ESA Says that Earning Trust Back is the Top Priority

Back in 2019, the ESA had a security issue that allowed access to attendee information, including the location and personal information of journalists and influencers who attended the event. It wasn't hacked, but the information was provided on a spreadsheet that anyone could download. This was massive, and today, the ESA provided a message to everyone about earning everyone's trust. 

On the ESA’s official website, what E3 2020 is planned to look like in June was outlined. 

#E32020 is in 131 days, and it’s going to be incredible! We’ve partnered with @iam8bit and others to ensure a floor experience like nothing you've seen. We’ve also taken steps to earn back your trust. Read the details…Registration starts in 2 weeks! https://t.co/RTNtUOE0fr pic.twitter.com/IFSqU1pieZ

— E3 (@E3) January 30, 2020

“We’ve listened to the feedback of our media partners, attendees and the industry at large. We are committed to keeping E3 at the level you’ve come to expect,” said the ESA in a blog post. “You’ll be happy to know that we’re not producing E3 2020 in a vacuum. For E3 2020, we’re collaborating with industry insiders and new creative partners, including the tastemakers at iam8bit.com, to reinvigorate the show and, frankly, to shake things up.”

The ESA is planning to revamp security measures to ensure that another leak of private information never happens. Which also occurred in 2018, 2006, and 2004.

Hopefully, another leak won't happen again. As someone who has been actively attending E3, I find it one of my favorite times of the year. It's a time when the greatest people in the gaming industry come together to talk about their upcoming projects.