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Electronic Entertainment Expo 2011
GenreMulti-genre
BeginsJune 7, 2011
EndsJune 9, 2011
VenueLos Angeles Convention Center
Location(s)Los Angeles, California
CountryUnited States
Previous eventElectronic Entertainment Expo 2010
Next eventElectronic Entertainment Expo 2012
Attendance46,800
Organized byEntertainment Software Association
Filing statusNon-profit

The Electronic Entertainment Expo 2011, commonly known as E3 2011, was the 17th Electronic Entertainment Expo held. The event took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California. It began on June 7, 2011, and ended on June 9, 2011, with 46,800 total attendees. E3 2011 was broadcast on the G4 channel.[1]

The main highlights of the 2011 show included a demonstration of Sony's next-generation handheld game console, the PlayStation Vita; the official introduction of Nintendo's Wii U home console; and the unveiling of Microsoft's long-awaited game, Halo 4.

Press conferences[]

As in previous years, the conference was dominated by announcements from the three main console manufacturers: Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo. Tech analysts considered the unveiling of Nintendo's Wii U and its then-unnamed tablet controller to be E3's biggest event,[2] with Sony's PlayStation Vita handheld console also generating considerable press attention.[3][4] The Wii U system was credited by several media outlets as a "next-generation" console.[5][6] Microsoft did not announce any major hardware releases, but did showcase a number of games for its Kinect controller-free gaming system.[7]

Konami[]

Konami held its own pre-E3 event on June 2 to showcase its upcoming games. The showcase featured live events in a number of cities, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, São Paulo, and Mexico City.[8]

Microsoft[]

Microsoft's press conference took place on June 6 at 9:00am (PDT). It focused on the Xbox 360; it was titled the "Xbox 360 E311 Media Briefing" event.[9] Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 was shown during Microsoft's press conference.[10]

Electronic Arts[]

Electronic Arts took the stage on June 6 at 12:30pm (PDT).

Ubisoft[]

Ubisoft held a press conference on June 6 at 2:30pm (PDT).

Sony[]

Sony's press conference took place on June 6 at 5:00pm (PDT). However, the conference was delayed for 16 minutes. The press conference focused on the company's upcoming device, PlayStation Vita, and the PlayStation 3.

Nintendo[]

Nintendo's press conference took place on June 7 at 9:00am (PDT) at the Nokia Theatre.[11] Nintendo unveiled the successor to its Wii console, the Wii U, which was released in 2012.[12] A prototype of the console was playable to attendees of the event.[13]

List of notable games exhibited[]

This is a list of notable titles that appeared at E3 2011.[citation needed]

2K Games

  • BioShock Infinite (PC, PS3, Xbox 360)
  • Duke Nukem Forever (PC, PS3, Xbox 360)
  • The Darkness II (PC, PS3, Xbox 360)
  • XCOM (PC, Xbox 360)

Activision

Atlus

Bethesda

Capcom

Crytek

  • Ryse (Xbox 360)

Deep Silver

  • Dead Island (PC, PS3, Xbox 360)
  • Risen 2: Dark Waters (PC, PS3, Xbox 360)

Electronic Arts

  • Battlefield 3 (PC, PS3, Xbox 360)
  • FIFA 12 (3DS, PC, PS3, PSP, Wii, Xbox 360)
  • Fuse (PS3, Xbox 360)
  • Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning (PC, PS3, Xbox 360)
  • Madden NFL 12 (3DS, PC, PS3, PSP, Wii, Xbox 360)
  • Mass Effect 3 (PC, PS3, Xbox 360)
  • Need for Speed: The Run (3DS, PC, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360)
  • Shadows of the Damned (PS3, Xbox 360)
  • SSX (PS3, Xbox 360)
  • Star Wars: The Old Republic (PC)
  • The Sims 3: Pets (PC, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, DS, 3DS)
  • The Sims Social (Navigator)

Focus Home Interactive

  • Testament Of Sherlock Holmes (PC, PS3, Xbox 360)

Konami

Lionhead Studios

  • Fable: The Journey (Xbox 360)

LucasArts

  • Kinect Star Wars (Xbox 360)

