Welcome to the first Electronic Entertainment Expo at ResetEra! This is the 24th edition of the expo, and the second one in many years open to the public.
This thread provides an overview of E3 and how to get the most out of it.
Note: The thread will be updated continuously over the week as more information on the various press conferences etc. emerges.
- General Info
- FAQ
- Press Conferences
- Where to Watch
- Where to Connect
- Fun Stuff
- News Sources/Media
What: The world's premier trade show for computer and video games
When: June 12 - 14, 2018 (press conferences start June 09)
Where: Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, California 90015
How: Live streams or via attendance
Website: https://www.e3expo.com and https://live.e3expo.com/
E3 Rules and Reminders
We know that you're all eager to participate in the E3 excitement here on ResetEra. As this will be our very first E3, we'd like to go over some of the rules and guidelines that we'll be observing starting on June 9th and ending on June 14th. This information will be posted again in a locked, pinned thread in the video games section early next week.
- No Reaction Threads – To prevent clutter we will lock all reaction threads during E3. A reaction thread is a topic about a hot take or some other personal reaction to anything that did or did not happen during E3. Examples include "Why wasn't the PS5 announced?", "Did Ubisoft just win E3?" & "I can't believe the Walmart Canada leak was completely real, except for Splinter Cell". These sort of topics can be discussed within already existing threads such as the conference threads.
- Put effort into new news threads – During E3 there are sure to be many announcements regarding game software, hardware and services. If you are creating a news thread about such an announcement then please take the time to appropriately title the thread, keep it updated with all the details, and make sure that links and screenshots are included when appropriate. Low effort news threads may be subject to a lock.
- Do not thread whine / driveby post – This is a rule that already exists, but we'd like to stress that these types of posts will be heavily moderated during E3. Do not come into a thread, write something deliberately provocative, and bail out. Do not complain about the existence of a thread either; ignore it altogether if you have nothing to contribute.
- Don't bump Pre E3 threads – Please do not bump old threads with new announcements or news that comes out during E3. Either post new news in a brand-new thread or in a thread that was created specifically to discuss that conference.
- Use the report button responsibly – If you believe that a user is breaking one of these rules or a general rule from the FAQ then you should use the report button to alert the moderation team. There is no need to engage the user in the thread and risk a warning or ban yourself. Please make sure that you have a valid reason for reporting a post and that you can articulate that reason clearly in your report. Keep in mind that we may not be able to respond to every report immediately during this busy period.
- The FAQ & ToS still apply – The above guidelines are not the only rules that we will enforce during E3 week. All of our rules outlined in the FAQ & ToS will still apply as normal.
- Enjoy E3 – The Electronic Entertainment Expo is an annual celebration of gaming and we want everyone to enjoy themselves on the forum and have fun during the event.
E3 Conference Thread Rules
The following information was posted last month in our newsletter, and we're reposting it this month as a reminder.
- Conference threads will be stickied an hour before the conferences and unlocked fifteen minutes before the conference or the pre-show.
- The conference threads will have at most two images, with a countdown clock, a link to at least one livestream, a link to at least one liveblog, and a list of games known and rumored to be shown.
- Creators for each conference thread have already been selected.
- GIFs within the first 100 posts of each thread will be deleted. We want people to be able to pull up the first page of the thread on their phones without killing their mobile data.
Safety and security are of paramount importance to E3. Therefore, please review the show's enhanced safety measures in order to better prepare and plan for an enjoyable E3 experience. Below are basic information, but full security details can be viewed at https://www.e3expo.com/e3-security
Source: https://www.e3expo.com/e3-attendee-policy
Full Attendee FAQ: https://www.e3expo.com/faqs#attendee
When and where is E3 2018?
E3 is scheduled to take place June 12-14, 2018, at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
The Los Angeles Convention Center is located at the intersection of the Santa Monica and Harbor Freeways.
Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, California 90015
Phone: 213-741-1151
Fax: 213-765-4266
What are the Registration Hours On-Site?
