The world of video games has been in mourning since yesterday The video game event par excellence has confirmed that it will no longer return for editions. This news saddened us a lot, we’re not going to lie to you, but now is not the time to regret.
Forever with you, comrade
Today, in homage to the most legendary gaming event in history, we will review the top five conferences that have defined E3 over the years. These are:
5. E3 2016: Fatal Stranding
Following his departure from Konami, Hideo Kojima returned to E3 in 2016 with his new studio, Kojima Productions. The conference was the setting for the reveal of “Death Stranding”, a game which aroused intrigue and anticipation from the first moment.
4. E3 2015: Bethesda’s first time
In 2015, Bethesda surprised everyone by announcing its first E3 conference. The company released an impressive lineup of titles, including the surprising reveal of “Fallout 4,” released a few months later. Bethesda’s decision to hold its own conference set a new standard for other companies, showing how unexpected surprises can have a big impact on audiences.
3. E3 2013: all-out war Sony against Microsoft
In 2013, Sony and Microsoft faced off in an epic battle for supremacy in the next generation of consoles. The Sony conference was interesting for its master marketing strategy. While Microsoft faced criticism over DRM restrictions and mandatory Internet connection for the Xbox One, Sony took the opportunity to present the PlayStation 4 as a more user-friendly alternative for playing second-hand games or games left by a friend. The famous “Here’s how to share games on PS4” has become a mantra, giving victory to Sony
2. E3 2004: the rise of laptops
E3 2004 witnessed fierce competition between Nintendo and Sony in the field of handheld consoles. Nintendo presented the Nintendo DS, with its innovative dual-screen system and touch panel, while Sony presented the PSP. The world of portable consoles has never been more current than at this time.
1. E3 1995: the start of an era
In 1995 (finally December 1994 in Japan), Sony made its triumphant entry into the world of video games with the first PlayStation. Sony’s E3 conference that year is remembered as a historic moment. The reveal of iconic titles like “Final Fantasy VII” and “Tekken” left audiences stunned. And you could say the rest is video game history. Moreover, this famous “299” already belongs to the history of video games.
And you? What’s your favorite moment in E3 history?
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