
E3 is not dead. Long live E3.
Today the ESA, the organization responsible for E3, has revealed that E3 is returning from June 12th to June 15th. It will be a ”reimagined, all-virtual” event. Some of the announced attendees for the event are:
- Xbox
- Capcom
- Konami
- Ubisoft
- Take-Two Interactive
- Koch Media
- Warner Bros.
- Nintendo
Games journalist Jeff Grubb, known for his inside information on gaming events, responded to this news saying Bethesda and Microsoft will both be present at the show. They will be at the same day, back to back in one stream.
“We are evolving this year’s E3 into a more inclusive event, but will still look to excite the fans with major reveals and insider opportunities that make this event the indispensable center stage for video games.”
E3 2021 will be an all digital show, free for everyone.
Phil Spencer, head of gaming at Microsoft has responded to the news too.