Prototype Viktor
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Watch Playstation's E3 conference in movie theaters
- Thread starter PartTimeWarrior
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So I wasn't the only one whose code expired. It seems ridiculous that the codes expired so fast.
NoMoreTrolls
Banned
Count me in for gotg at the Palladium. And admiral woofington, probably.
And holy fuck the codes expired? I used mine yesterday night... When did they expire?
HAHAHAHA I know what beast looks like........and was proud to see such a little guy in the theater. Was he excited for LBP3? I was the dude in the Red Fleece directing everyone into the theater room along with my other MVP compatriot.
Twentytwo2277
Member
Had a good time in Chicago as well, was really fun besides the few times the stream got wacky. I was there with my girlfriend (girl in the green shirt) who fell asleep just before the end of it. She isn't a gamer at all so can't blame her!
LittleToaster
Member
Thanks Wario.
I went to the Century City screening.
I drove 3 hours to get here. I was hesitant about going after signing up because of the rumor of the prizes being just codes and I didn't want to drive just for a viewing and codes. But I had nothing better to do that day and went anyway.
At around 3:30pm, there was already a line forming. I later learned that most of the people in line where for stand-by and I was registered, so I didn't have to stick around.
The theater lobby was stuffy, but thankfully, no one stunk too bad. I went outside and walked around, since I never been at Century City before.
I found a caviar vending machine. Yes, that says $400. 0_0
One thing I didn't expect was a camera crew. They were with PlayStation interviewing various people in line. I wasn't interviewed and I didn't catch what exactly they were asking everyone. A lady in a black jacket gave everyone release forms to sign. The camera panned around everyone, so everyone there should be on video, whenever it comes out.
Left line was for registered, right line was for stand-by. A few seconds after this was taken, they started bringing people in to the theater.
I got... whoever this is... from The Order 1886
That's me in the white polo next to the two empty Reserved seats.
LA century city
People behind me while the theater was filling up.
The camera crew was still there! Before the conference started, they had the camera in the middle front and told everyone in the theater to scream "Greatness Awaits!" towards them. They stayed there during the press conference in that corner. I think they filmed people's reactions in the dark.
As most others reported, the satellite feed broke up right before the conference started, and in the middle of the Devolver segment. The feed problems affected my mood significantly and almost took me out of enjoying it. This was my biggest worry about the theater viewing and it happened. I kept worrying that it would happen again, but thankfully, it didn't break up too bad after the second time.
The mood of the theater was very positive. I was worried that some smartasses would bash announcements out loud, but none of that happened. The air was cool and there was no bad smell, which was a big surprise since most were waiting in the stuffy lobby. I thought it would be dumb and lame to watch a press conference on a screen with others, but it ended up being enjoyable. Reacting to announcements along with hundreds of others was kind of fun.
Biggest reactions were for LittleBigPlanet 3 (I didn't know that many people still liked LBP), Uncharted 4, and GTA V for PS4.
The interview segment after the conference was lame. Most of the stuff shown was already shown in the conference, so there wasn't anything interesting. The PS4 background music playing throughout it was also distracting. Everyone was quiet throughout it. We found out what the bonuses were (they were codes after all *sigh*), we went out and got a small poster. I think there was a table with around 50 more lanyards with codes but I didn't grab one.
My "haul", including the Reserved sign.
Goodbye Century City. I drove 3 hours back home.
Overall, it was okay. If it wasn't for the feed problems, I would have enjoyed it more. I won't go to a future viewing unless they have one somewhere in central California where I live, but that is never happening.
Azure Dream
Member
Damn it. I had no idea they expired so fast! I was going to give away my code on GAF, too, after I offered it to the person who's ticket number got me in.
The two friends I went with both missed out on the freebies due to the deadline as well. I just happened to put my code in about 30 minutes before it expired. So... When are we supposed to get the email with the alpha/beta/trial/$5 voucher? They said today and I haven't gotten anything. With the Destiny alpha being so short I'm hoping they get this out relatively early.
I also think I would go again. It was enjoyable to watch on the big screen and see others' reactions. What would really turn me off is if the conference was boring or not focused on games and trailers. The parts where we had a lot of talking with nothing to show felt a little wasted. It helped the theater here in Nashville was huge, and seats were comfy. What I wish they had more was crowd interaction. I was disappointed they did not have web cameras in each theater and do shout-outs to various cities.
But props to the organizers, email with ticket was prompt, check-in was smooth, clear and fast.
I redeemed my code but have yet to receive anything. No PSN credit, no alpha invite, nothing. Is that normal?
