With E3 having finally been canceled for good, it has fallen on other companies to provide some kind of E3-like experience for gamers. Being one of the largest gaming websites on the internet, it makes sense that IGN would step in to fill the void. Announced yesterday, IGN Live will be a new in-person, three-day fan event based out of LA where gamers can meet up and experience new games, insightful panels, and other various activities.
Set to take place in early June, IGN parent company Ziff Davis hasn’t announced a list of exhibitors just yet. A post from IGN staff reads that the company is aiming to include “world-class talent, parties, networking opportunities, and unique attractions from a curated list of leading exhibitors across gaming and entertainment.” There will also be exclusive first looks at games and a number of live IGN shows.
Summer of Gaming
As you may already be aware, IGN has been running what it calls the “Summer of Gaming” digital event since 2020 when E3 was initially canceled due to COVID. While never as been as what E3 was, Summer of Gaming included more than just a three-day trickle of reveals and content. IGN Live will become a component of the Summer of Gaming and will not replace the other content that fans have come to expect.
IGN president Yael Prough stated, “For nearly three decades, we have fueled fandoms that drive the most diverse and beloved games and entertainment into the zeitgeist. Fans and partners have voiced their demands for a physical space where the community can come together in person to celebrate the industry’s most exciting innovations.” Thus, IGN Live was born.
You can register for more information about the event over on the official IGN Live website. While this may not become the defacto E3 replacement, it’s nice to see that someone is ready to take up the mantle left by the ESA.
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Written by Peter Glagowski
Peter has been a freelance gaming and film critic for over seven years. His passion for Nintendo is only matched by the size of his collection.
