E3 2021 Online Portal and App Officially Revealed by ESA

Written by Brandon Hofer on May 13, 2021

News: With E3 being all digital this year you will get the chance to participate in a number of different events.

E3 is approximately one month away and some new details are being released revealing how you can get involved. Of course E3 is a digital-only event this year thanks to COVID but it looks like there will be a lot to keep you busy regardless. The E3 2021 online portal and app will be a key hub for the duration of the show, with virtual “booths,” hosted events, video conferencing, profile and avatar creation, online forums and more. The online portal, created by Game Cloud Network, HCL Technologies Ltd and Revyrie, Inc., will be the destination for all things E3, beginning with a media access week starting on Monday, June 7, followed by public access on Saturday, June 12, the first day of the E3 broadcast.

“From the moment we decided to host E3 virtually, we’ve been focused on providing an interactive experience for fans around the globe that goes beyond the typical livestream,” said Stanley Pierre-Louis, President & CEO of the ESA. “The result is a bespoke online portal and app that will allow fans, media and industry professionals to have an E3 experience designed to run parallel to the four-day broadcast, laying the foundation for interactive E3 elements to continue beyond this year’s all-virtual show.”

Registration for access to the online E3 portal will be free and begin later this month.

Beginning on June 12, the public version of the online portal will give access to:

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 online E3 2021 portal and app will also feature the E3 live broadcast, with interactive overlays powered by Hovercast. The graphics will be interactive across platforms, including viewer polls, featured tweets, and more. The broadcast will be hosted by Alex “Goldenboy” Mendez, Jacki Jing and Greg Miller and feature major publisher showcases, press conferences, industry panels, extended livestreams and special guest appearances.

The all-digital E3 2021 experience runs from Saturday, June 12 through Tuesday, June 15. Media, creators, industry professionals, and fans are encouraged to visit the E3 2021 website for the most up-to-date information.

In addition, the primary hubs to watch the E3 2021 broadcast (outside of the portal and app) include:

E3’s Twitch Channel
E3’s YouTube Channel
E3’s Twitter
E3’s Facebook

Will you be participating in this year's digital E3 convention?