E3 Gaming Expo Officially Ends #gamingnews #e3
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E3, the prominent gaming event, has officially come to an end after a 28-year run, as announced by its operator, the ESA. The demise of E3 was evident with the absence of a press conference in 2020 and the virtual-only 2021 event, which turned out to be its last.
The decline of E3 can be traced back to changing industry trends. Traditionally, E3 served as a central platform for major console vendors and publishers to unveil new games and hardware. However, industry shifts were already apparent before the 2020 pandemic, which further impacted E3.
In 2011, Nintendo introduced the "Nintendo Direct" format, a live-streamed video showcasing game trailers and reveals. This marked a departure from the traditional E3 press conference model. Other publishers followed suit, adopting online-first approaches. Sony's decision to skip E3 2019 reflected the diminishing influence of E3.
The utility of E3 for gamers lay primarily in announcements, but for publishers, it was more about advertising. With the rise of online platforms and social media, the necessity of an expensive annual press conference diminished. Publishers found it more cost-effective to compile trailers without the need for elaborate events.
E3's relevance waned in our always-online world. While it served its purpose in the past, providing a platform for major gaming announcements, its significance diminished over time. Despite its end, many in the gaming industry have fond memories of E3 conferences. However, with no new E3 events on the horizon, nostalgia remains the only connection to this once-significant gaming showcase.
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