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* [[Creator/ElectronicArts EA]] has announced in January of this year that they are not attending this year's E3. Instead, they doing a separate "EA Play" event in Los Angeles that will for three days from the 12th to the 14th (with a one-day event in London on the 12th). They will still hold a keynote on the first day of their event, which still goes by the tradition of having most major publishers' press conferences held on the day before E3 officially begins. We'll still add details on their stuff here eventually as well.
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Historically, E3 attracted large, somewhat unruly crowds[[note:The first E3 had an attendence of nearly 50,000, making it one of the largest trade show debuts of all time]]. The use of "booth babes" (attractive women who draw attention to the games they're advertising) also added to the allure. In 2007, the event allowed only the media and developers to attend and eliminated the booth babes in order to cut down on the noise and crowds. The 2008 event allowed some members of the general public into the convention hall again, but through invitations only. For E3 2009, booth babes made a return, but only if the game companies wanted them in there.
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Historically, E3 attracted large, somewhat unruly crowds[[note:The crowds.[[note]]The first E3 had an attendence attendance of nearly 50,000, making it one of the largest trade show debuts of all time]]. time.[[/note]] The use of "booth babes" (attractive women who draw attention to the games they're advertising) also added to the allure. In 2007, the event allowed only the media and developers to attend and eliminated the booth babes in order to cut down on the noise and crowds. The 2008 event allowed some members of the general public into the convention hall again, but through invitations only. For E3 2009, booth babes made a return, but only if the game companies wanted them in there.
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It started off as a sort-of spinoff of the Consumer Electronics Show, which used to be the place to announce new game stuff, but a separate show was created when CES said they couldn't create a private space at CES for game developers[[note:CES also treated them like dirt, putting the companies in a secluded corner behind all the porn booths. In 1991, they shoved them all in a tent that leaked, and water got all over the Genesis system. Suffice it to say, SEGA did not return the following year.]] The first E3 was held by the Interactive Digital Software Association, now known as the ESA, after the organization was formed in 1994. It was originally devoted to retailers, but has since broadened.
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It started off as a sort-of spinoff of the Consumer Electronics Show, which used to be the place to announce new game stuff, but a separate show was created when CES said they couldn't create a private space at CES for game developers[[note:CES developers.[[note]]CES also treated them like dirt, putting the companies in a secluded corner behind all the porn booths. In 1991, they shoved them all in a tent that leaked, and water got all over the Genesis system. Suffice it to say, SEGA did not return the following year.]] [[/note]] The first E3 was held by the Interactive Digital Software Association, now known as the ESA, after the organization was formed in 1994. It was originally devoted to retailers, but has since broadened.
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The expo is immensely popular, and the entire gaming world has its eyes focused on Los Angeles for the roughly week-long event. It is a source of both joy and heartbreak, of incredibly ecstasy and mouth-frothing rage, and everything in between. Though fandoms the world over may feel elation at the announcement of a new entry in a long awaited franchise (prompting a real-life AndTheFandomRejoiced reaction), other announcements (or a lack thereof) can easily cause huge backlashes, often in the forms of [[FlameWar Flame Wars]], TheyChangedItNowItSucks, UnpleasableFanbase, BrokenBase, AccentuateTheNegative, InternetBackdraft, and many others.
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The expo is immensely popular, and the entire gaming world has its eyes focused on Los Angeles for the roughly week-long event. It is a source of both joy and heartbreak, of incredibly ecstasy and mouth-frothing rage, and everything in between. Though fandoms the world over may feel elation at the announcement of a new entry in a long awaited franchise (prompting a real-life AndTheFandomRejoiced reaction), franchise, other announcements (or a lack thereof) can easily cause huge backlashes, often in the forms of [[FlameWar Flame Wars]], TheyChangedItNowItSucks, UnpleasableFanbase, BrokenBase, AccentuateTheNegative, InternetBackdraft, and many others.
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The '''Electronic Entertainment Expo''' ('''E3''') is a major gaming event that started in 1995 in California and has been held every year since. Most of the major gaming companies hold press conferences at E3; fans will watch live feeds of the event in an attempt to keep up with the latest news and catch early glimpses of footage from upcoming games. E3 tends to be the preferred venue for unveiling new console and handheld designs, along with new [=IPs=] and new installments to familiar franchises.
It started off as a sort-of spinoff of the Consumer Electronics Show, which used to be the place to announce new game stuff, but a separate show was created when CES said they couldn't create a private space at CES for game developers. Historically, E3 attracted large, somewhat unruly crowds. The use of "booth babes" (attractive women who draw attention to the games they're advertising) also added to the allure. In 2007, the event allowed only the media and developers to attend and eliminated the booth babes in order to cut down on the noise and crowds. The 2008 event allowed some members of the general public into the convention hall again, but through invitations only. For E3 2009, booth babes made a return, but only if the game companies wanted them in there.
This shift in regulations is what led ''WebComic/PennyArcade''[='=]s annual expo and the Tokyo Game Show to become the new ''de facto'' expos for a little while, but things have settled over the past couple of years and the status quo has returned to what it previously was. The general public is allowed admission (for a high price), but members of the press and industry get in for free.
It started off as a sort-of spinoff of the Consumer Electronics Show, which used to be the place to announce new game stuff, but a separate show was created when CES said they couldn't create a private space at CES for game developers. Historically, E3 attracted large, somewhat unruly crowds. The use of "booth babes" (attractive women who draw attention to the games they're advertising) also added to the allure. In 2007, the event allowed only the media and developers to attend and eliminated the booth babes in order to cut down on the noise and crowds. The 2008 event allowed some members of the general public into the convention hall again, but through invitations only. For E3 2009, booth babes made a return, but only if the game companies wanted them in there.
This shift in regulations is what led ''WebComic/PennyArcade''[='=]s annual expo and the Tokyo Game Show to become the new ''de facto'' expos for a little while, but things have settled over the past couple of years and the status quo has returned to what it previously was. The general public is allowed admission (for a high price), but members of the press and industry get in for free.
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The '''Electronic Entertainment Expo''' ('''E3''') is a major gaming event that started in 1995 in California and has been held every year since. Most of the major Though dwarfed in attendance numbers by events like Gamescom and PAX (due to it being industry only), it has a unique place in gaming companies culture, as it is where the big software and hardware publishers hold press conferences at E3; fans will watch live feeds of and presentations, showing off new games and consoles for the event in an attempt to keep up with the latest news and catch early glimpses of footage from upcoming games. E3 tends to be year. It is traditionally where new franchises are shown for the preferred venue first time, where new consoles are debuted and played live for unveiling new console the audiences, and handheld designs, along with new [=IPs=] and where long-awaited new installments to familiar franchises.
or franchise reboots are given their introductions. The entire gaming world watches E3, ensuring that these new debuts will have the most exposure possible.
It started off as a sort-of spinoff of the Consumer Electronics Show, which used to be the place to announce new game stuff, but a separate show was created when CES said they couldn't create a private space at CES for gamedevelopers. developers[[note:CES also treated them like dirt, putting the companies in a secluded corner behind all the porn booths. In 1991, they shoved them all in a tent that leaked, and water got all over the Genesis system. Suffice it to say, SEGA did not return the following year.]] The first E3 was held by the Interactive Digital Software Association, now known as the ESA, after the organization was formed in 1994. It was originally devoted to retailers, but has since broadened.
Historically, E3 attracted large, somewhat unrulycrowds.crowds[[note:The first E3 had an attendence of nearly 50,000, making it one of the largest trade show debuts of all time]]. The use of "booth babes" (attractive women who draw attention to the games they're advertising) also added to the allure. In 2007, the event allowed only the media and developers to attend and eliminated the booth babes in order to cut down on the noise and crowds. The 2008 event allowed some members of the general public into the convention hall again, but through invitations only. For E3 2009, booth babes made a return, but only if the game companies wanted them in there.
This shift in regulations is what led ''WebComic/PennyArcade''[='=]s annual expo and the Tokyo Game Show to become the new ''de facto'' expos for a little while, but things have settled over the past couple of years and the status quo has returned to what it previously was. The general public is allowed admission (for a high price), but members of the press and industry get in forfree.
free. In this era of social media, particularly notable bloggers are given free passes or brought along by attending companies, keeping a line between the new press and the general gaming public.
It started off as a sort-of spinoff of the Consumer Electronics Show, which used to be the place to announce new game stuff, but a separate show was created when CES said they couldn't create a private space at CES for game
Historically, E3 attracted large, somewhat unruly
This shift in regulations is what led ''WebComic/PennyArcade''[='=]s annual expo and the Tokyo Game Show to become the new ''de facto'' expos for a little while, but things have settled over the past couple of years and the status quo has returned to what it previously was. The general public is allowed admission (for a high price), but members of the press and industry get in for
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The expo is immensely popular, and the entire gaming world has its eyes focused on Los Angeles for the roughly week-long event. It is a source of both joy and heartbreak, of incredibly ecstasy and mouth-frothing rage, and everything in between. Though fandoms the world over may feel elation at the announcement of a new entry in a long awaited franchise, other announcements (or lack thereof) can easily cause huge backlashes, often in the forms of [[FlameWar Flame Wars]], TheyChangedItNowItSucks, UnpleasableFanbase, BrokenBase, AccentuateTheNegative, InternetBackdraft, and many others.
All the attention means that certain events in the show are ripe for MemeticMutation. Sony's disastrous 2006 conference is a good example of this, as that single event alone named four tropes.
All the attention means that certain events in the show are ripe for MemeticMutation. Sony's disastrous 2006 conference is a good example of this, as that single event alone named four tropes.
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The expo is immensely popular, and the entire gaming world has its eyes focused on Los Angeles for the roughly week-long event. It is a source of both joy and heartbreak, of incredibly ecstasy and mouth-frothing rage, and everything in between. Though fandoms the world over may feel elation at the announcement of a new entry in a long awaited franchise, franchise (prompting a real-life AndTheFandomRejoiced reaction), other announcements (or a lack thereof) can easily cause huge backlashes, often in the forms of [[FlameWar Flame Wars]], TheyChangedItNowItSucks, UnpleasableFanbase, BrokenBase, AccentuateTheNegative, InternetBackdraft, and many others.
All the attention means that certain events in the show are ripe for MemeticMutation. Sony's disastrous 2006 conference is a good example of this, as that single event alonenamed four tropes.[[GiantEnemyCrab named]] [[RealTimeWeaponChange three]] [[AttackItsWeakPoint tropes]] and an [[ForMassiveDamage index]].
All the attention means that certain events in the show are ripe for MemeticMutation. Sony's disastrous 2006 conference is a good example of this, as that single event alone
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* {{Creator/Nintendo}} is poised to announce details of their NX system this year, and E3 is the most likely place for said announcements.
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* {{Sony}}'s press conference was adequate. The good news was that the {{PlayStation Vita}} handheld was named after being revealed last year (and now priced at $250), which has touch screen controls and can suspend play to pick up later on the [=PlayStation 3=] and vice versa. In addition, ''VideoGame/SlyCooperThievesInTime'' was announced, more ''VideoGame/LittleBigPlanet'' and ''VideoGame/ModNationRacers'' games are on the way, and [[VideoGame/{{Infamous}} Cole McGrath]] was going to fight in ''VideoGame/StreetFighterXTekken''.
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* {{Sony}}'s Creator/{{Sony}}'s press conference was adequate. The good news was that the {{PlayStation Vita}} handheld was named after being revealed last year (and now priced at $250), which has touch screen controls and can suspend play to pick up later on the [=PlayStation 3=] and vice versa. In addition, ''VideoGame/SlyCooperThievesInTime'' was announced, more ''VideoGame/LittleBigPlanet'' and ''VideoGame/ModNationRacers'' games are on the way, and [[VideoGame/{{Infamous}} Cole McGrath]] was going to fight in ''VideoGame/StreetFighterXTekken''.
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Restoring Xenoblade X to 2014, since it was present then and was never claimed to be a first look. For 2013, moving Xenoblade X from \"known games\" list to \"new announcements\" list.
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* Nintendo shook up their entire E3 strategy; replacing the traditional live presentation with a pre-recorded webcast and partnering with Best Buy to hold nationwide events during the expo that would allow the public to play E3 game demos. The lineup of games on display, on the other hand, was considered solid but predictable; with few surprises: their main presentation, a Nintendo Direct webcast, featured known games ''VideoGame/PokemonXAndY'', ''VideoGame/TheWonderful101'', ''VideoGame/{{Bayonetta 2}}'', the first trailer for ''VideoGame/XenobladeChroniclesX'' (simply titled ''"X"'' at that time), and ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTheWindWaker HD''; and new announcements ''VideoGame/SuperMario3DWorld'', ''VideoGame/MarioKart 8'', ''VideoGame/DonkeyKongCountryTropicalFreeze'', and the fourth ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'' installment featuring the Villager from ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing'' and VideoGame/MegaMan. Other games shown include ''VideoGame/{{Pikmin}} 3'', ''VideoGame/MarioAndLuigiDreamTeam'', a new ''VideoGame/YoshisIsland'', and ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaALinkBetweenWorlds''; finally, to add to the ''Smash Bros.'' roster, a third new character was unveiled as [[UnexpectedCharacter the Trainer]] from ''VideoGame/WiiFit''.
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* Nintendo shook up their entire E3 strategy; replacing the traditional live presentation with a pre-recorded webcast and partnering with Best Buy to hold nationwide events during the expo that would allow the public to play E3 game demos. The lineup of games on display, on the other hand, was considered solid but predictable; with few surprises: their main presentation, a Nintendo Direct webcast, featured known games ''VideoGame/PokemonXAndY'', ''VideoGame/TheWonderful101'', ''VideoGame/{{Bayonetta 2}}'', the first trailer for ''VideoGame/XenobladeChroniclesX'' (simply titled ''"X"'' at that time), and ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTheWindWaker HD''; and new announcements ''VideoGame/SuperMario3DWorld'', ''VideoGame/MarioKart 8'', ''VideoGame/DonkeyKongCountryTropicalFreeze'', "X" (a [[VideoGame/XenobladeChroniclesX successor to Xenoblade]]) and the fourth ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'' installment featuring the Villager from ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing'' and VideoGame/MegaMan. Other games shown include included ''VideoGame/{{Pikmin}} 3'', ''VideoGame/MarioAndLuigiDreamTeam'', a new ''VideoGame/YoshisIsland'', and ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaALinkBetweenWorlds''; finally, to add to the ''Smash Bros.'' roster, a third new character was unveiled as [[UnexpectedCharacter the Trainer]] from ''VideoGame/WiiFit''.
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* Nintendo built on their previous strategy, making their announcements through a "Digital Event" webcast and offering nationwide demos (this time strictly of the new ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'') through Best Buy. They also broke new ground by running a continuous stream from the show floor hosted by their Treehouse localization team, and held a ''Smash Bros.'' Invitational Tournament in order to hype the ''[=WiiU/3DS=]'' installment. As you might guess, ''Smash Bros.'' was at the center of Nintendo's announcements; with VideoGame/{{Mii}} Fighters, Palutena from ''VideoGame/KidIcarus'', and VideoGame/PacMan being announced for the roster. There was also the official unveiling of their Toys/{{amiibo}} NFC figure system, to be used with ''Smash Bros.'' and other games. Another major announcement was ''VideoGame/{{Splatoon}}'', not only a rare new IP from the company but their first entry into the popular multiplayer shooter genre. Other games covered during the Digital Event were ''VideoGame/YoshisWoollyWorld'', ''VideoGame/CaptainToadTreasureTracker'', ''Videogame/{{Bayonetta 2}}'', ''VideoGame/DevilsThird'', ''[[VideoGame/SuperMarioMaker Mario Maker]]'', ''VideoGame/KirbyAndTheRainbowCurse'', and ''VideoGame/HyruleWarriors'' (along with the first look at the [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaWiiU next major Zelda game]]). Creator/ShigeruMiyamoto dropped by the Nintendo Treehouse livestream to talk about his new projects codenamed ''Project Giant Robot'' and ''Project Guard'' as well as confirming that he is working on a new ''VideoGame/StarFox'' game for Wii U. And the following day, finished their gaming announcements with ''VideoGame/CodenameSTEAM''.
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* Nintendo built on their previous strategy, making their announcements through a "Digital Event" webcast and offering nationwide demos (this time strictly of the new ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'') through Best Buy. They also broke new ground by running a continuous stream from the show floor hosted by their Treehouse localization team, and held a ''Smash Bros.'' Invitational Tournament in order to hype the ''[=WiiU/3DS=]'' installment. As you might guess, ''Smash Bros.'' was at the center of Nintendo's announcements; with VideoGame/{{Mii}} Fighters, Palutena from ''VideoGame/KidIcarus'', and VideoGame/PacMan being announced for the roster. There was also the official unveiling of their Toys/{{amiibo}} NFC figure system, to be used with ''Smash Bros.'' and other games. Another major announcement was ''VideoGame/{{Splatoon}}'', not only a rare new IP from the company but their first entry into the popular multiplayer shooter genre. Other games covered during the Digital Event were ''VideoGame/YoshisWoollyWorld'', ''VideoGame/CaptainToadTreasureTracker'', ''Videogame/{{Bayonetta 2}}'', ''VideoGame/DevilsThird'', ''[[VideoGame/SuperMarioMaker Mario Maker]]'', ''VideoGame/KirbyAndTheRainbowCurse'', and ''VideoGame/HyruleWarriors'' (along with the first look at the [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaWiiU next major Zelda game]]).game]]), and ''VideoGame/XenobladeChroniclesX''. Creator/ShigeruMiyamoto dropped by the Nintendo Treehouse livestream to talk about his new projects codenamed ''Project Giant Robot'' and ''Project Guard'' as well as confirming that he is working on a new ''VideoGame/StarFox'' game for Wii U. And the following day, finished their gaming announcements with ''VideoGame/CodenameSTEAM''.
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* Nintendo shook up their entire E3 strategy; replacing the traditional live presentation with a pre-recorded webcast and partnering with Best Buy to hold nationwide events during the expo that would allow the public to play E3 game demos. The lineup of games on display, on the other hand, was considered solid but predictable; with few surprises: their main presentation, a Nintendo Direct webcast, featured known games ''VideoGame/PokemonXAndY'', ''VideoGame/TheWonderful101'', ''VideoGame/{{Bayonetta 2}}'', and ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTheWindWaker HD''; and new announcements ''VideoGame/SuperMario3DWorld'', ''VideoGame/MarioKart 8'', ''VideoGame/DonkeyKongCountryTropicalFreeze'', and the fourth ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'' installment featuring the Villager from ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing'' and VideoGame/MegaMan. Other games shown include ''VideoGame/{{Pikmin}} 3'', ''VideoGame/MarioAndLuigiDreamTeam'', a new ''VideoGame/YoshisIsland'', and ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaALinkBetweenWorlds''; finally, to add to the ''Smash Bros.'' roster, a third new character was unveiled as [[UnexpectedCharacter the Trainer]] from ''VideoGame/WiiFit''.
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* Nintendo shook up their entire E3 strategy; replacing the traditional live presentation with a pre-recorded webcast and partnering with Best Buy to hold nationwide events during the expo that would allow the public to play E3 game demos. The lineup of games on display, on the other hand, was considered solid but predictable; with few surprises: their main presentation, a Nintendo Direct webcast, featured known games ''VideoGame/PokemonXAndY'', ''VideoGame/TheWonderful101'', ''VideoGame/{{Bayonetta 2}}'', the first trailer for ''VideoGame/XenobladeChroniclesX'' (simply titled ''"X"'' at that time), and ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTheWindWaker HD''; and new announcements ''VideoGame/SuperMario3DWorld'', ''VideoGame/MarioKart 8'', ''VideoGame/DonkeyKongCountryTropicalFreeze'', and the fourth ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'' installment featuring the Villager from ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing'' and VideoGame/MegaMan. Other games shown include ''VideoGame/{{Pikmin}} 3'', ''VideoGame/MarioAndLuigiDreamTeam'', a new ''VideoGame/YoshisIsland'', and ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaALinkBetweenWorlds''; finally, to add to the ''Smash Bros.'' roster, a third new character was unveiled as [[UnexpectedCharacter the Trainer]] from ''VideoGame/WiiFit''.
