E3 2011

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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,{{cite news|title=E3 2011: Nintendo Wii U, Sony Vita, and the dangers of complexity|url=http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-21539_7-20069477-10391702.html|access-date=June 10, 2011|newspaper=CNet|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110610013202/http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-21539_7-20069477-10391702.html|archive-date=June 10, 2011|url-status=dead}} with Sony's PlayStation Vita handheld console also generating considerable press attention.{{cite news|title=Top five announcements to emerge from E3 2011|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/top-five-announcements-to-emerge-from-e3-2011-2295980.html|access-date=June 10, 2011|newspaper=The Independent|location=London|first=Rob|last=Zak|date=June 10, 2011}}{{cite news|title=E3 2011 Is A Wrap!|url=http://www.crunchgear.com/2011/06/10/e3-2011-is-a-wrap/|access-date=June 10, 2011|newspaper=TechCrunch.com}} The Wii U system was credited by several media outlets as a "next-generation" console.{{cite news|title=Wii U kickstarts next generation of gaming|url=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/94aa08e2-9342-11e0-a038-00144feab49a.html#axzz1OtkUnjmf|access-date=June 10, 2011|newspaper=Financial Times}}{{cite news|title=Nintendo unveils new Wii console|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-13689609|access-date=June 11, 2011|newspaper=BBC|date=June 7, 2011}} Microsoft did not announce any major hardware releases, but did showcase a number of games for its Kinect controller-free gaming system.{{cite news|title=E3 2011 roundup|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/e3/8563953/E3-2011-roundup-Microsoft-Sony-and-Nintendo-show-there-is-something-for-everyone.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110611004426/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/e3/8563953/E3-2011-roundup-Microsoft-Sony-and-Nintendo-show-there-is-something-for-everyone.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 11, 2011|access-date=June 10, 2011|newspaper=The Telegraph|location=London|first=Tom|last=Hoggins|date=June 9, 2011}}

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.{{cite web |url=http://kotaku.com/#!5798564/konami-preps-for-giant-gaming-show-with-its-own-pre+e3-global-screening |title=Konami Preps For Giant Gaming Show with Its Own Pre-E3 Global Screening |author=Brian Crecente |date=April 18, 2011 |work=Kotaku |publisher=Gawker Media |access-date=May 6, 2011}}

Microsoft's press conference took place on June 6 at 9:00am. It focused on the Xbox 360; it was titled the "Xbox 360 E311 Media Briefing" event.{{cite web |url=http://kotaku.com/#!5793202/microsoft-carves-out-its-e3-2011 |title=Microsoft Carves Out Its E3 2011 Keynote Plans |author=Michael McWhertor |date=April 18, 2011 |work=Kotaku |publisher=Gawker Media |access-date=May 6, 2011}} Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 was shown during Microsoft's press conference.{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-05-10-acti-new-cod-has-unprecedented-online|title=Acti: New COD has "unprecedented online"|author=Fred Dutton|publisher=Eurogamer}}

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

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

Sony's press conference took place on June 6 at 5:00pm. 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's press conference took place on June 7 at 9:00am at the Nokia Theatre.{{cite web |url=http://www.vg247.com/2011/05/03/nintendo-e3-conference-date-and-time-announced/ |title=Nintendo E3 conference date and time announced |author=Debabrata Nath |date=May 3, 2011 |publisher=VG247 |access-date=May 6, 2011}} Nintendo unveiled the successor to its Wii console, the Wii U, which was released in 2012.{{cite web|url=https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2011/110425_4e.pdf|title=Re: Wii's successor system|date=April 25, 2011|publisher=Nintendo|access-date=April 25, 2011}} A prototype of the console was playable to attendees of the event.{{cite web |url=http://kotaku.com/#!5795447/nintendos-new-console-playable-by-everyone-at-e3 |title=Nintendo's New Console 'Playable By Everyone' At E3 |author=Stephen Totilo |date=April 25, 2011 |work=Kotaku |publisher=Gawker Media |access-date=May 6, 2011}}

This is a list of notable titles that appeared at E3 2011.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}}

This is a list of major video game exhibitors who made appearances at E3 2011.{{cite web|url=http://www.e3expo.com/show-info/641/exhibitor-list/|title=Exhibitor List|access-date=June 6, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120815133703/http://www.e3expo.com/homepage.cfm|archive-date=August 15, 2012|url-status=dead}}

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• 2K Games
• Activision
• Atari
• Atlus
• Bethesda
• Capcom
• Codemasters
• Crytek

• Disney
• EA
• Epic Games
• Focus Home Interactive
• Konami
• LucasArts
• Majesco Entertainment
• Microsoft
• Namco Bandai
• Natsume Inc.
• Nintendo
• Nival
• Paradox
• Sega
• Sony
• Square Enix
• Tecmo Koei
• THQ
• Ubisoft
• Warner Bros.
• Wargaming{{cite web |url=http://game.worldoftanks.com/news/general_news/video_reviews_wargamingnet_e3_expo |title=Participation report |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110613133011/http://game.worldoftanks.com/news/general_news/video_reviews_wargamingnet_e3_expo |archive-date=June 13, 2011 }}

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