One of the most important events in the video games industry is around the corner. E3 2021 is starting on June 12 and it will end on June 15. As fans registration is now open, the schedule for the four-day digital event has been revealed.
In case you have never watched an E3, you can expect "major publisher showcases, press conferences, industry panels, extended livestreams, special celebrity guest appearances and more." It will be hosted by Alex “Goldenboy” Mendez, Jacki Jing and Greg Miller.
Schedule
- Saturday, June 12, broadcast pre-show starts at 10am PT / 1pm ET.
-E3 2021 will kick off with press conferences from Ubisoft and Gearbox Entertainment, as well as a session with GamesBeat. - Sunday, June 13, broadcast pre-show starts at 8:45am PT / 11:45am ET.
-Microsoft’s long-awaited Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase will take place starting at 10am PT / 1pm ET.
-Fans can also look forward to special presentations from SQUARE ENIX, the PC Gaming Show and the Future Games Show.
-Warner Bros. Games & Back4Blood and 24 Entertainment will also be featured. - Monday, June 14, broadcast pre-show starts at 8:00am PT / 11:00am ET.
-Alongside press conferences from several indie developers, presentations from Take-Two Interactive, Mythical Games, Freedom Games, Razer and Capcom will take place throughout the day.
-Verizon and Intellivision will also be featured, along with a session with VENN. - Tuesday, June 15, broadcast pre-show starts at 8:00am PT / 11:00am ET.
-The last day of E3 will include Nintendo’s Nintendo Direct and Nintendo Treehouse: Live programming starting at 9am PT / 12pm ET.
-BANDAI NAMCO, Yooreka Games and GameSpot will also have focused events.
-The broadcast will round out with the Official E3 2021 Awards Show.
Also, fans of the event are now able to sign up (here) and enjoy exclusive content and features. Users will receive access to the E3 online portal and app, which will let them watch the broadcast, too.
Fan access
- Select Exhibitor Booths – Featuring special events, VOD content and articles, exhibitor booths will act as hubs within the portal for key announcements and game or product information tied to participating exhibitors (the full list of exhibitors with virtual booths can be found on the E3 website).
- Lounges – Online gathering spots for all E3 attendees.
- Forums – Special boards for focused online discussion and sharing among attendees.
- Leaderboards – Gamified elements that can be collected and displayed, encouraging fans to interact in as many ways as possible.
- Profile Creation – All attendees can create and customize their own unique profiles.
If you don't want to register, you'll be able to watch the livestream at the official channels, such as E3's YouTube and Twitch accounts.
For further details, please check E3's official site.
A new Nintendo Direct will take place on June 15. It will showcase around 40 minutes of software.
