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The year 2011 saw many new video games, as well the release of numerous rehashes to critically acclaimed games. 2011 also marked the worldwide release of the Nintendo 3DS.
Contents
1 Events
2 Game releases
2. 1 Q1 January–March
2. 2 Q2 April–June
2. 3 Q3 July–September
2. 4 Q4 October–December
3 References
[edit] Events
MonthDayEvent
MonthDayEvent
January6 - 9International Consumer Electronics Show 2011 held in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA[1]
February26The Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo s newest handheld console, releases in Japan. [2]
Feb 28 - March 4Game Developers Conference 2011 held in San Francisco, California. [3]
March11As a result of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, certain video game releases were cancelled or postponed. Additionally, several servers used for Internet gaming were shut down temporarily.
11 - 13PAX East 2011 held in Boston, Massachusetts. [4]
25 - 31The Nintendo 3DS released in America, Europe and Australia.
June6 - 9E3 2011 was held at the Los Angeles Convention Center. [5]
23The Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, one of the best-selling videogame franchises of all-time, celebrated its 20th anniversary.
27The Supreme Court of the United States issues their ruling on Brown v. Entertainment Merchants Association, declaring video games as protected free speech.
August4 - 7QuakeCon 2011: The massive annual LAN party held in Dallas, Texas.
August4 - 7QuakeCon 2011: The massive annual LAN party held in Dallas, Texas.
15 - 17Game Developers Conference 2011 Europe held in Cologne, Germany.
18 - 22Gamescom 2011 held at Cologne, Germany
26 - 28PAX Prime 2011 held in Seattle, Washington. [6]
September15–18Tokyo Game Show 2011
22–25Eurogamer Expo 2011 held in Earls Court in London, England.
October15–16EB Games Expo 2011 held in Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Australia.
21–22BlizzCon 2011 held in Anaheim Convention Center in California.
November18–19Minecon held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Minecraft gets its full release on the 18th.
December310th anniversary of the Jak and Daxter series. [7]
10Spike Video Game Awards.
17PlayStation Vita was released in Japan.
[edit] Game releases
List of games scheduled for release in 2011 in North America.
Video game platforms
LinLinux
MacMacintosh Mac OS
3DSNintendo 3DS
NDSNintendo DS
PS2PlayStation 2
PS3PlayStation 3
PSNPlayStation Network
PSPPlayStation Portable
iOSiOS (iPhone OS)
WiiWii
WiiWareWiiWare
WinMicrosoft Windows
X360Xbox 360
XBLAXbox Live Arcade
[edit] Q1 January–March
MonthDayTitlePlatform(s)
J
A
N
U
A
R
Y11DC Universe OnlineWin, PS3
Ghost Trick: Phantom DetectiveNDS
Kingdom Hearts Re:codedNDS
18LittleBigPlanet 2PS3
Mass Effect 2PS3
MindJackPS3, X360
VeneticaWin, X360, PS3
25Dead Space 2Win, X360, PS3
Lord of ArcanaPSP
MagickaWin
Two Worlds IIWin, X360, PS3
F
E
B
R
U
A
R
Y1Bionic Commando Rearmed 2PSN
Rock Band Country Track Pack 2PS3, Wii, X360
The Sims 3: Outdoor Living StuffMac, Win
2Bionic Commando Rearmed 2XBLA
4EarthriseWin
