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E3 needed to end, but its demise is a net negative for the gaming industry

It was the right time for E3 to retire, but the show leaves a massive void in the gaming world that needs to be filled.
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E3 is officially dead, as the ESA retires the historic gaming expo

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The future of E3 is in question again as ESA reportedly seeks a 2025 reinvention

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ESA denies E3 2024 and 2025 have been canceled, despite LA tourism board’s claims

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Nintendo confirms that it won’t be part of E3 2023

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Summer Game Fest returns just before E3 2023 next June

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E3 2023 returns in June with separate business and consumer days

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E3 returns to LA in 2023 thanks to the company behind PAX

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E3 isn’t dead just yet as ESA plans physical show for 2023

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Welcome to Digital Trends’ Summer Gaming Marathon

The Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase takes place on June 12.

Xbox and Bethesda detail (non-E3) summer showcase

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E3 2022 is canceled, physically and digitally

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E3 2022 won’t happen in-person (and Summer Game Fest has already clapped back)

The ESA announced that E3 2022 will be another online-only event, much like the 2021 show.
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The best trailers of E3 2021: Battlefield 2042, Avatar, and more

With E3's main events over and done with, it's time to look at the best trailers of the show. Here are the ones that wowed us.
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The biggest games we didn’t see at E3 2021: Hellblade, Splinter Cell, and more

While E3 2021 was full of big reveals and bombastic trailers, there were more than a few high-profile games that were no-shows.
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Babylon’s Fall is a multiplayer, live service hack n’ slash game

More Babylon's Fall gameplay was revealed at Square Enix's E3, along with multiplayer gameplay and its live-service model.
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Forza Horizon 5 launches this November with Mexico setting

Forza Horizon 5 is launching for Xbox this fall, and will be set in Mexico. It will come to Xbox Game Pass on release day and have a huge open world.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator set for takeoff on Xbox Series X/S in 4K

Microsoft Flight Simulator will be landing on Xbox Series X|S in 4K very soon.
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Halo Infinite is launching for holidays along with free-to-play multiplayer

Halo Infinite's new E3 trailer offers a new look at the story and Master Chief's new companion A.I.
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Square Enix Presents summer 2021: When it airs, how to watch, and what to expect

Square Enix's E3 presentation is almost here and we have a good idea of what games will be at the event.
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Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope takes the tactics game to space

Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope was leaked by Nintendo ahead of Ubisoft's E3 event. The game will feature Mario, Rabbid Peach, and Luigi, among others.
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Rainbow Six Extraction is a co-op alien shooter coming this fall

Rainbow Six Extraction will launch for current and last-gen consoles. In addition, its gameplay was shown off at the E3 2021 Ubisoft Forward event.
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Among Us road map includes new roles, hide-and-seek mode

Among Us is getting a bunch of new content, including a fresh game mode, roles, and cosmetics.
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E3 2021: Full schedule, every company attending, and more updates

As E3 2021 draws near, let's take a look at what to expect from the event, including this year's participating companies, schedule, and more.
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Capcom Showcase E3 2021: When it airs, how to watch, and what to expect

Capcom announced its plans for E3 2021 and will be showcasing titles like The Great Ace Attorney.
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Saint’s Row, TimeSplitters, and more will not appear at E3 2021

Deep Silver confirmed that Dead Island, Saint's Row, Metro, and TimeSplitters will not appear at Summer Game Fest 2021 or any other E3 event.
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Summer Game Fest 2021: Who’s attending, schedule, and more updates

Summer Game Fest 2021 is happening this June, and will feature lots of announcements and celebrations for all things gaming. Here's what to expect from it.
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Microsoft and Bethesda to hold joint E3 showcase June 13

Microsoft and Bethesda will have a combined E3 2021 digital showcase, and we'll let you know when it airs and what you can expect from it.
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E3 organizer apologizes after sharing article about ‘games for women’

After sharing a story about "online games for women," the organizer behind the E3 gaming expo has apologized and taken down its tweet.
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E3 is canceled this year, but there are already plans for E3 2021

E3, the world's biggest gaming conference, is canceled this year. But plans are already underway for next year's event, E3 2021.
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Game Developers Conference moves to August — if COVID-19 is no longer a factor

GDC's original March event was canceled due to the coronavirus, but it will be moved to August. It will be shorter version of the originally scheduled event.
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Digital Trends Live: Coronavirus, Ring Video Doorbell 3, Blue Origin peek

On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top tech stories of the day, including the continued dramatic fallout of coronavirus cancellations, and more.
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E3 2020 gaming expo officially canceled due to coronavirus

E3's organizers, the Electronic Software Association, decided to cancel the three-day trade show for this year.
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Call of Duty: Mobile is the best shooter I’ve played on a smartphone

Call of Duty: Mobile attempts to put the franchise's tight gameplay in the palm of your hand. It's largely successful, thanks to precise controls and attractive graphics. Call of Duty: Mobile will please fans, but probably won't win new converts. It arrives on iOS and Android later this year.