E3 has always been the most anticipated annual gaming event over the years. From Xbox and Nintendo to Capcom and Bandai Namco, the biggest publishers in the world have traditionally taken part in it, and have used the stage to make massive announcements. However, PlayStation has been ignoring E3 from the past few years. E3 2021 is right around the corner, and everyone seems eager to know about Sony’s participation in it. Before boycotting the event since 2019, the console giant had always been one of the biggest highlights of E3. PLAYSTATION IS CONFIDENT IN ITS OWN EVENTS THAN E3 2021 Back in 2020, PlayStation had stated that it respects ESA as an organization, but it does not require E3 to gain the attention of mainstream media. Moreover, sharing the stage with rivals such as Microsoft and Nintendo could prove detrimental. WATCH THIS STORY: Most Controversial Twitch or YouTube streamers ever [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/most-controversial-twitch-or-youtube-streamers-ever-news-esports-alinity-xqc-pokimane-dr-disrespect/] Sony can announce games like Horizon Forbidden West and God of War: Ragnarok at E3 2021. But on the flip side, Microsoft and Nintendo will also try to steal the spotlight with Halo Infinite and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/horizon-forbidden-west-listing-thumbnail-01-en-02oct20-3.png] Considering the competition, PlayStation has relied on its own events such as State of Play [https://www.playstation.com/en-in/state-of-play/] lately. Luckily, State of Play has been a massive hit among the fans, and might be Sony’s alternative to other mainstream gaming events such as E3. IS SONY’S DECISION TO SKIP E3 EVENTS BENEFICIAL IN THE LONGER RUN? From the looks of it, Sony hasn’t suffered a lot by avoiding E3. Instead, it has successfully hyped up the upcoming games, and even the PS5 has overshadowed the Xbox Series X. Many believe that the launch of the PS5 is also an enormous factor behind the absence of PlayStation at E3. There’s a high possibility of experts and gamers comparing its new-gen console with the Xbox Series X/S and the Nintendo Switch. Considering that millions of enthusiastic fans attend E3, such comparisons can certainly affect the sales of the PS5. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210207041841/GettyImages-1229560775-1536x864-1.jpg]Living room with a Sony PlayStation 5 home video game console and DualSense controller alongside a television, taken on Novemebr 3, 2020. (Photo by Phil Barker/Future Publishing via Getty Images ) Having said that, E3 2021 is still a bigger gaming event than PlayStation’s State of Play. The latter is a great platform for the Japanese tech-giant to interact with its existing user-base, but the former is much more beneficial for attracting new players. If Sony seeks to return to E3 in the near future, it might face consequences for its current attitude. But for now, the company can undoubtedly enjoy its newfound independence. ALSO READ- E3 2021 Xbox Showcase: Biggest Leaks and Predictions About the Event [https://www.essentiallysports.com/e3-2021-xbox-showcase-biggest-leaks-and-predictions-about-the-event-news-esports/] 

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<h2>E3 2021: Origins, biggest announcements, and online format of 2021 event</h2>
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The Electronic Entertainment Expo, popularly known as E3, is the largest annual business conference for the gaming industry. The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) oversees the arrangements and presentations for this premier event.

E3 serves as a noble opportunity for numerous video game developers and publishers, and gaming hardware and accessories companies, to showcase and promote their upcoming products and projects to retailers, members of the press, and gaming enthusiasts around the world.

Usually, the E3 convention takes place in June at the Los Angeles Convention Center in the United States. During the event and in the days leading up to it, well-known publishers and hardware manufacturers typically organize press conferences to outline their announcements of new games and product releases.
<h2>Origin and history of E3</h2>
Before E3 came into existence, game publishers would attend other business exhibitions to showcase their new or upcoming products. This included shows like the European Computer Trade Show and the Consumer Electronics Show.

The first-ever E3 conference took place from May 11 to May 13, 1995, under the Interactive Digital Software Association (ISDA) supervision. This same trade association eventually became the ESA. The event was held at the Los Angeles Convention Center. It would go on to become the convention's customary location in the years to come.

Previously, E3 used to be an industry-only event. This meant attendees would have to verify a professional association with the gaming industry. However, with live streaming becoming a thing, the organizers decided to broadcast many of the press conferences to the wider public. This helped expand on the overall outreach and perceptibility of the event.

