E3 2021: What to expect from the gaming industry’s biggest show?

In this Q&A session with Chris Baker, we discuss what we think the upcoming Entertainment Electronics Expo (E3) will look like, given the current economic climate and the state of the gaming industry. We predict that there won’t be any new consoles this year, but there will be focus on accessories, particularly the Wii Motion Plus. We also expect to see a lot of sequels, and a lot of existing franchises iterating on existing assets. We also tackle other predictions, including Sony’s new version of the PSP and the likelihood of seeing more hardcore games. Finally, we discuss our expectations for E3 and the potential disappointments it may bring.

Table of Contents:

• Will there be any new consoles launched?
• What can we expect from Sony’s new version of the PSP?
• Will there be a big focus on accessories like the Wii Motion Plus?
• What’s the likelihood of seeing more sequels and existing franchises iterating?
• Will we see more hardcore games at E3?
• What should we expect from E3 2021?
• Could there be any big surprises in store?

Will there be any new consoles launched?

It’s unlikely that we’ll see any new console launches at E3 this year. The economy is weak, and game developers are already struggling to make money from the existing consoles. However, we do think that Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft will unveil new versions of their existing consoles, with improved features and capabilities.

What can we expect from Sony’s new version of the PSP?

We predict that Sony will show a new version of the PSP at E3 this year. The new version may have a touch screen and will likely focus on downloading games. Sony has not seen much success in selling the games for PSP, and piracy has been a significant problem. We expect that Sony will try to appeal to gamers with a new version of the PSP, especially to counteract the competition from the Nintendo DSi and the iPhone.

Will there be a big focus on accessories like the Wii Motion Plus?

We predict that there will be a big focus on accessories at E3 this year, particularly the Wii Motion Plus. The Wii Motion Plus is expected to add much greater precision to tracking movements, making the Wii controller much more precise. We expect that Nintendo will showcase this new accessory and will also see Microsoft and Sony try to launch similar motion controllers. It will be interesting to see how gamers respond to these new controllers, whether they view them as a viable game-changer or just a slightly more accurate controller.

What’s the likelihood of seeing more sequels and existing franchises iterating?

We expect to see a lot of sequels and existing franchises iterating at E3 this year. With the economy causing game developers to rely on their sure-fire hit games, we expect to see a lot of games that iterate on existing assets. For example, we expect to see more games like Guitar Hero that feature new songs but use the existing game mechanics. We also expect to see more games like Fallout and the GTA expansion that use existing engines to build new games.

Will we see more hardcore games at E3?

We predict that there will be more focus on hardcore games at E3 this year. Nintendo disappointed hardcore gamers last year, but we expect them to aim more of their content at hardcore gamers this year. We also think other game developers will aim to produce more hardcore games as well. It will be interesting to see if they can produce some big releases that get all the hardcore gamers in a frenzy.

What should we expect from E3 2021?

We predict that E3 this year will be a little disappointing compared to previous years. Due to the economic climate, people are struggling to create new, flashier games, and we may not see much in the way of big surprises or exciting new releases. We also expect that there won’t be much focus on browser-based MMOs or indie games; instead, the focus will be on AAA releases.

Could there be any big surprises in store?

It’s always possible that there could be a few big surprises in store at E3 this year. Although we may not see any new consoles this year, it’s always possible that someone could spring a big announcement. We predict there will be some exciting game releases, and we hope that some developers will release a big game that nobody’s been expecting. We’re always excited to see what E3 brings out, but we think it will be a little more subdued this year.

Conclusion:

E3 this year will be a mixed bag. There won’t be any new consoles, but we will see lots of existing console and game improvements. The big focus will be on accessories, particularly the Wii Motion Plus, which is expected to be a game-changer. We also think there will be more hardcore games, and there will be lots of sequels and iterations of existing franchises. However, due to the economy and competition, developers will be playing it safe with their game developments, and there may not be too many surprises in store. Overall, we think it will still be an exciting event, but it won’t have quite the same grandeur as it has had in previous years.