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* Nintendo built on their previous strategy, making their announcements through a "Digital Event" webcast and offering nationwide demos (this time strictly of the new ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'') through Best Buy. They also broke new ground by running a continuous stream from the show floor hosted by their Treehouse localization team, and held a ''Smash Bros.'' Invitational Tournament in order to hype the ''[=WiiU/3DS=]'' installment. As you might guess, ''Smash Bros.'' was at the center of Nintendo's announcements; with VideoGame/{{Mii}} Fighters, Palutena from ''VideoGame/KidIcarus'', and VideoGame/PacMan being announced for the roster. There was also the official unveiling of their Toys/{{amiibo}} NFC figure system, to be used with ''Smash Bros.'' and other games. Another major announcement was ''VideoGame/{{Splatoon}}'', not only a rare new IP from the company but their first entry into the popular multiplayer shooter genre. Other games covered during the Digital Event were ''VideoGame/YoshisWoollyWorld'', ''VideoGame/CaptainToadTreasureTracker'', ''Videogame/{{Bayonetta 2}}'', ''VideoGame/DevilsThird'', ''[[VideoGame/SuperMarioMaker Mario Maker]]'', ''VideoGame/KirbyAndTheRainbowCurse'', ''VideoGame/HyruleWarriors'' (along with the first look at the [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaWiiU next major Zelda game]]), and ''VideoGame/XenobladeChroniclesX''. Creator/ShigeruMiyamoto dropped by the Nintendo Treehouse livestream to talk about his new projects codenamed ''Project Giant Robot'' and ''Project Guard'' as well as confirming that he is working on a new ''VideoGame/StarFox'' game for Wii U. And the following day, finished their gaming announcements with ''VideoGame/CodenameSTEAM''.
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* Nintendo built on their previous strategy, making their announcements through a "Digital Event" webcast and offering nationwide demos (this time strictly of the new ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'') through Best Buy. They also broke new ground by running a continuous stream from the show floor hosted by their Treehouse localization team, and held a ''Smash Bros.'' Invitational Tournament in order to hype the ''[=WiiU/3DS=]'' installment. As you might guess, ''Smash Bros.'' was at the center of Nintendo's announcements; with VideoGame/{{Mii}} Fighters, Palutena from ''VideoGame/KidIcarus'', and VideoGame/PacMan being announced for the roster. There was also the official unveiling of their Toys/{{amiibo}} NFC figure system, to be used with ''Smash Bros.'' and other games. Another major announcement was ''VideoGame/{{Splatoon}}'', not only a rare new IP from the company but their first entry into the popular multiplayer shooter genre. Other games covered during the Digital Event were ''VideoGame/YoshisWoollyWorld'', ''VideoGame/CaptainToadTreasureTracker'', ''Videogame/{{Bayonetta 2}}'', ''VideoGame/DevilsThird'', ''[[VideoGame/SuperMarioMaker Mario Maker]]'', ''VideoGame/KirbyAndTheRainbowCurse'', and ''VideoGame/HyruleWarriors'' (along with the first look at the [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaWiiU next major Zelda game]]), and ''VideoGame/XenobladeChroniclesX''.game]]). Creator/ShigeruMiyamoto dropped by the Nintendo Treehouse livestream to talk about his new projects codenamed ''Project Giant Robot'' and ''Project Guard'' as well as confirming that he is working on a new ''VideoGame/StarFox'' game for Wii U. And the following day, finished their gaming announcements with ''VideoGame/CodenameSTEAM''.
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* During the first E3 in 1995, Sega made an announcement in their keynote address that the SegaSaturn, which was releasing on "Saturnday" (Sept. 2), would be $399. Another surprise announcement was that the console was actually ''already out'' at select stores. The announcement shocked and angered retailers, developers, and gamers alike, who were not prepared for the release so early, and it was one of the main contributing factors in the death of the Saturn - though the system had fans, a huge lack of product in the first six months meant that Sony had to do very little to catch up to the Saturn's pitiful lead.
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* During the first E3 in 1995, Sega made an announcement in their keynote address that the SegaSaturn, UsefulNotes/SegaSaturn, which was releasing on "Saturnday" (Sept. 2), would be $399. Another surprise announcement was that the console was actually ''already out'' at select stores. The announcement shocked and angered retailers, developers, and gamers alike, who were not prepared for the release so early, and it was one of the main contributing factors in the death of the Saturn - though the system had fans, a huge lack of product in the first six months meant that Sony had to do very little to catch up to the Saturn's pitiful lead.
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* Sony started with the latest project from Creator/QuanticDream - ''VideoGame/BeyondTwoSouls''. They quickly followed that up with showcasing a few things not shown during Ubisoft's conference - naval combat in ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedIII'', a 4-player co-operative campaign in ''Far Cry 3'', and a trailer for ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedIII Liberation'', as well as announcing special PS3 and Vita bundles for ''III'' and ''Liberation'' respectively. About midway through the conference, Sony announced that they were pulling an Oprah and giving everyone attending the conference a free month of their [=PlayStation Plus=] service. This segued into the Vita side of their presentation, which started off with a showcase of ''VideoGame/PlayStationAllStarsBattleRoyale'' and its Vita functionality, capped off with the trailer announcement of [[VideoGame/{{Uncharted}} Nathan Drake]] and [[Franchise/BioShock Big Daddy]] as playable characters. Dipping back into the PS3 side of things, they showed off a new peripheral called the ''Wonderbook'' - an augmented-reality 'storybook' that can be interacted with using the PS3's camera and [=PlayStation Move=]. To show off this new gadget, they demoed the latest entry in the mass-multimedia ''[[Franchise/HarryPotter Pottermore]]'' campaign, ''Book of Spells''. Finally, they ended the show with a playable demo of ''The Last of Us''.
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* Sony started with the latest project from Creator/QuanticDream - ''VideoGame/BeyondTwoSouls''. They quickly followed that up with showcasing a few things not shown during Ubisoft's conference - naval combat in ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedIII'', a 4-player co-operative campaign in ''Far Cry 3'', and a trailer for ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedIII Liberation'', as well as announcing special PS3 and Vita bundles for ''III'' and ''Liberation'' respectively. About midway through the conference, Sony announced that they were pulling an Oprah and giving everyone attending the conference a free month of their [=PlayStation Plus=] service. This segued into the Vita side of their presentation, which started off with a showcase of ''VideoGame/PlayStationAllStarsBattleRoyale'' and its Vita functionality, capped off with the trailer announcement of [[VideoGame/{{Uncharted}} Nathan Drake]] and [[Franchise/BioShock [[VideoGame/BioShock Big Daddy]] as playable characters. Dipping back into the PS3 side of things, they showed off a new peripheral called the ''Wonderbook'' - an augmented-reality 'storybook' that can be interacted with using the PS3's camera and [=PlayStation Move=]. To show off this new gadget, they demoed the latest entry in the mass-multimedia ''[[Franchise/HarryPotter Pottermore]]'' campaign, ''Book of Spells''. Finally, they ended the show with a playable demo of ''The Last of Us''.
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* On the whole, one noticeable trend was the sheer amount of DarkerAndEdgier BloodierAndGorier games on display, including ''[[VideoGame/SplinterCell Splinter Cell: Blacklist]]'', a ''Franchise/TombRaider'' reboot, ''[[VideoGame/GodOfWar God of War: Ascension]]'', and ''VideoGame/TheLastOfUs''. There also seemed to a high number of chin stabbings in trailers and demos. Journalists wrote articles discussing whether this was a good thing, a bad thing, [[DarknessInducedAudienceApathy just boring]], or so on for weeks.
* Microsoft started with a gameplay debut of ''VideoGame/{{Halo 4}}'' and a new ''VideoGame/SplinterCell'', ''Blacklist''. Additional game announcements included ''VideoGame/GearsOfWar: Judgment'', ''[[VideoGame/ForzaMotorsport Forza Horizon]]'' and ''VideoGame/SouthParkTheStickOfTruth'' courtesy of creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone. The rebooted ''Tomb Raider'' and ''VideoGame/ResidentEvil6'' rounded out more on-stage presentations, with the expected ''VideoGame/CallOfDutyBlackOps2'' ending off the conference. "Smartglass" was the new technology presented as a means for other devices like smartphones and tablets will be capable of connecting to the {{Xbox}} console via specific apps either for new modes of play with particular games (ie. using a tablet to create custom strategies in ''VideoGame/MaddenNFL'') or other features.
* Microsoft started with a gameplay debut of ''VideoGame/{{Halo 4}}'' and a new ''VideoGame/SplinterCell'', ''Blacklist''. Additional game announcements included ''VideoGame/GearsOfWar: Judgment'', ''[[VideoGame/ForzaMotorsport Forza Horizon]]'' and ''VideoGame/SouthParkTheStickOfTruth'' courtesy of creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone. The rebooted ''Tomb Raider'' and ''VideoGame/ResidentEvil6'' rounded out more on-stage presentations, with the expected ''VideoGame/CallOfDutyBlackOps2'' ending off the conference. "Smartglass" was the new technology presented as a means for other devices like smartphones and tablets will be capable of connecting to the {{Xbox}} console via specific apps either for new modes of play with particular games (ie. using a tablet to create custom strategies in ''VideoGame/MaddenNFL'') or other features.
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* On the whole, one noticeable trend was the sheer amount of DarkerAndEdgier BloodierAndGorier games on display, including ''[[VideoGame/SplinterCell Splinter Cell: Blacklist]]'', ''VideoGame/SplinterCellBlacklist'', a ''Franchise/TombRaider'' reboot, ''[[VideoGame/GodOfWar God of War: Ascension]]'', and ''VideoGame/TheLastOfUs''. There also seemed to a high number of chin stabbings in trailers and demos. Journalists wrote articles discussing whether this was a good thing, a bad thing, [[DarknessInducedAudienceApathy just boring]], or so on for weeks.
* Microsoft started with a gameplay debut of ''VideoGame/{{Halo 4}}'' and a new''VideoGame/SplinterCell'', ''Blacklist''.''VideoGame/SplinterCellBlacklist''. Additional game announcements included ''VideoGame/GearsOfWar: Judgment'', ''[[VideoGame/ForzaMotorsport Forza Horizon]]'' and ''VideoGame/SouthParkTheStickOfTruth'' courtesy of creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone. The rebooted ''Tomb Raider'' and ''VideoGame/ResidentEvil6'' rounded out more on-stage presentations, with the expected ''VideoGame/CallOfDutyBlackOps2'' ending off the conference. "Smartglass" was the new technology presented as a means for other devices like smartphones and tablets will be capable of connecting to the {{Xbox}} console via specific apps either for new modes of play with particular games (ie. using a tablet to create custom strategies in ''VideoGame/MaddenNFL'') or other features.
* Microsoft started with a gameplay debut of ''VideoGame/{{Halo 4}}'' and a new
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* Ubisoft had additional live demonstrations for ''VideoGame/WatchDogs'', ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedIVBlackFlag'' and ''Splinter Cell Blacklist'' and announced several new games, including ''The Crew'', an open-world RacingGame with a heavy focus on car tuning for just about every aspect of the vehicle and [[CoOpMultiplayer co-op]] and CompetitiveMultiplayer. Perhaps unexpectedly was the annoucement of a new IP: entitled ''[[VideoGame/TheDivision Tom Clancy's The Division]]'', this MassivelyMultiplayerOnline ThirdPersonShooter {{RPG}} set in a dark future New York City has been praised for its setting and bleakness, with many proclaiming it another game of the show for Ubisoft (note that like ''Watch Dogs'' at E3 2012, ''The Division'' was not known by the public, nor leaked out prior, until its reveal at E3).
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* Ubisoft had additional live demonstrations for ''VideoGame/WatchDogs'', ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedIVBlackFlag'' and ''Splinter Cell Blacklist'' ''VideoGame/SplinterCellBlacklist'' and announced several new games, including ''The Crew'', an open-world RacingGame with a heavy focus on car tuning for just about every aspect of the vehicle and [[CoOpMultiplayer co-op]] and CompetitiveMultiplayer. Perhaps unexpectedly was the annoucement of a new IP: entitled ''[[VideoGame/TheDivision Tom Clancy's The Division]]'', this MassivelyMultiplayerOnline ThirdPersonShooter {{RPG}} set in a dark future New York City has been praised for its setting and bleakness, with many proclaiming it another game of the show for Ubisoft (note that like ''Watch Dogs'' at E3 2012, ''The Division'' was not known by the public, nor leaked out prior, until its reveal at E3).
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* Sony's presentation was pretty average. Aside from [[VideoGame/PlayStationMoveHeroes a crossover game]] featuring [[Franchise/RatchetAndClank Ratchet]], [[Franchise/JakAndDaxter Jak]], and [[Franchise/SlyCooper Sly]], the biggest announcement came from [[Creator/ValveSoftware Gabe Newell]], who announced that ''VideoGame/{{Portal 2}}'' would come to the [=PlayStation 3=] in spite of his previous dislike for the platform, as well as a new Steam-like program to play it on. Oh, they also announced a new ''Twisted Metal'' game for the [=PS3=]. However, Sony did manage to have Kevin Butler (from the commercials) to give a speech on stage, which [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwPWN3Ul6U8 must be seen to be believed.]]a
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* Sony's presentation was pretty average. Aside from [[VideoGame/PlayStationMoveHeroes a crossover game]] featuring [[Franchise/RatchetAndClank Ratchet]], [[Franchise/JakAndDaxter Jak]], and [[Franchise/SlyCooper Sly]], the biggest announcement came from [[Creator/ValveSoftware Gabe Newell]], who announced that ''VideoGame/{{Portal 2}}'' would come to the [=PlayStation 3=] in spite of his previous dislike for the platform, as well as a new Steam-like program to play it on. Oh, they also announced a new ''Twisted Metal'' game for the [=PS3=]. However, Sony did manage to have Kevin Butler (from the commercials) to give a speech on stage, which [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwPWN3Ul6U8 must be seen to be believed.]]a]]
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** Finally, Iwata slipped in some brief words confirming that a new ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'' game had been discussed for both Nintendo3DS and WiiU, that the two will interact in some fashion.
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** Finally, Iwata slipped in some brief words confirming that a new ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'' game had been discussed for both Nintendo3DS and WiiU, that the two will would interact in some fashion.
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* During the first E3 in 1995, Sega made an announcement in their keynote address that the SegaSaturn, which was releasing on "Saturnday" (Sept. 2), would be $399. Another surprise announcement was that the console was actually ''already out'' at select stores. The announcement shocked and angered retailers, developers, and gamers alike, who were not prepared for the release so early.
* Sony, in their own keynote address the same year, also made a startling announcement: [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExaAYIKsDBI $299.]]
* Sony, in their own keynote address the same year, also made a startling announcement: [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExaAYIKsDBI $299.]]
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* During the first E3 in 1995, Sega made an announcement in their keynote address that the SegaSaturn, which was releasing on "Saturnday" (Sept. 2), would be $399. Another surprise announcement was that the console was actually ''already out'' at select stores. The announcement shocked and angered retailers, developers, and gamers alike, who were not prepared for the release so early.
early, and it was one of the main contributing factors in the death of the Saturn - though the system had fans, a huge lack of product in the first six months meant that Sony had to do very little to catch up to the Saturn's pitiful lead.
* Sony, in their own keynote address the same year, also made a startling announcement: [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExaAYIKsDBI$299.]]$299]] for the Sony PlayStation.
* Sony, in their own keynote address the same year, also made a startling announcement: [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExaAYIKsDBI
* The above two conferences are often cited as the worst E3 press conferences of all time, though one or two of Nintendo's later ones (see 2008, below) and some of Microsoft's are in the running as well.
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* Microsoft's event showed many casual friendly features, such as avatars (which look similar to Nintendo's Miis), minigames in the forms of fly swatting or dancing, etc. This caused the fans of Microsoft to moan and complain that Microsoft was trying to copy Nintendo's Wii. When ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXIII'' was announced to be released for the Xbox 360, it shocked everybody. After the announcement, Sony fans cried foul and claimed that Square Enix was a sellout. It didn't help when Microsoft boasted that most of its 3rd party games used to be with Sony.
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* Microsoft's event showed many casual friendly features, such as avatars (which look looked similar to Nintendo's Miis), minigames in the forms of fly swatting or dancing, etc. This caused the fans of Microsoft to moan and complain that Microsoft was trying to copy Nintendo's Wii. When ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXIII'' was announced to be released for the Xbox 360, it shocked everybody. After the announcement, Sony fans cried foul and claimed that Square Enix was a sellout. It didn't help when Microsoft boasted that most of its 3rd party games used to be with Sony.
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* Sony's presentation was pretty average. Aside from [[VideoGame/PlayStationMoveHeroes a crossover game]] featuring [[Franchise/RatchetAndClank Ratchet]], [[Franchise/JakAndDaxter Jak]], and [[Franchise/SlyCooper Sly]], the biggest announcement came from [[Creator/ValveSoftware Gabe Newell]], who announced that ''VideoGame/{{Portal 2}}'' would come to the [=PlayStation 3=] in spite of his previous dislike for the platform, as well as a new Steam-like program to play it on. Oh, they also announced a new ''Twisted Metal'' game for the [=PS3=]. However, Sony did manage to have Kevin Butler (from the commercials) to give a speech on stage. The speech culminated in an epic CrowningMomentOfAwesome [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwPWN3Ul6U8 that must be seen to be believed.]]
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* Sony's presentation was pretty average. Aside from [[VideoGame/PlayStationMoveHeroes a crossover game]] featuring [[Franchise/RatchetAndClank Ratchet]], [[Franchise/JakAndDaxter Jak]], and [[Franchise/SlyCooper Sly]], the biggest announcement came from [[Creator/ValveSoftware Gabe Newell]], who announced that ''VideoGame/{{Portal 2}}'' would come to the [=PlayStation 3=] in spite of his previous dislike for the platform, as well as a new Steam-like program to play it on. Oh, they also announced a new ''Twisted Metal'' game for the [=PS3=]. However, Sony did manage to have Kevin Butler (from the commercials) to give a speech on stage. The speech culminated in an epic CrowningMomentOfAwesome stage, which [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwPWN3Ul6U8 that must be seen to be believed.]]]]a
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* Microsoft started this E3 with a gameplay debuts of ''VideoGame/{{Halo 4}}'' and a new ''VideoGame/SplinterCell'', ''Blacklist''. Additional game announcements included ''VideoGame/GearsOfWar: Judgment'', ''[[VideoGame/ForzaMotorsport Forza Horizon]]'' and ''VideoGame/SouthParkTheStickOfTruth'' courtesy of creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone. The rebooted ''Tomb Raider'' and ''VideoGame/ResidentEvil6'' rounded out more on-stage presentations, with the expected ''VideoGame/CallOfDutyBlackOps2'' ending off the conference. "Smartglass" was the new technology presented as a means for other devices like smartphones and tablets will be capable of connecting to the {{Xbox}} console via specific apps either for new modes of play with particular games (ie. using a tablet to create custom strategies in ''VideoGame/MaddenNFL'') or other features.
