Industry Veterans Mourn The Loss Of E3
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ORIGINAL STORY
As we reported yesterday, the gaming industry has witnessed the official death of one of its most important events ever. The Electronic Entertainment Expo, aka E3, had been going on for decades. While it had seriously struggled in the years leading up to and following the pandemic, many hoped it would continue due to how important it was to many gamers. However, the ESA stated that this wasn’t to be and that it would be forever canceled. As you might have guessed, this saddened many industry leaders and legends who wanted to take time to remember the good times at the show.
For example, Hideo Kojima posted about why E3 was so important to him. We have his tweet below, and here’s what it says translated:
“The end of E3 is sad news. “MGS” was exhibited for the first time in Atlanta in 1987. I have participated every year since then. I especially cherish the presentation of “MGS2″ in 2000. Already 23 years ago. I’ll never forget the standing ovation I received at that time. Without E3, Japanese creators and titles would not have made it to the global stage to this extent. E3 brought together creators and industry figures from all over the world, transcending borders and races. Attending parties and conferences made it easy to connect with people from all over the world. I have nothing but gratitude. Thank you, E3.”
E3終了は、寂しいニュース。1987年のアトランタで「MGS」を初出展。そこから毎年参加。特に2000年の「MGS2」のプレゼンは大切な思い出。もう23年前。あの時のスタンディング・オベーションは一生忘れられない。E3がなければ、日本のクリエーターやタイトルがこれ程までに世界へ進出することもなかった… pic.twitter.com/pJJdFeZ0NZ
That might not have been something you thought about, right? You might have felt the show was just a way to show off future video games, but it was so
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