E3 2021?s lack of AAA reveals let indie games take the spotlight

With less AAA reveals to contend with, weird and wonderful indie games that would typically be overshadowed by these announcements were able to take center stage at E3 2021 - and it was a very welcome change.Frankly, to complain about E3 2021 being a bit rubbish is a kick in the face to the developers who have worked tirelessly throughout a pandemic to be able to present something, anything, at this year’s event. Developers have battled against remote working, impatient fans and company targets to still bring us the games we love - even if they end up arriving a bit later than we hoped."Frankly, to complain about E3 2021 being a bit rubbish is a kick in the face to the developers who have worked tirelessly throughout a pandemic to be able to present something, anything, at this year’s event."So, while it’s disappointing that we didn’t get a look at big hitters like Hellblade 2, The Elder Scrolls 6, Dragon Age 4 and BioShock 4, it’s also understandable. But there was one major benefit to E3 2021’s most-anticipated big hitters taking a bit of a back seat this year: it gave indie games the chance to steal the spotlight."Indie developers quietly showcase some of the event’s best games - not just this year but every year."Typically at E3, there’s a major focus on AAA offerings and this can often overshadow the indie games which are showcased.