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* Microsoft started this E3 with a gameplay debuts debut of ''VideoGame/{{Halo 4}}'' and a new ''VideoGame/SplinterCell'', ''Blacklist''. Additional game announcements included ''VideoGame/GearsOfWar: Judgment'', ''[[VideoGame/ForzaMotorsport Forza Horizon]]'' and ''VideoGame/SouthParkTheStickOfTruth'' courtesy of creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone. The rebooted ''Tomb Raider'' and ''VideoGame/ResidentEvil6'' rounded out more on-stage presentations, with the expected ''VideoGame/CallOfDutyBlackOps2'' ending off the conference. "Smartglass" was the new technology presented as a means for other devices like smartphones and tablets will be capable of connecting to the {{Xbox}} console via specific apps either for new modes of play with particular games (ie. using a tablet to create custom strategies in ''VideoGame/MaddenNFL'') or other features.
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* Sony's [=PlayStation=] Move ([=PlayStation 3=]'s motion controller) was revealed, as well as ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXIV'' (a MMO), PSP Go, ''VideoGame/GranTurismo 5'' and ''GT PSP'', ''Mod Nation Racers'' (''VideoGame/MarioKart'' meets ''VideoGame/LittleBigPlanet''), ''[[VideoGame/MetalGearSolidPeaceWalker Peace Walker]]'' (a new ''Metal Gear'' game for the PSP), ''The Last Guardian'', ''MAG'', ''[[VideoGame/GodOfWar God of War III]]'', a new ''Franchise/RatchetAndClank'', and a portable versions of ''LittleBigPlanet''. ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII'' was also announced for PSN.
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* Sony's [=PlayStation=] Move ([=PlayStation 3=]'s motion controller) was revealed, as well as ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXIV'' (a MMO), PSP Go, ''VideoGame/GranTurismo 5'' and ''GT PSP'', ''Mod Nation Racers'' (''VideoGame/MarioKart'' meets ''VideoGame/LittleBigPlanet''), ''[[VideoGame/MetalGearSolidPeaceWalker Peace Walker]]'' (a new ''Metal Gear'' game for the PSP), ''The Last Guardian'', ''MAG'', ''[[VideoGame/GodOfWar God of War III]]'', a new ''Franchise/RatchetAndClank'', and a portable versions of ''LittleBigPlanet''.''[=LittleBigPlanet=]''. ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII'' was also announced for PSN.
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* Sony's [=PlayStation=] Move ([=PlayStation 3=]'s motion controller) was revealed, as well as ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXIV'' (a MMO), PSP Go, ''VideoGame/GranTurismo 5'' and ''GT PSP'', ''Mod Nation Racers'' (''VideoGame/MarioKart'' meets ''LittleBigPlanet''), ''[[VideoGame/MetalGearSolidPeaceWalker Peace Walker]]'' (a new ''Metal Gear'' game for the PSP), ''The Last Guardian'', ''MAG'', ''[[VideoGame/GodOfWar God of War III]]'', a new ''Franchise/RatchetAndClank'', and a portable versions of ''LittleBigPlanet''. ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII'' was also announced for PSN.
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* Sony's [=PlayStation=] Move ([=PlayStation 3=]'s motion controller) was revealed, as well as ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXIV'' (a MMO), PSP Go, ''VideoGame/GranTurismo 5'' and ''GT PSP'', ''Mod Nation Racers'' (''VideoGame/MarioKart'' meets ''LittleBigPlanet''), ''VideoGame/LittleBigPlanet''), ''[[VideoGame/MetalGearSolidPeaceWalker Peace Walker]]'' (a new ''Metal Gear'' game for the PSP), ''The Last Guardian'', ''MAG'', ''[[VideoGame/GodOfWar God of War III]]'', a new ''Franchise/RatchetAndClank'', and a portable versions of ''LittleBigPlanet''. ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII'' was also announced for PSN.
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* Sony's presentation was pretty average. Aside from [[VideoGame/PlaystationMoveHeroes a crossover game]] featuring [[Franchise/RatchetAndClank Ratchet]], [[JakAndDaxter Jak]], and [[Franchise/SlyCooper Sly]], the biggest announcement came from [[Creator/ValveSoftware Gabe Newell]], who announced that ''VideoGame/{{Portal 2}}'' would come to the PS3 in spite of his previous dislike for the platform, as well as a new Steam-like program to play it on. Oh, they also announced a new ''Twisted Metal'' game for the [=PlayStation 3=]. However, Sony did manage to have Kevin Butler (from the commercials) to give a speech on stage. The speech culminated in an epic CrowningMomentOfAwesome [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwPWN3Ul6U8 that must be seen to be believed.]]
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* Sony's presentation was pretty average. Aside from [[VideoGame/PlaystationMoveHeroes [[VideoGame/PlayStationMoveHeroes a crossover game]] featuring [[Franchise/RatchetAndClank Ratchet]], [[JakAndDaxter [[Franchise/JakAndDaxter Jak]], and [[Franchise/SlyCooper Sly]], the biggest announcement came from [[Creator/ValveSoftware Gabe Newell]], who announced that ''VideoGame/{{Portal 2}}'' would come to the PS3 [=PlayStation 3=] in spite of his previous dislike for the platform, as well as a new Steam-like program to play it on. Oh, they also announced a new ''Twisted Metal'' game for the [=PlayStation 3=].[=PS3=]. However, Sony did manage to have Kevin Butler (from the commercials) to give a speech on stage. The speech culminated in an epic CrowningMomentOfAwesome [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwPWN3Ul6U8 that must be seen to be believed.]]
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* Creator/ElectronicArts started off their press conference with ''VideoGame/NeedForSpeed: Hot Pursuit'' and caused the fandom to rejoice when [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6ouHWP0KrY the trailer was posted online.]] They also showed off their previously-announced ''NBAJam'' revival, and the consensus was that it captured the spirit of the old games perfectly.
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* Creator/ElectronicArts started off their press conference with ''VideoGame/NeedForSpeed: Hot Pursuit'' and caused the fandom to rejoice when [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6ouHWP0KrY the trailer was posted online.]] They also showed off their previously-announced ''NBAJam'' ''VideoGame/NBAJam'' revival, and the consensus was that it captured the spirit of the old games perfectly.
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* Sony's [=PlayStation=] Move ([=PlayStation 3=]'s motion controller) was revealed, as well as ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXIV'' (a MMO), PSP Go, ''VideoGame/GranTurismo 5'' and ''GT PSP'', ''Mod Nation Racers'' (''VideoGame/MarioKart'' meets ''LittleBigPlanet''), ''[[VideoGame/MetalGearSolidPeaceWalker Peace Walker]]'' (a new ''Metal Gear'' game for the PSP), ''The Last Guardian'', ''MAG'', ''[[VideoGame/GodOfWar God of War III]]'', a new ''RatchetAndClank'', and a portable versions of ''LittleBigPlanet''. ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII'' was also announced for PSN.
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* Sony's [=PlayStation=] Move ([=PlayStation 3=]'s motion controller) was revealed, as well as ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXIV'' (a MMO), PSP Go, ''VideoGame/GranTurismo 5'' and ''GT PSP'', ''Mod Nation Racers'' (''VideoGame/MarioKart'' meets ''LittleBigPlanet''), ''[[VideoGame/MetalGearSolidPeaceWalker Peace Walker]]'' (a new ''Metal Gear'' game for the PSP), ''The Last Guardian'', ''MAG'', ''[[VideoGame/GodOfWar God of War III]]'', a new ''RatchetAndClank'', ''Franchise/RatchetAndClank'', and a portable versions of ''LittleBigPlanet''. ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII'' was also announced for PSN.
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* Sony's presentation was pretty average. Aside from [[VideoGame/PlaystationMoveHeroes a crossover game]] featuring [[RatchetAndClank [[Franchise/RatchetAndClank Ratchet]], [[JakAndDaxter Jak]], and [[Franchise/SlyCooper Sly]], the biggest announcement came from [[Creator/ValveSoftware Gabe Newell]], who announced that ''VideoGame/{{Portal 2}}'' would come to the PS3 in spite of his previous dislike for the platform, as well as a new Steam-like program to play it on. Oh, they also announced a new ''Twisted Metal'' game for the [=PlayStation 3=]. However, Sony did manage to have Kevin Butler (from the commercials) to give a speech on stage. The speech culminated in an epic CrowningMomentOfAwesome [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwPWN3Ul6U8 that must be seen to be believed.]]
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** In what seems to a bounce back into [[EasternRPG the genre the company's most comfortable with]], mobile game ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsX'' will receive a Western release, and a gameplay trailer for ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsIII'' demonstrated a world based on ''WesternAnimation/{{Tangled}}'' and revealed Sora's new outfit. Gamers got an early look at the fifth ''Star Ocean'' game titled ''Integrity and Faithlessness'' and ''Project Setsuna'', along with a new IP in production by a studio called "Tokyo RPG Factory", with displays of screenshots. Finally, a sequel to ''VideoGame/{{NieR}}'' is being developed by Creator/PlatinumGames with Creator/TaroYoko returning as director. Although Yoko addressing the audience while wearing a mask of No.7 from the ''[=NieR=]'' seems like a BigLippedAlligatorMoment, [[ReclusiveArtist this is standard for him]].
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** In what seems to a bounce back into [[EasternRPG the genre the company's most comfortable with]], mobile game ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsX'' will receive a Western release, and a gameplay trailer for ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsIII'' demonstrated a world based on ''WesternAnimation/{{Tangled}}'' and revealed Sora's new outfit. Gamers got an early look at the fifth ''Star Ocean'' game titled ''Integrity and Faithlessness'' and ''Project Setsuna'', along with a new IP in production by a studio called "Tokyo RPG Factory", with displays of screenshots. Finally, [[Videogame/NierAutomata a sequel to to]] ''VideoGame/{{NieR}}'' is being developed by Creator/PlatinumGames with Creator/TaroYoko returning as director. Although Yoko addressing the audience while wearing a mask of No.7 from the ''[=NieR=]'' seems like a BigLippedAlligatorMoment, [[ReclusiveArtist this is standard for him]].
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** In what seems to a bounce back into [[EasternRPG the genre the company's most comfortable with]], mobile game ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsX'' will receive a Western release, gameplay trailer for ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsIII'' demonstrated a world based on ''WesternAnimation/{{Tangled}}'' and revealing Sora's new outfit, an early look at the fifth ''Star Ocean'' game titled ''Integrity and Faithlessness'' and ''Project Setsuna'', a new IP in production by a studio called "Tokyo RPG Factory", with displays of screenshots. Finally, a sequel to ''VideoGame/{{NieR}}'' is being developed by Creator/PlatinumGames with Creator/TaroYoko returning as director. Although Yoko addressing the audience while wearing a mask of No.7 from the ''[=NieR=]'' seems like a BigLippedAlligatorMoment, [[ButForMeItWasTuesday this is standard]] [[ReclusiveArtist for him]].
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** In what seems to a bounce back into [[EasternRPG the genre the company's most comfortable with]], mobile game ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsX'' will receive a Western release, and a gameplay trailer for ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsIII'' demonstrated a world based on ''WesternAnimation/{{Tangled}}'' and revealing revealed Sora's new outfit, outfit. Gamers got an early look at the fifth ''Star Ocean'' game titled ''Integrity and Faithlessness'' and ''Project Setsuna'', along with a new IP in production by a studio called "Tokyo RPG Factory", with displays of screenshots. Finally, a sequel to ''VideoGame/{{NieR}}'' is being developed by Creator/PlatinumGames with Creator/TaroYoko returning as director. Although Yoko addressing the audience while wearing a mask of No.7 from the ''[=NieR=]'' seems like a BigLippedAlligatorMoment, [[ButForMeItWasTuesday this is standard]] [[ReclusiveArtist this is standard for him]].
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** In what seems to a bounce back into [[EasternRPG the genre the company's most comfortable with]], mobile game ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsX'' will receive a Western release, gameplay trailer for ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsIII'' demonstrated a world based on ''WesternAnimation/{{Tangled}}'' and revealing Sora's new outfit, an early look at the fifth ''Star Ocean'' game titled ''Integrity and Faithlessness'' and ''Project Setsuna'', a new IP in production by a studio called "Tokyo RPG Factory", with displays of screenshots. Finally, a sequel to ''VideoGame/{{NieR}}'' is being developed by Creator/PlatinumGames with Creator/TaroYoko returning as director. Although Yoko addressing the audience while wearing a mask of No.7 from the ''NieR'' seems like a BigLippedAlligatorMoment, [[ButForMeItWasTuesday this is standard]] [[ReclusiveArtist for him]].
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** In what seems to a bounce back into [[EasternRPG the genre the company's most comfortable with]], mobile game ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsX'' will receive a Western release, gameplay trailer for ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsIII'' demonstrated a world based on ''WesternAnimation/{{Tangled}}'' and revealing Sora's new outfit, an early look at the fifth ''Star Ocean'' game titled ''Integrity and Faithlessness'' and ''Project Setsuna'', a new IP in production by a studio called "Tokyo RPG Factory", with displays of screenshots. Finally, a sequel to ''VideoGame/{{NieR}}'' is being developed by Creator/PlatinumGames with Creator/TaroYoko returning as director. Although Yoko addressing the audience while wearing a mask of No.7 from the ''NieR'' ''[=NieR=]'' seems like a BigLippedAlligatorMoment, [[ButForMeItWasTuesday this is standard]] [[ReclusiveArtist for him]].
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* Around 2001, Nintendo presented several tech demos for games that could be made on the NintendoGameCube (this was before the console was launched). One of the demos showed Link and Ganondorf fighting each other with realistic graphics for its time. About a year later, Nintendo presented a ''Zelda'' game at E3... [[ArtShift except it now looked like a cartoon]]. [[InternetBackdraft Fans cried foul and declared war on Nintendo for taking away the realistic Zelda they were teased with previously]]. However, once [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTheWindWaker the game]] came out (with improved cel-shading), [[BrokenBase most fans did a 180 and praised the game for its style and gameplay while others still bashed it for the kiddy look]]. Then came E3 2004, with a showing of the first trailer for ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTwilightPrincess''. With that, the fanboys and fangirls were...[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98VjTbC4gC4 ahem]]... amused. [[http://media.ign.com/games/image/article/738/738102/gaijin4koma2_peersblog_1200684608.jpg IGN's reaction to that]], coupled with their DullSurprise from [[http://media.ign.com/games/image/article/738/738102/gaijin4koma_peersblog_1200684654.jpg last year's E3]], became subject to MemeticMutation.
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* Around 2001, Nintendo presented several tech demos for games that could be made on the NintendoGameCube UsefulNotes/NintendoGameCube (this was before the console was launched). One of the demos showed Link and Ganondorf fighting each other with realistic graphics for its time. About a year later, Nintendo presented a ''Zelda'' game at E3... [[ArtShift except it now looked like a cartoon]]. [[InternetBackdraft Fans cried foul and declared war on Nintendo for taking away the realistic Zelda they were teased with previously]]. However, once [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTheWindWaker the game]] came out (with improved cel-shading), [[BrokenBase most fans did a 180 and praised the game for its style and gameplay while others still bashed it for the kiddy look]]. Then came E3 2004, with a showing of the first trailer for ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTwilightPrincess''. With that, the fanboys and fangirls were...[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98VjTbC4gC4 ahem]]... amused. [[http://media.ign.com/games/image/article/738/738102/gaijin4koma2_peersblog_1200684608.jpg IGN's reaction to that]], coupled with their DullSurprise from [[http://media.ign.com/games/image/article/738/738102/gaijin4koma_peersblog_1200684654.jpg last year's E3]], became subject to MemeticMutation.
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** In what seems to a bounce back into [[EasternRPG the genre the company's most comfortable with]], mobile game ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsX'' will receive a Western release, gameplay trailer for ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsIII'' demonstrated a world based on ''WesternAnimation/{{Tangled}}'' and revealing Sora's new outfit, an early look at the fifth ''Star Ocean'' game titled ''Integrity and Faithlessness'' and ''Project Setsuna'', a new IP in production by a studio called "Tokyo RPG Factory", with displays of screenshots. Finally, a sequel to ''VideoGame/{{NieR}}'' is being developed by Creator/PlatinumGames with Creator/TaroYoko returning as director. Although Yoko addressing the audience while wearing a mask of No.7 from the ''NieR'' seems like a BigLippedAlligatorMoment, [[ReclusiveArtist this is standard for him]].
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** In what seems to a bounce back into [[EasternRPG the genre the company's most comfortable with]], mobile game ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsX'' will receive a Western release, gameplay trailer for ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsIII'' demonstrated a world based on ''WesternAnimation/{{Tangled}}'' and revealing Sora's new outfit, an early look at the fifth ''Star Ocean'' game titled ''Integrity and Faithlessness'' and ''Project Setsuna'', a new IP in production by a studio called "Tokyo RPG Factory", with displays of screenshots. Finally, a sequel to ''VideoGame/{{NieR}}'' is being developed by Creator/PlatinumGames with Creator/TaroYoko returning as director. Although Yoko addressing the audience while wearing a mask of No.7 from the ''NieR'' seems like a BigLippedAlligatorMoment, [[ButForMeItWasTuesday this is standard]] [[ReclusiveArtist this is standard for him]].
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* Nintendo's big item was [[Nintendo3DS the 3DS handheld]], with 3D capabilities and other enhancements as well as an impressive list of third-party support. As for games, in addition to showing off ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword'' and ''VideoGame/EpicMickey'', Nintendo also announced {{revival}}s for several long-dormant franchises: ''[[VideoGame/GoldenSunDarkDawn Golden Sun: Dark Dawn]]'', a new ''[[VideoGame/GoldenEyeWii GoldenEye]]'' game, ''[[VideoGame/KirbysEpicYarn Kirby's Epic Yarn]]'', ''VideoGame/DonkeyKongCountryReturns'', and most shockingly, ''VideoGame/KidIcarusUprising''. The showing can basically be summed up in [[http://i48.tinypic.com/205ds8n.jpg this link.]] Nintendo's event also provided a CrowningMomentOfFunny when they revealed their trailer for the Nintendo 3DS, showing Creator/SatoruIwata (President of Nintendo of Japan at the time) and Creator/ShigeruMiyamoto (the man behind ''Mario'', ''The Legend of Zelda'', ''Donkey Kong'', and other titles) each interacting with characters from the 3DS before getting sucked inside. Then Reggie Fils-Aime (current President of Nintendo of America) enters and laughs almost evilly as the handheld shows Iwata and Miyamoto running and jumping from Bowser. Just before Bowser emerges from the screen and burns Fils-Aime to a crisp. The trailer finished up with the real life Fils-Aime [[ClothingDamage coming back on-stage in a scorched jacket]].
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* Nintendo's big item was [[Nintendo3DS the 3DS handheld]], with 3D capabilities and other enhancements as well as an impressive list of third-party support. As for games, in addition to showing off ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword'' and ''VideoGame/EpicMickey'', Nintendo also announced {{revival}}s for several long-dormant franchises: ''[[VideoGame/GoldenSunDarkDawn Golden Sun: Dark Dawn]]'', a new ''[[VideoGame/GoldenEyeWii GoldenEye]]'' game, ''[[VideoGame/KirbysEpicYarn Kirby's Epic Yarn]]'', ''VideoGame/DonkeyKongCountryReturns'', and most shockingly, ''VideoGame/KidIcarusUprising''. The showing can basically be summed up in [[http://i48.tinypic.com/205ds8n.jpg this link.]] Nintendo's event also provided a CrowningMomentOfFunny when they revealed their trailer for the Nintendo 3DS, showing Creator/SatoruIwata (President of Nintendo of Japan at the time) and Creator/ShigeruMiyamoto (the man behind ''Mario'', ''The Legend of Zelda'', ''Donkey Kong'', and other titles) each interacting with characters from the 3DS before getting sucked inside. Then Reggie Fils-Aime (current President of Nintendo of America) enters and laughs almost evilly as the handheld shows Iwata and Miyamoto running and jumping from Bowser. Just before Bowser emerges from the screen and burns Fils-Aime to a crisp. The trailer finished up with the real life Fils-Aime [[ClothingDamage coming back on-stage in a scorched jacket]].]]