7Mario Sports MixWii
8Test Drive Unlimited 2Win, X360, PS3
Trinity: Souls of Zill O’llPS3
You Don t Know JackNDS, PS3, Wii, Win, X360
10DungeonsWin
12Ys I & II ChroniclesPSP
14Dragon Quest VI: Realms of RevelationNDS
15Back to the Future: The GamePSN
Hyperdimension NeptuniaPS3
Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two WorldsX360, PS3
Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling TogetherPSP
16Hard Corps: UprisingX360, PS3
22de Blob 2NDS, PS3, X360, Wii
BulletstormX360, PS3, Win
Gray MatterX360, Win
Killzone 3PS3
Knights ContractX360, PS3
Radiant HistoriaNDS
23Cities in MotionWin
25Men of War: Assault SquadWin
M
A
R
C
H1Fight Night ChampionPS3, X360
RiftWin
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II – RetributionWin
6Pokemon Black and WhiteNDS[8][9]
8Dragon Age IIWin, PS3, X360
Major League Baseball 2K11Win, PS3, PS2, PSP, X360, Wii
MLB 11: The ShowPS3, PS2, PSP
15Ar tonelico Qoga: Knell of Ar CielPS3
God Eater: BurstPSP
HomefrontWin, X360, PS3
OkamidenNDS
Top Spin 4PS3, X360, Wii
Total War: Shogun 2Win
Warriors: Legends of TroyX360, PS3
Yakuza 4PS3
22Assassin s Creed: BrotherhoodWin
Crysis 2Win, PS3, X360
Dissidia 012 Final FantasyPSP
Lego Star Wars III: The Clone WarsWin, X360, PS3, PSP, Wii, NDS
Monster TaleNDS
PlayStation Move HeroesPS3
The Sims MedievalWin, Mac
The Tomb Raider TrilogyPS3
23Ghostbusters: Sanctum of SlimeXBLA, PSN, Win
29The 3rd BirthdayPSP
Dynasty Warriors 7PS3, X360
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the SkyPSP
NASCAR The Game: 2011X360, PS3, Wii
Rush n Attack: Ex-PatriotPSN
Shift 2: UnleashedWin, PS3, X360
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12PS3, X360, Wii
WWE All StarsPS2, PS3, PSP, X360, Wii
30Rush n Attack: Ex-PatriotXBLA
[edit] Q2 April–June
MonthDayTitlePlatform(s)
A
P
R
I
L12Divinity II: The Dragon Knight SagaX360
Michael Jackson: The ExperienceX360, PS3
Patapon 3PSP
RioPS3, X360, NDS, Wii
19Arcana Heart 3PS3
Conduit 2Wii
Final Fantasy IV: The Complete CollectionPSP
Mortal KombatPS3, X360
Portal 2PS3, X360, Win, Mac
SOCOM 4: U. S. Navy SEALsPS3
24Dream Chronicles: The Book of WaterWin
26DarksporeWin
27OutlandXBL
M
A
Y3Mount&Blade: With Fire & SwordWin
MotorStorm: ApocalypsePS3
Thor: God of ThunderX360, PS3, Wii, NDS
10BrinkPS3, X360, Win
The First TemplarX360, Win
Lego Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video GameWin, X360, PS3, Wii, PSP, NDS
Hydrophobia ProphecyWin, PS3
MX vs. ATV AliveX360, PS3
Virtua Tennis 4X360, PS3, Wii
16TerrariaWin
17Fable IIIWin
L. A. NoirePS3, X360
The Witcher 2: Assassins of KingsWin
24Dirt 3Win, X360, PS3
Kung Fu Panda 2PS3, X360, Wii, NDS
26Frozen SynapseWin
31Hunted: The Demon s ForgePS3, X360, Win
The Sims 3: GenerationsWin, Mac
J
U
N
E7Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion3DS
Green Lantern: Rise of the ManhuntersPS3, X360, Wii, NDS, 3DS
inFamous 2PS3
Operation Flashpoint: Red RiverX360, Win, PS3
Red Faction: ArmageddonWin, X360, PS3
13Wii Play: MotionWii
14Alice: Madness ReturnsPS3, X360, Win
Child of EdenX360
Duke Nukem ForeverPS3, X360, Win
Transformers: Dark of the MoonX360, PS3, Wii, NDS
19The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D3DS
