Geoff Keighley announced that he will not produce the E3 stadium this year, which will be the first time in 25 years that he has not participated in the E3.
According to an official statement, he will change to "other ways and other activities to support the industry in the future."
In a statement provided to GI.biz, Keithley said that he “ given the public release of information about the 2020 E3 plan, he is uncomfortable with participating in this exhibition.
"It's certainly not an easy decision, but I think it's the right choice for me-I want fans to know this before the tickets go on sale. & # 39; & # 39;
Despite recent years, Keighley believes that E3 is in a transitional phase, and that if E3 becomes more "digital, global, and inclusive, in a way that connects gamers and celebrates the industry, there is still a way forward."
"We are at an interesting turning point between physical and digital events, and of course E3 is in transition-evolving from traditional industry trade shows."
"As someone who has participated in E3 for more than two and a half years, of course, there will be a lot of emotions. However, from an objective perspective, E3 is actually just an idea that unites the industry and fans to celebrate the media globally. E3 'S future will depend on how well the brand is doing in achieving that goal. "
I want to share some important news about the 2020 E3 plan. pic.twitter.com/EhrreKV9oR
-Jeff Keesley (@geoffkeighley) February 12, 2020
ESA announced last month that it will partner with online store and creative production company iam8bit to help revive the annual exhibition and "get up".
In the past few years, the company decided to host its own presentations and community gatherings this year, and Sony once again skipped the show.
In addition, after the personal details of influential people and analysts were leaked, ESA tried to win the trust of the media.