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The '''Electronic Entertainment Expo''', better known as '''E3''' or '''E<sup>3</sup>''', | The '''Electronic Entertainment Expo''', better known as '''E3''' or '''E<sup>3</sup>''', was an annual game conference that has been held in Los Angeles, California; Atlanta, Georgia; and Santa Monica, California since 1995. In addition to their hardware and other series, [[Nintendo]] has showcased many new developments concerning the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series since 1999 until 2021. In December 2023, ESA declared that E3 was no longer going to be held.<ref>https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/video-games/2023/12/12/e3-permanently-canceled/</ref> | ||
==E3 1999== | |||
Despite already releasing in North America, ''Super Smash Bros.'' was one of the major games displayed at the event with demo kiosks. Masahiro Sakurai also publicly announced that a sequel to the seminal entry was in development for Nintendo's upcoming home console, then codenamed ''Dolphin''. No further information was given. | |||
==E3 2001== | ==E3 2001== | ||
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*{{SSBM|Peach}} | *{{SSBM|Peach}} | ||
*{{SSBM|Bowser}} | *{{SSBM|Bowser}} | ||
*{{SSBM|Donkey Kong}} | *{{SSBM|Donkey Kong}} | ||
*{{SSBM|Link}} | *{{SSBM|Link}} | ||
*{{SSBM|Sheik}} | *{{SSBM|Sheik}} | ||
*{{SSBM|Samus}} | *{{SSBM|Samus}} | ||
*{{SSBM|Yoshi}} | |||
*{{SSBM|Kirby}} | *{{SSBM|Kirby}} | ||
*{{SSBM|Fox}} | *{{SSBM|Fox}} | ||
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===Stages=== | ===Stages=== | ||
*[[Princess Peach's Castle]] | *[[Princess Peach's Castle]] | ||
*[[Jungle Japes]] | *[[Jungle Japes]] | ||
*[[Great Bay]] | *[[Great Bay]] | ||
*[[Temple]] | *[[Temple]] | ||
*[[Brinstar]] | *[[Brinstar]] | ||
*[[Yoshi's Story]] | |||
*[[Yoshi's Island (SSBM)|Yoshi's Island]] | |||
*[[Fountain of Dreams]] | *[[Fountain of Dreams]] | ||
*[[Corneria]] | *[[Corneria]] | ||
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===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
*Oddly, every time a character uses a [[grab]] in the trailer, they are shown to shield first, meaning that the actors are always using the shield+attack inputs instead of the grab button. | *Oddly, every time a character uses a [[grab]] in the trailer, they are shown to shield first, meaning that the actors are always using the shield+attack inputs instead of the grab button. | ||
*While Sheik was revealed as a playable character, the trailer does not mention [[Zelda]], and the demo did not allow Sheik to be played. As a result Zelda's playability was a secret | *While Sheik was revealed as a playable character, the trailer does not mention [[Zelda]], and the demo did not allow Sheik to be played. As a result, Zelda's playability was a secret until November 6, 2001, when her page was added to the ''Melee'' [[Smabura-Ken]]. | ||
*This is the only E3 demo that features an {{uv|F-Zero}} fighter. | |||
==E3 2005== | ==E3 2005== | ||
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===Characters=== | ===Characters=== | ||
*{{SSBB|Mario}} | *{{SSBB|Mario}} | ||
*{{SSBB|Link}} | *{{SSBB|Link}} | ||
*{{SSBB|Samus}} | *{{SSBB|Samus}} | ||
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*{{SSBB|Pikachu}} | *{{SSBB|Pikachu}} | ||
*{{SSBB|Pit}} | *{{SSBB|Pit}} | ||
*{{SSBB|Wario}} | |||
*{{SSBB|Snake}} | *{{SSBB|Snake}} | ||
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*[[Battleship Halberd]] | *[[Battleship Halberd]] | ||
*[[Castle Siege]] (first two areas) | *[[Castle Siege]] (first two areas) | ||
==E3 2007== | ==E3 2007== | ||
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===Revealed characters=== | ===Revealed characters=== | ||
*{{SSB4|Mii Fighter}} | *{{SSB4|Mii Fighter}}s | ||
*{{SSB4|Palutena}} | *{{SSB4|Palutena}} | ||
*{{SSB4|Pac-Man}} | *{{SSB4|Pac-Man}} | ||
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*{{SSB4|Luigi}} {{GameIcon|ssb4-3}} | *{{SSB4|Luigi}} {{GameIcon|ssb4-3}} | ||
*{{SSB4|Bowser}} {{GameIcon|ssb4}} | *{{SSB4|Bowser}} {{GameIcon|ssb4}} | ||
*{{SSB4|Rosalina}} {{GameIcon|ssb4-u | *{{SSB4|Rosalina & Luma}} {{GameIcon|ssb4-u}} | ||
*{{SSB4|Donkey Kong}} {{GameIcon|ssb4}} | *{{SSB4|Donkey Kong}} {{GameIcon|ssb4}} | ||
*{{SSB4|Link}} {{GameIcon|ssb4-u}} | *{{SSB4|Link}} {{GameIcon|ssb4-u}} | ||
*{{SSB4|Sheik}} {{GameIcon|ssb4-3}} | |||
*{{SSB4|Zelda}} {{GameIcon|ssb4}} | *{{SSB4|Zelda}} {{GameIcon|ssb4}} | ||
*{{SSB4|Toon Link}} {{GameIcon|ssb4-3}} | *{{SSB4|Toon Link}} {{GameIcon|ssb4-3}} | ||
*{{SSB4|Samus}} {{GameIcon|ssb4}} | *{{SSB4|Samus}} {{GameIcon|ssb4}} | ||
*{{SSB4|Zero Suit Samus}} {{GameIcon|ssb4-u}} | *{{SSB4|Zero Suit Samus}} {{GameIcon|ssb4-u}} | ||
*{{SSB4|Yoshi}} {{GameIcon|ssb4-3}} | |||
*{{SSB4|Kirby}} {{GameIcon|ssb4}} | *{{SSB4|Kirby}} {{GameIcon|ssb4}} | ||
