: Companies like Nintendo shifted toward their own digital broadcasts (Nintendo Direct), realizing they didn't need a physical trade show to reach their audience [11, 30].
Historically, the event was anchored by the "Big Three"——whose press conferences became legendary for their high-stakes competition [15, 20, 22]. big e3
: Cancellations in 2020 and 2022 broke the event's momentum, allowing competitors like Summer Game Fest to fill the void [32, 36]. 🌟 What’s Next for Gaming? : Companies like Nintendo shifted toward their own
: The ESA recently unveiled iicon , a new event set to debut in April 2026 , designed to explore the evolving role of interactive entertainment [33]. big e3