Microsoft and Epic Games have indicated that the next month doesn't have to be in on the well-known Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco, california. Due to concerns about the global outbreak of the COVID-19-the virus.
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At the GDC every year the big games were presented, and prizes were awarded to the artists. Several major publishers have been announced for this year doesn't have to be there.
Microsoft wrote in a blog post, "from caution" not to come out. "The health of the players, the developers, employees and partners is our top priority." The company will not be around for the GDC announcements will be presenting via a live stream.
Also, Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, has to be cancelled. "Because of the uncertainty about the health problems, it is not possible for staff to send in writing to the company on Demand. "We have decided not to be there."
at That, the company is one of the most widely used platform in the world, it will not be. "We don't want employees or partners in their own health and safety, just like in the game."
the Conference is due to
as mentioned Before, other companies are already. Sony, Electronic Arts, Facebook, and Kojima Productions had previously opted out employees will be safe and sound.
in Spite of the sanctions, said a spokesman at The Competition the GDC this year and still continue as planned.
Several grants are being abolished. Facebook was on Thursday announced its developer conference itself the F8 key to cancel the course due to concerns about the virus. Before it went techbeurs the Mobile World Congress (MWC) through.
Date Of Update: 28 February 2020, 08:00