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E3 is first and foremost a video games show for the industry at large, including journalists, marketing executives, and those watching at home. Other expos are focused on other aspects of gaming - community (and tabletop games) for PAX, developers for GDC, executives for DICE - but E3 is intended for everyone.
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E3 is first and foremost a video games show for the industry at large, including journalists, marketing executives, and those watching at home. Other expos are focused on other aspects of gaming - -- PAX for the gaming community (and tabletop games) games), GDC for PAX, developers game developers, DICE for GDC, executives for DICE - -- but E3 is intended for everyone.
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** In what seems to a bounce back into [[EasternRPG the genre the company's most comfortable with]], mobile game ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsX'' will receive a Western release, gameplay trailer for ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsIII'' demonstrated a world based on ''WesternAnimation/{{Tangled}}'', an early look at the fifth ''Star Ocean'' game titled ''Integrity and Faithlessness'' and ''Project Setsuna'', a new IP in production by a studio called "Tokyo RPG Factory", with displays of screenshots. Finally, a sequel to ''VideoGame/{{NieR}}'' is being developed by Creator/PlatinumGames with Creator/TaroYoko returning as director. Although Yoko addressing the audience while wearing a mask of No.7 from the ''NieR'' seems like a BigLippedAlligatorMoment, [[ReclusiveArtist this is standard for him]].
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** In what seems to a bounce back into [[EasternRPG the genre the company's most comfortable with]], mobile game ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsX'' will receive a Western release, gameplay trailer for ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsIII'' demonstrated a world based on ''WesternAnimation/{{Tangled}}'', ''WesternAnimation/{{Tangled}}'' and revealing Sora's new outfit, an early look at the fifth ''Star Ocean'' game titled ''Integrity and Faithlessness'' and ''Project Setsuna'', a new IP in production by a studio called "Tokyo RPG Factory", with displays of screenshots. Finally, a sequel to ''VideoGame/{{NieR}}'' is being developed by Creator/PlatinumGames with Creator/TaroYoko returning as director. Although Yoko addressing the audience while wearing a mask of No.7 from the ''NieR'' seems like a BigLippedAlligatorMoment, [[ReclusiveArtist this is standard for him]].
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* Microsoft basically had to do some damage control, as the XboxOne reveal a few weeks prior failed to impress gamers, partially from its actual gaming capabilities being OutOfFocus in favor of TV and movies, but also the reveal of its restrictive {{DRM}} features. Their presentation addressed the former point well, with ''[[VideoGame/MetalGearSolidVThePhantomPain Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain]]'' and its open-world mechanics, Respawn Entertainment's new ''VideoGame/{{Titanfall}}'' FirstPersonShooter[=/=]MechaGame, ''VideoGame/RyseSonOfRome'', an exclusive-Xbox One reboot of ''VideoGame/KillerInstinct'' (though oddly enough, not developed by Creator/{{Rare}}), ''VideoGame/CrimsonDragon'' (now headed to the Xbox One), ''[[VideoGame/DeadRising Dead Rising 3]]'' exclusive to the console, ''VideoGame/TheWitcher3WildHunt'', ''VideoGame/{{Battlefield 4}}'' with timed-exclusive DownloadableContent, and ''VideoGame/{{Minecraft}}''. To compete with the PlayStation4, Microsoft will partner with Twitch for live-streaming integration (by comparison, Sony would use Ustream on their console), getting rid of the dreaded Microsoft Points once their console launches, offer Xbox Live gold members free games every month and a re-designed {{Xbox 360}} with a look similar to the Xbox One. However, the DRM issue still loomed large, and pricing for the console had been called steep by the audience at [[CrackIsCheaper $499 US]], and quite a bit more in other territories. Post-conference, further details regarding the launch of the Xbox One in only 21 countries was not pleasing to certain audience members.
** Notably, after the jabs they received throughout E3 over the new DRM system (particularly Sony's, see below), Microsoft announced the week afterward that they were abandoning it in favor of the policies used on the the Xbox 360.
** Notably, after the jabs they received throughout E3 over the new DRM system (particularly Sony's, see below), Microsoft announced the week afterward that they were abandoning it in favor of the policies used on the the Xbox 360.
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* Microsoft basically had to do some damage control, as the XboxOne reveal a few weeks prior failed to impress gamers, partially from its actual gaming capabilities being OutOfFocus in favor of TV and movies, but also the reveal of its restrictive {{DRM}} features. Their presentation addressed the former point well, with ''[[VideoGame/MetalGearSolidVThePhantomPain Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain]]'' and its open-world mechanics, Respawn Entertainment's new ''VideoGame/{{Titanfall}}'' FirstPersonShooter[=/=]MechaGame, ''VideoGame/RyseSonOfRome'', an exclusive-Xbox One reboot of ''VideoGame/KillerInstinct'' (though oddly enough, not developed by Creator/{{Rare}}), ''VideoGame/CrimsonDragon'' (now headed to the Xbox One), ''[[VideoGame/DeadRising Dead Rising 3]]'' exclusive to the console, ''VideoGame/TheWitcher3WildHunt'', ''VideoGame/{{Battlefield 4}}'' with timed-exclusive DownloadableContent, and ''VideoGame/{{Minecraft}}''. To compete with the PlayStation4, Microsoft will partner with Twitch for live-streaming integration (by comparison, Sony would use Ustream on their console), getting rid of the dreaded Microsoft Points once their console launches, offer Xbox Live gold members free games every month and a re-designed {{Xbox 360}} with a look similar to the Xbox One. However, the DRM issue still loomed large, and pricing for the console had been called steep by the audience at [[CrackIsCheaper $499 US]], and quite a bit more in other territories. Post-conference, further details regarding the launch of the Xbox One in only 21 countries was not pleasing to certain audience members.
**members. Notably, after the jabs they received throughout E3 over the new DRM system (particularly Sony's, see below), Microsoft announced the week afterward that they were abandoning it in favor of the policies used on the the Xbox 360.
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The '''Electronic Entertainment Expo''' ('''E3''') is a major gaming event that started in 1995 in California and has been held every year since. Most of the major gaming companies hold press conferences at E3; fans will watch live feeds of the event in an attempt to keep up with the latest news and catch early glimpses of footage from upcoming games. E3 tends to be the preferred venue for unveiling new console and handheld designs, along with new [=IPs=] and new installments to familiar franchises.
It started off as a sort-of spinoff of the Consumer Electronics Show, which used to be the place to announce new game stuff, but a separate show was created when CES said they couldn't create a private space at CES for game developers. Historically, E3 attracted large, somewhat unruly crowds. The use of "booth babes" (attractive women who draw attention to the games they're advertising) also added to the allure. In 2007, the event allowed only the media and developers to attend and eliminated the booth babes in order to cut down on the noise and crowds. The 2008 event allowed some members of the general public into the convention hall again, but through invitations only. For E3 2009, booth babes made a return, but only if the game companies wanted them in there.
This shift in regulations is what led ''WebComic/PennyArcade''[='=]s annual expo and the Tokyo Game Show to become the new ''de facto'' expos for a little while, but things have settled over the past couple of years and the status quo has returned to what it previously was. The general public is allowed admission (for a high price), but members of the press and industry get in for free.
E3 is first and foremost a video games show for the industry at large, including journalists, marketing executives, and those watching at home. Other expos are focused on other aspects of gaming - community (and tabletop games) for PAX, developers for GDC, executives for DICE - but E3 is intended for everyone.
The expo is immensely popular, and the entire gaming world has its eyes focused on Los Angeles for the roughly week-long event. It is a source of both joy and heartbreak, of incredibly ecstasy and mouth-frothing rage, and everything in between. Though fandoms the world over may feel elation at the announcement of a new entry in a long awaited franchise, other announcements (or lack thereof) can easily cause huge backlashes, often in the forms of [[FlameWar Flame Wars]], TheyChangedItNowItSucks, UnpleasableFanbase, BrokenBase, AccentuateTheNegative, InternetBackdraft, and many others.
All the attention means that certain events in the show are ripe for MemeticMutation. Sony's disastrous 2006 conference is a good example of this, as that single event alone named four tropes.
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[[folder:[=E3=] 1995 - 2000]]
* During the first E3 in 1995, Sega made an announcement in their keynote address that the SegaSaturn, which was releasing on "Saturnday" (Sept. 2), would be $399. Another surprise announcement was that the console was actually ''already out'' at select stores. The announcement shocked and angered retailers, developers, and gamers alike, who were not prepared for the release so early.
* Sony, in their own keynote address the same year, also made a startling announcement: [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExaAYIKsDBI $299.]]
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[[folder:[=E3=] 2001 - 2007]]
* Around 2001, Nintendo presented several tech demos for games that could be made on the NintendoGameCube (this was before the console was launched). One of the demos showed Link and Ganondorf fighting each other with realistic graphics for its time. About a year later, Nintendo presented a ''Zelda'' game at E3... [[ArtShift except it now looked like a cartoon]]. [[InternetBackdraft Fans cried foul and declared war on Nintendo for taking away the realistic Zelda they were teased with previously]]. However, once [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTheWindWaker the game]] came out (with improved cel-shading), [[BrokenBase most fans did a 180 and praised the game for its style and gameplay while others still bashed it for the kiddy look]]. Then came E3 2004, with a showing of the first trailer for ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTwilightPrincess''. With that, the fanboys and fangirls were...[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98VjTbC4gC4 ahem]]... amused. [[http://media.ign.com/games/image/article/738/738102/gaijin4koma2_peersblog_1200684608.jpg IGN's reaction to that]], coupled with their DullSurprise from [[http://media.ign.com/games/image/article/738/738102/gaijin4koma_peersblog_1200684654.jpg last year's E3]], became subject to MemeticMutation.
* Sony's E3 2006 press conference was infamous for the following reasons:
** The PR who discussed the PlayStation3 mentioned how the system could do RealTimeWeaponChange and showed a game that took place in feudal Japan where players could fight a GiantEnemyCrab and flip it over to AttackItsWeakPoint ForMassiveDamage.
** No one applauded when ''VideoGame/RidgeRacer'' was shown, causing the spokesperson, Kazuo Hirai (now Sony Computer Entertainment's [=CEO=]), to shout "RIIIIIDGE RAAAAACERRRR!!!" This became a very popular fad across the Internet, as well as prime ammo for a {{troll}} to use in a FlameWar.
** The reveal that the 80GB console would cost ''$599''.
* During E3 2007, Jamie Kennedy hosted Creator/{{Activision}}'s press conference. It was a complete disaster as he was apparently drunk, heckled the crowd, and was upstaged by a developer at one point. Adding insult to injury, someone in the crowd could clearly be heard saying that the developer was funnier than Kennedy.
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E3 2008 sparked outrage on all three consoles in the following examples:
* Microsoft's event showed many casual friendly features, such as avatars (which look similar to Nintendo's Miis), minigames in the forms of fly swatting or dancing, etc. This caused the fans of Microsoft to moan and complain that Microsoft was trying to copy Nintendo's Wii. When ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXIII'' was announced to be released for the Xbox 360, it shocked everybody. After the announcement, Sony fans cried foul and claimed that Square Enix was a sellout. It didn't help when Microsoft boasted that most of its 3rd party games used to be with Sony.
* Nintendo's event wasn't any better, either. Fans who expected announcements of big name games like ''Mario'' and ''Zelda'' were met with disappointment as Nintendo revealed more casual friendly games like ''VideoGame/WiiSportsResort'' and ''VideoGame/WiiMusic''. This caused a huge FlameWar between [[InternetBackdraft fans who claimed Nintendo abandoned the hardcore gamer and fans who believed that Nintendo would have the good games coming eventually]]. During Nintendo's event, then Nintendo marketing VP Cammie Dunaway told a personal story on how she broke her wrist during a vacation with her kids. The broken wrist story became a [[MemeticMutation fad on forums]]. A similar fad also began to pop up when Cammie joked to Reggie Fils-Aime about liking the full throttle when he tested a jet ski game. [[TheScrappy Everyone started to hate Cammie]], feeling that she represented all the horrible qualities of casual gamers. Cammie did improve in E3 2009 where she mostly ditched her cheesy act and focused more on the facts and what Nintendo wants in the future, but people still haven't forgiven her. It got so bad at that time that the Wii board on Website/{{GameFAQs}} exploded in fury, resulting in ''numerous'' topics about how Nintendo was a backstabber, literally lasting for days on end. [[http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/Djinnhunter/FireShotProcapture15-GameFAQs_Wii-b.jpg Hilarity Ensues does not]] [[http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/Djinnhunter/FireShotProcapture16-GameFAQs_Wii-b.jpg even begin to describe this.]]
* This was mostly due to the tonedown of E3 after E3 2006. Everyone was now saving most of their good stuff for their own conferences, PAX, or the Tokyo Game Show. Even the game publishers formed a UnpleasableFanbase about it, wanting it to be toned down in 2006 and then wanting it back to its old form after the disaster E3 was in 2008.
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* Microsoft announced a new device codenamed "Project Natal" that supposedly surpassed the Wii's motion controls by detecting full body movement, and even insulted Nintendo by saying that you wouldn't have to "sit on the couch and waggle". As if repeating last year's E3 reaction, trolls and fanboys alike had wildly claimed Nintendo was now finished, as seen [[http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/Djinnhunter/FireShotcapture3-WiiMessageBoardfor.png here]], [[http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/Djinnhunter/FireShotcapture2-WiiMessageBoardfor.png and here]].
* Nintendo made quite the turnaround with this year's E3 compared to 2008. While they did show several casual games, Nintendo appealed to the core fans with several new ''Mario'' games (''VideoGame/SuperMarioGalaxy2'', ''VideoGame/NewSuperMarioBrosWii'' with 4 player co-op, and a 3rd ''VideoGame/MarioVsDonkeyKong'' game), ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaSpiritTracks'', a new ''VideoGame/GoldenSunDarkDawn'', ''VideoGame/KingdomHearts358DaysOver2'', ''VideoGame/DeadSpaceExtraction'', ''VideoGame/TheConduit'', and ''VideoGame/MetroidOtherM'' (The latter being developed by Team Ninja). Nintendo also showed off Wii Motion Plus, an add on for the Wii Remote that added more precision with motion controls. While most fans were very pleased with the showing, many became upset over ''New Super Mario Bros Wii'' [[ItsTheSameNowItSucks looking too samey compared to the DS version]], and how ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' was supposedly just a lazy rehash, while ignoring the fact that ''you can ride Yoshi''.
* Sony's [=PlayStation=] Move ([=PlayStation 3=]'s motion controller) was revealed, as well as ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXIV'' (a MMO), PSP Go, ''VideoGame/GranTurismo 5'' and ''GT PSP'', ''Mod Nation Racers'' (''VideoGame/MarioKart'' meets ''LittleBigPlanet''), ''[[VideoGame/MetalGearSolidPeaceWalker Peace Walker]]'' (a new ''Metal Gear'' game for the PSP), ''The Last Guardian'', ''MAG'', ''[[VideoGame/GodOfWar God of War III]]'', a new ''RatchetAndClank'', and a portable versions of ''LittleBigPlanet''. ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII'' was also announced for PSN.
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* Microsoft: The main focus this year was the controller-less system announced in '09, now titled "{{Kinect}}". Kinect games shown were casual titles that showcased using your own body instead of button inputs (such as playing with a baby tiger or navigating a river in a raft). A new model of Xbox 360 hardware was also announced, which would feature a smaller and quieter (and shinier) design, as well as built-in Wi-Fi, at the same price as a regular 360. An Oprah-like event occurred at the end of the presentation, where each member of the audience got a free 360. Fans have naturally mocked this, their main complaints being that Microsoft was basically ripping off Nintendo and its E3 presentations, and quite a few people have compared this event to Nintendo's event from 2008. The girl playing with the pet tiger ("Skittles!") and the people showing off ''Dance Central'' had already became a meme.
* Nintendo's big item was [[Nintendo3DS the 3DS handheld]], with 3D capabilities and other enhancements as well as an impressive list of third-party support. As for games, in addition to showing off ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword'' and ''VideoGame/EpicMickey'', Nintendo also announced {{revival}}s for several long-dormant franchises: ''[[VideoGame/GoldenSunDarkDawn Golden Sun: Dark Dawn]]'', a new ''[[VideoGame/GoldenEyeWii GoldenEye]]'' game, ''[[VideoGame/KirbysEpicYarn Kirby's Epic Yarn]]'', ''VideoGame/DonkeyKongCountryReturns'', and most shockingly, ''VideoGame/KidIcarusUprising''. The showing can basically be summed up in [[http://i48.tinypic.com/205ds8n.jpg this link.]] Nintendo's event also provided a CrowningMomentOfFunny when they revealed their trailer for the Nintendo 3DS, showing Creator/SatoruIwata (President of Nintendo of Japan at the time) and Creator/ShigeruMiyamoto (the man behind ''Mario'', ''The Legend of Zelda'', ''Donkey Kong'', and other titles) each interacting with characters from the 3DS before getting sucked inside. Then Reggie Fils-Aime (current President of Nintendo of America) enters and laughs almost evilly as the handheld shows Iwata and Miyamoto running and jumping from Bowser. Just before Bowser emerges from the screen and burns Fils-Aime to a crisp. The trailer finished up with the real life Fils-Aime [[ClothingDamage coming back on-stage in a scorched jacket]].
* Sony's presentation was pretty average. Aside from [[VideoGame/PlaystationMoveHeroes a crossover game]] featuring [[RatchetAndClank Ratchet]], [[JakAndDaxter Jak]], and [[Franchise/SlyCooper Sly]], the biggest announcement came from [[Creator/ValveSoftware Gabe Newell]], who announced that ''VideoGame/{{Portal 2}}'' would come to the PS3 in spite of his previous dislike for the platform, as well as a new Steam-like program to play it on. Oh, they also announced a new ''Twisted Metal'' game for the [=PlayStation 3=]. However, Sony did manage to have Kevin Butler (from the commercials) to give a speech on stage. The speech culminated in an epic CrowningMomentOfAwesome [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwPWN3Ul6U8 that must be seen to be believed.]]
* Creator/{{Konami}}'s E3 2010 also deserves a mention by virtue of being SoBadItsGood, thanks to vast amounts of GratuitousEnglish. [[VideoGame/NinetyNineNights One. Million. Twoobs.]]
* Creator/ElectronicArts started off their press conference with ''VideoGame/NeedForSpeed: Hot Pursuit'' and caused the fandom to rejoice when [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6ouHWP0KrY the trailer was posted online.]] They also showed off their previously-announced ''NBAJam'' revival, and the consensus was that it captured the spirit of the old games perfectly.
* Ubisoft showed off a Music/MichaelJackson game that put an emphasis on dancing using motion controls, as well as a breathing simulator, [[VideoGame/RaymanOrigins a new Rayman game]], a {{Reboot}} of ''VideoGame/{{Driver}}'' [[VideoGame/DriverSanFrancisco set in]] UsefulNotes/SanFrancisco and ''Child of Eden'', a SpiritualSuccessor to the CultClassic game ''VideoGame/{{Rez}}''.
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[[folder:[=E3=] 2011]]
* Surprisingly, Konami's E3 event was pre-recorded and shown before the event actually started. Some highlights include compilations of ''Franchise/MetalGear'' and ''VideoGame/ZoneOfTheEnders'' games, which include [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flK748GogoA the miracle of transfarring]], as well as a reboot of the ''{{VideoGame/Contra}}'' series. Aside from that, however, nothing of major value ([[SoBadItsGood or comedy]]) was released.
* Microsoft's press conference can be summed up by one word: ''{{Kinect}}''. Almost every game announced, from ''VideoGame/{{Mass Effect 3}}'' and ''[[VideoGame/FableI Fable]]'' to ''VideoGame/{{Minecraft}}'' and ''Series/SesameStreet'', relied on the Kinect in some way, though it should be noted that not all of these games required the peripheral - such as ''Mass Effect 3'' and ''Minecraft'', which only had added features with it. In fact, the only new games shown that ''weren't'' Kinect or Kinect-enhanced were ''VideoGame/{{Halo Combat Evolved}}: Anniversary'' and ''VideoGame/{{Halo 4}}''.