Ultimately, E3 became accessible to the broader public since 2017. That year, ESA issued 15,000 purchasable passes for the common public willing to attend the gaming exposition event.
<h2>Some of the biggest announcements of E3 2019</h2>
The last E3 gathering to take place was that of E3 2019, held from June 11 to June 13. A majority of the announcements focused on new and upcoming games scheduled for release later that year or early next year. Even without Sony's presence at the event for the first time, it was still an incredible show.

One of the most discussed topics was the breathtaking Keanu Reeves appearance as we learned that he was featuring in Cyberpunk 2077. Though EA didn't directly participate, they presented a full revelation of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and other titles like Madden NFL 20 and FIFA 20. We also learned about Japanese developer From Software's collaboration with American novelist George R R Martin for the upcoming game Elden Ring.

Square Enix provided lots of new details regarding Marvel's Avengers, Final Fantasy VII Remake, and many other titles. The titles featured by Nintendo included the likes of Animal Crossing: New Horizons and the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Meanwhile, Microsoft announced its plans for its next-gen consoles with Xbox Series X.

Bethesda featured several games like Fallout 76, Doom Eternal, as well as the upcoming one in Deathloop. The press conference from Ubisoft outlined titles such as Watch Dogs: Legion, and Gods and Monsters, among several others. Developer Digital did the same with their press broadcast, showcasing games like Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout.
<h2>Cancellation of 2020 event and the digital format of the 2021 event</h2>
Originally scheduled to take place from June 9-11, ESA had to cancel E3 2020. This was due to obvious concerns from the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. This made it the first time since the launch of the Electronic Entertainment Expo in 1995 that it was withheld from happening.

E3 2021 will become the 26th such gaming expo and will take place from June 12 to June 15, 2021. The ESA initially had hoped for holding an in-person event. But they had to change their plans because of the ongoing pandemic situation. As a result, they settled for an entirely digital format for the 2021 event.

E3 2021 will be completely hosted online and will be free for all to attend. For hosting the virtual event, the ESA came up with a mobile app and online portal for the public. Members of the media and press will receive access to the app and portal about a week before the event. On the other hand, the common public will gain access to it on the start date of the event.

E3 2021: Origins, biggest announcements, and online format of 2021 event The Electronic Entertainment Expo, popularly known as E3, is the largest annual business conference for the gaming industry. The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) oversees the arrangements and presentations for this premier event. E3 serves as a noble opportunity for numerous video game developers and publishers, and gaming hardware and accessories companies, to showcase and promote their upcoming products and projects to retailers, members of the press, and gaming enthusiasts around the world. Usually, the E3 convention takes place in June at the Los Angeles Convention Center in the United States. During the event and in the days leading up to it, well-known publishers and hardware manufacturers typically organize press conferences to outline their announcements of new games and product releases. Origin and history of E3 Before E3 came into existence, game publishers would attend other business exhibitions to showcase their new or upcoming products. This included shows like the European Computer Trade Show and the Consumer Electronics Show. The first-ever E3 conference took place from May 11 to May 13, 1995, under the Interactive Digital Software Association (ISDA) supervision. This same trade association eventually became the ESA. The event was held at the Los Angeles Convention Center. It would go on to become the convention&#8217;s customary location in the years to come. Previously, E3 used to be an industry-only event. This meant attendees would have to verify a professional association with the gaming industry. However, with live streaming becoming a thing, the organizers decided to broadcast many of the press conferences to the wider public. This helped expand on the overall outreach and perceptibility of the event. Ultimately, E3 became accessible to the broader public since 2017. That year, ESA issued 15,000 purchasable passes for the common public willing to attend the gaming exposition event. Some of the biggest announcements of E3 2019 The last E3 gathering to take place was that of E3 2019, held from June 11 to June 13. A majority of the announcements focused on new and upcoming games scheduled for release later that year or early next year. Even without Sony&#8217;s presence at the event for the first time, it was still an incredible show. One of the most discussed topics was the breathtaking Keanu Reeves appearance as we learned that he was featuring in Cyberpunk 2077. Though EA didn&#8217;t directly participate, they presented a full revelation of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and other titles like Madden NFL 20 and FIFA 20. We also learned about Japanese developer From Software&#8217;s collaboration with American novelist George R R Martin for the upcoming game Elden Ring. Square Enix provided lots of new details regarding Marvel&#8217;s Avengers, Final Fantasy VII Remake, and many other titles. The titles featured by Nintendo included the likes of Animal Crossing: New Horizons and the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Meanwhile, Microsoft announced its plans for its next-gen consoles with Xbox Series X. Bethesda featured several games like Fallout 76, Doom Eternal, as well as the upcoming one in Deathloop. The press conference from Ubisoft outlined titles such as Watch Dogs: Legion, and Gods and Monsters, among several others. Developer Digital did the same with their press broadcast, showcasing games like Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout. Cancellation of 2020 event and the digital format of the 2021 event Originally scheduled to take place from June 9-11, ESA had to cancel E3 2020. This was due to obvious concerns from the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. This made it the first time since the launch of the Electronic Entertainment Expo in 1995 that it was withheld from happening. E3 2021 will become the 26th such gaming expo and will take place from June 12 to June 15, 2021. The ESA initially had hoped for holding an in-person event. But they had to change their plans because of the ongoing pandemic situation. As a result, they settled for an entirely digital format for the 2021 event. E3 2021 will be completely hosted online and will be free for all to attend. For hosting the virtual event, the ESA came up with a mobile app and online portal for the public. Members of the media and press will receive access to the app and portal about a week before the event. On the other hand, the common public will gain access to it on the start date of the event.