Microsoft

Namco Bandai

Natsume

Nintendo

Nival

  • Prime World (PC)

Sega

Sony

Square Enix

THQ

  • Darksiders II (PS3, Wii U, Xbox 360)
  • Devil's Third (Xbox 360, PS3)
  • Saints Row: The Third (Xbox 360, PS3, PC)
  • WWE '12 (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii)
  • UFC Undisputed 3 (PS3, Xbox 360)

Tecmo Koei

Traveller's Tales

Ubisoft

  • The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn (PC, PS3, Xbox 360)
  • Assassin's Creed: Revelations (PC, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U)
  • Brothers in Arms: Furious 4 (PC, PS3, Xbox 360)
  • Call of Juarez: The Cartel (PC, PS3, Xbox 360)
  • Driver: Renegade (3DS)
  • Driver: San Francisco (PC, PS3, Xbox 360)
  • Far Cry 3 (PC, PS3, Xbox 360)
  • Just Dance 3 (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii)
  • Rayman Origins (PS3, Wii, Xbox 360)
  • Rocksmith (PC, PS3, Xbox 360)
  • Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Online (PC, Wii U)
  • Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier (DS, PC, PS3, Xbox 360)
  • TrackMania 2 (PC)
  • Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2012
  • ZombiU (Wii U)

Warner Bros.

  • Bastion (PC, Xbox 360)
  • Batman: Arkham City (PC, PS3, Wii U, Xbox 360)
  • The Lord of the Rings: War in the North (PC, PS3, Xbox 360)

Wargaming.net

  • World of Tanks (PC)

List of notable exhibitors[]

This is a list of major video game exhibitors who made appearances at E3 2011.[14]

References[]

  1. "E3 2011". G4TV.com. Retrieved December 5, 2012.
  2. "E3 2011: Nintendo Wii U, Sony Vita, and the dangers of complexity". CNet. http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-21539_7-20069477-10391702.html. Retrieved 10 June 2011. 
  3. Zak, Rob (10 June 2011). "Top five announcements to emerge from E3 2011". The Independent (London). https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/top-five-announcements-to-emerge-from-e3-2011-2295980.html. Retrieved 10 June 2011. 
  4. "E3 2011 Is A Wrap!". TechCrunch.com. http://www.crunchgear.com/2011/06/10/e3-2011-is-a-wrap/. Retrieved 10 June 2011. 
  5. "Wii U kickstarts next generation of gaming". Financial Times. http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/94aa08e2-9342-11e0-a038-00144feab49a.html#axzz1OtkUnjmf. Retrieved 10 June 2011. 
  6. "Nintendo unveils new Wii console". BBC. 7 June 2011. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-13689609. Retrieved 11 June 2011. 
  7. Hoggins, Tom (9 June 2011). "E3 2011 roundup". The Telegraph (London). http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/e3/8563953/E3-2011-roundup-Microsoft-Sony-and-Nintendo-show-there-is-something-for-everyone.html. Retrieved 10 June 2011. 
  8. Brian Crecente (April 18, 2011). "Konami Preps For Giant Gaming Show with Its Own Pre-E3 Global Screening". Kotaku. Gawker Media. Retrieved May 6, 2011. {{cite web}}:
  9. Michael McWhertor (April 18, 2011). "Microsoft Carves Out Its E3 2011 Keynote Plans". Kotaku. Gawker Media. Retrieved May 6, 2011. {{cite web}}:
  10. Fred Dutton. "Acti: New COD has "unprecedented online"". Eurogamer. {{cite web}}:
  11. Debabrata Nath (May 3, 2011). "Nintendo E3 conference date and time announced". VG247. Retrieved May 6, 2011. {{cite web}}:
  12. "Re: Wii's successor system" (PDF). Nintendo. 25 April 2011. Retrieved 25 April 2011. {{cite web}}:
  13. Stephen Totilo (April 25, 2011). "Nintendo's New Console 'Playable By Everyone' At E3". Kotaku. Gawker Media. Retrieved May 6, 2011. {{cite web}}:
  14. "Exhibitor List". {{cite web}}:
  15. "Participation report". Archived from the original on 2011-06-13. {{cite web}}: ; deadurl
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