DAY 3 RECAP: Monday, June 14
Highlights and news coming out of E3
Day 3 of E3 2021 – the most anticipated video game showcase on the planet – featured presentations from Verizon, Intellivision, Take-Two Interactive, Mythical Games, Freedom Games, VENN, Capcom, Razer, and more.
Day 3 Highlights
- Take-Two Interactive hosted an important panel on diversity, equity and inclusion that tackled many of the very real issues facing the video game industry today.
- Accessibility in Gaming panel addressed gaming for people with disabilities, with voices from Able Gamers, TRIPP and Ubisoft.
- Verizon showcased how 5G is fueling innovations for developers, esports teams, and fans with partners EA, Dignitas, Riot Games and Team Liquid. They also announced a $1 million commitment to increase female representation in the gaming industry. More info here.
- Intellivision shared an overview of Amico, the family-friendly home console. Watch here.
- Mythical Games launched early access for Blankos Block Party, which merges the worlds of art and video games with their unique NFT-authenticated game characters. Watch here.
- Freedom Games revealed release dates, console versions, and more. Assets here.
- Capcom confirmed additional Resident Evil Village DLC is in development, revealed updates for the Monster Hunter franchise, and showed off new gameplay and features for The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles. More info here.
- Razer unveiled Razer Blade 14, a new laptop that the company calls the world’s most powerful 14-inch gaming laptop. More info here.
- The Indie Games Showcase highlighted a handful of new indie games.
- Special appearances from Deadmau5, Soulja Boy, the cast of Mythic Quest and more.
Tuesday’s Must-See Lineup
All Times Pacific
- 9:00 a.m. – Nintendo
- 2:25 p.m. – BANDAI NAMCO
- 3:20 p.m. – Yooreka Studio
- 3:35 p.m. – GameSpot
- 4:45 p.m. – Official E3 2021 Awards Show
The full schedule can be seen here. In addition to what’s listed, there will be a wide variety of interviews, panels, and other exciting moments that you won’t want to miss. Make sure to tune in for the whole broadcast to catch all the reveals and surprises.
How To Watch
The primary hubs to watch the E3 2021 broadcast (outside of the portal) include:
- E3’s Twitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/e3
- E3’s YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/e3
- E3’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/E3
- E3’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/E3Expo/
E3 can also be seen across all of these distribution services.
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About E3
How To Watch
The primary hubs to watch the E3 2021 broadcast (outside of the portal) include:
Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook
E3 is the world’s premier event for computer and video games and related products. The show is owned and operated by the ESA, the US trade association dedicated to serving the business and public affairs needs of the companies developing and publishing interactive games for video game consoles, handheld devices, personal computers, and the internet. For more information, visit www.e3expo.com or follow E3 on Facebook @E3Expo or Twitter @E3.
About the ESA
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) serves as the voice and advocate for the U.S. video game industry. Its members are the innovators, creators, publishers and business leaders that are reimagining entertainment and transforming how we interact, learn, connect and play. The ESA works to expand and protect the dynamic marketplace for video games through innovative and engaging initiatives that showcase the positive impact of video games on people, culture and the economy. For more information, visit the ESA’s website or follow the ESA on Twitter @theESA.