21Cars 2Win, X360, PS3, Wii, NDS, 3DS
Dungeon Siege IIIWin, X360, PS3
F. E. A. R. 3Win, X360, PS3
Shadows of the DamnedPS3, X360
28Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3PS3, X360
Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D3DS
Sniper: Ghost WarriorPS3
[edit] Q3 July–September
MonthDayTitlePlatform(s)
J
U
L
Y
5Earth Defense Force: Insect ArmageddonPS3, X360
12Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2X360, PS3, Wii, NDS, Win
NCAA Football 12X360, PS3
14Puyo Puyo!! 20th AnniversaryPSP, Wii, NDS, 3DS
19LimboPSN
Call of Juarez: The CartelPS3, X360
Captain America: Super SoldierX360, PS3, Wii, NDS, 3DS
20BastionXBLA
26CatherinePS3, X360
Pac-Man & Galaga Dimensions3DS
The Sims 3 Town Life StuffMac, Win
27From DustXBLA
A
U
G
U
S
T2LimboWin
3Insanely Twisted Shadow PlanetXBLA
16Age of Empires OnlineWin
BastionWin
El Shaddai: Ascension of the MetatronPS3, X360
No More Heroes: Heroes ParadisePS3
17From DustWin
23Deus Ex: Human RevolutionWin, PS3, X360
26Rugby World Cup 2011X360, PS3
29AchronWin, Mac, Lin
30BodycountPS3, X360
Driver: Renegade 3D3DS
Gatling GearsWin
Madden NFL 12PS2, PS3, PSP, X360, Wii, NDS, 3DS, iOS
Mortal Kombat: Arcade KollectionPS3
Tropico 4Win
31Mortal Kombat: Arcade KollectionX360
Rock of AgesWin, XBLA, PSN
S
E
P
T
E
M
B
E
R1Wasteland AngelWin
6Dawn of FantasyWin
Dead IslandWin, X360, PS3
Disgaea 4: A Promise UnforgottenPS3
Driver: San FranciscoPS3, X360, Wii
Resistance 3PS3
Rise of NightmaresX360
Warhammer 40,000: Space MarineWin, X360, PS3
7Crimson AllianceXBLA
9Star Fox 64 3D3DS
12Rise of ImmortalsWin
13Call of Juarez: The CartelWin
Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two TownsNDS, 3DS
Hard ResetWin
NHL 12PS3, X360
Nicktoons MLBX360, Wii, NDS
Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of StalingradWin
White Knight Chronicles IIPS3
14TrackMania 2: CanyonWin
19Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2NDS
20Gears of War 3X360
F1 2011Win, X360, PS3
Resident Evil 4 HDPS3, X360
26Nuclear DawnWin, Mac
27Atelier Totori: Alchemist of Arland 2PS3
Child of EdenPS3
Driver: San FranciscoWin
FIFA 12PS3, X360, Win, Wii, PS2, PSP, 3DS, iOS
The Ico & Shadow of the Colossus CollectionPS3
Pro Evolution Soccer 2012PS3, X360, Win, Wii, PSP, 3DS
Resident Evil Code: Veronica XPS3, X360
Rune Factory: Tides of DestinyPS3, Wii
Tom Clancy s Splinter Cell CompilationPS3
X-Men: DestinyPS3, Wii, X360, NDS
29A Game of Thrones: GenesisWin
[edit] Q4 October–December
MonthDayTitlePlatform(s)
O
C
T
O
B
E
R4
Dark SoulsPS3, X360
NBA 2K12Win, PS3, X360, Wii, PSP, PS2
RageWin, PS3, X360
Spider-Man: Edge of TimeX360, PS3, Wii, NDS, 3DS
5Orcs Must Die!XBLA
7Just Dance 3Wii, PS3, X360
11Ace Combat: Assault HorizonPS3, X360
Dead Rising 2: Off the RecordPS3, X360, Win
Forza Motorsport 4X360
Sesame Street: Once Upon a MonsterX360
12MDK2 HDWin
Orcs Must Die!Win
13Might and Magic Heroes VIWin
16Skylanders: Spyro s Adventure3DS, PS3, Wii, X360, Win
18Batman: Arkham CityPS3, X360
Ben 10: Galactic RacingPS3, X360, NDS, Wii, 3DS
Payday: The HeistPSN
Ratchet & Clank: All 4 OnePS3
RocksmithPS3, X360
The Sims 3: PetsMac, Win
