Square
The Electronic Entertainment Expo, better known as E3, is officially dead. A statement on the official website simply reads: «After more than two decades of E3, each one bigger than the last, the time has come to say goodbye. Thanks for the memories.»
wccftech.com
14.12.2023 / 17:11
E3 is Finally, Officially, Permanently Dead After a Long Decline
RIP E3. The writing has been on the wall for what was once the biggest date on the gaming calendar for a while, but today it was officially announced by the Entertainment Software Association via the Washington Post that “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,” E3 is dead. Permanently. No extra lives.
gadgets.ndtv.com
14.12.2023 / 17:09
E3 Is Officially Dead After a Series of Failed Attempts at Reinvention
E3, what was once the biggest video game expo, is officially dead. The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) confirmed the news on Twitter, thanking the fans and developers who attended and supported the in-person show for over two decades. Its closure was only a matter of time, slyly signalled in March, when the 2023 edition got cancelled due to a lack of interest from several publishers including the big three — PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo — all of which pulled out. Add to that pandemic-era disruption which caused global lockdowns, competitors such as Summer Game Fest, and the general audience preferring to catch up on game reveals from the comfort of their homes, eventually leading to its demise.
radiotimes.com
14.12.2023 / 15:21
E3 is officially dead: "The time has come to say goodbye"
After some speculation, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has confirmed that it is officially cancelling E3 after nearly three decades of the iconic LA video game expo.
pcgamer.com
14.12.2023 / 15:18
E3 is officially dead: 'Thanks for the memories. GGWP'
Almost three decades after first debuting at the Los Angeles Convention Centre, the Entertainment Software Association has announced it's finally laying gaming convention E3 to rest.
venturebeat.com
14.12.2023 / 14:51
Why the ESA couldn’t save E3 | Stanley Pierre-Louis interview
Do you want to get the latest gaming industry news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly newsletters here .
rockpapershotgun.com
14.12.2023 / 14:51
E3 is officially dead, say ESA
"After more than two decades of E3, each one bigger than the last, the time has come to say goodbye. Thanks for the memories." So says the official E3 website this afternoon, as the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) confirm that E3 is officially dead.
pcgamesinsider.biz
14.12.2023 / 14:37
ESA officially kills E3
US video games trade association The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) is officially abandoning the long-running E3 event.
destructoid.com
12.12.2023 / 17:51
E3 is officially dead, announces ESA
E3 had been on life support over the past few years, but the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) is finally retiring the long-running expo for good.
techradar.com
12.12.2023 / 17:45
E3 is dead, confirms ESA president
After over two decades, the Electronic Entertainment Expo, also known as E3, is coming to an end.
theverge.com
12.12.2023 / 17:27
E3 is officially over forever
By Ash Parrish, a reporter who has covered the business, culture, and communities of video games for seven years. Previously, she worked at Kotaku.