History MediaNotes / ElectronicEntertainmentExpo

** After Sony fired the opening volley in 2003, Nintendo responded with force in the form of the UsefulNotes/NintendoDS. The graphics weren't as good as the PSP's, but it had Nintendo's solid hardware and games behind it, and the touchscreen feature got many people hooked. They also showed off a gorgeous and realistic-looking trailer for [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTwilightPrincess the next]] ''Zelda'' game, turning public opinion on the company around by a large margin, especially after their pretty bad 2003. Compare [[http://media.ign.com/games/image/article/738/738102/gaijin4koma2_peersblog_1200684608.jpg this candid shot]] of IGN's journalists watching the ''Twilight Princess'' trailer to the above shot from 2003. It was also the public debut of Nintendo of America's new marking head, Reggie Fils-Aimé, who quickly became a well-known personality amongst the Nintendo fanbase.

** Nintendo's press conference was (for Nintendo fans, at least) pretty awesome, with the chief announcement being the reveal of the UsefulNotes/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.

* EA once again held their EA Play event the weekend before the show, but this year replaced their press conference with a longer livestream that featured ''VideoGame/StarWarsJediFallenOrder'', ''VideoGame/ApexLegends'', ''VideoGame/BattlefieldV'', ''VideoGame/{{FIFA}} 20'', ''VideoGame/MaddenNFL 20'', and the latest updates for ''VideoGame/TheSims4''.
%%** EA's focused livestreams details go here - Saturday, June 8. Full schedule TBA.

%%** Square was rather tight lipped about their ''Franchise/TheAvengers'' game but in the week before the event, details were mistakenly posted on the E3 Coliseum website. The first details on their new game based on Creator/MarvelComic's ''Franchise/TheAvengers'' during their Square Enix Live stream.

** ''VideoGame/HorizonZeroDawn'' showed off more gameplay, including [[DialogueTree a dialogue wheel]] similar to Creator/{{Bioware}}'s [=RPGs=], a vast open map, and an EnemyScan feature. It also showed that you can "tame" machines to ride them, and had a fight against a new enemy type - the Corruptor, which could enrage other machines and turn them violent against humans. It was given a Feburary 2017 release date.

** Finally, [=BioWare=] took the last chunk of the presentation to give more details on the upcoming ''VideoGame/{{Anthem|2019}}'', speaking on the game's story, shared world aspects, multiplayer integration, armor customization, DLC plans, and release date: February 22, 2019.

%%** Square Enix revealed the first details on their new game based on Creator/MarvelComic's ''Franchise/TheAvengers'' during their Square Enix Live stream. A week before the event, details were mistakenly posted on the E3 Coliseum website.

%%* Square Enix revealed the first details on their new game based on Creator/MarvelComic's ''Franchise/TheAvengers'' during their Square Enix Live stream.

** Sony also showed off trailers for ''VideoGame/Destiny2'' expansion ''Forsaken'', [[Creator/RemedyEntertainment Remedy's]] mind-bending new game ''{{VideoGame/Control}}'', a high definition ''VideoGame/ResidentEvil2Remake'', the Creator/JustinRoiland created ''VideoGame/TroverSavesTheUniverse'', ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsIII'' (this one was brand new), and a short announcement teaser for ''VideoGame/Nioh2''.

* Microsoft basically had to do some damage control, as the UsefulNotes/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 UsefulNotes/{{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 UsefulNotes/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 UsefulNotes/{{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 $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.

** ''VideoGame/ForHonor'' announced a week where PC starter edition could be downloaded for free and an ExpansionPack called Marching Fire that introduced a new gameplay mode, Breach and the new Chinese-based Wu Lin faction to play as.

