Tuesday, January 14th 2020
Microsoft Confirms E3 2020 Presence, Xbox Series X Details; Sony Makes a Pass on the Expo
The Electronic Entertainment Expo (hence, E3) was, for years, one of those unmissable tech events with an unmistakable gravitas. All companies that actually meant something took attendance to woo the globe with the latest games, entertainment systems, and advances in technology. It still retains most of that glamour, even if some of its sheen is slightly rubbed off already. However, we can expect E3 2020 to the stage for a number of reveals from companies, and one of those companies is Microsoft. Phil Spencer has already confirmed that Microsoft will have a strong presence at E3, and with that being the case, you can expect new games, more information on already announced games (more Halo Infinite, please), and additional information pertaining the company's Xbox Series X games console.
But while some are still betting on E3, others have started to go their own way by organizing their own events. Sony has announced that they will be skipping E3 2020 in favor of hundreds of smaller, yet more globally seeded events, citing that the Entertainment Software Association's (ESA) vision for their 2020 show doesn't exactly align with what Sony is aiming at with its products. Still, you know 2020 will be a packed year for gaming, both in the console and PC spaces.
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But while some are still betting on E3, others have started to go their own way by organizing their own events. Sony has announced that they will be skipping E3 2020 in favor of hundreds of smaller, yet more globally seeded events, citing that the Entertainment Software Association's (ESA) vision for their 2020 show doesn't exactly align with what Sony is aiming at with its products. Still, you know 2020 will be a packed year for gaming, both in the console and PC spaces.
17 Comments on Microsoft Confirms E3 2020 Presence, Xbox Series X Details; Sony Makes a Pass on the Expo
What they are trying to do with this is make things looks special. Will people buy it? I'm sure not everyone.
What's the point of E3 anyway? So you can visit to watch some trailers? It's not the 90s anymore when the only alternative was reading about the announcements in a magazine a month later. You can watch the entire thing online now. Beside Sony has its own State of Play event where they announce new titles, four times a year...
Beside, the final battle will be in pricing. If Microsoft reveals theirs during the E3 Sony can easily counter it in fall.
As for Sony's presence; I think @Chomiq said it well. People scour the web regardless of event or country these days - especially Sony's target audience.
more importantly Sony had minimal presence even at Gamescom last year
Nintendo hasn't had a proper E3 live stage conference for past years and got by just fine, now Nintendo and Sony are doing small live digital presentations is there really a need for them to pay for a presentation stage?
Also with things getting leaked and social media activities from publishers posting new articles + trailers release. Where is the element of surprise now? Virtually gone really.