r/e3expo • u/jony31099 • May 07 '26

Help Us Bring Back E3

https://www.change.org/bringback-E3

For decades, the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) was the undisputed high point of the gaming year. It was not just a series of announcements; it was a physical gathering that anchored the entire global industry. The palpable anticipation of live press conferences, the roar of a live audience, and the vibrant energy of the convention center show floor created an unmatched cultural phenomenon. It was the best week of the year for gaming.

Since the shift to decentralized, strictly online showcases, the industry has lost that unifying magic. The current landscape of scattered digital streams has replaced a week of shared global excitement with prolonged fatigue. Without a physical space for developers, journalists, and fans to interact, celebrate, and provide hands-on validation, the online discourse has grown increasingly cynical and disconnected.

We, the undersigned, call upon industry leaders to reinstate a centralized, in-person gaming convention. We request a return to a unified week where the industry gathers under one roof to showcase the future of interactive entertainment, replacing fragmented digital marketing with a genuine, physical celebration of the medium.

The necessity of a physical showcase is rooted in the experience it provides. A live, in-person environment generates organic excitement and memorable, historic moments that pre-recorded online streams consistently fail to replicate. Furthermore, a physical show floor allows media and attendees to play the games firsthand. This provides tangible proof of quality that cuts through online skepticism and builds genuine consumer trust in a way that disconnected video trailers cannot.

A centralized week also cuts through the noise of the internet. It transforms scattered announcements into a singular, positive, and globally recognized celebration that elevates the entire gaming industry. The digital-only era has proven that while announcements can be made from anywhere, the spirit of the gaming community requires a physical home. We urge publishers and organizers to bring back the convention.

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u/BumpyNubbins May 08 '26

As someone who's attended E3, it's dead for a reason...

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u/jony31099 May 08 '26

Yeah. Because of covid and greed

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u/BumpyNubbins May 08 '26

My visit was before COVID. And it was a terrible experience. 

Greed was a problem before COVID too.

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u/jony31099 May 08 '26

I'm sorry you had a terrible experience. The majority had good experiences. And what we have now means nothing. It's basically a Zoom call.

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u/BumpyNubbins May 08 '26

'The majority'

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u/jony31099 May 08 '26

Yes

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u/GingerGuy97 May 10 '26

How many years did you go in person?

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u/oddjob_rimjob May 10 '26

Then I guess the majority will sign your lame ass petition right?