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Attendee registration for E3 2015 has opened, and the website has been updated. The floor plans aren't active yet (for the public anyway, you can view them via a different password protected site). Basic stuff really, but still interesting. There's an exhibitor list up, some juicy details. 200 days from time of writing remain til the show.

Booths of the big five:

Electronic Arts: 1601, MR 401, MR 403A (2014: 1601, MR 403A)
Microsoft: 4100 (2014:4100, OFMR 4000)
Nintendo: 5644, 5244, 4822, Theatre (2014: 4822, 5244, 5644)
Sony: 4044, 4144, 4522, MR 504, MR 506, MR 507 (2014: No change)
Ubisoft: 1023, MR 308A (2014: 1023, MR 305

Some changes, mainly for Nintendo which has the Theatre (no other exhibitor has that listed). So an extra space next year then (5644 was new this year). Whether the listing is incomplete or if Microsoft will take its usual meeting room (4000) I don't know, but it would be a bit strange if they didn't.

Prices:

Paid Expo Pass

Before April 28, 2015
$995

After April 28, 2015
$995

Industry Pass
Industry Pass is available to qualified Interactive Entertainment Industry Professionals ONLY*

*Two Forms of Industry ID must be provided.
Industry Pass

Before April 28, 2015
$0

After April 28, 2015
N/A

 

[BodiesWithoutOrgans]

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

The Last Guardian Support Group will rise from the flames of ashes once more.

Remember this post.

Spoiler

BELIEVE!

 

[Lemaitre]

Such an appropriate first post. GG.

 

[thekonamicode]

This will be my 11th year attending E3!

 

[BodiesWithoutOrgans]

Such an appropriate first post. GG.

What does GG mean ?

 

[Rösti]

This will be my 11th year attending E3!

It's also the 20th anniversary of E3. I doubt I'll attend, with my poor economy I can't afford much.

 

[3bdelilah]

What does GG mean ?

Usually means 'good game', but there are a few other meanings as well.

 

[XMasterNemesisX]

Nintendo in a theater? Guessing another smash tournament happening. Likely not a press conference.

 

[yatesl]

Always been tempted to go to E3, but can't justify ~£1000 for travel and tickets, to be in a crammed place and not get a chance to play any games. British conventions are bad enough.

I just need someone to hire me as a 'writer', so I can go for free.

 

[Lemaitre]

Always been tempted to go to E3, but can't justify ~£1000 for travel and tickets, to be in a crammed place and not get a chance to play any games. British conventions are bad enough.

I just need someone to hire me as a 'writer', so I can go for free.

Or make bogus business credentials.

Whatever gets you through that door mang.

 

[StillEdge]

This is my 5th year did anyone receive alumni emails yet or is that later? I still haven't received an express registration after 4 years so I was hoping this would be my first. A friend I go with got his last year and that was his 3rd year.

 

[XxRampage07xX]

LOL The hype train comes too early

 

[iAmMaximus]

Nothing says Thanksgiving like registering for E3.

 

[FZZ]

Hoping to make it again this year. Zelda will almost surely be playable, I'm excited.

 

[strafer]

Half life 3 finally?

 

[greyskull]

Half life 3 finally?

Fascinating.

 

[GrizzNKev]

Boarding the hype train now.

 

[MetalGuardian]

This is the highlight of my Thanksgiving - hell yes! I once again can't afford to go, but nevertheless E3 hype train is officially ENGAGED

 

[NotLiquid]

Some changes, mainly for Nintendo which has the Theatre (no other exhibitor has that listed).

Wonder if this means Nintendo are actually planning a more regular live press conference or have something like last year's Smash Invitational planned.

 

[Cheat Code]

Any chance of GAF getting in this time?

 

[Relix]

What does it take to go? Money or do you really need press credentials?

 

[UrbanRats]

Man, when E3 will be here, i will already have eviscerated both Bloodborne and Witcher 3.
Batman Arkham Knight, too, as it's probably not a very long game.
And who know what else.

Feels so far away.

 

[javac]

I look forward to submitting another whole week to Nintendo...and my night to late night Giant Bomb Live.

 

[MatrixMan.EXE]

So when they say two forms of Industry ID...what does that entail? I can provide at least one form but I can't think of any others I'd be able to cough up.

 

[TomShoe]

It's a shame EviLore and co. are too lame to get paid tickets.

 

[Fatal Futanari]

Blah I would love to go. But dont think consultants count (even though I've worked at many viddy game companies).

