Over the years, many gamers have grown used to E3 being the biggest video game show. A proposal that has succeeded in attracting players from all over the world to follow the news live and, of course, ensure that they have enjoyed the news related to your favorite companies, including the occasional time to preview brand new material.
However, the first to step down from that car was Sony, a company that decided to hold its own separate event. And a path that many companies seem to be starting to follow since Electronic Arts has even decided to organize its own event for July. However, we had another striking presentation and, for them, we will review how we lived this E3 2021.
A 2021 E3 with a bittersweet feeling
While it has been one of the most anticipated events for gamers, the reality is that E3 2021 left us with a rather bittersweet taste. We had more than unexpected, although always desired, surprises like Elden Ring or the sequel to The Legend of Zelda with a new trailer and a possible launch window. Overall, however, the feelings were quite different.
Perhaps the biggest problem has to do with player expectations after a long absence
While some gamers accept that some of the announcements made in E3 2021 are adequate, and even odd indies have been added to the wishlist, in general, many gamers have missed out on big titles that we hoped would they would show their novelties. A clear example of this is Digimon: Survive, the long-awaited game from Bandai Namco, Bayonetta 3 for Nintendo Switch or Hellblade 2
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However, gamers found a fair full of absences, weird surprises, and, let’s face it, lectures that seemed to want to bring the memes to life. After all, how many of us didn’t feel that some of the guests seemed to have prepared a quick presentation to respond to their invitation? For this reason, it is a fair which, despite the expectations of all players, left us with a bitter taste in our mouths.
The worst conference of E3 2021: Bandai Namco and Take-Two
Although in general the sensations were quite neutral, among all the lectures that were present at the event, there are clear opinions about who should stay in the last places. Bandai Namco was in charge of ending the fair and, for those who stayed to see what they had to present, they found that not even Scarlett Nexus had made an appearance, but it was all limited to their Game. The Dark Pictures Anthology House Of Ashes.
The conference started off as if it was just another video covering the time. Once it was over, even though the content was interest ing, we didn’t really know if there was anything else left or, on the contrary, it was over. And although the company has warned that it will only be carrying one set, hope has never been lost.
Lectures away from video games or focused on a single game were the most unpleasant surprise
On the other hand, Take-Two would also be in this position. “Who warned is a forearm“And a few hours before their event, they had already indicated that their conference would not deal with video games or releases as a publisher, but would be based on important issues such as equality. A proposal which, despite having tried something interesting, was not in the right place. For this reason, it is placed with one of the worst notes, undoubtedly leaving a terrible taste in the mouth.
The best E3 2021 conference: Xbox and Bethesda
While many will think Nintendo could be in the top spot as well, the Xbox and Bethesda conference, in general terms, was one of those that best taste in mouth left of viewers. Not only did this show that it was going to have a promising catalog of exclusives, or even told us that there would be some news in the future, but it showed that it was a very focused company. on offering great experiences to players.
They gave us news from Starfield, one of Bethesda’s great games. We have acquired a promising first look at Forza Horizon 5 with its new setting and incredible gameplay. Most importantly, they showed us how complete the Xbox catalog will be, including some of the game updates that are currently available.
Xbox continued to surprise with an adequate ad rate and great promises for gamers
On the other hand, it surprised us with each of the announcements that confirmed the arrival of a game on the first day of its launch on Xbox Game Pass. An advertisement that left us with a long list of games to enjoy and this, without a doubt, ensures that all players will be able to enjoy great playable proposals. It doesn’t matter if you are a new Xbox Game Pass subscriber or one of those who are currently subscribed. The future of this service looks bright.
Overall E3 2021 ratings
The moment of truth has arrived and to know these lectures which have come to leave us cold while many others have left us with a strange surprise. And even an invitation to add interesting indies to our library. In the worst positions, as we said, we would find Bandai Namco and Take-Two, although presentations such as Warner Bros., Capcom, Koch Prime or Devolver Digital. Although they had presentations with a few surprises, one of which was The Great Ace Attorney, the hope that they could see something else… There he was.
Among the presentations that have undoubtedly left us a title that should be noted, there are of course proposals on the indies that we could see in Guerrilla Collection o incluso PC Gaming Show. In both cases, we got the presentation of some games that are really worth it and in more than one case should be more important than they actually are.
We had some nice surprises with the appearance of Breath of the Wild 2, Starfield or even some indies that deserve a lot of attention.
Finally, even if we could dig a little deeper into the notes, it’s all about the emotions and possibly the expectations of the players. With Nintendo a lot we would have liked to see a new Mario Kart, something on Bayonetta 3 or a proposal for the 35th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda. However, we note that there have been quite a few absences and some much appreciated feedback. How many of you were eager to see the return of Advance Wars, the new Metroid game or the Breath of the Wild sequel teaser?
Although Nintendo has taken advantage of the unusual advertising to capture the attention of players, in general the most pleasant sensations Xbox and Bethesda presentation left them. Maybe, while gamers were expecting something more, the reality is, if you look at his announcements and presentations in general, it can be one of the most striking. Even in addition to the presentation of the Summer Game Fest, although it surprised everyone with the release date of Elden Ring.
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