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'{{Short description|Virtual video game trade show}} {{Infobox recurring event |name=Electronic Entertainment Experience 2021 |venue=N/A |organizer=[[Entertainment Software Association]] |attendance= |next= |prev=[[E3 2020]] (cancelled)<br>[[E3 2019]] |country=United States |location=Online |ends=June 15, 2021 |logo= |begins=June 12, 2021 |genre= |caption= |image= |logo_size= |logo_alt= |filing=Non-profit}} The '''E3 2021''' will be the 26th [[E3]], during which hardware manufacturers, software developers, and publishers from the [[video game industry]] will present new and upcoming products. The event, organized by the [[Entertainment Software Association]] (ESA), is scheduled as a virtual online only event with free access to all, from June 12–15, 2021.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/e3-pushes-forward-with-plans-for-a-digital-2021-event/ | title = E3 pushes forward with plans for a digital 2021 event | first = Andy |last = Robinson | date = February 8, 2021 | accessdate = February 8, 2021 | work = [[Video Games Chronicle]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-2021s-digital-show-will-be-free-more-info-coming-soon/1100-6489657/ | title = E3 2021's Digital Show Will Be Free, More Info Coming Soon | first = Eddie | last = Makuch | date = April 1, 2021 | accessdate = April 1, 2021 | work = [[GameSpot]] }}</ref><ref name="gibiz e3 confirmed">{{cite web | url = https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-04-06-nintendo-xbox-and-ubisoft-back-digital-only-e3-2021 | title = Nintendo, Xbox and Ubisoft back digital-only E3 2021 | first= Christopher | last =Dring | date = April 6, 2021 | accessdate = April 6, 2021 | work = [[GamesIndustry.biz]] }}</ref> Virtual events will include keynote sessions from major publishers broadcast from a live stage in Los Angeles, an awards show, and a preview night, as well as helping companies to hold online private meetings with media and businesses. Because of the online-only nature, the event has been rebranded for the year as the '''Electronic Entertainment Experience 2021''' rather than the standard Electronic Entertainment Expo.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-and-xbox-sign-up-for-digital-e3-2021-but-theres-no-mention-of-on-demand-demos/ | title = Nintendo and Xbox sign up for digital E3 2021, but there’s no mention of on-demand demos | first = Andy | last= Robinson | date = April 6, 2021 | accessdate = April 6, 2021 | work =[[Video Games Chronicle]] }}</ref> [[Greg Miller (Internet celebrity)|Greg Miller]], Jacki Jing, and Alex "Goldenboy" Mendez will serve as hosts of the virtual events.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-2021-hosts-greg-miller-jacki-jing-and-alex-goldenboy-mendez-announced/1100-6490683/ | title = E3 2021 Hosts Greg Miller, Jacki Jing, And Alex "Goldenboy" Mendez Announced | first = Steve | last = Watts | date = April 28, 2021 | accessdate = April 28, 2021 | work = [[GameSpot]] }}</ref> E3 2021 follows the cancelled E3 2020 event due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], and after the ESA could not work out a replacement event in time. The ESA had intended to hold an in person event in 2021 during its normal June dates, as stated to partners in April 2020, but had to alter their plans due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns.<ref>{{cite web|last=Gurwin|first=Gabe|date=March 11, 2020|title=E3 2021 Is Still Happening Next Year|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-2021-is-still-happening-next-year/1100-6474662/|accessdate=March 11, 2020|work=[[GameSpot]]}}</ref><ref name="2021 dates">{{cite web|last=Valentine|first=Rebekah|date=April 3, 2020|title=The ESA sets dates for E3 2021|url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-04-04-the-esa-sets-dates-for-e3-2021|accessdate=April 3, 2020|work=[[GamesIndustry.biz]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Lyons|first=Kim|date=2020-04-05|title="Reimagined" E3 2021 scheduled for next June|url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/5/21208583/e3-2021-june-coronavirus|access-date=2020-07-29|website=The Verge|language=en}}</ref> While the 2021 event will be entirely online, ESA plans to return to an in-person event by 2022. E3 2021 will be free for everyone to attend.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-06|title=E3 2021: Date, how to watch online, companies confirmed and more|url=https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/e3-2021-games-date-livestream-watch-online-4130842|access-date=2021-04-14|website=Trusted Reviews|language=en}}</ref> Among companies confirmed to be participating at the event include [[Nintendo]], [[Microsoft]],  [[Capcom]], [[Ubisoft]], [[Take-Two Interactive]], [[Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment]], [[Koch Media]], [[Square Enix]], [[Sega]], [[Gearbox Software]], [[Bandai Namco]], [[Turtle Beach Corporation|Turtle Beach]], [[Verizon]], [[Xseed Games]]/[[Marvelous Inc]], Freedom Games, Devious Eye Entertainment, and Binge.com.