The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2019 featured several promotional initiatives and free digital content offers for consumers. These initiatives included live event rewards, weekly game giveaways, and subscription-based free game bundles. The following summary details the specific freebies and promotional schedules identified in the source documentation.
Live Event Streaming Freebies
Xbox announced plans to broadcast its E3 2019 briefing on June 9 at 1pm PDT. The broadcast was scheduled to be available via Microsoft’s Mixer platform, as well as other social media networks including Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook. The announcement indicated that freebies would be provided to those who tuned in to the live stream. Additionally, an Inside Xbox showcase was scheduled for June 10 at 3pm PDT, and a Mixer Dome at the LA Live event center was planned to provide access to streaming activities.
Digital Game Giveaways
Epic Games Store extended its free game giveaway frequency during the E3 2019 period. Originally offering a free game every two weeks, the frequency increased to one per week during the Mega Sale in May. Epic announced that the one-a-week freebie offer would be extended through the end of 2019. The source notes that once claimed, the games are available for users to keep.
Specific free games scheduled during this period included: * Kingdom New Lands: Available as the free game prior to June 13. * Enter the Gungeon: Scheduled to be free from June 13 to June 20.
Subscription Service Freebies
Amazon Prime members with Twitch Prime access were eligible for a batch of free PC games in June 2019. These games were available to claim by Twitch Prime members, a service included with Amazon Prime subscriptions. The specific free games offered in June included: * Aegis Defenders: A 2D platformer with Metroidvania-style combat and tower-defense strategy. * Stikbold: A sports game similar to dodgeball featuring local co-multiplayer gameplay. * 10 Second Ninja X: A side-scrolling platformer with over 100 levels. * The Metronomicon: A rhythmic game where players fight monsters with music.
Additionally, PlayStation Plus subscribers were offered free games for January 2019. These titles were available to download from January 1, 2019, to February 5, 2019. The lineup included: * Steep: A snowboarding and wingsuit game developed by Ubisoft. * Portal Knights: An action-RPG focusing on four-player co-op. * Zone of the Enders HD Collection * Amplitude * Fallen Legion: Flames of Rebellion * Super Mutant Alien Assault
These titles were available across PS4, PS3, and PS Vita platforms.
Conclusion
The source data indicates that E3 2019 provided specific opportunities for consumers to access digital content at no cost. These opportunities ranged from live stream participation rewards offered by Xbox to weekly game giveaways from the Epic Games Store and monthly title additions for Amazon Prime and PlayStation Plus subscribers.
Sources
- Xbox to hold E3 2019 conference
- Epic Games Store extends weekly game giveaways to the end of the year
- Mark Your Calendars: Every Release Date Announced at E3 2019
- Don't Miss June's Free PC Games For Amazon Prime Members
- PlayStation Plus Free Games January 2019
- Square Enix E3 2019 press conference date time confirmed
- E3 reportedly set to be rebranded as a fan media and influencer festival next year