Notable Games at E3 2012: A Legendary Lineup

E3 2012 showcased a legendary lineup. Highlights:

Major Reveals / Sequels

• Halo 4 (343 Industries debut)
• Assassin's Creed III (American Revolution)
• Call of Duty: Black Ops II (near-future)
• God of War: Ascension (prequel)
• Gears of War: Judgment
• Dead Space 3
• Resident Evil 6

New IPs / Surprises

• The Last of Us (gameplay debut)
• Watch Dogs (hacking open world)
• Beyond: Two Souls (Quantic Dream)
• Star Wars 1313 (cancelled)
• South Park: The Stick of Truth
• Dishonored (immersive sim)
• Far Cry 3 (Vaas reveal)
• XCOM: Enemy Unknown (reboot)

Nintendo / Handheld

• New Super Mario Bros. 2 (3DS)
• Paper Mario: Sticker Star (3DS)
• Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon (3DS)
• Animal Crossing: New Leaf (3DS)
• Pikmin 3 (Wii U)
• Wii U launch window titles (ZombiU, Nintendo Land, etc.)

Indie / Downloadable

• The Walking Dead (Telltale – episodic)
• Journey (PS3 – shown prior, but buzz peaked)
• Fez (release imminent)

Many defined the 7th/8th gen transition. Watch the "E3 2012 press conferences" on YouTube for the full flavor.