Alpha access to Destiny, Beta access to BF:Hardline, a trial to Music Unlimited, and a $5 voucher for PSN.
BronsonLee
Member
Yeah, once the conference got rolling, it was awesome. The non-game bits were a bit of a drag.
But yeah, organizing wise it was done really well. Everybody got in pretty quickly.
They're sending 3 separate emails:
Destiny Alpha Today
Battlefield Hardline Beta Tuesday
5$ PSN and Music Unlimited Trial Thursday
Big Papa Husker
Member
Had anyone got their destiny alpha email yet?
I haven't received anything...
The middle of the theater was packed. Not too many on the sides. So I'd say maybe 100ish people were there.
We got posters and a lanyard. That's it lol
Idk why gaming stuff doesn't come here more often. We have EVO every year and yet, blah.
RedAssedApe
Banned
Because the Destiny beta emails go out today and they wanted you to redeem it and use it right away. Plus to mostly eliminate any market for saving/hoarding/selling the codes.
Actually glad I didn't go then. I preordered Destiny so should hopefully get the code today, got the Battlefield Hardline code today, and $5 PSN credit doesn't seem worth it. I enjoyed it more at home, though the IGN stream that I was watching seemed to have problems in streaming where it would stutter every few minutes.
It was surprisingly awesome to see the trailers on the big screen. Even rewatching them on the big screen at home just does not compare. Now I really want to play Batman on a movie sized screen. I can't imagine how awesome a driving game would feel, unfortunately we didn't get a DriveClub trailer.
So I realized something...
I remember that when I redeemed my code on monday they said they would send me a code for Destiny today (thursday), BF sometime next week (already in on pc so don't really care) but I don't remember anything about the 5$ on PSN... They are sending a seperate mail for that? When am I supposed to get it?
I remember that when I redeemed my code on monday they said they would send me a code for Destiny today (thursday), BF sometime next week (already in on pc so don't really care) but I don't remember anything about the 5$ on PSN... They are sending a seperate mail for that? When am I supposed to get it?
Admiral Woofington
Member
Weren't they supposed to send destiny alpha codes today? And yes NoMoreTrolls apparently were being all formal after everything that happened that night, I'll be there.
RedAssedApe
Banned
codes going out at noon. we aren't anymore special than the people who manually applied for the beta at http://playstation.greatnessawaits.com/destiny.html.
sucks for the people whose codes expired...but i guess it may have something to do with this. i would complain to though. you should at least get your bf and $5
TetraGenesis
Member
codes going out at noon. we aren't anymore special than the people who manually applied for the beta at http://playstation.greatnessawaits.com/destiny.html.
sucks for the people whose codes expired...but i guess it may have something to do with this. i would complain to though. you should at least get your bf and $5
Has anyone gotten their Destiny code yet? It's 12:45 Pacific and I still haven't received anything,
I keep checking my email, I thought I had read somewhere that the code were going out at 12:00PST, but nothing yet
Zombie James
Banned
No code here, either.
eddfromtheriver
Banned
No dice here so far... *taps feet*
eddfromtheriver
Banned
Code arrived, now to send it off.
Darkmakaimura
Member
We're a major convention city so I don't know why either. We do get gaming here once in awhile, such as the one you mentioned, and we have CES.
FaintColt388301
Member
Just got mine a bit ago. Crisis averted
True about CES although there isn't too much gaming going on there. Vegas needs to step it up.
Admiral Woofington
Member
codes going out at noon. we aren't anymore special than the people who manually applied for the beta at http://playstation.greatnessawaits.com/destiny.html.
sucks for the people whose codes expired...but i guess it may have something to do with this. i would complain to though. you should at least get your bf and $5
I was gonna give mine away anyways. Do a service since this weekend is packed with activities and I'd rather give it to someone who'd mancave. And I did. I did my nerd duty.
DanteSparda504
Banned
I can't believe so many people waited to redeem the codes, waiting till the next day makes sense, but waiting days later just to enter a 13 digit code? Why wait? Just curious.
I work. I come home and im tired or have other things to do.
SeriousCrayon
Member
Still never received my code for the destiny alpha..anybody else that went get theirs?
Charles Alan Ratliff
Member
Yeah. I received the code yesterday, downloaded it, and played it for a little bit.
Did you go to http://us.playstation.com/e3experiencecode/ and input your 15-digit code before the expiration date and put in your email? If so, maybe check your spam folder or something.
outlawauron
Member
This. The past few work days have been rough, and I went to the website today and try and redeem it. