Activision and Vivendi Discontinue Membership with ESA

Fresh on the heels of yesterday's news of Activision not attending E3, it seems Activision and Vivendi have discontinued their membership with the ESA.

The ESA's senior VP of communications and research, Rich Taylor had this to say,

"While the Entertainment Software Association remains the preeminent voice for U.S. computer and video game publishers, we can confirm that Activision and Vivendi Games opted to discontinue their membership. The ESA remains dedicated to advancing our industry’s objectives such as protecting intellectual property, preserving First Amendment rights, and fostering a beneficial environment for the entire industry. Our high level of service and value to members and the larger industry remains unchanged."

-- Rich Taylor, Senior Vice President of Communications and Research, Entertainment Software Association





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Activision Not Attending E3

It's official, Activision won't be showing up at E3 this year. When questioned why, Activision responded with this:

"After careful consideration, for business reasons Activision has decided not to participate in any official E3 activities. We wish the ESA best of luck with the show."

Along with Activision, Atlus, Bethesda, Majesco, NCsoft, Vivendi Games and Warner Bros. Interactive also seem to be bowing out of the event.

Though it seems Activision isn't going to be involved with E3, this doesn't mean it won't hold it's own event nearby to showcase their latest projects.





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