** The Direct itself included a new stylized mech fighting game helmed by Armored Core veterans called ''VideoGame/DaemonXMachina'', the ''VideoGame/XenobladeChronicles2'' expansion ''Torna: The Golden Country'', ''Super VideoGame/MarioParty'', ''VideoGame/FireEmblemThreeHouses'', ''VideoGame/{{Fortnite}}'', ''VideoGame/{{Overcooked}} 2'', ''VideoGame/KillerQueen Black'', and ''VideoGame/HollowKnight''. However, these were ultimately just the prelude to the real attraction, as most of the Direct was heavily dominated by ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate'', which promised the return of every single previous fighter in the series and detailed three new characters: the Inklings from ''VideoGame/{{Splatoon}}'', Princess Daisy from ''VideoGame/SuperMarioLand'',[[note]]as an Echo Fighter, a different template based on an existing fighter with unique animations[[/note]] and the memetically-big Ridley from ''Franchise/{{Metroid}}''.

* Nintendo stuck to their now-usual format: a Franchise/{{Pokemon}}-focused Nintendo Direct the week before, tournaments on the Saturday before, a Nintendo Direct to open the expo on Tuesday, and all-day Treehouse streams for the rest of the week.

* EA announced that they were skipping the press conference this year (instead doing a number of more focused livestreams for their individual games) ''and'' doing their usual EA Play event the weekend before E3, on June 8 and 9. It's not quite on the same level as Sony's complete withdrawal, but two of E3's largest exhibitors both deciding to downsize or pull out entirely raised questions regarding E3's relevance and worth in the era of streaming.

* Nintendo stuck to their now-usual format: a [[VideoGame/PokemonSwordAndShield Pokémon]]-focused Nintendo Direct the week before, tournaments on the Saturday before, a Nintendo Direct to open the expo on Tuesday, and all-day Treehouse streams for the rest of the week.
** Not one but two Pokémon events were held before E3 this year: First, a press conference that revealed a new ''VideoGame/DetectivePikachu'' installment for the Nintendo Switch, [=DeNA=]'s new mobile game ''VideoGame/PokemonMasters'', ''Pokémon Sleep'', and the new cloud service ''Pokémon Home''.

** On May 29, 2019 on a Twitch livestream, a new ''VideoGame/DeathStranding'' trailer was released with a announcement that the game was coming out the same year on November 8.

** On May 28/29, there was a Pokémon press conference that revealed a new ''VideoGame/DetectivePikachu'' installment for the Nintendo Switch, [=DeNA=]'s new mobile game ''VideoGame/PokemonMasters'', ''Pokémon Sleep'', and the new cloud service ''Pokémon Home''.

** ''VideoGame/TheDivision2'''s creative director gave the run-down of the PostApocalyptic setting and some of the features including weapon specialization, eight player raids and three free episodic {{DLC}} packs.

** Sony also showed off trailers for ''VideoGame/Destiny2'' expansion ''Forsaken'', Remedy's mind-bending new game ''{{VideoGame/Control}}'', a high definition ''VideoGame/ResidentEvil2Remake'', the Creator/JustinRoiland created ''VideoGame/TroverSavesTheUniverse'', ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsIII'' (this one was brand new), and a short announcement teaser for ''VideoGame/Nioh2''.

* Creator/ElectronicArts

** Finally, Bioware took the last chunk of the presentation to give more details on the upcoming ''VideoGame/{{Anthem|2019}}'', speaking on the game's story, shared world aspects, multiplayer integration, armor customization, DLC plans, and release date: February 22, 2019.
* If 2017 proved that Microsoft can do no wrong with their press conferences, then 2018 turned it all UpToEleven. After years of hosting their game reveals at the Galen Center, the company set up shop at the Microsoft Theater. Microsoft continued to have exhibitor space in the main convention floor, principally dedicated to its Mixer streaming platform, while it hosted demos and other activities at the Microsoft Theater alongside the other exhibition days.

* Bethesda

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* Ubisoft

** The ''VideoGame/RainbowSixSiege'' presentation talked about it's player base growing to 35 million and a {{documentary}} ''Another Mindset'' following 8 community members in their daily lives and at various ''Siege'' events.

** ''VideoGame/StarlinkBattleForAtlas'' got it's turn with the reveal that ''VideoGame/StarFox'' content would be a part of the [[UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch Switch]] version, including an Arwing toy. ''Star Fox'' creator Creator/ShigeruMiyamoto made an appearance to accept the prototype miniature of the Arwing from the game.