 

[Feltrol]

This will be my 11th year attending E3!

Paid or industry?

 

[Skux]

So is GAF press this time?

 

[TheDarkTriforce]

Is it possible to go to E3 as a normal citizen or is it nessesary to work in the videogame industry to visit E3?

 

[Rösti]

So when they say two forms of Industry ID...what does that entail? I can provide at least one form but I can't think of any others I'd be able to cough up.

Check the FAQ on the registration page, I believe it should feature more information.

 

[lingpanda]

Nintendo using the Theatre for a Splatoon tournament? I'm excited for this year's E3. Should be a good one.

 

[TheDarkTriforce]

Always been tempted to go to E3, but can't justify ~£1000 for travel and tickets, to be in a crammed place and not get a chance to play any games. British conventions are bad enough.

I just need someone to hire me as a 'writer', so I can go for free.

Why can you not play any games when you have paid for entering E3?

 

[JuanLatino]

We already have our first confirmed NEW game for Sonys E3 Show.


Level 5 Exclusive Game will be revealed at E3 2015

 

[JNA]

So wait, if I paid $1k, I can go to E3? Or be apart of the games industry? Or both? Just confused.

 

[BY2K]

 

[The Broken Ska Record]

What does it take to go? Money or do you really need press credentials?

You have to work in the industry. When I went in 2005, I was a lowly GameStop GA. I'm not entirely sure what the qualifications ar enow.

 

[BY2K]

So Nintendo's taking the Nokia Theater for itself again, this year? Press Conference or another tournament?

 

[Lee Chaolan]

I'd love to go one of these years. Although damn at that Paid Ticket price.

 

[SegaShack]

Maybe they will let comp sci students in this year. I got in in 2010 and 2011 that way.

 

[Exile20]

Can't wait for the Treehouse stream again. Shit was the best.

 

[GiantEnemyGoomba]

So Nintendo's taking the Nokia Theater for itself again, this year? Press Conference or another tournament?

After the overwhelming positive reaction to how they handled E3 this year I think it's safe to say they'll go with the same format without a normal press conference.

 

[Deleted member 80556]

The Last Guardian Support Group will rise from the flames of ashes once more.

Remember this post.

Spoiler

BELIEVE!

Half life 3 finally?

We're all going to read these posts and laugh in the future.

 

[BY2K]

We're all going to read these posts and laugh in the future.

It's tradition now, really.

 

[SegaShack]

So we dont get let down, lets just expect reasonable games like:

Battletoads
Star Tropics 3
U Wave Race
Last Guardian
Half Life 3
Banjo Kazooie

 

[MrSaturn99]

Wondering if I should make the plunge. I'm interning as a game journalist right now but I'm not applicable for the industry pass credentials, but the regular pass is quite pricey. Hmm..

 

[Bagu]

So Nintendo's taking the Nokia Theater for itself again, this year? Press Conference or another tournament?

Massive F-Zero UX tournament. Contestants consist of the audience.

 

[Dreamwriter]

So when they say two forms of Industry ID...what does that entail? I can provide at least one form but I can't think of any others I'd be able to cough up.

They are pretty strict these days when it comes to getting in for free as an industry member. Your company must have an active, up-to-date website, you have to have a company email address, and two from this list:

Insurance Card listing both employee name and company name
Paycheck Stub verifying current full-time employment within the industry
Company Credit Card listing both employee name and company name
W-2 Form
Current Business License indicating type of business
Current Retail Sales Tax License
Current Resale Tax Certificate
Invoices within the last 6 months that show purchases of products related to the industry (with the registrant's name appearing on the invoice)*
Current Federal resale tax certificate (VAT)
Current IDGA Membership Card

Note, you must be a part of actual game development - you used to be able to get in if you worked in a game store, but nowadays only the biggest game store chains get passes, and they only get a few they can give out to a few of their employees.

 

[Dreamwriter]

So Nintendo's taking the Nokia Theater for itself again, this year? Press Conference or another tournament?

No, Nokia Theater wouldn't be listed on any E3 website, because that isn't considered part of E3. Those offsite press conferences are officially unrelated to the trade show. So it must mean Nintendo has reserved some sort of theater at the convention center.

 

[Sub_Level]

I just realized that this will be YET ANOTHER E3 where we will be seeing gameplay footage from Ubisoft for The Division.

Jesus christ lol. Some games just get shown too early.