Talking Point: A Digital-Only E3 Makes Sense, But In-Person Events Are The Goal
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When E3 revealed that it would run a digital event this year, it drew interest because of some notable participants – in particular, Nintendo and Xbox – but also plenty of weary sarcasm to match the buzz. E3 as an event arguably only has itself to blame if some feel jaded or downright indifferent to it, as it trended towards preposterous false hype with each passing year. In 2020, with world events taking centre stage, the whole thing was cancelled and no ‘digital’ equivalent was able to come together.
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Here is another big show on the PC enthusiast and gamer radar that has been confirmed to be in all-digital format this summer. The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has stated that the E3 2021 show will be all-virtual this year and has already confirmed commitments from the likes of Nintendo, Xbox, Capcom, Konami, Ubisoft, Take-Two Interactive, Warner Bros. Games, Koch Media.
With the quelling of a global pandemic at sake, perhaps it is right to be cautious with plans involving huge gatherings in typically crowded indoor spaces. So the virtual event must be welcomed rather than having no event at all. Furthermore, in some ways the virtual events are better for those that couldn’t or wouldn t physically attend, as it means the companies involved make better online resources available for all to fully soak up their offerings / presentations.
Updated: April 7, 2021 10:51 AM IST
As per the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), companies like Nintendo, Xbox, Capcom, Take-Two Interactive, Warner Bros, Konami and Ubisoft are the ones who have made early commitments. Also Read - Sony will be skipping E3 for the first time in 24-years
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Expecting more participation at E3 2021
“For more than two decades, E3 has been the premier venue to showcase the best that the video game industry has to offer while uniting the world through games,” Stanley Pierre-Louis, President and CEO of the ESA, said in a statement.