For the first time in years, E3 will be back as an in-person conference in Los Angeles. With this monumental event coming back, gamers and enthusiasts usually expect the big three console makers and publishers to be back in this event to reveal upcoming titles or consoles.
Unfortunately, Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft are all reported to be skipping the convention in June. If we look at their plans and activities, their non-participation does make sense. Take Nintendo for example-- it already can drive massive hype and attention via its Direct video presentations.
They really don’t need to be in an in-person conference anymore. Also, we’d like to point out that one of the most highly anticipated games of the year, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will be released a month before E3. It makes sense that Nintendo would want the attention of their fans to be on that game alone.
Sony, on the other hand, started skipping the con in 2019. It would be a surprise if they actually joined this year. Microsoft shared that they were planning a showcase in LA during the summer, but has not mentioned E3 at all.
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