* {{Sony}}'s press conference was adequate. The good news was that the {{PlayStation Vita}} handheld was named after being revealed last year (and now priced at $250), which has touch screen controls and can suspend play to pick up later on the [=PlayStation 3=] and vice versa. In addition, ''VideoGame/SlyCooperThievesInTime'' was announced, more ''VideoGame/LittleBigPlanet'' and ''VideoGame/ModNationRacers'' games are on the way, and [[VideoGame/{{Infamous}} Cole McGrath]] was going to fight in ''VideoGame/StreetFighterXTekken''.
* Creator/{{Nintendo}}[='s=] press conference was (for Nintendo fans, at least) pretty awesome, with the chief announcement being the reveal of the WiiU - the next home console. The primary innovation of this one was the controller, which looks like a small tablet PC with more buttons, allowing ideas like "asynchronous gameplay" (where the player with the new controller has vastly different gameplay/objectives/experiences than the ones using Wiimotes), or things like not even requiring the TV if someone else wants to watch a show.
** To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' series, Nintendo had plenty up their sleeves. A free version of ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaFourSwords Four Swords]]'' for [=DSiWare=], ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaLinksAwakening'' for the new 3DS VirtualConsole, and two soundtracks - one from ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime'', if people were one of the first handful to register their copy of ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime 3D'' on Club Nintendo (also free), and one of fully orchestrated ''Zelda'' tunes for those who plan on getting ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword''. Nintendo also announced they would hold live orchestra shows (titled ''The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses''), conducting music from the ''Zelda'' games, in various regions of the world.
** For the Nintendo3DS, a slew of games were announced. New ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'', ''VideoGame/MarioKart'', and ''VideoGame/LuigisMansion'' games, (later titled ''VideoGame/SuperMario3DLand'', ''Mario Kart 7'', and ''VideoGame/LuigisMansionDarkMoon'', respectively), ''VideoGame/StarFox64 3D'', ''VideoGame/KidIcarusUprising'', and a handful of 3rd-party games. They also announced a [[Franchise/{{Pokemon}} Pokédex]] app.
** The 3DS' VirtualConsole was detailed to be selling GameBoy and GameBoyColor games, with ''VideoGame/SuperMarioLand'', ''[[BreakingOut Alleyway]]'', and ''Radar Mission'' being the first games released. Nintendo also announced that several classic Nintendo titles (and those OlderThanTheNES) would get a 3D facelift, starting with ''VideoGame/{{Excitebike}}'', as part of the new 3D Classics series - and that this first one would be complimentary.
** Finally, Iwata slipped in some brief words confirming that a new ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'' game had been discussed for both Nintendo3DS and WiiU, that the two will interact in some fashion.
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[[folder:[=E3=] 2012]]
* On the whole, one noticeable trend was the sheer amount of DarkerAndEdgier BloodierAndGorier games on display, including ''[[VideoGame/SplinterCell Splinter Cell: Blacklist]]'', a ''Franchise/TombRaider'' reboot, ''[[VideoGame/GodOfWar God of War: Ascension]]'', and ''VideoGame/TheLastOfUs''. There also seemed to a high number of chin stabbings in trailers and demos. Journalists wrote articles discussing whether this was a good thing, a bad thing, [[DarknessInducedAudienceApathy just boring]], or so on for weeks.
* Microsoft started this E3 with a gameplay debuts of ''VideoGame/{{Halo 4}}'' and a new ''VideoGame/SplinterCell'', ''Blacklist''. Additional game announcements included ''VideoGame/GearsOfWar: Judgment'', ''[[VideoGame/ForzaMotorsport Forza Horizon]]'' and ''VideoGame/SouthParkTheStickOfTruth'' courtesy of creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone. The rebooted ''Tomb Raider'' and ''VideoGame/ResidentEvil6'' rounded out more on-stage presentations, with the expected ''VideoGame/CallOfDutyBlackOps2'' ending off the conference. "Smartglass" was the new technology presented as a means for other devices like smartphones and tablets will be capable of connecting to the {{Xbox}} console via specific apps either for new modes of play with particular games (ie. using a tablet to create custom strategies in ''VideoGame/MaddenNFL'') or other features.
* Creator/ElectronicArts' conference began with a co-op presentation of ''Dead Space 3'', followed with gameplay of ''[[VideoGame/MedalOfHonor Medal of Honor: Warfighter]]'', ''VideoGame/NeedForSpeed: [[VideoGame/NeedForSpeedMostWanted Most Wanted]]'' (once again helmed by 2010's ''Hot Pursuit'' developer Criterion Games) and ''[[VideoGame/{{Crysis}} Crysis 3]]''. The developer unveiled further content for ''VideoGame/StarWarsTheOldRepublic''. Finally, ''VideoGame/{{Battlefield}}'' developer DICE announced ''Battlefield Premium'', a clone of ''Call of Duty Elite''.
* Creator/{{Ubisoft}}'s conference was very strong, especially considering how many of their games were held until other conferences to trumpet their host systems. ''[[VideoGame/JustDance Just Dance 4]]'' started it off and ''VideoGame/FarCry3'' got showcased (as well as the bare breasts of a character, triggering some controversy), alongside the much-anticipated ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedIII''. A ''VideoGame/RaymanOrigins'' sequel, ''VideoGame/RaymanLegends'', was demoed on-stage with the Nintendo WiiU of the upcoming releases. The presentation was capped by ''VideoGame/WatchDogs'', which many considered the best announcement/game of the show.
* Sony started with the latest project from Creator/QuanticDream - ''VideoGame/BeyondTwoSouls''. They quickly followed that up with showcasing a few things not shown during Ubisoft's conference - naval combat in ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedIII'', a 4-player co-operative campaign in ''Far Cry 3'', and a trailer for ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedIII Liberation'', as well as announcing special PS3 and Vita bundles for ''III'' and ''Liberation'' respectively. About midway through the conference, Sony announced that they were pulling an Oprah and giving everyone attending the conference a free month of their [=PlayStation Plus=] service. This segued into the Vita side of their presentation, which started off with a showcase of ''VideoGame/PlayStationAllStarsBattleRoyale'' and its Vita functionality, capped off with the trailer announcement of [[VideoGame/{{Uncharted}} Nathan Drake]] and [[Franchise/BioShock Big Daddy]] as playable characters. Dipping back into the PS3 side of things, they showed off a new peripheral called the ''Wonderbook'' - an augmented-reality 'storybook' that can be interacted with using the PS3's camera and [=PlayStation Move=]. To show off this new gadget, they demoed the latest entry in the mass-multimedia ''[[Franchise/HarryPotter Pottermore]]'' campaign, ''Book of Spells''. Finally, they ended the show with a playable demo of ''The Last of Us''.
* Nintendo's conference was rather sparse. The final version of the Wii U was shown and playable. Nintendo's first party offerings were dominated by Mario; ''VideoGame/NewSuperMarioBrosU'', ''VideoGame/NewSuperMarioBros2'', ''VideoGame/LuigisMansionDarkMoon'', and ''VideoGame/PaperMarioStickerStar'' were exhibited. ''VideoGame/{{Pikmin}} 3'' and ''VideoGame/WiiFit U'' were announced, continuing those franchises, and ''VideoGame/NintendoLand'', a theme-park styled game featuring mini-games drawn from other Nintendo franchises, and meant to be the Wii U equivalent of ''VideoGame/WiiSports''. This was the presentation finisher, capping it with an anemic in-game fireworks display. Everything else was third-party titles, overwhelmingly from Ubisoft, but WarnerBros also had a good presence with ''VideoGame/BatmanArkhamCity: Armored Edition'', and ''VideoGame/{{Scribblenauts}} Unlimited''. Afterwards, Nintendo started shifting their announcements from one big blowout to multiple smaller events, such as the occasional "WebVideo/NintendoDirect" webcasts that they had started the previous fall. Before the show, the Wii U had been showcased in New York City, later the day of the presentation a project codenamed ''Project P-100'' was shown (later officially titled ''VideoGame/TheWonderful101''), as was a new ''VideoGame/WarioWare'' game called ''Game & Wario''. Another presentation dedicated to the 3DS happened the next day, which included a confirmation of a North American release for ''VideoGame/FireEmblemAwakening''; and in the weeks after the show a Nintendo Direct video announced a new 3DS XL model, details on the dev team for the new ''Smash Bros.'', and retro game releases on the 3DS [=eShop=].
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[[folder:[=E3=] 2013]]
* Microsoft basically had to do some damage control, as the XboxOne reveal a few weeks prior failed to impress gamers, partially from its actual gaming capabilities being OutOfFocus in favor of TV and movies, but also the reveal of its restrictive {{DRM}} features. Their presentation addressed the former point well, with ''[[VideoGame/MetalGearSolidVThePhantomPain Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain]]'' and its open-world mechanics, Respawn Entertainment's new ''VideoGame/{{Titanfall}}'' FirstPersonShooter[=/=]MechaGame, ''VideoGame/RyseSonOfRome'', an exclusive-Xbox One reboot of ''VideoGame/KillerInstinct'' (though oddly enough, not developed by Creator/{{Rare}}), ''VideoGame/CrimsonDragon'' (now headed to the Xbox One), ''[[VideoGame/DeadRising Dead Rising 3]]'' exclusive to the console, ''VideoGame/TheWitcher3WildHunt'', ''VideoGame/{{Battlefield 4}}'' with timed-exclusive DownloadableContent, and ''VideoGame/{{Minecraft}}''. To compete with the PlayStation4, Microsoft will partner with Twitch for live-streaming integration (by comparison, Sony would use Ustream on their console), getting rid of the dreaded Microsoft Points once their console launches, offer Xbox Live gold members free games every month and a re-designed {{Xbox 360}} with a look similar to the Xbox One. However, the DRM issue still loomed large, and pricing for the console had been called steep by the audience at [[CrackIsCheaper $499 US]], and quite a bit more in other territories. Post-conference, further details regarding the launch of the Xbox One in only 21 countries was not pleasing to certain audience members.
** Notably, after the jabs they received throughout E3 over the new DRM system (particularly Sony's, see below), Microsoft announced the week afterward that they were abandoning it in favor of the policies used on the the Xbox 360.
* Sony debuted the [=PlayStation 4=] for the first time since its official reveal a few months back, including showing off the physical console for the first time. Sony representatives continued to reiterate their stance on supporting independent developers with exclusive releases for the console. As far as other games go, while ''VideoGame/TheLastGuardian'' was still missing-in-action, ''Final Fantasy Versus XIII'' was officially retitled as ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXV'' and ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsIII'' was finally announced as in development, alongside the world premiere of gameplay from ''VideoGame/{{Destiny}}''. Sony then made one of the most talked-about moments of the show by taking dead aim at Microsoft and its then new [=DRM=] policies, proclaiming that the [=PS4=] would have no DRM that wasn't on the [=PS3=] and [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWSIFh8ICaA mocked Microsoft for adding complications.]] Sony promised that the {{PlayStation Network}} would continue to work on the [=PS4=], carrying over from the current generation to the next; unfortunately, online multiplayer still required a [=PlayStation=] Plus subscription for the new console. To end off the conference, Sony listed the retail price of the [=PS4=] at $399 US to cheers from the audience.
* Nintendo shook up their entire E3 strategy; replacing the traditional live presentation with a pre-recorded webcast and partnering with Best Buy to hold nationwide events during the expo that would allow the public to play E3 game demos. The lineup of games on display, on the other hand, was considered solid but predictable; with few surprises: their main presentation, a Nintendo Direct webcast, featured known games ''VideoGame/PokemonXAndY'', ''VideoGame/TheWonderful101'', ''VideoGame/{{Bayonetta 2}}'', and ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTheWindWaker HD''; and new announcements ''VideoGame/SuperMario3DWorld'', ''VideoGame/MarioKart 8'', ''VideoGame/DonkeyKongCountryTropicalFreeze'', and the fourth ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'' installment featuring the Villager from ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing'' and VideoGame/MegaMan. Other games shown include ''VideoGame/{{Pikmin}} 3'', ''VideoGame/MarioAndLuigiDreamTeam'', a new ''VideoGame/YoshisIsland'', and ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaALinkBetweenWorlds''; finally, to add to the ''Smash Bros.'' roster, a third new character was unveiled as [[UnexpectedCharacter the Trainer]] from ''VideoGame/WiiFit''.
* Ubisoft had additional live demonstrations for ''VideoGame/WatchDogs'', ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedIVBlackFlag'' and ''Splinter Cell Blacklist'' and announced several new games, including ''The Crew'', an open-world RacingGame with a heavy focus on car tuning for just about every aspect of the vehicle and [[CoOpMultiplayer co-op]] and CompetitiveMultiplayer. Perhaps unexpectedly was the annoucement of a new IP: entitled ''[[VideoGame/TheDivision Tom Clancy's The Division]]'', this MassivelyMultiplayerOnline ThirdPersonShooter {{RPG}} set in a dark future New York City has been praised for its setting and bleakness, with many proclaiming it another game of the show for Ubisoft (note that like ''Watch Dogs'' at E3 2012, ''The Division'' was not known by the public, nor leaked out prior, until its reveal at E3).
* EA's conference unveiled 11 new games, alongside ''Titanfall'' for the XboxOne. The arguably biggest announcement was of a new ''Star Wars Battlefront'' being developed by DICE ([[AndZoidberg who also showed Battlefield 4]]). As usual for EA, they also showed off a new ''VideoGame/NeedForSpeed'', this one named ''Rivals'', a new ''FIFA'', ''NBA'', ''Madden'', and another ''UFC''. DICE also, shockingly, announced a sequel to their cult classic ''Mirror's Edge'', which had been requested for several years now. Dragon Age 3 was also renamed to ''Dragon Age Inquisition'', and the first trailer was announced.
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[[folder:[=E3=] 2014]]
* Having learned from the reception they received in the previous year, Microsoft showcased the entire conference on games, kicking it off with a multitude of third-party games, including ''VideoGame/CallOfDutyAdvancedWarfare'', ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedUnity'', ''VideoGame/DragonAgeInquisition'' and ''VideoGame/SunsetOverdrive''. Their first-party lineup detailed ''[[VideoGame/ForzaMotorsport Forza Horizon 2]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/{{Fable}} Fable Legends]]'', with a follow-up ''VideoGame/ProjectSpark'', a game-creation tool kit in the same vein as ''VideoGame/LittleBIGPlanet'' (notably, [[VideoGame/ConkersBadFurDay Conker]] makes an appearance). News regarding ''VideoGame/Halo5Guardians'' is a multiplayer beta bundled with the ''Master Chief Collection'', an EnhancedRemake of all four primary installments of the ''Franchise/{{Halo}}'' franchise on the Xbox One (''VideoGame/{{Halo 2}}'' gets the "Anniversary" treatment). Proving they haven't forgotten the independent scene, ''VideoGame/{{Limbo}}'' developers Playdead unveil their next project ''Inside'', including many other indie games. ''[[VideoGame/RiseOfTheTombRaider Rise of the Tomb Raider]]'', ''VideoGame/TheWitcher3WildHunt'' and ''Tom Clancy's VideoGame/TheDivision'' cap off the last of the third-party entries. Original Xbox title ''VideoGame/PhantomDust'' gets an UpdatedRerelease, while Creator/HidekiKamiya of Creator/PlatinumGames debut the exclusive ''VideoGame/{{Scalebound}}'', with a new ''VideoGame/{{Crackdown}}'' ending off the conference.
* Nintendo built on their previous strategy, making their announcements through a "Digital Event" webcast and offering nationwide demos (this time strictly of the new ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'') through Best Buy. They also broke new ground by running a continuous stream from the show floor hosted by their Treehouse localization team, and held a ''Smash Bros.'' Invitational Tournament in order to hype the ''[=WiiU/3DS=]'' installment. As you might guess, ''Smash Bros.'' was at the center of Nintendo's announcements; with VideoGame/{{Mii}} Fighters, Palutena from ''VideoGame/KidIcarus'', and VideoGame/PacMan being announced for the roster. There was also the official unveiling of their Toys/{{amiibo}} NFC figure system, to be used with ''Smash Bros.'' and other games. Another major announcement was ''VideoGame/{{Splatoon}}'', not only a rare new IP from the company but their first entry into the popular multiplayer shooter genre. Other games covered during the Digital Event were ''VideoGame/YoshisWoollyWorld'', ''VideoGame/CaptainToadTreasureTracker'', ''Videogame/{{Bayonetta 2}}'', ''VideoGame/DevilsThird'', ''[[VideoGame/SuperMarioMaker Mario Maker]]'', ''VideoGame/KirbyAndTheRainbowCurse'', ''VideoGame/HyruleWarriors'' (along with the first look at the [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaWiiU next major Zelda game]]), and ''VideoGame/XenobladeChroniclesX''. Creator/ShigeruMiyamoto dropped by the Nintendo Treehouse livestream to talk about his new projects codenamed ''Project Giant Robot'' and ''Project Guard'' as well as confirming that he is working on a new ''VideoGame/StarFox'' game for Wii U. And the following day, finished their gaming announcements with ''VideoGame/CodenameSTEAM''.
* Ubisoft had a controversial E3 and a bad follow up; while trailers and gameplays demos for games like ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedUnity'' and ''VideoGame/FarCry4'' were met with good reception, both games suffered controversy for the lack of female characters (one developer saying it'd be "too hard" to do it in ''Unity'' was met with open derision from ''fellow Ubisoft employees''), and when asked about it, a member of the ''Far Cry'' team had a StunnedSilence reaction. Coupled with ''VideoGame/WatchDogs'' being met with a mixed reception earlier that month due to a perceived downgrade of graphics from its E3 2012 debut, and June wasn't kind to Ubisoft. Despite this, other demos and trailers like ''VideoGame/TheDivision'' and ''VideoGame/RainbowSix: Siege'' (a replacement to the prior-announced-several-years-ago-''Patriots'') were met with good reception as well.
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[[folder:[=E3=] 2015]]
* Creator/{{Bethesda}} announced a slew of games at their debut E3 press conference, including the previously announced ''VideoGame/{{Doom}}'' {{Reboot}} and ''VideoGame/{{Fallout 4}}'', complete with gameplay footage, as well as a trailer for ''VideoGame/{{Dishonored 2}}''. Other announcements included new content for ''VideoGame/TheElderScrollsOnline'' as well as a TradingCardGame entitled ''The Elder Scrolls: Legends'' in the vein of ''VideoGame/HearthstoneHeroesOfWarcraft''. Also notable is that between the official streams on Bethesda's Website/YouTube and Twitch channels, over ''six hundred thousand people'' watched it live, making it a fantastically successful debut conference for the publisher.
* Microsoft had what is widely considered to be one of their strongest press conferences in years:
** They kicked things off with campaign gameplay for ''VideoGame/Halo5Guardians'' and a new multiplayer trailer for its "Warzone" game mode. Other first-party lineups include ''[[VideoGame/ForzaMotorsport Forza Motorsport 6]]'' (with a [[CoolCar second-generation Ford GT]] brought down from the ceiling for promotion), confirmation of an "[[UpdatedRerelease Ultimate Edition]]" for the original ''VideoGame/GearsOfWar'' on the Xbox One, and closing off the conference with a live preview of ''Gears of War 4''.