* Nintendo's format was the same as the past few years - a Nintendo Spotlight presentation opened their E3, followed immediately by all-day Treehouse livestreams. The tournaments du jour were the ''VideoGame/Splatoon2'' world championships and an invitational for the new ''VideoGame/{{Super Smash Bros|Ultimate}}''

** ''VideoGame/StarlinkBattleForAtlas'' got it's turn with the reveal that ''VideoGame/StarFox'' content would be a part of the [[UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch Switch]] version, including an Arwing toy. ''Star Fox'' creator Creator/ShigeruMiyamoto made an appearance to be accept the prototype miniature of the Arwing from the game.

* Nintendo shook up their entire E3 strategy by replacing the traditional live conference with a pre-recorded webcast and partnered 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: the webcast featured known games ''VideoGame/PokemonXAndY'', ''VideoGame/TheWonderful101'', ''VideoGame/{{Bayonetta 2}}'', and ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTheWindWaker HD'', and new announcements ''VideoGame/SuperMario3DWorld'', ''VideoGame/MarioKart8'', ''VideoGame/DonkeyKongCountryTropicalFreeze'', "X" (a [[VideoGame/XenobladeChroniclesX successor to Xenoblade]]) and ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosForNintendo3DSAndWiiU'' featuring new fighters Villager from ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing'' and VideoGame/MegaMan. Other games shown included ''VideoGame/{{Pikmin}} 3'', ''VideoGame/MarioAndLuigiDreamTeam'', a new ''VideoGame/YoshisIsland'', and ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaALinkBetweenWorlds''. In a later video not aired during the conference, Nintendo revealed a surprising addition to the ''Smash Bros.'' roster: [[UnexpectedCharacter the Trainer]] from ''VideoGame/WiiFit''.

* Nintendo's conference was rather sparse, especially in comparison to their three previous E3 shows. 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/Pikmin3'' 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 Creator/WarnerBros also had a good presence with ''VideoGame/BatmanArkhamCity: Armored Edition'', and ''VideoGame/ScribblenautsUnlimited''. 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=].

* Nintendo shook up their entire E3 strategy by replacing the traditional live conference with a pre-recorded webcast and partnered with Best Buy to hold nationwide events during the expo that would allow the public to play E3 game demos. Said webcast featured known games ''VideoGame/PokemonXAndY'', ''VideoGame/TheWonderful101'', ''VideoGame/{{Bayonetta 2}}'', and ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTheWindWaker HD'', and new announcements ''VideoGame/SuperMario3DWorld'', ''VideoGame/MarioKart8'', ''VideoGame/DonkeyKongCountryTropicalFreeze'', "X" (a [[VideoGame/XenobladeChroniclesX successor to Xenoblade]]) and ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosForNintendo3DSAndWiiU'' featuring new fighters Villager from ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing'' and VideoGame/MegaMan. Other games shown included ''VideoGame/Pikmin3'', ''VideoGame/MarioAndLuigiDreamTeam'', a new ''VideoGame/YoshisIsland'', and ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaALinkBetweenWorlds''. In a later video not aired during the conference, Nintendo revealed a surprising addition to the ''Smash Bros.'' roster: [[UnexpectedCharacter the Trainer]] from ''VideoGame/WiiFit''.

* EA's conference unveiled 11 new games, alongside ''Titanfall'' for the UsefulNotes/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. ''VideoGame/DragonAge3'' was also renamed to ''VideoGame/DragonAgeInquisition'', and the first trailer was announced.

* Microsoft: The main focus this year was the controller-less system announced in '09, now titled the "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.

* Creator/{{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}}''.

* 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}}''.

** For the UsefulNotes/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.

* Nintendo's conference was rather sparse, especially in comparison to their three previous E3 shows. 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 Creator/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=].