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<h2>E3 2021: Dates, participant publishers, announcements of new games</h2>
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The Electronic Entertainment Expo, popularly known as E3, is the largest annual business conference for the gaming industry. The first such conference took place in May 1995 and over the years, the Los Angeles Convention Center has become the customary location where it transpires.

E3 serves as a noble platform for video game publishers and gaming hardware manufacturers to showcase and promote their products and projects to gaming enthusiasts around the world. The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) organizes this premier event and also oversees the arrangements and presentations for it.

During the event and in the days leading up to it, well-known participant studios and companies broadcast their press conferences to announce new games and merchandise related to gaming.
<h2>E3 2021: Dates, online format, and free-for-all event</h2>
Despite some initial concerns, E3 2021 is all set to go ahead but with some major changes to the format. Following the cancellation of E3 2020 due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, this will be the 26th edition of the event.

E3 2021 will run from June 12 to June 15, 2021, and will follow an entirely digital format. While the ESA had initially hoped for holding an in-person event, they had to improvise their plans because of the ongoing pandemic situation.

This year's E3 will not only be hosted online, but it will also be completely free for all to attend. As confirmed by the ESA, it will feature live press conferences broadcasted live on the days of the event.

Notable personalities from the gaming industry, including Greg Miller, Jacki Jing, and Alex "Goldenboy" Mendez, will serve as the hosts for the virtual shows. They will guide the digital attendees throughout the proceedings.

For hosting the virtual E3 event, the ESA came up with a mobile app and online portal to keep track of everything that's happening. Members of the media and press will receive access to the app and portal about a week before the event. On the other hand, the common public will gain access to it on the start date of the event.

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<h2>List of publishers at E3 2021</h2>
The publishing studios and other companies that have confirmed their participation at this year's event include:

Microsoft, Nintendo, Capcom, Ubisoft, Take-Two Interactive, Warner Bros., Koch Media, Square Enix, Sega, Gearbox Software, Bandai Namco, Turtle Beach, Verizon, Xseed Games, Freedom Games, and Devious Eye Entertainment.

Formerly, Konami had plans to participate in the event; however, they dropped off from the list later on. The company took to <a href="https://twitter.com/Konami/status/1388266921498394624" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a> to announce that it will not be ready in time to present at E3 2021.