** The company gave audiences a surprising treat by addressing one of the Xbox One's complaints, announcing backwards compatibility with Xbox 360 titles using retail discs of the console via a unique roundabout method of reading the disc then downloading an Xbox One-compatible version of the 360 game. Additional hardware showcased is a customizable "elite" version of the revised Xbox One controller to be released for retail, which features attachable paddles on the back, interchangeable control sticks (with [=PlayStation=]-esque convex sticks provided alongside the traditional concave sticks), and a disc-based variant of the directional pad.[[note]]Not in the same style as the Xbox 360 controller's disc-based directional pad, however.[[/note]] Finally, Microsoft demonstrated its working [=HoloLens=] augmented reality glasses using ''VideoGame/{{Minecraft}}''.
** ''VideoGame/{{ReCore}}'', a new science fiction game about [[ABoyAndHisX a girl and her robot]] being handled by Creator/KeijiInafune and Armature Studio (ex-''VideoGame/MetroidPrime'' developers) is the first new IP for Microsoft followed by Creator/{{Rare}} announcing its newest game[[note]]No mention of any game using the Kinect was present during the conference, making this the first time Microsoft has not announced any games using the hardware[[/note]] called ''VideoGame/SeaOfThieves'', a multiplayer-based [[{{Pirate}} swashbuckler]], along with a release of a thirty-dollar CompilationRerelease for thirty of its classic games[[note]]Nearly all the non-Nintendo [=IPs=] made before the ''VideoGame/KinectSports'' series.[[/note]] in celebration of their [[RuleOfThree thirtieth]] [[MilestoneCelebration anniversary]].
** Capping off the remainder is timed-exclusive third-party game ''VideoGame/RiseOfTheTombRaider'' showcasing a brief demonstration, while Bethesda announced ''Fallout 4'' will have official support for mods made on [=PCs=] available on consoles alongside new footage that wasn't present in their conference the previous day.
* Creator/ElectronicArts:
** With a large focus on sports at the expense of nearly everything else,[[note]]Some of their heavy hitters were used in prior conferences.[[/note]] the company had an overall disappointing show, with many of its titles unveiled being new installments in their various yearly franchises, though a few gems were buried within the mire of sports games, such as starting the conference with the long-awaited teaser for ''Mass Effect 4'' (now titled ''VideoGame/MassEffectAndromeda''). Furthermore, a adorable 2D PlatformGame, ''VideoGame/{{Unravel}}'', is a new IP of a yarn figurine; notably, the presenting creative director of the game told audiences about the inspiration behind it and his family vacation, even bringing a small model of the main character with him. It didn't take long for ''Unravel'' to become a highlight of the show.
** ''VideoGame/PlantsVsZombiesGardenWarfare2'' was shown, complete with awkward on-stage mascot reveal and use of "Danger Zone", while a new mobile title featuring the ''Film/DespicableMe'' Minions failed to excite the crowd. Fortunately, things bounced back with a trailer of ''VideoGame/MirrorsEdgeCatalyst'', including discussion regarding its background, new features and talks of its open-world nature of the reboot. Finally, ''VideoGame/StarWarsBattlefront'' showcased the environment of the Battle of Hoth from the perspective of several Rebel and Imperial combatants.
* With the exception of an awkward exchange between host Aisha Tyler and a cosplayer, whom she asked for a meme, Ubisoft had a strong showing of games.
** New titles showcased include a trailer for ''VideoGame/SouthParkTheFracturedButWhole'', a sequel to ''VideoGame/SouthParkTheStickOfTruth'', switching to an ''Avengers''-esque theme as opposed to the fantasy RolePlayingGame of the latter, a demonstration of ''VideoGame/ForHonor'', a ''VideoGame/BushidoBlade''-inspired new IP that mixes MultiplayerOnlineBattleArena elements with PlayerVersusPlayer duels, and an announcement for the next installment in the ''VideoGame/AnnoDomini'' SimulationGame series called ''Anno 2205''. Capping off the conference was ''[[VideoGame/GhostRecon Ghost Recon: Wildlands]]'', taking [[CoOpMultiplayer a]] [[WideOpenSandbox few]] [[OptionalStealth pages]] from recent ''VideoGame/FarCry'' releases and uncommonly set in South America.
** Ubisoft's {{Racing Game}}s received a few spotlights, detailing an expansion for the ''VideoGame/TheCrew'' called "Wild Run", additions and further enhancements to ''[[VideoGame/TrackMania Track Mania Turbo]]'' (along with being brought to other consoles), and a ''[[{{VideoGame/Trials}} Trials Fusion]]'' expansion pack entitled "[[TotallyRadical Awesome Level Max]]" allowing players to ride a unicorn, among other things. Similarly, the popular ''VideoGame/JustDance'' series got stage time with talk about the mobile platform. After having apparently not learned from their Music/{{Usher}} debacle a few years ago, a brief Jason Derulo concert and interview went about as well as one would expect for a video game conference.
** Meanwhile, ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedSyndicate'' and ''VideoGame/TheDivision'' unveiled additional trailers, with the latter revealing "Dark Zone" areas in the game and the ability for players to turn on their friends during CoOpMultiplayer was welcomed, promising to rival ''VideoGame/MarioKart'' and ''VideoGame/MarioParty'' for friendships ended. Finally, ''[[VideoGame/RainbowSix Rainbow Six Seige]]'' showcased last year was demonstrated on-stage, including a brief chat with Angela Bassett, who is cast in ''Seige'' as "6", the leader of Team Rainbow.
** Similar to 2014, Ubisoft got flak from social media for showing nearly no women (and even less playable female characters) in their games. After the much appreciated announcement pre-E3 that ''Syndicate'' will include a playable female assassin as one of the protagonists, not a single woman was visible in its primary promotional trailer (a second trailer was shown during the Sony conference focusing on Evie Fyre). ''Wildlands'', which takes place largely in South America, had no Latino or Latina protagonists shown; accusations of MightyWhitey due to the the predominantly Caucasian squad are abound.
* Sony's conference was basically the highlight of what many are now calling "the E3 of Dreams" with multiple megaton announcements of games that people had previously thought would never be made:
** After years of radio silence, ''VideoGame/TheLastGuardian'' is not only alive and well, but playable and showcased as a [=PS4=] gameplay trailer, kicking off the conference.
** After over a decade of speculation, the long rumored ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII'' remake was announced to be making its debut first on the [=PS4=] before moving on to other platforms.[[note]]Contrast [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bMjkDFGJ1A the reaction]] from the [=PlayStation=] Experience last year regarding the ''VII'' PC port on the [=PS4=] against the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1vSYIHlMp8 reaction to the remake.]][[/note]]
** Finishing off the trifecta of reveals was Yu Suzuki himself, announcing the launch of a ''[[VideoGame/{{Shenmue}} Shenmue 3]]'' Website/{{Kickstarter}}, which hit its funding goal in ''less than nine hours''.
** Creator/GuerrillaGames, best known for ''VideoGame/{{Killzone}}'', unveiled Sony's new IP ''VideoGame/HorizonZeroDawn'', an AfterTheEnd action/adventure featuring a tribal hunter fighting animalistic robots, and ''VideoGame/LittleBigPlanet'' developer Creator/MediaMolecule showcased a playable version of ''VideoGame/{{Dreams}}'', based (like their famous work) on player creativity and sandbox tools. The ''VideoGame/{{Hitman}}'' franchise received a trailer for its next entry, simply entitled ''Hitman'', while Creator/SquareEnix debuted a new cutesy, SuperDeformed ''Franchise/FinalFantasy'' GaidenGame called ''VideoGame/WorldOfFinalFantasy'', using {{Mons}} elements to form powerful combat teams. The conference closed with a demo of ''VideoGame/Uncharted4AThiefsEnd''.
** Third-party titles include a ''VideoGame/StreetFighterV'' trailer revealing two returning characters and the promise of an exclusive beta for the [=PS4=], ''VideoGame/{{Destiny}}'' expansion "The Taken King" and exclusive [=PlayStation=] content, the ''VideoGame/NoMansSky'' team demonstrating the further scale and open-world nature of its universe, and additional footage of ''VideoGame/StarWarsBattlefront'' and its single or co-op mode called "Survival". In what could be considered a shot against Microsoft, Sony announced a deep partnership with ''VideoGame/CallOfDuty'' producer {{Creator/Activision}}, giving [=PS4=] owners first access to map packs and a beta for ''VideoGame/CallOfDutyBlackOps3'', with trailers highlighting its cooperative campaign and multiplayer aspects.
* Nintendo continued their strategy of using webcasts via Nintendo Treehouse, public demos at nationwide stores of Best Buy (featuring ''VideoGame/SuperMarioMaker''), and a tournament. While the headlining Digital Event wasn't "bad" per se, it disappointed fans due to a lack of big, exciting announcements - two such items (the next major ''Zelda'' game and home console) were specifically being held for next year, and most things that were shown were either already known (''Mario Maker'' and ''VideoGame/StarFoxZero'' were discussed in 2014) or not really what fans were looking for (in particular, a new ''VideoGame/{{Metroid}}'' SpinOff angered fans desperate for a regular installment).
** On Sunday, new ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'' DownloadableContent was showcased, including [[VideoGame/FireEmblemElibe Roy]] and [[Franchise/StreetFighter Ryu]], almost all of which was available that day. A few hours later, in the same vein as their Smash Bros. Tournament a year ago, a revival of the Nintendo World Championships (last seen in 1990) was held, where they revealed both the official English release of ''MOTHER'' (after a whopping ''25 year'' gap since its 1989 debut!) as ''VideoGame/EarthBoundBeginnings'' for the Wii U VirtualConsole and a multiplayer game called ''Blastball'' for 3DS.
** In the Digital Event, new upcoming titles ''VideoGame/StarFoxZero'', ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTriforceHeroes'', an UpdatedRerelease of ''VideoGame/HyruleWarriors'' for the Nintendo3DS, ''VideoGame/MetroidPrimeFederationForce'' (of which ''Blastball'' is a minigame), two installments to the ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing'' series called ''amiibo Festival'' and ''Happy Home Designer'', a ''VideoGame/PaperMario''/''VideoGame/MarioAndLuigi'' crossover called ''VideoGame/MarioAndLuigiPaperJam'', and ''VideoGame/MarioTennis: Ultra Smash'' were the first highlights. This was followed by further looks at ''VideoGame/FireEmblemFates'' (including the reveal of the final title), ''VideoGame/ShinMegamiTenseiXFireEmblem'', a launch date for ''VideoGame/XenobladeChroniclesX'', ''VideoGame/YoshisWoollyWorld'', a localization of ''VideoGame/YoKaiWatch'', and a somewhat surprising announcement of ''Toys/{{amiibo}}''/''VideoGame/{{Skylanders}}'' crossover figures featuring Bowser and Donkey Kong.
** Sadly, E3 was also the final appearance of sorts of company president Creator/SatoruIwata. Though he was not personally present due to health reasons and was not shown in the Digital Event, his absence was not felt because he had done the same thing the year before and because the Digital Event was interspersed with short skits featuring puppet versions of himself, Reggie, and Miyamoto. However, the heath issues proved to be worse than he had let on and he passed away about a month later.
* Creator/SquareEnix held their own conference this year, but had the same issue as most third-party presentations: most of their showcases were already revealed elsewhere (for one, the ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII'' remake).
** Fortunately, ''VideoGame/JustCause3'' kicked off a series of next installment releases, with details regarding the game's location (the Mediterranean island of Medici, where the protagonist was born). A gameplay/story trailer for ''VideoGame/DeusExMankindDivided'', new SpinOff ''[[Franchise/TombRaider Tomb Raider Go]]'' (based on ''[[VideoGame/{{Hitman}} Hitman Go]])'', additional footage of ''VideoGame/RiseOfTheTombRaider'' and the next ''Hitman'' game was revealed, such as new content every once in a while, including assassinations that will be LostForever if left uncompleted.
** In what seems to a bounce back into [[EasternRPG the genre the company's most comfortable with]], mobile game ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsX'' will receive a Western release, gameplay trailer for ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsIII'' demonstrated a world based on ''WesternAnimation/{{Tangled}}'', an early look at the fifth ''Star Ocean'' game titled ''Integrity and Faithlessness'' and ''Project Setsuna'', a new IP in production by a studio called "Tokyo RPG Factory", with displays of screenshots. Finally, a sequel to ''VideoGame/{{NieR}}'' is being developed by Creator/PlatinumGames with Creator/TaroYoko returning as director. Although Yoko addressing the audience while wearing a mask of No.7 from the ''NieR'' seems like a BigLippedAlligatorMoment, [[ReclusiveArtist this is standard for him]].
* The realm of PC gaming got its time to shine with its debut conference thanks to computer processor developer AMD and ''Magazine/PCGamer'', creatively called the "[[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin PC Gaming Show]]". The conference was akin to a talk show, with noted streamer "[=Day9=]" acting as host and a parade of developers coming up for interviews or to discuss their products. Once again, most presenters (like Square Enix) showed off titles the audience already knew of already, thus nothing earth-shattering was unveiled, with retreads upon covered ground. The show also ran uncommonly long, clocking at around two and a half hours, at least an hour more than any other presentation at E3.
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The '''Electronic Entertainment Expo''' ('''E3''') is a major gaming event that started in 1995 in California and has been held every year since. Most of the major gaming companies hold press conferences at E3; fans will watch live feeds of the event in an attempt to keep up with the latest news and catch early glimpses of footage from upcoming games. E3 tends to be the preferred venue for unveiling new console and handheld designs, along with new [=IPs=] and new installments to familiar franchises.
It started off as a sort-of spinoff of the Consumer Electronics Show, which used to be the place to announce new game stuff, but a separate show was created when CES said they couldn't create a private space at CES for game developers. Historically, E3 attracted large, somewhat unruly crowds. The use of "booth babes" (attractive women who draw attention to the games they're advertising) also added to the allure. In 2007, the event allowed only the media and developers to attend and eliminated the booth babes in order to cut down on the noise and crowds. The 2008 event allowed some members of the general public into the convention hall again, but through invitations only. For E3 2009, booth babes made a return, but only if the game companies wanted them in there.
This shift in regulations is what led ''WebComic/PennyArcade''[='=]s annual expo and the Tokyo Game Show to become the new ''de facto'' expos for a little while, but things have settled over the past couple of years and the status quo has returned to what it previously was. The general public is allowed admission (for a high price), but members of the press and industry get in for free.
E3 is first and foremost a video games show for the industry at large, including journalists, marketing executives, and those watching at home. Other expos are focused on other aspects of gaming - community (and tabletop games) for PAX, developers for GDC, executives for DICE - but E3 is intended for everyone.
The expo is immensely popular, and the entire gaming world has its eyes focused on Los Angeles for the roughly week-long event. It is a source of both joy and heartbreak, of incredibly ecstasy and mouth-frothing rage, and everything in between. Though fandoms the world over may feel elation at the announcement of a new entry in a long awaited franchise, other announcements (or lack thereof) can easily cause huge backlashes, often in the forms of [[FlameWar Flame Wars]], TheyChangedItNowItSucks, UnpleasableFanbase, BrokenBase, AccentuateTheNegative, InternetBackdraft, and many others.
All the attention means that certain events in the show are ripe for MemeticMutation. Sony's disastrous 2006 conference is a good example of this, as that single event alone named four tropes.
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[[folder:[=E3=] 1995 - 2000]]
* During the first E3 in 1995, Sega made an announcement in their keynote address that the SegaSaturn, which was releasing on "Saturnday" (Sept. 2), would be $399. Another surprise announcement was that the console was actually ''already out'' at select stores. The announcement shocked and angered retailers, developers, and gamers alike, who were not prepared for the release so early.
* Sony, in their own keynote address the same year, also made a startling announcement: [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExaAYIKsDBI $299.]]
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[[folder:[=E3=] 2001 - 2007]]
* Around 2001, Nintendo presented several tech demos for games that could be made on the NintendoGameCube (this was before the console was launched). One of the demos showed Link and Ganondorf fighting each other with realistic graphics for its time. About a year later, Nintendo presented a ''Zelda'' game at E3... [[ArtShift except it now looked like a cartoon]]. [[InternetBackdraft Fans cried foul and declared war on Nintendo for taking away the realistic Zelda they were teased with previously]]. However, once [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTheWindWaker the game]] came out (with improved cel-shading), [[BrokenBase most fans did a 180 and praised the game for its style and gameplay while others still bashed it for the kiddy look]]. Then came E3 2004, with a showing of the first trailer for ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTwilightPrincess''. With that, the fanboys and fangirls were...[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98VjTbC4gC4 ahem]]... amused. [[http://media.ign.com/games/image/article/738/738102/gaijin4koma2_peersblog_1200684608.jpg IGN's reaction to that]], coupled with their DullSurprise from [[http://media.ign.com/games/image/article/738/738102/gaijin4koma_peersblog_1200684654.jpg last year's E3]], became subject to MemeticMutation.
* Sony's E3 2006 press conference was infamous for the following reasons:
** The PR who discussed the PlayStation3 mentioned how the system could do RealTimeWeaponChange and showed a game that took place in feudal Japan where players could fight a GiantEnemyCrab and flip it over to AttackItsWeakPoint ForMassiveDamage.
** No one applauded when ''VideoGame/RidgeRacer'' was shown, causing the spokesperson, Kazuo Hirai (now Sony Computer Entertainment's [=CEO=]), to shout "RIIIIIDGE RAAAAACERRRR!!!" This became a very popular fad across the Internet, as well as prime ammo for a {{troll}} to use in a FlameWar.
** The reveal that the 80GB console would cost ''$599''.
* During E3 2007, Jamie Kennedy hosted Creator/{{Activision}}'s press conference. It was a complete disaster as he was apparently drunk, heckled the crowd, and was upstaged by a developer at one point. Adding insult to injury, someone in the crowd could clearly be heard saying that the developer was funnier than Kennedy.
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E3 2008 sparked outrage on all three consoles in the following examples:
* Microsoft's event showed many casual friendly features, such as avatars (which look similar to Nintendo's Miis), minigames in the forms of fly swatting or dancing, etc. This caused the fans of Microsoft to moan and complain that Microsoft was trying to copy Nintendo's Wii. When ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXIII'' was announced to be released for the Xbox 360, it shocked everybody. After the announcement, Sony fans cried foul and claimed that Square Enix was a sellout. It didn't help when Microsoft boasted that most of its 3rd party games used to be with Sony.
* Nintendo's event wasn't any better, either. Fans who expected announcements of big name games like ''Mario'' and ''Zelda'' were met with disappointment as Nintendo revealed more casual friendly games like ''VideoGame/WiiSportsResort'' and ''VideoGame/WiiMusic''. This caused a huge FlameWar between [[InternetBackdraft fans who claimed Nintendo abandoned the hardcore gamer and fans who believed that Nintendo would have the good games coming eventually]]. During Nintendo's event, then Nintendo marketing VP Cammie Dunaway told a personal story on how she broke her wrist during a vacation with her kids. The broken wrist story became a [[MemeticMutation fad on forums]]. A similar fad also began to pop up when Cammie joked to Reggie Fils-Aime about liking the full throttle when he tested a jet ski game. [[TheScrappy Everyone started to hate Cammie]], feeling that she represented all the horrible qualities of casual gamers. Cammie did improve in E3 2009 where she mostly ditched her cheesy act and focused more on the facts and what Nintendo wants in the future, but people still haven't forgiven her. It got so bad at that time that the Wii board on Website/{{GameFAQs}} exploded in fury, resulting in ''numerous'' topics about how Nintendo was a backstabber, literally lasting for days on end. [[http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/Djinnhunter/FireShotProcapture15-GameFAQs_Wii-b.jpg Hilarity Ensues does not]] [[http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/Djinnhunter/FireShotProcapture16-GameFAQs_Wii-b.jpg even begin to describe this.]]
* This was mostly due to the tonedown of E3 after E3 2006. Everyone was now saving most of their good stuff for their own conferences, PAX, or the Tokyo Game Show. Even the game publishers formed a UnpleasableFanbase about it, wanting it to be toned down in 2006 and then wanting it back to its old form after the disaster E3 was in 2008.
