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Sony reveals that will not be present at E3 2019

di Alessandro Rindolli / Marius Vader P 15 nov 2018 23:21
Like a thunderclap, comes directly from Sony definitely unexpected news. Sony Interactive Entertainment has confirmed that it will not participate in the E3 Conference of 2019, after cancelling in turn the Playstation Experience this year. The company has hinted that it will hold a separate event, but nothing is absolutely certain yet.

The Japanese company said the microphones of Game Informer : " With the evolution of the industry, Sony Interactive Entertainment continues to seek creative opportunities to involve the community. PlayStation fans are for us the world and we always want to innovate, think differently and pioneer new ways to delight players. Therefore, we decided not to participate at E3 in 2019. We are exploring new ways to engage our community in 2019 and we can't wait to share our plans with you. "

When asked if he meant setting up a parallel event at the E3 trade show, as in recent years has made its EA Games EA games , Sony stated that " Not we set up and we will plan anything in the time of E3 ".

Regard these "new ways" to engage its users, Sony said " we are investigating the events as a whole, and how we can talk more with our fans. The timing of the E3 trade show and the Playstation Experience not allowed. Very exciting things are coming and we hope to be able to share with you as soon as possible. Also some of our games coming up will be milestones next year, and we will work hard on this . "

Based on this announcement, the journalist Jason Schreier of Kotaku said " After several conversations with some members of the industry, I expect the Playstation 5 to be released in 2020, with titles like Death Stranding, The Last of Us Part II and Ghost of Tsushima coming in mid-2019 or beyond. "

The Entertainment Software Association (the body that manages the E3), he did however confirm that many publishers and developers have confirmed their presence at E3 2019, including Microsoft, Nintendo, Activision, Bethesda Softworks, Capcom, Thq, Konami, Square Enix, Take-Two Interactive, Ubisoft and

Warner Bros. Interactive.

Surely Sony 's move surprised everyone, and not just have to wait to see what will be the next moves of the Japanese giant. Stay tuned for future updates!