<ref name="gibiz e3 confirmed2">{{cite web|last=Dring|first=Christopher|date=April 6, 2021|title=Nintendo, Xbox and Ubisoft back digital-only E3 2021|url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-04-06-nintendo-xbox-and-ubisoft-back-digital-only-e3-2021|work=[[GamesIndustry.biz]]|accessdate=April 6, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Bellingham|first=Hope|date=April 20, 2021|title=Square Enix president confirms E3 2021 show|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/square-enix-president-confirms-e3-2021-show/|work=[[GamesRadar]]|accessdate=May 1, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Makuch|first=Eddie|date=May 6, 2021|title=E3 2021 Adds Square Enix, Sega, Gearbox; "Major" News Promised|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-2021-adds-square-enix-sega-gearbox-major-news-promised/1100-6491086/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f|work=[[GameSpot]]|accessdate=May 6, 2021}}</ref> [[Konami]] had planned to participate but announced later they would not be ready to present at E3 as they were deep into development on several projects which they would reveal at a later time.<ref>{{cite web|last=Nunneley|first=Stephany|date=May 1, 2021|title=Konami won’t attend E3 2021 but is “in deep development” on a number of projects|url=https://www.vg247.com/2021/05/01/konami-wont-attend-e3-2021/|work=[[VG247]]|accessdate=May 1, 2021}}</ref> On May 13th, 2021, E3 revealed that the main way to access E3 would be via a mobile app. The media and press covering the event would have access to the app starting June 7th, and the app would be available to the general public on June 12th, the first day of E3 2021. The public version of the app will give access to Exhibitor Booths, Lounges, Fourms, Leaderboards, Profile Creations, and will also be one of a variety of ways to watch the E3 Live Broadcast. <!-- == Featured games == This is a list of notable titles that appeared by their developers or publishers at E3 2021. {| class="wikitable" |valign=top| '''[[Microsoft]]''' '''[[Ubisoft]]''' |} --> == Press conferences == ===Ubisoft=== Ubisoft will hold its Ubisoft Forward online press event on June 12, 2021 at 12 p.m. PDT.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.polygon.com/22385813/ubisoft-e3-2021-forward-time-date-stream | title = Ubisoft announces E3 2021 event | first= Ryan | last =Gilliam | date = April 15, 2021 | accessdate = April 15, 2021 | work = [[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] }}</ref> == Other events == ===Devolver Digital=== [[Devolver Digital]] will host its own presentation on June 12, 2021.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.gamespot.com/articles/devolver-announces-e3-2021-showcase-date-june-12/1100-6491308/ | title = Devolver Announces E3 2021 Showcase Date, June 12 | first = Eddie | last =Makuch | date = May 11, 2021 | accessdate = May 11, 2021 | work = [[GameSpot]] }}</ref> === Limited Run Games === Limited Run Games will hold its annual #LRG3 event on June 14, 2021, at 1 p.m. PDT. <ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-11|title=Limited Run Games #LRG3 2021 presentation announced for June|url=https://nintendoeverything.com/limited-run-games-lrg3-2021-presentation-announced-for-june/|access-date=2021-05-11|website=Nintendo Everything|language=en}}</ref> ===Steam Next Fest=== From June 16–22, 2021, [[Valve Corporation|Valve]] will run its Steam Next Fest, a rebranding of its prior Steam Game Festival which it first ran in 2019. During the event, Valve will have hundreds of game demos available via the [[Steam (service)|Steam]] platform along with livestreams with developers and selected game sales.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.vg247.com/2021/03/24/steam-game-festival-steam-next-fest-june/ | title = Steam Game Festival rebrands as Steam Next Fest, set to take place in June | first = Alex | last= Calvin | date = March 24, 2021 | accessdate = March 24, 2021 | work = [[VG247]] }}</ref> ===Summer Game Fest=== [[Geoff Keighley]]'s second Summer Game Fest is planned to kick off around the same time as E3 2021 and last four months, through [[Gamescom]] in August 2021, featuring a range of promotional events outside of E3. Though Keighley had already stepped away from participating in E3 2020 before its cancellation, he arranged the first Summer Game Fest as a replacement for the cancelled show.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://venturebeat.com/2021/04/02/geoff-keighleys-summer-game-fest-debuts-in-june-with-day-of-the-devs/ | title = Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest debuts in June with Day of the Devs |first = Dean | last = Takahashi | date = April 2, 2021 | accessdate = May 6, 2021 | work = [[Venture Beat]] }}</ref> Among events planned include the first Tribeca Games Spotlight, featuring games that have been nominated for the inaugurial [[Tribeca Film Festival]] Video Game award.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/tribeca-festival-unveils-official-games-lineup-including-annapurna-twelve-minutes-1234948692/ | title = Tribeca Festival Unveils Games Lineup Including Annapurna Interactive’s ‘Twelve Minutes’ | first = Tribly | last = Beresford | date = May 6, 2021 | accessdate= May 6, 2021 | work = [[The Hollywood Reporter]] }}</ref> ===EA Play=== [[Electronic Arts]] will have its separate EA Play event on July 22, 2021.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://venturebeat.com/2021/05/11/ea-play-digital-event-set-for-june-22/ | title = EA Play digital event set for July 22 | first = Mike | last = Minotti | date = May 11, 2021 | accessdate = May 11, 2021 |work = [[Venture Beat]] }}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}}{{portal bar|2020s|Video games}}{{Electronic Entertainment Expo}} [[Category:2021 in Los Angeles]] [[Category:2021 in video gaming]] [[Category:Electronic Entertainment Expo|2021]] [[Category:June 2021 events in the United States]] [[Category:Impact_of_the_COVID-19_pandemic_on_the_video_game_industry]]'