* Nintendo shook up their entire E3 strategy by replacing the traditional live conference with a pre-recorded webcast and partnered with Best Buy to hold nationwide events during the expo that would allow the public to play E3 game demos. Said webcast featured known games ''VideoGame/PokemonXAndY'', ''VideoGame/TheWonderful101'', ''VideoGame/{{Bayonetta 2}}'', and ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTheWindWaker HD'', and new announcements ''VideoGame/SuperMario3DWorld'', ''VideoGame/MarioKart8'', ''VideoGame/DonkeyKongCountryTropicalFreeze'', "X" (a [[VideoGame/XenobladeChroniclesX successor to Xenoblade]]) and ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosForNintendo3DSAndWiiU'' featuring new fighters Villager from ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing'' and VideoGame/MegaMan. Other games shown included ''VideoGame/{{Pikmin}} 3'', ''VideoGame/MarioAndLuigiDreamTeam'', a new ''VideoGame/YoshisIsland'', and ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaALinkBetweenWorlds''. In a later video not aired during the conference, Nintendo revealed a surprising addition to the ''Smash Bros.'' roster: [[UnexpectedCharacter the Trainer]] from ''VideoGame/WiiFit''.

* EA's conference unveiled 11 new games, alongside ''Titanfall'' for the UsefulNotes/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.

** Notably, and for the first time since it was debuted back in 2009, not a single game was shown or mentioned as using the Kinect. This unofficially marked the end of the device's tenure, and though it is unlikely to be abandoned or retired officially for a while, the push to sell the device or integrate it heavily into Xbox games ended there.

** 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. Maybe next year, guys.

** 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 followed. All of them showed a few bits of new content, such as ''Hitman'' having assassinations that will be {{permanently missable|content}} if left uncompleted.
** In what seems to be a bounce back into [[EasternRPG the company's signature genre]], mobile game ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsX'' got a Western release announcement, and a gameplay trailer for ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsIII'' demonstrated a world based on ''Disney/{{Tangled}}'' and revealed Sora's new outfit. Gamers got an early look at the fifth ''Star Ocean'' game, titled ''Integrity and Faithlessness'', and a new IP called ''Project Setsuna'' (later titled ''VideoGame/IAmSetsuna'', in production by a studio called "Tokyo RPG Factory" that bore no small resemblance to ''VideoGame/ChronoTrigger''. Finally, [[Videogame/NierAutomata a sequel to]] ''VideoGame/{{NieR}}'' was announced, being developed by Creator/PlatinumGames with Creator/TaroYoko returning as director. Yoko addressing the audience while wearing a mask of No.7 from ''[=NieR=]'' seems like a BigLippedAlligatorMoment, but [[ReclusiveArtist this is standard for him]].

** Well over half of the conference was devoted to their sports line up, particularly FIFA. The inclusion of a full-fledged story mode to FIFA was interesting, but most of the sports talk was about their usual gameplay/graphical updates and new esports events that EA is hosting. Repeated crowd shots showed a largely unexcited group of journalists/developers, mirroring the general reaction of the gaming public.

*** First was the announcement of the Xbox One S to be released later in 2016. The S model is 40% smaller than the original model, can be placed vertically on its side, moves the side USB port and controller sync button to the front, no longer uses the bulky "power brick", is colored white, and includes a revision of the Xbox One controller with textured grips, increased signal range, and Bluetooth support to allow for gaming on PC without a separate adapter. The new S console also introduced 4K video support and high-dynamic-range (HDR) coloring. Showing further signs that Microsoft is distancing itself from Kinect, there is no longer a dedicated proprietary Kinect port, but Microsoft will give out USB 3.0 adapters for existing owners of the sensor.

* Sony actually had a decent conference. They used Sackboy to help their presenter through the financial segments and sales numbers, and showed off a strong library: ''[[VideoGame/{{Resistance}} Resistance 2]]'', ''VideoGame/Killzone2'', ''VideoGame/{{inFAMOUS}]'', and a debut for ''VideoGame/GodOfWarIII'', with a closing trailer for a 256-person shooter titled ''VideoGame/{{MAG}}''.

