E3 2018 Closes Out With Massive Numbers, Announces Dates For 2019
By Zac Cameron ·
After a successful event, the ESA has revealed the number of attendees for this year's E3 event, as well as the planned dates for 2019.
It’s been an eventful week in Los Angeles, as E3 2018 proved to be one of the most successful events in recent history. More than 69,200 people attended the premier gaming event, hoping to gain a glimpse of new titles and information for their favorite games, with millions around the world tuning in at all hours of the day to catch the news.
E3 2018 comprised of over 200 exhibitors, including 85 newcomers, showcasing over 3,250 products and giving fans a taste of what’s to come in the near future. “E3 2018 was an enormous success, amplified by the thousands of gamers in attendance and millions more around the world who watched online,” said Michael D. Gallagher, president and CEO of ESA. “E3 2018 reinforced the cultural prominence of video games for a global audience. Congratulations to our innovative exhibitors, members, and partners and to the millions of gamers who celebrated a spectacular E3 with us.”
E3 exhibitor and ESA member, Epic Games, stated, “We had an amazing time celebrating Fortnite with our players and partners this year at E3. Bringing players together is an important part of what we do with Fortnite, and E3 is one of the best venues to connect face-to-face with fans, friends, and the industry.”
In looking to the future, the ESA has revealed that the planned exhibition of E3 2019 will take place on June 11th to 13th at the Los Angeles Convention Center. With the amount of new games, tournaments, and fan events that happened this past week, we can’t wait to see what 2019 will hold. For more information on E3, head to their official website, here, and for more on what was displayed this year, check out the exhibition match between the New Day and The Elite, here.