EA has announced that its EA Play Live showcase has been delayed from June 11, 2020 to June 18, 2020 at 4pm PT/7pm ET (that’s 12am BST and 9am AEST on June 19.)
EA announced the decision alongside a message that states “with the important conversations taking place and important voices being heard around the world right now, we’re moving our time to come together in play.”
EA hasn’t confirmed what games will be featured at EA Play Live, but it does promise it will showcase “games through a live broadcast, community content, and more.”
EA Play Live is just one of the many events that have been delayed in response to the global protests following the death of George Floyd.
Sony delayed its PlayStation 5 reveal event, Fortnite delayed its Chapter 2 Season 3 debut, and the Cyberpunk 2077 news broadcast, Night City Wire, was delayed from June 11 to June 25.
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Other game developers have taken action to support the protests around the world, including Rockstar shutting down GTA Online and Red Dead Online for 2 hours, NBA 2K20 adding Black Lives Matters shirts, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare delaying its seasons, committing to ban racist names, and putting a Black Lives Matter message front and center for all players.
IGN stands in solidarity with the black community, and condemns racism. We encourage those reading to donate to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund and support the fight for racial justice.
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Source: IGN.com EA Play Live Delayed by One Week