Sunday, June 10, 2018: 1:00PM – 6:00PM
Monday, June 11, 2018: 8:00AM – 6:00PM
Tuesday, June 12, 2018: 7:00AM – 7:00PM
Wednesday, June 13, 2018: 7:00AM – 7:00PM
Thursday, June 14, 2018: 7:00AM – 6:00PM
Gamer and Industry registration is located in the South Hall Lobby of the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Media registration is located on the West side of the Los Angeles Convention Center, Petree Hall.
Exhibitor registration is located on the South side of the Los Angeles Convention Center, Kentia Foyer.
Badge Pick Up Counters are located outside both the South and West side of the Los Angeles Convention Center.
What are the Exhibit Floor Hours?
Tuesday, June 12th
INDUSTRY HOURS*: 11:00AM – 7:00PM
GAMER PASS HOURS: 2:00PM-7:00PM
Wednesday, June 13th
INDUSTRY HOURS*: 9:00AM – 7:00PM
GAMER PASS HOURS: 12:00PM-7:00PM
Thursday, June 14th
INDUSTRY HOURS*: 9:00AM – 6:00PM
GAMER PASS HOURS: 9:00AM – 6:00PM
*Industry-Qualified Attendees, Media, Exhibitors, VIP Buyers and Business Pass Holders
Is Identification Checked On-Site?
All E3 Attendees will be required to show a government issued photo ID (driver's license or passport) in order to pick up their badge and holder on-site to gain access to the event. Do not use a fictitious name. The name on your ID and the name on your badge must be the same. E3 Show Management and/or E3 Security Officers may request attendees show ID at any time.
Where should I park when I arrrive at the LACC?
The Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) has 5500 parking spaces with easy public access. The parking fee is $25/day. In addition to the LACC parking, there are multiple lots available nearby, including at L.A. Live adjacent to the LACC.
What dining options are available at the LACC?
Concessions schedule and availability are subject to each show. Best is probably to check http://www.discoverlosangeles.com/what-to-do/restaurants for a good guide on LA food culture. That way you can see more of Los Angeles than its Convention Center.
Any particular items I should bring to E3?
I would recommend bringing these items:
- Deodorant
- Water Bottle
- Hand Sanitizer
- Comfortable Shoes
Thanks to Cheesemeister for the data.
Another handy tool: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?
This presentation has been concluded.
Time: Saturday, June 9, 11:00 AM PDT
Length: TBD
Venue: The Hollywood Palladium
Official thread by Shao Kahn: https://www.resetera.com/threads/ea...d-ot-where-in-the-world-is-peter-moore.47894/
Main hub: https://www.ea.com/eaplay2018
This presentation has been concluded.
Time: Sunday, June 10, 01:00 PM PDT
Length: Approximately 100 minutes
Venue: The Microsoft Theater
Official thread by Leocarian: https://www.resetera.com/threads/official-microsoft-e3-2018-conference-thread.47989/
Main hub: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/e3
This presentation has been concluded.
Time: Sunday, June 10, 06:30 PM PDT
Length: TBD
Venue: Los Angeles Center Studios [TBC]
Official thread by mrtl: https://www.resetera.com/threads/bethesda-e3-showcase-2018-ot-watch-this-space.48129/
Main hub: https://www.twitch.tv/bethesda
This presentation has been concluded.
Time: Sunday, June 10, 08:00 PM PDT
Length: TBD
Venue: TBD
Official thread by cj_iwakura: https://www.resetera.com/threads/devolver-digital-e3-conference-2018-ot-believe-your-justice.48161/
Main hub: https://www.twitch.tv/devolverdigital
This presentation has been concluded.
Time: Monday, June 11, 10:00 AM PDT
Length: 30 min
Venue: N/A
Official thread by RZetko: https://www.resetera.com/threads/square-enix-e3-showcase-2018-ot.48284/
Main hub: https://e3.square-enix-games.com
This presentation has been concluded.
Time: Monday, June 11, 12:00 PM PDT
Length: TBD
Venue: Unknown
Official thread by AAMARMO: https://www.resetera.com/threads/limited-run-games-e3-press-conference-06-11-18-3-pm-est.46573/
Main hub: https://www.twitch.tv/LimitedRunGames
This presentation has been concluded.
