After four bumper days of announcements, E3 2021 comes to an end today. The trade show has moved online this year due to the pandemic, but it’s been a welcome return after last year’s event was cancelled.
One of the headline acts on the final day is Bandai Namco, the Japanese company behind classic titles like Pac-Man and Tekken. It’s a real force in the modern gaming industry too, counting the likes of Project Cars and Dragon Ball Z among its recent releases.
Here’s all you need to know about its presence at E3 2021.
When is Bandai Namco’s E3 2021 press conference?
Bandai Namco will be taking to the E3 stage today, 15 June. The event is expected to get underway at 2.25pm live from Los Angeles (PDT) – here’s how that translates around the world:
- 5.25pm ET (US East Coast)
- 10.25pm BST (UK)
- 11.25pm CET (Europe)
How to watch Bandai Namco at E3 2021
There are two key options when it comes to watching the Bandai Namco press conference – both are via YouTube.
The official E3 YouTube channel is livestreaming every day of the show on the platform, so that’s the obvious place to watch. However, if you’re not interested in any of the other announcements, GameSpot has a dedicated stream just for Bandai Namco . We’ve embedded it above.
What to expect from Bandai Namco at E3 2021
Bandai Namco has remained tight-lipped about its E3 plans, so we’re not entirely sure what to expect. One game likely to be on the agenda is Elden Ring, a high-profile RPG set for release on 21 January 2022.
This mythological game is a collaboration between Game of Thrones author George R. R. Martin and Hidetaka Miyazaki, the director behind the popular Dark Souls series. Miyazaki has revealed lots of information ahead of the event, but expect Elden Ring to at least get a mention.
Other games that look set to be covered include new anime titles in the form of Tales of Arise and Scarlet Nexus. Bandai Namco already has a rich library of anime games, including Dragon Ball Z, God Eater and Jump Force.
There may also be a few surprises, so it’s worth tuning in if you’re a fan of Bandai Namco games.
The other key company making an appearance today is Nintendo, with a version of its Direct presentation especially for E3.
E3 2021 might be coming to an end, but the week-long Steam Next Fest is about to get underway.
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Despite the ongoing pandemic severely affecting travel and in-person event attendance, it’s a bumper few days for gaming fans.
The all-digital E3 2021 concludes on 15 June, after four days of announcements from some of the world’s biggest game companies. Just a day later, the week-long Steam Next Fest gets underway, highlighting upcoming releases from established companies and smaller developers alike.
Here’s everything you need to know.
What is Steam Next Fest?
In 2019, Valve announced that online game platform Steam would begin holding its own gaming showcase events. The first of these took place in December 2019, although that’s the only one to date that’s been open to the public.
The coronavirus pandemic has shifted the event online since then, although successful follow-ups were held in October 2020 and this March.
Valve has rebranded the event for its upcoming edition, so it’ll now be known as the Steam Next Fest. The premise remains the same, though – it’s designed to draw attention all the most high-profile upcoming game releases that will be available on Steam.
However, this isn’t just a playground for large, establishing gaming companies. Valve actively encourages smaller developers to showcase their finest work at Steam Next Fest, offering a potential shop window for future success and growth.
In addition to the regular teasers and trailers you’ll see at the event, Steam Next Fest will also allow players to try demos of many upcoming games for free. Virtual reality (VR) is set to be a primary focus, although a range of different titles will be covered.
Steam is primarily used by PC gamers on Windows devices, although the app can be downloaded on Mac too. Some of the games advertised will also be available on consoles, but that’s not the focus of this event.
When does Steam Next Fest take place?
At Steam Next Fest, Valve is offering a full seven days of events. Proceedings get underway on Wednesday 16 June, and run until Tuesday 22 June. It’s not clear exactly when each day will kick-off or how long they’ll last for, but expect multiple hours of coverage suited to PDT timings.
How to watch Steam Next Fest
Valve hasn’t confirmed where you can watch Steam Next Fest, but we can have a good guess. There’s already a page live on the Steam website , suggesting you’ll be able to watch from there.
The official Steam YouTube channel has streamed the event in the past, and there’s no reason to suggest it’ll be any different this time around.
As is often the case, the event may also be available to watch via Steam’s Facebook and Twitter pages.
We’ll update this article once we know more.
What to expect from Steam Next Fest
The basic premise of the Steam Next Fest is explained above, but Valve has already given us a pretty good idea of what to expect. In a video with PC Gamer, Valve CEO Gabe Newell said the event will ‘give players a chance to try demos of upcoming games for free’.
The 81-second clip embedded above includes a look at some of the most high-profile games which will be showcased:
- Sable
- Tiny Thor
- Undead Citadel
- Rogue Lords
- Guinea Pig Parkour
- Fallen Aces
- Lost Eidolons
- Faerie Afterlight
- Grime
If that’s not enough, the official Steam Next Fest website has plenty more to whet your appetite. Across six categories – Action, Adventure, RPG, Puzzle, Platformer and Strategy – short teaser trailers reveal more of key games we’ll be hearing about.
Author: Anyron Copeman, Mobile Editor, Tech Advisor
Anyron is Mobile Editor at Tech Advisor, where he’s been a mainstay of the editorial team since 2019. In his current role, Anyron is responsible for all smartphone, tablet and mobile network coverage on the site. A BA Journalism graduate, he has experience with a wide range of consumer tech products and services, including smartphones, tablets, foldables, wearables and more.
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