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E3 2021: Dates, participant publishers, announcements of new games The Electronic Entertainment Expo, popularly known as E3, is the largest annual business conference for the gaming industry. The first such conference took place in May 1995 and over the years, the Los Angeles Convention Center has become the customary location where it transpires. E3 serves as a noble platform for video game publishers and gaming hardware manufacturers to showcase and promote their products and projects to gaming enthusiasts around the world. The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) organizes this premier event and also oversees the arrangements and presentations for it. During the event and in the days leading up to it, well-known participant studios and companies broadcast their press conferences to announce new games and merchandise related to gaming. E3 2021: Dates, online format, and free-for-all event Despite some initial concerns, E3 2021 is all set to go ahead but with some major changes to the format. Following the cancellation of E3 2020 due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, this will be the 26th edition of the event. E3 2021 will run from June 12 to June 15, 2021, and will follow an entirely digital format. While the ESA had initially hoped for holding an in-person event, they had to improvise their plans because of the ongoing pandemic situation. This year&#8217;s E3 will not only be hosted online, but it will also be completely free for all to attend. As confirmed by the ESA, it will feature live press conferences broadcasted live on the days of the event. Notable personalities from the gaming industry, including Greg Miller, Jacki Jing, and Alex &#8220;Goldenboy&#8221; Mendez, will serve as the hosts for the virtual shows. They will guide the digital attendees throughout the proceedings. For hosting the virtual E3 event, the ESA came up with a mobile app and online portal to keep track of everything that&#8217;s happening. Members of the media and press will receive access to the app and portal about a week before the event. On the other hand, the common public will gain access to it on the start date of the event. List of publishers at E3 2021 The publishing studios and other companies that have confirmed their participation at this year&#8217;s event include: Microsoft, Nintendo, Capcom, Ubisoft, Take-Two Interactive, Warner Bros., Koch Media, Square Enix, Sega, Gearbox Software, Bandai Namco, Turtle Beach, Verizon, Xseed Games, Freedom Games, and Devious Eye Entertainment. Formerly, Konami had plans to participate in the event; however, they dropped off from the list later on. The company took to Twitter to announce that it will not be ready in time to present at E3 2021.

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The PlayStation 5 is Sony's next-gen console. It is Sony's most powerful console to date, which packs immense computing and graphical power. It is also a huge leap forward from the PlayStation 4 that was launched in 2013.

The console is available in two different versions.
<ol>
 	<li>PlayStation 5 Dics+Digital</li>
 	<li>PlayStation 5 Digital Only</li>
</ol>
Both the versions have the same specifications, but a slightly different price point.
<h2>PlayStation 5 Price</h2>
Sony announced the price of the console at the PlayStation Showcase event held in September 2020. Take a look at the prices of both the versions of PlayStation 5 below:
<ol>
 	<li>PlayStation 5 Disc + Digital Price: $499, £449, €499</li>
 	<li>PlayStation 5 Digital Only Price: $399, £359, €399</li>
</ol>
<h2>PlayStation 5 Specifications</h2>
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<tr>
<td rowspan="3" width="104">CPU</td>
<td width="497">x86-64-AMD Ryzen™ “Zen 2”</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="497">8 Cores / 16 Threads</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="497">Variable frequency, up to 3.5 GHz</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td rowspan="3" width="104">GPU</td>
<td width="497">AMD Radeon™ RDNA 2-based graphics engine</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="497">Ray Tracing Acceleration</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="497">Variable frequency, up to 2.23 GHz (10.3 TFLOPS)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td rowspan="2" width="104">System Memory</td>
<td width="497">GDDR6 16GB</td>
</tr>
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<td width="497">448GB/s Bandwidth</td>
</tr>
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<td rowspan="2" width="104">SSD</td>
<td width="497">825GB</td>
</tr>
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<td width="497">5.5GB/s Read Bandwidth (Raw)</td>
</tr>
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<td width="104">PS5 Game Disc</td>
<td width="497">Ultra HD Blu-ray™, up to 100GB/disc</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="104">Video Out</td>
<td width="497">Support of 4K 120Hz TVs, 8K TVs, VRR (specified by HDMI ver.2.1)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="104">Audio</td>
<td width="497">“Tempest” 3D AudioTech</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The PS5 has a really powerful SSD that sets it apart from the Xbox Series X. With the help of this lightning-fast SSD, the games on the PS5 will have virtually no load times at all. This will deliver a great next-gen experience to gamers.
<h2>PlayStation 5 Expandable Storage</h2>
The next-gen console comes with an expandable storage option. This allows the players to have additional storage apart from the stock NVMe SSD. The expandable storage slot allows users to have an additional NVMe drive, which will increase the overall storage of the console.