Tropico 4X360
19Dungeon DefendersPSN, XBLA, Win
20Payday: The HeistWin
Cities XL 2012Win
21Football Manager 2012Win, Mac
FIFA Manager 12Win
24Kirby s Return to Dream LandWii
25Battlefield 3Win, PS3, X360
The Cursed CrusadeWin, PS3, X360
Dance Central 2X360
Disney UniverseWin, Mac, Wii, PS3, X360
Stronghold 3Win
House of the Dead: OverkillPS3
26Renegade OpsWin
28Sword of the Stars II: The Lords of WinterWin
N
O
V
E
M
B
E
R1GoldenEye 007 ReloadedPS3, X360
James Noir s Hollywood Crimes3DS
The Lord of the Rings: War in the NorthPS3, X360, Win
Pac-Man Party 3D3DS
Raving Rabbids: Alive & KickingX360
Sonic GenerationsPS3, X360
Uncharted 3: Drake s DeceptionPS3
4Sonic GenerationsWin
8Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3Win, PS3, X360, Wii
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3: DefianceNDS
Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion XLWii, PS3, X360
Cave Story 3D3DS
L. A. NoireWin
Pro Evolution Soccer 2012PS2
11The Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimWin, PS3, X360
Lego Harry Potter: Years 5–7X360, PS3, PSP, Wii, NDS, 3DS, Win, iOS
13Super Mario 3D Land3DS
15ABBA: You Can DanceWii
Assassin s Creed: RevelationsPS3, X360
Halo: Combat Evolved AnniversaryX360
Jurassic Park: The GameWin, PS3, X360
Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic GamesWii
Medieval Moves: Deadmund s QuestPS3
Need for Speed: The RunWin, PS3, X360, 3DS
Rayman OriginsPS3, X360, Wii
Saints Row: The ThirdX360, PS3, Win
Shinobi3DS
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3PS3, X360
17Anno 2070Win
18MinecraftWin, Lin, Mac
20The Legend of Zelda: Skyward SwordWii
22Batman: Arkham CityWin
The King of Fighters XIIIPS3, X360
Serious Sam 3: BFEWin, PS3, X360
Sonic Generations3DS
WWE 12PS3, Wii, X360
25Afterfall: InSanityWin, X360, PS3
D
E
C
E
M
B
E
R1Assassin s Creed: RevelationsWin
4Mario Kart 73DS
5Fortune StreetWii
6The Adventures of Tintin: The GamePS3, X360, NDS, Wii, 3DS, Win
7Trine 2Win, Mac
13FlatOut 3: Chaos & DestructionWin
15Earth Defense Force: Insect ArmageddonWin
20Postal IIIWin
Star Wars: The Old RepublicWin
Trine 2PSN
21Trine 2XBLA
[edit] References
^ 2011 International CES, January 6–9 . GameSpot. http: cesweb. org . Retrieved 10 March 2010.
^ Harris, Craig (2010-09-28). Nintendo Conference 2010 Details . IGN. http: ds. ign. com articles 112 1124149p1. html.
^ Save the date: GDC 2011, Feb. 28 - March 4 . GameSpot. March 9, 2010. http: joystiq. com 2010 03 09 game-developers-conference-2011-dated-feb-28-to-march-4 . Retrieved August 15, 2010.
^ PAX East 2011, March 11 - March 13 . http: east. paxsite. com.
^ Eddie Makuch (June 17, 2010). E3 2010 attendance hits 45,600, E3 2011 dated . Gamespot. http: e3. gamespot. com story 6266509 e3-2010-attendance-hits-45600-e3-2011-dated. Retrieved June 16, 2010.
^ PAX Prime 2011, Aug 26-28 . http: prime. paxsite. com .
^ Good, Owen (2011-12-03). Happy 10th Anniversary, Jak and Daxter . Kotaku. http: kotaku. com 5864753 happy-10th-anniversary-jak-and-daxter.
^ IGN: Pokemon White Version . http: ds. ign. com objects 069 069347. html.
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