E3: E3 2021s Digital Event Will Be Free for All After Reports Mooted Paywall
Publishers planning some support, but reportedly reserving main reveals.
E3 2021 will be a free to attend virtual event – despite reports suggesting the event’s organisers, the Entertainment Software Association, was planning to put some aspects behind a paywall. According to publishing sources speaking with VGC, the firm was considering charging a $35 fee for “premium pass”, which would include exclusive bonuses like on-demand game demos.
However, a spokesperson for the ESA confirmed that this year’s event will, in fact, be free for everyone: “I can confirm on behalf of the ESA that there will be no elements at E3 2021 that will be behind a paid-for pass or paywall.” VGC reports that publishers had been critical of the proposed payment plan, so the theory here is that it’s reneged on the proposal behind-the-scenes.
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