E3 2021, the Electronic Entertainment Expo, was held virtually from June 12-15th due to the pandemic, but did not disappoint gamers worldwide with exciting reveals from major players like Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, Ubisoft, and Capcom. Keynote speeches also provided valuable insights with speakers such as Todd Howard, Hideo Kojima, and Phil Spencer. Xbox announced its revamped cloud gaming service, PlayStation revealed trailers for highly anticipated games, Nintendo showcased a new fighter for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and a sneak peek at the highly anticipated sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Ubisoft announced a new Avatar game.
Exciting Reveals and Keynote Speeches Dominate at E3 2021
The Annual Event That Gamers Look Forward to Every Year
Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) is one of the biggest gaming events of the year. It is an annual trade fair for the video game industry where publishers, developers, and other related companies showcase their upcoming products to the gaming community, media, and investors.
This year, E3 2021 was conducted virtually from June 12-15th due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the shift to a digital format, it did not disappoint, and gamers around the world tuned in to catch the big announcements.
Exciting Unveils Shook the Gaming World
With major players like Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, Ubisoft, and Capcom taking the stage at E3, there was no shortage of exciting announcements.
Xbox announced its revamped cloud gaming service, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which allows gamers to play all their favorite games from any device powered by the cloud. They also revealed trailers for highly anticipated games such as Halo Infinite, Starfield, and Forza Horizon 5.
PlayStation unveiled trailers for highly anticipated games, including Spider-Man 2, the highly anticipated God of War sequel, and a new action-adventure game, “Forspoken,” that left the audience gasping in awe.
Nintendo’s showcase included the reveal of their new fighter for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, an expansion for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, and a sneak peek at the highly anticipated sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
Ubisoft’s keynote announced a new Avatar game, “Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora”, and new titles in popular franchises like Rainbow Six and Far Cry.
Capcom teased their upcoming release of “Resident Evil Village” on virtual reality platforms for immersive gameplay.
Keynote Speeches Captivated the Audience
E3 2021’s Virtual event boasted keynote speeches that were equally captivating as the game unveils. Keynotes provided valuable insights from industry leaders, game designers, and developers.
Speakers included Todd Howard (director and executive producer at Bethesda Game Studios), Hideo Kojima (the creator of Death Stranding, Metal Gear Solid), and Phil Spencer (the head of Xbox).
Kojima talked about his forthcoming game and expressed his vision of the future of video games, while Todd Howard discussed the development process of the highly anticipated Starfield, and Spencer shared Xbox’s long-term plans for the future of gaming.