As of now, there is no known list of compatible drives with the PS5. More information will be available closer to the launch date.
<h2>PlayStation 5 Backwards Compatibility</h2>
When the PS5 launches this November, more than 99 percent of the 4000+ games available on PS4 will be playable on PS5.
<p class=""><strong>PS5 Digital Edition</strong></p>

<ul>
 	<li>You will be able to play digital versions of your compatible PS4 games on the PS5 Digital edition console. These will be compatible PS4 digital games you have already purchased or plan to purchase, via PlayStation Store on PS4, PS5, web, or PlayStation mobile app.</li>
 	<li>Since there is no disc drive, you won’t be able to play your PS4 disc-based games on the PS5 Digital Edition.</li>
</ul>
<p class=""><strong>PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive</strong></p>

<ul>
 	<li>You can play digital versions of your compatible PS4 games you downloaded from the PlayStation Store on PS4, PS5, web, or PlayStation mobile app.</li>
 	<li>You can also use physical PS4 game discs.</li>
</ul>
Additionally, games that are only playable on PS4 will be noted on PlayStation Store as playable on “PS4 only."
<h2>PlayStation 5 Release Date</h2>
The release date for PS5 is different for different countries around the world. It will launch in the USA, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea on November 12.

The rest of the world will get the console on November 19.

PlayStation 5

The PlayStation 5 is Sony&#8217;s next-gen console. It is Sony&#8217;s most powerful console to date, which packs immense computing and graphical power. It is also a huge leap forward from the PlayStation 4 that was launched in 2013. The console is available in two different versions. PlayStation 5 Dics+Digital PlayStation 5 Digital Only Both the versions have the same specifications, but a slightly different price point. PlayStation 5 Price Sony announced the price of the console at the PlayStation Showcase event held in September 2020. Take a look at the prices of both the versions of PlayStation 5 below: PlayStation 5 Disc + Digital Price: $499, £449, €499 PlayStation 5 Digital Only Price: $399, £359, €399 PlayStation 5 Specifications  CPU x86-64-AMD Ryzen™ “Zen 2”  8 Cores / 16 Threads  Variable frequency, up to 3.5 GHz  GPU AMD Radeon™ RDNA 2-based graphics engine  Ray Tracing Acceleration  Variable frequency, up to 2.23 GHz (10.3 TFLOPS)  System Memory GDDR6 16GB  448GB/s Bandwidth  SSD 825GB  5.5GB/s Read Bandwidth (Raw)  PS5 Game Disc Ultra HD Blu-ray™, up to 100GB/disc  Video Out Support of 4K 120Hz TVs, 8K TVs, VRR (specified by HDMI ver.2.1)  Audio “Tempest” 3D AudioTech  The PS5 has a really powerful SSD that sets it apart from the Xbox Series X. With the help of this lightning-fast SSD, the games on the PS5 will have virtually no load times at all. This will deliver a great next-gen experience to gamers. PlayStation 5 Expandable Storage The next-gen console comes with an expandable storage option. This allows the players to have additional storage apart from the stock NVMe SSD. The expandable storage slot allows users to have an additional NVMe drive, which will increase the overall storage of the console. As of now, there is no known list of compatible drives with the PS5. More information will be available closer to the launch date. PlayStation 5 Backwards Compatibility When the PS5 launches this November, more than 99 percent of the 4000+ games available on PS4 will be playable on PS5. PS5 Digital Edition You will be able to play digital versions of your compatible PS4 games on the PS5 Digital edition console. These will be compatible PS4 digital games you have already purchased or plan to purchase, via PlayStation Store on PS4, PS5, web, or PlayStation mobile app. Since there is no disc drive, you won’t be able to play your PS4 disc-based games on the PS5 Digital Edition. PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive You can play digital versions of your compatible PS4 games you downloaded from the PlayStation Store on PS4, PS5, web, or PlayStation mobile app. You can also use physical PS4 game discs. Additionally, games that are only playable on PS4 will be noted on PlayStation Store as playable on “PS4 only.&#8221; PlayStation 5 Release Date The release date for PS5 is different for different countries around the world. It will launch in the USA, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea on November 12. The rest of the world will get the console on November 19.

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