The biggest video game industry event, E3, has officially confirmed the dates for 2023. This revelation has piqued the interest of both video game fans and industry professionals, since the E3 event will allow major video game developers and publishers to present their latest and forthcoming projects to a global audience.
According to the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), the digital week of E3 2023 will begin on Sunday, June 11. The plans for this year's mega-digital event's components have been officially made public by the new organizers, ReedPop. The event will be divided into two parts: ''E3 Business Days'' for industry executives and ''E3 Gamer Days'' for consumers. The Los Angeles Convention Center will host the in-person portion of E3 2023 from June 13 to 16. This well-awaited occasion will feature online exhibits, including the PC Gaming Show and Future Games Show. Additionally, the organizers affirmed that additional participants and events will be unveiled in the upcoming weeks. They added, "Exhibitors from AAA companies to indie darlings and tech companies will be announced leading up to the expo."
The ESA has stated that E3 2023 will be a "reimagined" event, with a focus on interactive experiences and immersive technology. This is in line with the trend towards more interactive and immersive experiences in video games, such as virtual reality and augmented reality. The ESA has also stated that E3 2023 will be a "fan-focused" event, with a greater emphasis on community engagement and interactivity.
The event will feature presentations from major industry heavyweights, but Nintendo, Xbox, and Playstation have made it clear that they will not be participating in this year's event. This news surprised video game enthusiasts and industry experts who have become accustomed to significant announcements and reveals from these industry behemoths at E3. The decision to withdraw from the event is a major blow to the expo and raises questions about its future relevance in the video game industry.
The reasons for Sony, Nintendo, and Xbox's decision not to participate in E3 2023 are unclear. However, it is likely that the rise of digital events and the success of their own dedicated events have played a role in this decision. In recent years, Sony and Nintendo have opted for their own digital events, such as the Nintendo Direct and Sony's State of Play, to showcase their products. Xbox, on the other hand, has its own dedicated event, the Xbox Games Showcase.
Source: IGN