E3 2012 Dates Announced

The dates for E3 2012 have been announced, and it will happening around this time of year once again on the 5-7 June. Only 361 days to go!

The Entertainment Software Association has also released some E3 2011 figures for all you number lovers to get your chops around.

E3 2011 is thought to have contributed $25 million dollars in revenue to the surrounding city of Los Angeles area. The show featured over 200 exhibitors showing their hardware and software, and representatives came from 106 different countries across the globe, up from E3 2010′s count of 90.

“E3 2011 was phenomenal,” noted Gordon Bellamy, executive director of the International Game Developers Association. “The event showcased the best of our craft and the outstanding work of the industry’s developers. E3, once again, proved that video games are a dominant force in entertainment and are changing the way we live, work, and play.”