E3 2013 confirmed for Los Angeles, taking place June 11-13
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) resolved its spat with the city of Los Angeles, announcing it will hold E3 in the city again from June 11-13, 2013. The annual industry mega show, which has been held in Los Angeles for 16 of its 18 years in existence, wasn’t going to have its 2013 location announced by the ESA until the trade group received assurances from the city that the show would run efficiently during construction of the Farmers Field stadium.
“The City of Los Angeles is thrilled to welcome E3 back for another three years,” Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said in a statement. “My office was committed to doing whatever it took to keep the largest annual conference that the City hosts here for another three years. I personally joined in the negotiations, and we worked with all parties to ensure the needs of E3 would be met.”
E3 2012 had 45,700 attendees, with the ESA estimating the show generated 30,000 hotel room bookings and nearly $40 million in revenue for Los Angeles.
Update: There seems to be some debate about wording in the ESA’s press release regarding the show taking place “throughout downtown Los Angeles and the City.” E3 is the same as it ever was. Show organizers tell us: “While the show floor itself [at the Los Angeles Convention Center] is often the most visible aspect of E3, there are a number of elements, including press conferences, networking events, meetings, receptions, and parties that occur in and around the LA area.”Continue reading E3 2013 confirmed for Los Angeles, taking place June 11-13E3 2013 confirmed for Los Angeles, taking place June 11-13 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 30 Jul 2012 09:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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