The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2021 was held virtually from June 12-15, showcasing the latest releases in the gaming industry. Highlights include Microsoft’s Xbox and Bethesda showcase which featured exclusive titles such as Forza Horizon 5, Halo Infinite, and Starfield, confirmed for Xbox Game Pass on launch day. Nintendo Direct showcased “Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2” and “Metroid Dread,” while Square Enix Presents revealed trailers for several upcoming games, including “Final Fantasy Origin,” scheduled to go into beta testing. Ubisoft Forward showcased titles such as “Rainbow Six Extraction,” “Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora,” and “Far Cry 6.”
E3 2021 Wrap-Up: Gaming Conference Highlights Latest Releases and Trailers
Overview
The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) for 2021 was finally held from June 12-15 in a completely virtual setting due to the global pandemic. The event showcased the biggest and latest releases in the gaming industry by featuring trailers, exclusive gameplay footage, and more. This year’s E3 was more of a tease, giving gamers a glimpse of what to expect in the coming months and years. Here are the highlights of the gaming conference:
Xbox and Bethesda Showcase
Microsoft’s Xbox and Bethesda showcase was undoubtedly one of the biggest events at E3 2021. It introduced exclusive titles such as Forza Horizon 5, Halo Infinite, and Starfield, among others. It was announced that these games would also be available on Xbox Game Pass on launch day.
Nintendo Direct
Nintendo Direct also made an appearance at E3 2021 and focused on titles for the Nintendo Switch. The company released trailers for some of its most anticipated games, like “Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2” and “Metroid Dread”. Nintendo also revealed updates on “Splatoon 3” and “Mario Party Superstars,” among others.
Square Enix Presents
Square Enix Presents revealed trailers for several of its upcoming games, including “Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Final Fantasy” Spin-offs – “Stranger of Paradise” and “Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis,” along with new information about the popular MMO “Final Fantasy XIV.” Square Enix confirmed that “Final Fantasy Origin” is scheduled to go into beta testing sometime in the future.
Ubisoft Forward
Ubisoft Forward was another event that featured a slew of trailers for upcoming games. Several titles were showcased during the event, including “Rainbow Six Extraction,” “Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora,” and “Far Cry 6.” Ubisoft also confirmed the updates to “Assassin’s Creed Valhalla” and “Watch Dogs: Legion.”
Conclusion
E3 2021 may not have had the pomp and grandeur of previous years, but it still highlighted some of the most anticipated titles for the future of gaming. The event was an excellent opportunity for game developers to display their upcoming projects and for gamers to have a sneak peek at what’s to come. The gaming industry continues to evolve and innovate, and E3 2021 was a testament to this.
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