*{{SSB4|Fox}} {{GameIcon|ssb4}} | *{{SSB4|Fox}} {{GameIcon|ssb4}} | ||
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==E3 2015== | ==E3 2015== | ||
The E3 event took place from June 16, 2015 to June 18, 2015. Nintendo announced on their [https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/607910067447472129 Twitter account] that [[Masahiro Sakurai|Sakurai]] will be hosting a video presentation on June 14th, two days prior to the event itself. It announced the paid downloadable content which includes | The E3 event took place from June 16, 2015 to June 18, 2015. Nintendo announced on their [https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/607910067447472129 Twitter account] that [[Masahiro Sakurai|Sakurai]] will be hosting a video presentation on June 14th, two days prior to the event itself. It announced the paid downloadable content which includes {{SSB4|Roy}} and [[Capcom]]'s {{SSB4|Ryu}} as DLC fighters releasing alongside the already revealed {{SSB4|Lucas}}, as well as a returning 64 stage, [[Dream Land 64]], and new [[Mii Fighter]] costumes. In addition, an update was released which added the [[Miiverse]] stage for free. All off this was available for purchase immediately after the presentation. It also teased at the return of the [[Hyrule Castle]] and [[Peach's Castle]] 64 stages some time in the future. In addition, the 2015 {{s|mariowiki|Nintendo World Championships}} featured {{forwiiu}} as the fourth stage of the competition along with an exhibition match featuring [[Jigglypuff (SSB4)|Jigglypuff]] and Ryu in a Final Destination match with a special appearance by {{sm|Hungrybox}} and [[Reggie Fils-Aimé]]. | ||
==E3 2018== | ==E3 2018== | ||
The ''Nintendo Direct: E3 2018'' on June 12th (9:00 am PT / 12:00 pm ET) 2018 showcased the first look at ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' for [[Nintendo Switch]]. All previously playable veterans were confirmed playable. In addition, Inklings, Daisy and Ridley were formally confirmed for the roster. New and returning items, stages and features were shown off as well. | The ''Nintendo Direct: E3 2018'' on June 12th (9:00 am PT / 12:00 pm ET) 2018 showcased the first look at ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' for [[Nintendo Switch]]. All previously playable veterans were confirmed playable. In addition, Inklings (who had already been featured in the March 2018 teaser), Daisy and Ridley were formally confirmed for the roster. New and returning items, stages and features were shown off as well. | ||
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Additionally, Nintendo | Additionally, Nintendo [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpFgh36jb88 announced] that they would be holding an [[Tournament:Super Smash Bros. Invitational 2018|invitational tournament]] also on June 12th, featuring the new ''Super Smash Bros.'' title. | ||
===Revealed characters=== | ===Revealed characters=== | ||
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*{{SSBU|Donkey Kong}} | *{{SSBU|Donkey Kong}} | ||
*{{SSBU|Link}} | *{{SSBU|Link}} | ||
*{{SSBU|Sheik}} | |||
*{{SSBU|Zelda}} | *{{SSBU|Zelda}} | ||
*{{SSBU|Ganondorf}} | *{{SSBU|Ganondorf}} | ||
*{{SSBU|Samus}} | *{{SSBU|Samus}} | ||
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==E3 2019== | ==E3 2019== | ||
On June 8th, a | On June 8th, a {{Trn|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate World Championship 2019 3v3}} tournament took place. At the conclusion of the tournament, a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEkEItENnvU video] was played, where Sakurai announced that the next DLC fighter for ''Ultimate'' would be shown off during the Nintendo Direct airing on June 11th. | ||
The June 11th Direct began by revealing the {{SSBU|Hero}} from {{uv|Dragon Quest}} as the second downloadable character from Fighters Pass Vol. 1, due Summer 2019. Later in the conference, it was confirmed that {{SSBU|Banjo & Kazooie}} from their namesake series {{uv|Banjo-Kazooie}} would be added in Fall 2019. This would be the only time two DLC characters were revealed simultaneously for ''Ultimate''. | |||
==E3 2021== | |||
The "Nintendo Direct: E3 2021" on June 15th opened with the revealing of {{SSBU|Kazuya}} from {{uv|Tekken}} as the fifth downloadable character from Fighters Pass Vol. 2. After a short demonstration of some of Kazuya's moveset, Masahiro Sakurai announced that ''[[Mr. Sakurai Presents]] "Kazuya"'' would premiere on June 28th, 2021 at 10 AM EDT, which is 7 AM PDT. This was the last time any content related to the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series would appear at an E3 event. | |||
==See also== | |||
*[[Nintendo Direct]] | |||
*[[Mr. Sakurai Presents]] | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||