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[[folder:[=E3=] 2009]]
* Microsoft announced a new device codenamed "Project Natal" that supposedly surpassed the Wii's motion controls by detecting full body movement, and even insulted Nintendo by saying that you wouldn't have to "sit on the couch and waggle". As if repeating last year's E3 reaction, trolls and fanboys alike had wildly claimed Nintendo was now finished, as seen [[http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/Djinnhunter/FireShotcapture3-WiiMessageBoardfor.png here]], [[http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/Djinnhunter/FireShotcapture2-WiiMessageBoardfor.png and here]].
* Nintendo made quite the turnaround with this year's E3 compared to 2008. While they did show several casual games, Nintendo appealed to the core fans with several new ''Mario'' games (''VideoGame/SuperMarioGalaxy2'', ''VideoGame/NewSuperMarioBrosWii'' with 4 player co-op, and a 3rd ''VideoGame/MarioVsDonkeyKong'' game), ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaSpiritTracks'', a new ''VideoGame/GoldenSunDarkDawn'', ''VideoGame/KingdomHearts358DaysOver2'', ''VideoGame/DeadSpaceExtraction'', ''VideoGame/TheConduit'', and ''VideoGame/MetroidOtherM'' (The latter being developed by Team Ninja). Nintendo also showed off Wii Motion Plus, an add on for the Wii Remote that added more precision with motion controls. While most fans were very pleased with the showing, many became upset over ''New Super Mario Bros Wii'' [[ItsTheSameNowItSucks looking too samey compared to the DS version]], and how ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' was supposedly just a lazy rehash, while ignoring the fact that ''you can ride Yoshi''.
* Sony's [=PlayStation=] Move ([=PlayStation 3=]'s motion controller) was revealed, as well as ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXIV'' (a MMO), PSP Go, ''VideoGame/GranTurismo 5'' and ''GT PSP'', ''Mod Nation Racers'' (''VideoGame/MarioKart'' meets ''LittleBigPlanet''), ''[[VideoGame/MetalGearSolidPeaceWalker Peace Walker]]'' (a new ''Metal Gear'' game for the PSP), ''The Last Guardian'', ''MAG'', ''[[VideoGame/GodOfWar God of War III]]'', a new ''RatchetAndClank'', and a portable versions of ''LittleBigPlanet''. ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII'' was also announced for PSN.
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[[folder:[=E3=] 2010]]
* Microsoft: The main focus this year was the controller-less system announced in '09, now titled "{{Kinect}}". Kinect games shown were casual titles that showcased using your own body instead of button inputs (such as playing with a baby tiger or navigating a river in a raft). A new model of Xbox 360 hardware was also announced, which would feature a smaller and quieter (and shinier) design, as well as built-in Wi-Fi, at the same price as a regular 360. An Oprah-like event occurred at the end of the presentation, where each member of the audience got a free 360. Fans have naturally mocked this, their main complaints being that Microsoft was basically ripping off Nintendo and its E3 presentations, and quite a few people have compared this event to Nintendo's event from 2008. The girl playing with the pet tiger ("Skittles!") and the people showing off ''Dance Central'' had already became a meme.
* Nintendo's big item was [[Nintendo3DS the 3DS handheld]], with 3D capabilities and other enhancements as well as an impressive list of third-party support. As for games, in addition to showing off ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword'' and ''VideoGame/EpicMickey'', Nintendo also announced {{revival}}s for several long-dormant franchises: ''[[VideoGame/GoldenSunDarkDawn Golden Sun: Dark Dawn]]'', a new ''[[VideoGame/GoldenEyeWii GoldenEye]]'' game, ''[[VideoGame/KirbysEpicYarn Kirby's Epic Yarn]]'', ''VideoGame/DonkeyKongCountryReturns'', and most shockingly, ''VideoGame/KidIcarusUprising''. The showing can basically be summed up in [[http://i48.tinypic.com/205ds8n.jpg this link.]] Nintendo's event also provided a CrowningMomentOfFunny when they revealed their trailer for the Nintendo 3DS, showing Creator/SatoruIwata (President of Nintendo of Japan at the time) and Creator/ShigeruMiyamoto (the man behind ''Mario'', ''The Legend of Zelda'', ''Donkey Kong'', and other titles) each interacting with characters from the 3DS before getting sucked inside. Then Reggie Fils-Aime (current President of Nintendo of America) enters and laughs almost evilly as the handheld shows Iwata and Miyamoto running and jumping from Bowser. Just before Bowser emerges from the screen and burns Fils-Aime to a crisp. The trailer finished up with the real life Fils-Aime [[ClothingDamage coming back on-stage in a scorched jacket]].
* Sony's presentation was pretty average. Aside from [[VideoGame/PlaystationMoveHeroes a crossover game]] featuring [[RatchetAndClank Ratchet]], [[JakAndDaxter Jak]], and [[Franchise/SlyCooper Sly]], the biggest announcement came from [[Creator/ValveSoftware Gabe Newell]], who announced that ''VideoGame/{{Portal 2}}'' would come to the PS3 in spite of his previous dislike for the platform, as well as a new Steam-like program to play it on. Oh, they also announced a new ''Twisted Metal'' game for the [=PlayStation 3=]. However, Sony did manage to have Kevin Butler (from the commercials) to give a speech on stage. The speech culminated in an epic CrowningMomentOfAwesome [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwPWN3Ul6U8 that must be seen to be believed.]]
* Creator/{{Konami}}'s E3 2010 also deserves a mention by virtue of being SoBadItsGood, thanks to vast amounts of GratuitousEnglish. [[VideoGame/NinetyNineNights One. Million. Twoobs.]]
* Creator/ElectronicArts started off their press conference with ''VideoGame/NeedForSpeed: Hot Pursuit'' and caused the fandom to rejoice when [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6ouHWP0KrY the trailer was posted online.]] They also showed off their previously-announced ''NBAJam'' revival, and the consensus was that it captured the spirit of the old games perfectly.
* Ubisoft showed off a Music/MichaelJackson game that put an emphasis on dancing using motion controls, as well as a breathing simulator, [[VideoGame/RaymanOrigins a new Rayman game]], a {{Reboot}} of ''VideoGame/{{Driver}}'' [[VideoGame/DriverSanFrancisco set in]] UsefulNotes/SanFrancisco and ''Child of Eden'', a SpiritualSuccessor to the CultClassic game ''VideoGame/{{Rez}}''.
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[[folder:[=E3=] 2011]]
* Surprisingly, Konami's E3 event was pre-recorded and shown before the event actually started. Some highlights include compilations of ''Franchise/MetalGear'' and ''VideoGame/ZoneOfTheEnders'' games, which include [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flK748GogoA the miracle of transfarring]], as well as a reboot of the ''{{VideoGame/Contra}}'' series. Aside from that, however, nothing of major value ([[SoBadItsGood or comedy]]) was released.
* Microsoft's press conference can be summed up by one word: ''{{Kinect}}''. Almost every game announced, from ''VideoGame/{{Mass Effect 3}}'' and ''[[VideoGame/FableI Fable]]'' to ''VideoGame/{{Minecraft}}'' and ''Series/SesameStreet'', relied on the Kinect in some way, though it should be noted that not all of these games required the peripheral - such as ''Mass Effect 3'' and ''Minecraft'', which only had added features with it. In fact, the only new games shown that ''weren't'' Kinect or Kinect-enhanced were ''VideoGame/{{Halo Combat Evolved}}: Anniversary'' and ''VideoGame/{{Halo 4}}''.
* {{Sony}}'s press conference was adequate. The good news was that the {{PlayStation Vita}} handheld was named after being revealed last year (and now priced at $250), which has touch screen controls and can suspend play to pick up later on the [=PlayStation 3=] and vice versa. In addition, ''VideoGame/SlyCooperThievesInTime'' was announced, more ''VideoGame/LittleBigPlanet'' and ''VideoGame/ModNationRacers'' games are on the way, and [[VideoGame/{{Infamous}} Cole McGrath]] was going to fight in ''VideoGame/StreetFighterXTekken''.
* Creator/{{Nintendo}}[='s=] press conference was (for Nintendo fans, at least) pretty awesome, with the chief announcement being the reveal of the WiiU - the next home console. The primary innovation of this one was the controller, which looks like a small tablet PC with more buttons, allowing ideas like "asynchronous gameplay" (where the player with the new controller has vastly different gameplay/objectives/experiences than the ones using Wiimotes), or things like not even requiring the TV if someone else wants to watch a show.
** To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' series, Nintendo had plenty up their sleeves. A free version of ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaFourSwords Four Swords]]'' for [=DSiWare=], ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaLinksAwakening'' for the new 3DS VirtualConsole, and two soundtracks - one from ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime'', if people were one of the first handful to register their copy of ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime 3D'' on Club Nintendo (also free), and one of fully orchestrated ''Zelda'' tunes for those who plan on getting ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword''. Nintendo also announced they would hold live orchestra shows (titled ''The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses''), conducting music from the ''Zelda'' games, in various regions of the world.
** For the Nintendo3DS, a slew of games were announced. New ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'', ''VideoGame/MarioKart'', and ''VideoGame/LuigisMansion'' games, (later titled ''VideoGame/SuperMario3DLand'', ''Mario Kart 7'', and ''VideoGame/LuigisMansionDarkMoon'', respectively), ''VideoGame/StarFox64 3D'', ''VideoGame/KidIcarusUprising'', and a handful of 3rd-party games. They also announced a [[Franchise/{{Pokemon}} Pokédex]] app.
** The 3DS' VirtualConsole was detailed to be selling GameBoy and GameBoyColor games, with ''VideoGame/SuperMarioLand'', ''[[BreakingOut Alleyway]]'', and ''Radar Mission'' being the first games released. Nintendo also announced that several classic Nintendo titles (and those OlderThanTheNES) would get a 3D facelift, starting with ''VideoGame/{{Excitebike}}'', as part of the new 3D Classics series - and that this first one would be complimentary.
** Finally, Iwata slipped in some brief words confirming that a new ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'' game had been discussed for both Nintendo3DS and WiiU, that the two will interact in some fashion.
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[[folder:[=E3=] 2012]]
* On the whole, one noticeable trend was the sheer amount of DarkerAndEdgier BloodierAndGorier games on display, including ''[[VideoGame/SplinterCell Splinter Cell: Blacklist]]'', a ''Franchise/TombRaider'' reboot, ''[[VideoGame/GodOfWar God of War: Ascension]]'', and ''VideoGame/TheLastOfUs''. There also seemed to a high number of chin stabbings in trailers and demos. Journalists wrote articles discussing whether this was a good thing, a bad thing, [[DarknessInducedAudienceApathy just boring]], or so on for weeks.
* Microsoft started this E3 with a gameplay debuts of ''VideoGame/{{Halo 4}}'' and a new ''VideoGame/SplinterCell'', ''Blacklist''. Additional game announcements included ''VideoGame/GearsOfWar: Judgment'', ''[[VideoGame/ForzaMotorsport Forza Horizon]]'' and ''VideoGame/SouthParkTheStickOfTruth'' courtesy of creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone. The rebooted ''Tomb Raider'' and ''VideoGame/ResidentEvil6'' rounded out more on-stage presentations, with the expected ''VideoGame/CallOfDutyBlackOps2'' ending off the conference. "Smartglass" was the new technology presented as a means for other devices like smartphones and tablets will be capable of connecting to the {{Xbox}} console via specific apps either for new modes of play with particular games (ie. using a tablet to create custom strategies in ''VideoGame/MaddenNFL'') or other features.
* Creator/ElectronicArts' conference began with a co-op presentation of ''Dead Space 3'', followed with gameplay of ''[[VideoGame/MedalOfHonor Medal of Honor: Warfighter]]'', ''VideoGame/NeedForSpeed: [[VideoGame/NeedForSpeedMostWanted Most Wanted]]'' (once again helmed by 2010's ''Hot Pursuit'' developer Criterion Games) and ''[[VideoGame/{{Crysis}} Crysis 3]]''. The developer unveiled further content for ''VideoGame/StarWarsTheOldRepublic''. Finally, ''VideoGame/{{Battlefield}}'' developer DICE announced ''Battlefield Premium'', a clone of ''Call of Duty Elite''.
* Creator/{{Ubisoft}}'s conference was very strong, especially considering how many of their games were held until other conferences to trumpet their host systems. ''[[VideoGame/JustDance Just Dance 4]]'' started it off and ''VideoGame/FarCry3'' got showcased (as well as the bare breasts of a character, triggering some controversy), alongside the much-anticipated ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedIII''. A ''VideoGame/RaymanOrigins'' sequel, ''VideoGame/RaymanLegends'', was demoed on-stage with the Nintendo WiiU of the upcoming releases. The presentation was capped by ''VideoGame/WatchDogs'', which many considered the best announcement/game of the show.
* Sony started with the latest project from Creator/QuanticDream - ''VideoGame/BeyondTwoSouls''. They quickly followed that up with showcasing a few things not shown during Ubisoft's conference - naval combat in ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedIII'', a 4-player co-operative campaign in ''Far Cry 3'', and a trailer for ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedIII Liberation'', as well as announcing special PS3 and Vita bundles for ''III'' and ''Liberation'' respectively. About midway through the conference, Sony announced that they were pulling an Oprah and giving everyone attending the conference a free month of their [=PlayStation Plus=] service. This segued into the Vita side of their presentation, which started off with a showcase of ''VideoGame/PlayStationAllStarsBattleRoyale'' and its Vita functionality, capped off with the trailer announcement of [[VideoGame/{{Uncharted}} Nathan Drake]] and [[Franchise/BioShock Big Daddy]] as playable characters. Dipping back into the PS3 side of things, they showed off a new peripheral called the ''Wonderbook'' - an augmented-reality 'storybook' that can be interacted with using the PS3's camera and [=PlayStation Move=]. To show off this new gadget, they demoed the latest entry in the mass-multimedia ''[[Franchise/HarryPotter Pottermore]]'' campaign, ''Book of Spells''. Finally, they ended the show with a playable demo of ''The Last of Us''.
* Nintendo's conference was rather sparse. The final version of the Wii U was shown and playable. Nintendo's first party offerings were dominated by Mario; ''VideoGame/NewSuperMarioBrosU'', ''VideoGame/NewSuperMarioBros2'', ''VideoGame/LuigisMansionDarkMoon'', and ''VideoGame/PaperMarioStickerStar'' were exhibited. ''VideoGame/{{Pikmin}} 3'' and ''VideoGame/WiiFit U'' were announced, continuing those franchises, and ''VideoGame/NintendoLand'', a theme-park styled game featuring mini-games drawn from other Nintendo franchises, and meant to be the Wii U equivalent of ''VideoGame/WiiSports''. This was the presentation finisher, capping it with an anemic in-game fireworks display. Everything else was third-party titles, overwhelmingly from Ubisoft, but WarnerBros also had a good presence with ''VideoGame/BatmanArkhamCity: Armored Edition'', and ''VideoGame/{{Scribblenauts}} Unlimited''. Afterwards, Nintendo started shifting their announcements from one big blowout to multiple smaller events, such as the occasional "WebVideo/NintendoDirect" webcasts that they had started the previous fall. Before the show, the Wii U had been showcased in New York City, later the day of the presentation a project codenamed ''Project P-100'' was shown (later officially titled ''VideoGame/TheWonderful101''), as was a new ''VideoGame/WarioWare'' game called ''Game & Wario''. Another presentation dedicated to the 3DS happened the next day, which included a confirmation of a North American release for ''VideoGame/FireEmblemAwakening''; and in the weeks after the show a Nintendo Direct video announced a new 3DS XL model, details on the dev team for the new ''Smash Bros.'', and retro game releases on the 3DS [=eShop=].
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[[folder:[=E3=] 2013]]
* Microsoft basically had to do some damage control, as the XboxOne reveal a few weeks prior failed to impress gamers, partially from its actual gaming capabilities being OutOfFocus in favor of TV and movies, but also the reveal of its restrictive {{DRM}} features. Their presentation addressed the former point well, with ''[[VideoGame/MetalGearSolidVThePhantomPain Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain]]'' and its open-world mechanics, Respawn Entertainment's new ''VideoGame/{{Titanfall}}'' FirstPersonShooter[=/=]MechaGame, ''VideoGame/RyseSonOfRome'', an exclusive-Xbox One reboot of ''VideoGame/KillerInstinct'' (though oddly enough, not developed by Creator/{{Rare}}), ''VideoGame/CrimsonDragon'' (now headed to the Xbox One), ''[[VideoGame/DeadRising Dead Rising 3]]'' exclusive to the console, ''VideoGame/TheWitcher3WildHunt'', ''VideoGame/{{Battlefield 4}}'' with timed-exclusive DownloadableContent, and ''VideoGame/{{Minecraft}}''. To compete with the PlayStation4, Microsoft will partner with Twitch for live-streaming integration (by comparison, Sony would use Ustream on their console), getting rid of the dreaded Microsoft Points once their console launches, offer Xbox Live gold members free games every month and a re-designed {{Xbox 360}} with a look similar to the Xbox One. However, the DRM issue still loomed large, and pricing for the console had been called steep by the audience at [[CrackIsCheaper $499 US]], and quite a bit more in other territories. Post-conference, further details regarding the launch of the Xbox One in only 21 countries was not pleasing to certain audience members.
** Notably, after the jabs they received throughout E3 over the new DRM system (particularly Sony's, see below), Microsoft announced the week afterward that they were abandoning it in favor of the policies used on the the Xbox 360.
* Sony debuted the [=PlayStation 4=] for the first time since its official reveal a few months back, including showing off the physical console for the first time. Sony representatives continued to reiterate their stance on supporting independent developers with exclusive releases for the console. As far as other games go, while ''VideoGame/TheLastGuardian'' was still missing-in-action, ''Final Fantasy Versus XIII'' was officially retitled as ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXV'' and ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsIII'' was finally announced as in development, alongside the world premiere of gameplay from ''VideoGame/{{Destiny}}''. Sony then made one of the most talked-about moments of the show by taking dead aim at Microsoft and its then new [=DRM=] policies, proclaiming that the [=PS4=] would have no DRM that wasn't on the [=PS3=] and [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWSIFh8ICaA mocked Microsoft for adding complications.]] Sony promised that the {{PlayStation Network}} would continue to work on the [=PS4=], carrying over from the current generation to the next; unfortunately, online multiplayer still required a [=PlayStation=] Plus subscription for the new console. To end off the conference, Sony listed the retail price of the [=PS4=] at $399 US to cheers from the audience.
* Nintendo shook up their entire E3 strategy; replacing the traditional live presentation with a pre-recorded webcast and partnering with Best Buy to hold nationwide events during the expo that would allow the public to play E3 game demos. The lineup of games on display, on the other hand, was considered solid but predictable; with few surprises: their main presentation, a Nintendo Direct webcast, featured known games ''VideoGame/PokemonXAndY'', ''VideoGame/TheWonderful101'', ''VideoGame/{{Bayonetta 2}}'', and ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTheWindWaker HD''; and new announcements ''VideoGame/SuperMario3DWorld'', ''VideoGame/MarioKart 8'', ''VideoGame/DonkeyKongCountryTropicalFreeze'', and the fourth ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'' installment featuring the Villager from ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing'' and VideoGame/MegaMan. Other games shown include ''VideoGame/{{Pikmin}} 3'', ''VideoGame/MarioAndLuigiDreamTeam'', a new ''VideoGame/YoshisIsland'', and ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaALinkBetweenWorlds''; finally, to add to the ''Smash Bros.'' roster, a third new character was unveiled as [[UnexpectedCharacter the Trainer]] from ''VideoGame/WiiFit''.
