E3 is predominantly an industry and media event, with accreditation required to get in and sample the various games and technology found within. The reality is that it's also a highlight of the year for millions of gamers around the world that closely follow live streams, press conferences and coverage from the event.
Such is the public interest that it's seemed inevitable that an event would be setup to accommodate those without media or industry passes; in fact, it's arguably long overdue. The E3 organisers, perhaps aware that the event needs to up the ante to retain its status as the year's top gaming event, have made their move by confirming 'E3 Live'.
It's a free event taking place not far from the E3 venue, and promises game demos, live entertainment (such as music etc) along with appearances from 'industry personalities'. It's running on the same days as the main expo - 14th to 16th June - starting at 5pm local time (Pacific) on the first day, and then from noon to 10pm on the second and third days.
Though it's a free event tickets are limited, so if you want to go on one of the days you'll need to register on the official website.
It's pleasing to see the 'E3 experience' finally opening up to more members of the public - are you going to try and get tickets?
[source e3livela.com]
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Whoooo, e3!
As a Nintendo fan, E3 isn't going to be very exciting besides Zelda u/NX.
Woo...another event I'll never be able to go to.
All I want is Nintendo to make their Zelda demo available on the Wii U for those who can't get to E3, ESPECIALLY those of us in the UK.
@FragRed I can only wish but doubt it.
Good news I finally beat the perfect run
Must be really boring if you were to play the Nintendo demos considering there's only Zelda.
Alex n Co should go and show off their NX templates and prototypes.
@SLIGEACH_EIRE Ain't that the truth.
Can't say I'm excited for E3 this year for Nintendo. Will be great to see what Sony and Microsoft are offering. Maybe next year will be the Year of Nintendo.
Tempting, but there's no way I'm getting to LA without an expensive day of flying. I appreciate the gesture, but these events need to be more accessible; maybe they could set up regional, as well as a few international E3 Live events?
@Megumi_Sagano
Same here. Italy is perhaps on the very opposite side of the globe from California's perspective.
@AlexSora89 And I'm in Florida...possibly the most boring state in the US. lol
I live in London so I'll stick to EGX, of which I go to every year since 2012!
Anyone else remember E for All? This probably won't last
Really excited for non-Nintendo stuff this E3. Especially the Microsoft and Ubisoft conferences as well as RB4 expansion pack details. Zelda U I'm not hyped for especially as the Mighty No. 9 quantity of delays have drained hype but this is why multiple home consoles are very important!
Very nice, though it'll only be a very small minority that can go.
@Megumi_Sagano
I thought that was supposed to be the weirdest state, to be honest. According to news reports, that is...?
Pfft, I dunno. lol
E3 did this a while back with E For All, and Nintendo basically /ran/ that event. Here's hoping /this/ is where the Nintendo stuff will be.
E3 will announce Super Mario 64 Wii u HD remaster
I wonder 2 things about Nintendo's E3 this year:
1: Will there be a Nintendo Direct a month before or after it to talk about the other games?
And
2: Will Zelda have a demo coming to the eshop as a peace offering?
As for the rest of E3, beyond promises of likely delayed games like FF7, Yooka-lele, and the Last Guardian, there's unlikely to be much aimed at me.
@Megumi_Sagano Indeed, Florida is pretty boring. I live here too.
If only Nintendo had a bigger presence in E3 in general.
They finally did something like that. And funny because EA recently announced a similar event that was open to the public.
@Megumi_Sagano
TV TROPES LIED TO ME ç_ç
I'm already registered to go to E3 this year, but whatever!
Man, that would be fun. Probably not nine-hour drive fun... But maybe one of these days if it gets big enough.
I really hope Nintendo is gonna have a direct soon to address all the other games other than zelda u....
Nintendo E3 is dead.
I'd rather go to Pax and/or Magfest.
@Arlo Hello! Didn't know you were on Nintendo Life. I really love your videos; they're really funny! 😄
Couldn't an East coast location work as well, and make sense?
last year E3 for nintendo was horrible and disapoimnt no likes it ... and they failed so hard ... i was shocked because it was the worst presentation i ever saw for any video game company in many many years ... i own wii u ps4 xbox one and nintendo 3ds ... i was happy with sony then Microsoft but nintendo ? HELL NO ! ... after they announced that NX will not be shown this year ... I'm really thinking what they should offer ? specially 3ds and wii u came to the end of its life cycle since they consider old systems now specially 3ds ... zelda is okay but after many many delays I'm that hype !! ... any way lets see what they will offer other wise it will be a big problem for nintendo !
@peeks
Last year was bad. But it was only bad with respect to new announcements. As far as actual games they showed that were coming out they had a pretty good lineup. Which tbh, was their early announcements coming home to roost.
Had they never revealed Xenoblade Chronicles X in that January Direct, and had surprised us with it at E3 that would have been huge. Toss in a Pokken Tournament reveal with Twilight Princess, Fire Emblem Fates reveal with Tokyo Mirage Sessions, Star Fox Zero reveal with Star Fox Guard, tossed in the Mario Tennis reveal, Bravely Second and Monster Hunter Generations reveal, then tossed in Zelda Twilight Princess HD and Hyrule Warriors Legends for a little extra oomph.
That would have been pretty hype. But they either show their hand too early with many of those titles, or they didn't mention them at all until months after. That's what really boggles my mind. Cause they actually could have had a pretty tall spread to wow people with.
So basically its a public extension of e3?
@peeks I think you should watch Nintendo's E3 2008 press conference on Youtube if you want to watch a truly horrible E3 presentation.
Well you have to be a big nerd to willingly be fed publicity for days and even PAY for it. Digital is good enough for me.
Plus, I don't have to see shameless use of female-only booth babes... No hunks. Does anyone remember those 3DS tied around girl waists for you to play with? :T
yay... I guess. (o_O )/
I'll just stick to live-streaming on youtube and other sites.
@LegendOfPokemon Thanks!
I just registered in time for 3 tickets for me and my kids!!! Right after my third registration they closed it! I hope we get to go. We only live 2 1/2 North of L.A. It'll be amazing if we can!!!!
I have to say that my interest in E3 this year has reached an all time low. Any PC games I care about are already out, or I've already have enough info on them. As for Nintendo ... other than a little more info on Zelda, I really don't care.
Barring something unexpected (like an annoucement of Quake 5 or anything unexpected from Nintendo) I really don't care about E3 2016.
I love Zelda to death but I don't think it can carry E3 by itself. Time to resign to another 'meh' E3 until that big NX reveal.
Anyway.... back to FE Fates
Is this in response to E3's declining relevancy?
Shouldn't have waited for Nintendo to stop doing interesting things at E3. I legit would have crossed the country for that
I remember one of the years I went to E3 - Nintendo had a full bar in promotion of Conker's Bad Fur Day.
@Megumi_Sagano North Dakota says hi.
I somehow missed this when it started and really wanted to go to E3 this year. Anyone know if there's a way I can still get tickets, or if they'll restock?
It won't help us Nintendo fans! Thank God we're getting Sun and Moon news next week. It will make the blow only having a Treehouse event of ONE GAME a little better.
@Detective_TeeJay Both in response to that and to EA's event on the other side of the street which is open to the public.
A pretty desperate maneuver if you ask me, but if it helps to get more people to try out the new things, I guess it's not bad.
I would like to go ,but driving from Illinois to California is a no go
@Arlo at E3! Make it happen Nintendo!
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