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Unity drops out of GDC as coronavirus fears mount

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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  • 2 min

Unity CEO John Riccitiello announced today that the company is pulling out of this year’s Game Developers Conference, which will take place in San Francisco from March 16 to March 20.

The game engine maker is just the latest to pull out of the show due to concerns about the spreading of the coronavirus. Other notable companies that have abandoned plans to attend the show include Sony, Facebook, and Electronic Arts.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.