ESA revealed the first details about E3 2021’s online portal and app, both of which will be acting as hubs for this year’s online only event.
The portal and app will be open to the media first on June 7th, allowing them to get early access to E3’s exhibitors with tools for chatting and scheduling appointments.
Public portal / app details
The public version will open later on on June 12th, and include access to the following:
Exhibitor Booths – Featuring special events, VOD content and articles, exhibitor booths will act as hubs within the portal for key announcements and game information tied to each exhibitor.
- Lounges – Online gathering spots for all E3 attendees.
- Forums – Special boards for focused online discussion and sharing among attendees.
- Leaderboards – Gamified show elements that can be collected and displayed, encouraging fans to interact in as many ways as possible.
- Profile Creation – All attendees can create their own unique profiles within the portal and app, which can be customized.
The portal and app will also be hosting an E3 live broadcast with interactive overlays such as viewer polls, featured tweets, and more.
The broadcast will be hosted by Alex “Goldenboy” Mendez, Jacki Jing, and Greg Miller, and will feature “major publisher showcases, press conferences, industry panels, extended livestreams and special guest appearances”.
Registration
Registration for the media and public versions of the portal and app will begin later this month, with more details available on E3’s website here; https://e3expo.com/news/e3-news/e3-2021-online-portal-and-app
More about E3
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/
About E3
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.
