Gaming’s biggest showcase, the legendary E3 convention, is returning in 2021 . After getting canceled in 2020 during the initial spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Entertainment Software Association has gone back to the drawing board to reimagine the show as a digital event. The ESA is going all out with the show, partnering with some of the biggest names in the video game industry. Giants like Nintendo and Microsoft will be present, though not everyone is playing ball. Sony and EA are among the big names missing from the current partner list. That’s reopened questions about the overall health of a gaming landmark that seems to be on its last legs. E3 may be an outdated ceremony in the age of digital communication, but it still holds an important role in the gaming landscape. The past year of constant showcases highlights exactly why it, or something like it, should exist. Digital overload For the uninitiated, E3 is gaming’s equivalent to the Super Bowl, minus the game … [Read more...] about E3 2021 might be outdated in the digital age, but it’s still necessary