* Ubisoft had additional live demonstrations for ''VideoGame/WatchDogs'', ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedIVBlackFlag'' and ''Splinter Cell Blacklist'' and announced several new games, including ''The Crew'', an open-world RacingGame with a heavy focus on car tuning for just about every aspect of the vehicle and [[CoOpMultiplayer co-op]] and CompetitiveMultiplayer. Perhaps unexpectedly was the annoucement of a new IP: entitled ''[[VideoGame/TheDivision Tom Clancy's The Division]]'', this MassivelyMultiplayerOnline ThirdPersonShooter {{RPG}} set in a dark future New York City has been praised for its setting and bleakness, with many proclaiming it another game of the show for Ubisoft (note that like ''Watch Dogs'' at E3 2012, ''The Division'' was not known by the public, nor leaked out prior, until its reveal at E3).
* EA's conference unveiled 11 new games, alongside ''Titanfall'' for the XboxOne. The arguably biggest announcement was of a new ''Star Wars Battlefront'' being developed by DICE ([[AndZoidberg who also showed Battlefield 4]]). As usual for EA, they also showed off a new ''VideoGame/NeedForSpeed'', this one named ''Rivals'', a new ''FIFA'', ''NBA'', ''Madden'', and another ''UFC''. DICE also, shockingly, announced a sequel to their cult classic ''Mirror's Edge'', which had been requested for several years now. Dragon Age 3 was also renamed to ''Dragon Age Inquisition'', and the first trailer was announced.
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* Having learned from the reception they received in the previous year, Microsoft showcased the entire conference on games, kicking it off with a multitude of third-party games, including ''VideoGame/CallOfDutyAdvancedWarfare'', ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedUnity'', ''VideoGame/DragonAgeInquisition'' and ''VideoGame/SunsetOverdrive''. Their first-party lineup detailed ''[[VideoGame/ForzaMotorsport Forza Horizon 2]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/{{Fable}} Fable Legends]]'', with a follow-up ''VideoGame/ProjectSpark'', a game-creation tool kit in the same vein as ''VideoGame/LittleBIGPlanet'' (notably, [[VideoGame/ConkersBadFurDay Conker]] makes an appearance). News regarding ''VideoGame/Halo5Guardians'' is a multiplayer beta bundled with the ''Master Chief Collection'', an EnhancedRemake of all four primary installments of the ''Franchise/{{Halo}}'' franchise on the Xbox One (''VideoGame/{{Halo 2}}'' gets the "Anniversary" treatment). Proving they haven't forgotten the independent scene, ''VideoGame/{{Limbo}}'' developers Playdead unveil their next project ''Inside'', including many other indie games. ''[[VideoGame/RiseOfTheTombRaider Rise of the Tomb Raider]]'', ''VideoGame/TheWitcher3WildHunt'' and ''Tom Clancy's VideoGame/TheDivision'' cap off the last of the third-party entries. Original Xbox title ''VideoGame/PhantomDust'' gets an UpdatedRerelease, while Creator/HidekiKamiya of Creator/PlatinumGames debut the exclusive ''VideoGame/{{Scalebound}}'', with a new ''VideoGame/{{Crackdown}}'' ending off the conference.
* Nintendo built on their previous strategy, making their announcements through a "Digital Event" webcast and offering nationwide demos (this time strictly of the new ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'') through Best Buy. They also broke new ground by running a continuous stream from the show floor hosted by their Treehouse localization team, and held a ''Smash Bros.'' Invitational Tournament in order to hype the ''[=WiiU/3DS=]'' installment. As you might guess, ''Smash Bros.'' was at the center of Nintendo's announcements; with VideoGame/{{Mii}} Fighters, Palutena from ''VideoGame/KidIcarus'', and VideoGame/PacMan being announced for the roster. There was also the official unveiling of their Toys/{{amiibo}} NFC figure system, to be used with ''Smash Bros.'' and other games. Another major announcement was ''VideoGame/{{Splatoon}}'', not only a rare new IP from the company but their first entry into the popular multiplayer shooter genre. Other games covered during the Digital Event were ''VideoGame/YoshisWoollyWorld'', ''VideoGame/CaptainToadTreasureTracker'', ''Videogame/{{Bayonetta 2}}'', ''VideoGame/DevilsThird'', ''[[VideoGame/SuperMarioMaker Mario Maker]]'', ''VideoGame/KirbyAndTheRainbowCurse'', ''VideoGame/HyruleWarriors'' (along with the first look at the [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaWiiU next major Zelda game]]), and ''VideoGame/XenobladeChroniclesX''. Creator/ShigeruMiyamoto dropped by the Nintendo Treehouse livestream to talk about his new projects codenamed ''Project Giant Robot'' and ''Project Guard'' as well as confirming that he is working on a new ''VideoGame/StarFox'' game for Wii U. And the following day, finished their gaming announcements with ''VideoGame/CodenameSTEAM''.
* Ubisoft had a controversial E3 and a bad follow up; while trailers and gameplays demos for games like ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedUnity'' and ''VideoGame/FarCry4'' were met with good reception, both games suffered controversy for the lack of female characters (one developer saying it'd be "too hard" to do it in ''Unity'' was met with open derision from ''fellow Ubisoft employees''), and when asked about it, a member of the ''Far Cry'' team had a StunnedSilence reaction. Coupled with ''VideoGame/WatchDogs'' being met with a mixed reception earlier that month due to a perceived downgrade of graphics from its E3 2012 debut, and June wasn't kind to Ubisoft. Despite this, other demos and trailers like ''VideoGame/TheDivision'' and ''VideoGame/RainbowSix: Siege'' (a replacement to the prior-announced-several-years-ago-''Patriots'') were met with good reception as well.
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* Creator/{{Bethesda}} announced a slew of games at their debut E3 press conference, including the previously announced ''VideoGame/{{Doom}}'' {{Reboot}} and ''VideoGame/{{Fallout 4}}'', complete with gameplay footage, as well as a trailer for ''VideoGame/{{Dishonored 2}}''. Other announcements included new content for ''VideoGame/TheElderScrollsOnline'' as well as a TradingCardGame entitled ''The Elder Scrolls: Legends'' in the vein of ''VideoGame/HearthstoneHeroesOfWarcraft''. Also notable is that between the official streams on Bethesda's Website/YouTube and Twitch channels, over ''six hundred thousand people'' watched it live, making it a fantastically successful debut conference for the publisher.
* Microsoft had what is widely considered to be one of their strongest press conferences in years:
** They kicked things off with campaign gameplay for ''VideoGame/Halo5Guardians'' and a new multiplayer trailer for its "Warzone" game mode. Other first-party lineups include ''[[VideoGame/ForzaMotorsport Forza Motorsport 6]]'' (with a [[CoolCar second-generation Ford GT]] brought down from the ceiling for promotion), confirmation of an "[[UpdatedRerelease Ultimate Edition]]" for the original ''VideoGame/GearsOfWar'' on the Xbox One, and closing off the conference with a live preview of ''Gears of War 4''.
** The company gave audiences a surprising treat by addressing one of the Xbox One's complaints, announcing backwards compatibility with Xbox 360 titles using retail discs of the console via a unique roundabout method of reading the disc then downloading an Xbox One-compatible version of the 360 game. Additional hardware showcased is a customizable "elite" version of the revised Xbox One controller to be released for retail, which features attachable paddles on the back, interchangeable control sticks (with [=PlayStation=]-esque convex sticks provided alongside the traditional concave sticks), and a disc-based variant of the directional pad.[[note]]Not in the same style as the Xbox 360 controller's disc-based directional pad, however.[[/note]] Finally, Microsoft demonstrated its working [=HoloLens=] augmented reality glasses using ''VideoGame/{{Minecraft}}''.
** ''VideoGame/{{ReCore}}'', a new science fiction game about [[ABoyAndHisX a girl and her robot]] being handled by Creator/KeijiInafune and Armature Studio (ex-''VideoGame/MetroidPrime'' developers) is the first new IP for Microsoft followed by Creator/{{Rare}} announcing its newest game[[note]]No mention of any game using the Kinect was present during the conference, making this the first time Microsoft has not announced any games using the hardware[[/note]] called ''VideoGame/SeaOfThieves'', a multiplayer-based [[{{Pirate}} swashbuckler]], along with a release of a thirty-dollar CompilationRerelease for thirty of its classic games[[note]]Nearly all the non-Nintendo [=IPs=] made before the ''VideoGame/KinectSports'' series.[[/note]] in celebration of their [[RuleOfThree thirtieth]] [[MilestoneCelebration anniversary]].
** Capping off the remainder is timed-exclusive third-party game ''VideoGame/RiseOfTheTombRaider'' showcasing a brief demonstration, while Bethesda announced ''Fallout 4'' will have official support for mods made on [=PCs=] available on consoles alongside new footage that wasn't present in their conference the previous day.
* Creator/ElectronicArts:
** With a large focus on sports at the expense of nearly everything else,[[note]]Some of their heavy hitters were used in prior conferences.[[/note]] the company had an overall disappointing show, with many of its titles unveiled being new installments in their various yearly franchises, though a few gems were buried within the mire of sports games, such as starting the conference with the long-awaited teaser for ''Mass Effect 4'' (now titled ''VideoGame/MassEffectAndromeda''). Furthermore, a adorable 2D PlatformGame, ''VideoGame/{{Unravel}}'', is a new IP of a yarn figurine; notably, the presenting creative director of the game told audiences about the inspiration behind it and his family vacation, even bringing a small model of the main character with him. It didn't take long for ''Unravel'' to become a highlight of the show.
** ''VideoGame/PlantsVsZombiesGardenWarfare2'' was shown, complete with awkward on-stage mascot reveal and use of "Danger Zone", while a new mobile title featuring the ''Film/DespicableMe'' Minions failed to excite the crowd. Fortunately, things bounced back with a trailer of ''VideoGame/MirrorsEdgeCatalyst'', including discussion regarding its background, new features and talks of its open-world nature of the reboot. Finally, ''VideoGame/StarWarsBattlefront'' showcased the environment of the Battle of Hoth from the perspective of several Rebel and Imperial combatants.
* With the exception of an awkward exchange between host Aisha Tyler and a cosplayer, whom she asked for a meme, Ubisoft had a strong showing of games.
** New titles showcased include a trailer for ''VideoGame/SouthParkTheFracturedButWhole'', a sequel to ''VideoGame/SouthParkTheStickOfTruth'', switching to an ''Avengers''-esque theme as opposed to the fantasy RolePlayingGame of the latter, a demonstration of ''VideoGame/ForHonor'', a ''VideoGame/BushidoBlade''-inspired new IP that mixes MultiplayerOnlineBattleArena elements with PlayerVersusPlayer duels, and an announcement for the next installment in the ''VideoGame/AnnoDomini'' SimulationGame series called ''Anno 2205''. Capping off the conference was ''[[VideoGame/GhostRecon Ghost Recon: Wildlands]]'', taking [[CoOpMultiplayer a]] [[WideOpenSandbox few]] [[OptionalStealth pages]] from recent ''VideoGame/FarCry'' releases and uncommonly set in South America.
** Ubisoft's {{Racing Game}}s received a few spotlights, detailing an expansion for the ''VideoGame/TheCrew'' called "Wild Run", additions and further enhancements to ''[[VideoGame/TrackMania Track Mania Turbo]]'' (along with being brought to other consoles), and a ''[[{{VideoGame/Trials}} Trials Fusion]]'' expansion pack entitled "[[TotallyRadical Awesome Level Max]]" allowing players to ride a unicorn, among other things. Similarly, the popular ''VideoGame/JustDance'' series got stage time with talk about the mobile platform. After having apparently not learned from their Music/{{Usher}} debacle a few years ago, a brief Jason Derulo concert and interview went about as well as one would expect for a video game conference.
** Meanwhile, ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedSyndicate'' and ''VideoGame/TheDivision'' unveiled additional trailers, with the latter revealing "Dark Zone" areas in the game and the ability for players to turn on their friends during CoOpMultiplayer was welcomed, promising to rival ''VideoGame/MarioKart'' and ''VideoGame/MarioParty'' for friendships ended. Finally, ''[[VideoGame/RainbowSix Rainbow Six Seige]]'' showcased last year was demonstrated on-stage, including a brief chat with Angela Bassett, who is cast in ''Seige'' as "6", the leader of Team Rainbow.
** Similar to 2014, Ubisoft got flak from social media for showing nearly no women (and even less playable female characters) in their games. After the much appreciated announcement pre-E3 that ''Syndicate'' will include a playable female assassin as one of the protagonists, not a single woman was visible in its primary promotional trailer (a second trailer was shown during the Sony conference focusing on Evie Fyre). ''Wildlands'', which takes place largely in South America, had no Latino or Latina protagonists shown; accusations of MightyWhitey due to the the predominantly Caucasian squad are abound.
* Sony's conference was basically the highlight of what many are now calling "the E3 of Dreams" with multiple megaton announcements of games that people had previously thought would never be made:
** After years of radio silence, ''VideoGame/TheLastGuardian'' is not only alive and well, but playable and showcased as a [=PS4=] gameplay trailer, kicking off the conference.
** After over a decade of speculation, the long rumored ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII'' remake was announced to be making its debut first on the [=PS4=] before moving on to other platforms.[[note]]Contrast [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bMjkDFGJ1A the reaction]] from the [=PlayStation=] Experience last year regarding the ''VII'' PC port on the [=PS4=] against the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1vSYIHlMp8 reaction to the remake.]][[/note]]
** Finishing off the trifecta of reveals was Yu Suzuki himself, announcing the launch of a ''[[VideoGame/{{Shenmue}} Shenmue 3]]'' Website/{{Kickstarter}}, which hit its funding goal in ''less than nine hours''.
** Creator/GuerrillaGames, best known for ''VideoGame/{{Killzone}}'', unveiled Sony's new IP ''VideoGame/HorizonZeroDawn'', an AfterTheEnd action/adventure featuring a tribal hunter fighting animalistic robots, and ''VideoGame/LittleBigPlanet'' developer Creator/MediaMolecule showcased a playable version of ''VideoGame/{{Dreams}}'', based (like their famous work) on player creativity and sandbox tools. The ''VideoGame/{{Hitman}}'' franchise received a trailer for its next entry, simply entitled ''Hitman'', while Creator/SquareEnix debuted a new cutesy, SuperDeformed ''Franchise/FinalFantasy'' GaidenGame called ''VideoGame/WorldOfFinalFantasy'', using {{Mons}} elements to form powerful combat teams. The conference closed with a demo of ''VideoGame/Uncharted4AThiefsEnd''.
** Third-party titles include a ''VideoGame/StreetFighterV'' trailer revealing two returning characters and the promise of an exclusive beta for the [=PS4=], ''VideoGame/{{Destiny}}'' expansion "The Taken King" and exclusive [=PlayStation=] content, the ''VideoGame/NoMansSky'' team demonstrating the further scale and open-world nature of its universe, and additional footage of ''VideoGame/StarWarsBattlefront'' and its single or co-op mode called "Survival". In what could be considered a shot against Microsoft, Sony announced a deep partnership with ''VideoGame/CallOfDuty'' producer {{Creator/Activision}}, giving [=PS4=] owners first access to map packs and a beta for ''VideoGame/CallOfDutyBlackOps3'', with trailers highlighting its cooperative campaign and multiplayer aspects.
* Nintendo continued their strategy of using webcasts via Nintendo Treehouse, public demos at nationwide stores of Best Buy (featuring ''VideoGame/SuperMarioMaker''), and a tournament. While the headlining Digital Event wasn't "bad" per se, it disappointed fans due to a lack of big, exciting announcements - two such items (the next major ''Zelda'' game and home console) were specifically being held for next year, and most things that were shown were either already known (''Mario Maker'' and ''VideoGame/StarFoxZero'' were discussed in 2014) or not really what fans were looking for (in particular, a new ''VideoGame/{{Metroid}}'' SpinOff angered fans desperate for a regular installment).
** On Sunday, new ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'' DownloadableContent was showcased, including [[VideoGame/FireEmblemElibe Roy]] and [[Franchise/StreetFighter Ryu]], almost all of which was available that day. A few hours later, in the same vein as their Smash Bros. Tournament a year ago, a revival of the Nintendo World Championships (last seen in 1990) was held, where they revealed both the official English release of ''MOTHER'' (after a whopping ''25 year'' gap since its 1989 debut!) as ''VideoGame/EarthBoundBeginnings'' for the Wii U VirtualConsole and a multiplayer game called ''Blastball'' for 3DS.
** In the Digital Event, new upcoming titles ''VideoGame/StarFoxZero'', ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTriforceHeroes'', an UpdatedRerelease of ''VideoGame/HyruleWarriors'' for the Nintendo3DS, ''VideoGame/MetroidPrimeFederationForce'' (of which ''Blastball'' is a minigame), two installments to the ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing'' series called ''amiibo Festival'' and ''Happy Home Designer'', a ''VideoGame/PaperMario''/''VideoGame/MarioAndLuigi'' crossover called ''VideoGame/MarioAndLuigiPaperJam'', and ''VideoGame/MarioTennis: Ultra Smash'' were the first highlights. This was followed by further looks at ''VideoGame/FireEmblemFates'' (including the reveal of the final title), ''VideoGame/ShinMegamiTenseiXFireEmblem'', a launch date for ''VideoGame/XenobladeChroniclesX'', ''VideoGame/YoshisWoollyWorld'', a localization of ''VideoGame/YoKaiWatch'', and a somewhat surprising announcement of ''Toys/{{amiibo}}''/''VideoGame/{{Skylanders}}'' crossover figures featuring Bowser and Donkey Kong.
** Sadly, E3 was also the final appearance of sorts of company president Creator/SatoruIwata. Though he was not personally present due to health reasons and was not shown in the Digital Event, his absence was not felt because he had done the same thing the year before and because the Digital Event was interspersed with short skits featuring puppet versions of himself, Reggie, and Miyamoto. However, the heath issues proved to be worse than he had let on and he passed away about a month later.
* Creator/SquareEnix held their own conference this year, but had the same issue as most third-party presentations: most of their showcases were already revealed elsewhere (for one, the ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII'' remake).
** Fortunately, ''VideoGame/JustCause3'' kicked off a series of next installment releases, with details regarding the game's location (the Mediterranean island of Medici, where the protagonist was born). A gameplay/story trailer for ''VideoGame/DeusExMankindDivided'', new SpinOff ''[[Franchise/TombRaider Tomb Raider Go]]'' (based on ''[[VideoGame/{{Hitman}} Hitman Go]])'', additional footage of ''VideoGame/RiseOfTheTombRaider'' and the next ''Hitman'' game was revealed, such as new content every once in a while, including assassinations that will be LostForever if left uncompleted.
** In what seems to a bounce back into [[EasternRPG the genre the company's most comfortable with]], mobile game ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsX'' will receive a Western release, gameplay trailer for ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsIII'' demonstrated a world based on ''WesternAnimation/{{Tangled}}'', an early look at the fifth ''Star Ocean'' game titled ''Integrity and Faithlessness'' and ''Project Setsuna'', a new IP in production by a studio called "Tokyo RPG Factory", with displays of screenshots. Finally, a sequel to ''VideoGame/{{NieR}}'' is being developed by Creator/PlatinumGames with Creator/TaroYoko returning as director. Although Yoko addressing the audience while wearing a mask of No.7 from the ''NieR'' seems like a BigLippedAlligatorMoment, [[ReclusiveArtist this is standard for him]].
* The realm of PC gaming got its time to shine with its debut conference thanks to computer processor developer AMD and ''Magazine/PCGamer'', creatively called the "[[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin PC Gaming Show]]". The conference was akin to a talk show, with noted streamer "[=Day9=]" acting as host and a parade of developers coming up for interviews or to discuss their products. Once again, most presenters (like Square Enix) showed off titles the audience already knew of already, thus nothing earth-shattering was unveiled, with retreads upon covered ground. The show also ran uncommonly long, clocking at around two and a half hours, at least an hour more than any other presentation at E3.
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