* Sony actually had a decent conference. They used Sackboy to help their presenter through the financial segments and sales numbers, and showed off a strong library: ''[[VideoGame/{{Resistance}} Resistance 2]]'', ''[[VideoGame/{{Killzone}} Killzone 2]]'', ''[=inFAMOUS=]'', and a debut for ''VideoGame/GodOfWarIII'', with a closing trailer for a 256-person shooter titled ''MAG''.

** Nintendo showed more advanced trailers of the games shown in the previous year that had yet to be released, alongside the reveal of ''VideoGame/MarioKartWii'' and ''VideoGame/WiiFit''. This E3 also saw the birth of one of the most popular Nintendo memes, during the ''Wii Fit'' demonstration when Reggie stated that "My body is ready."

* 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'', ''VideoGame/ModNationRacers'' (''VideoGame/MarioKart'' meets ''VideoGame/LittleBigPlanet''), ''[[VideoGame/MetalGearSolidPeaceWalker Peace Walker]]'' (a new ''Metal Gear'' game for the PSP), ''VideoGame/TheLast uardian'', ''VideoGame/{{MAG}}'', ''VideoGame/GodOfWarIII'', a new ''Franchise/RatchetAndClank'', and a portable versions of ''[=LittleBigPlanet=]''. ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII'' was also announced for the UsefulNotes/{{PlayStation Network}}.

** While ''Zelda'' was the big feature, Nintendo did have smaller announcements throughout the livestream: ''VideoGame/MarioParty: Star Rush'', some new ''Mario'' and ''Zelda'' Toys/{{amiibo}}, a new IP called ''VideoGame/EverOasis'', a Western release for ''Box{{VideoGame/BoxBoy}}!!'', and a release ''that day'' for ''VideoGame/RhythmHeaven Megamix''. They also gave extended looks at ''VideoGame/PokemonSunAndMoon'', ''VideoGame/PokemonGo'', ''VideoGame/PaperMarioColorSplash'', ''VideoGame/MonsterHunter Generations'', a ''VideoGame/DragonQuestVII'' remake, and ''VideoGame/YokaiWatch 2''.

** The ''Dishonored'' series got a new entry in the form of ''VideoGame/DishonoredDeathOfTheOutsider''.

** In what seems to be a bounce back into [[EasternRPG the company's signature genre]], mobile game ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsX'' got a Western release announcement, and a gameplay trailer for ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsIII'' demonstrated a world based on ''Disney/{{Tangled}}'' and revealed Sora's new outfit. Gamers got an early look at the fifth ''Star Ocean'' game, titled ''Integrity and Faithlessness'', and a new IP called ''Project Setsuna'' (later titled ''I Am Setuna'', in production by a studio called "Tokyo RPG Factory" that bore no small resemblance to ''VideoGame/ChronoTrigger''. Finally, [[Videogame/NierAutomata a sequel to]] ''VideoGame/{{NieR}}'' was announced, being developed by Creator/PlatinumGames with Creator/TaroYoko returning as director. Yoko addressing the audience while wearing a mask of No.7 from ''[=NieR=]'' seems like a BigLippedAlligatorMoment, but [[ReclusiveArtist this is standard for him]].

* 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/GodOfWarIII'', a new ''Franchise/RatchetAndClank'', and a portable versions of ''[=LittleBigPlanet=]''. ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII'' was also announced for the UsefulNotes/{{PlayStation Network}}.

** Sony also showed off trailers for ''VideoGame/Destiny2'' expansion ''Forsaken'', Remedy's mind-bending new game ''{{VideoGame/Control}}'', a high definition ''VideoGame/ResidentEvil2Remake'', the Creator/JustinRoiland created ''VideoGame/TroverSavesTheUniverse'', ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsIII'' (this one was brand new), and a ''VideoGame/Nioh2'' announcement.

** Then Critical Hit conducted by Composer Grant Kirkhope did a live performance of some of the music from the new Donkey Kong {{DLC}} for ''VideoGame/MarioPlusRabbidsKingdomBattle'' to accompany it's trailer and announce it's release date.

* Nintendo stuck to their now-usual format: tournaments on the Saturday before, a Nintendo Direct to open the expo on Tuesday, and all-day Treehouse streams for the rest of the week.