Time: Monday, June 11, 01:00 PM PDT
Length: Approx 1 hour
Venue: The Orpheum Theater
Official thread by Volo: https://www.resetera.com/threads/ubisoft-e3-2018-press-conference-thread-ot.48287/
Main hub: https://www.twitch.tv/ubisoft
This presentation has been concluded.
Time: Monday, June 11, 03:00 PM PDT
Length: Approx 90 minutes
Venue: The Wiltern in Los Angeles
Official thread by MRORANGE: https://www.resetera.com/threads/pc-gaming-show-2018-next-gen-were-still-waiting-for-pc2.48360/
Main hub: https://www.pcgamingshow.com/
This presentation has been concluded.
Time: Monday, June 11, 06:00 PM PDT
Length: 60-120 minutes
Venue: TBC
Official thread by ULTROS!: https://www.resetera.com/threads/sony-e3-2018-conference-ot.48315/
Main hub: https://live.playstation.com/
This presentation has been concluded.
Time: Tuesday, June 12, 09:00 AM PDT
Length: Up to an hour
Venue: Unknown, stream is produced in advance
Official thread by Meelow: https://www.resetera.com/threads/nintendo-direct-e3-2018-ot-perfect4switch.48528/
Main hub: https://e3.nintendo.com/ and https://www.nintendo.co.jp/e3/index.html
These are of course not the only places to watch E3. Be sure to check out these as well:
Easy Allies: https://www.twitch.tv/easyallies
GameKings: https://www.gamekings.tv/videos/gamekings-e3-2018-het-complete-programma/
GameSpot: http://www.gamespot.com/e3/
Giant Bomb: http://www.giantbomb.com/chat
IGN: http://www.ign.com/events/e3
In terms of chat and whatnot, this is up to to the various communities we have here. Should be no problem finding a suitable server.
The annual Spotify playlist. You can reach it via this link: https://open.spotify.com/user/serhy...Qu6Lq4gsxNDCJZa4FMl?si=XPPRdTn2QPC8Gf9rZeodyQ
The press sites of the major companies. Most useful for journalists of course, but can be good if you want some assets for a thread etc.
Microsoft provides press material in a very nice way. Artwork, box shots, logos, photos, screenshots, videos etc. No password protection.
Xbox Media: http://news.xbox.com/media
Microsoft News Center: http://news.microsoft.com/
No password needed.
Nintendo's main press site is password protected, but they usually provide temporary login credentials for their E3 press kits.
Main: https://press.nintendo.com/
E3 press kit: http://nintendo.e3press.com
Sony's press sites are password protected. If you need a login, you have to contact SCEA/SCEE via phone/e-mail.
PlayStation Press Center: https://presscenter.playstation.com/
SIEE PressXtra.Net: https://www.sceuk-press.net/
General press releases are available here: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/corporate/press-releases/
Password protected site under PressXtra.Net.
https://press.bethsoft.com/
EA has two press sites, one for North America and one for Europe.
EA NA Press Site: http://news.ea.com/
EA EU Press Site: http://ea.gamespress.com
Password protected.
Ubisoft Press Extranet: https://www.ubisoft-press.com
One site that can also be very useful during E3 is Business Wire: http://www.businesswire.com
Here's the list of news sources:
Gaming/tech media
Eurogamer: http://www.eurogamer.net
Gamasutra: http://gamasutra.com/
Game Informer: http://www.gameinformer.com/p/e3live.aspx
Gamereactor: http://www.gamereactor.se/tema/e3_2018
GamesIndustry.biz: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles?topics=e3-2018
GameSpot: http://www.gamespot.com/e3/
Giant Bomb: http://www.giantbomb.com/
IGN: http://www.ign.com/events/e3
Kotaku: http://kotaku.com/
MCV: http://www.mcvuk.com/news/tag/e3-2018
Multiplayer.it: http://multiplayer.it/
Polygon: http://www.polygon.com/e3
Videogamer.com: http://www.videogamer.com/[/URL]
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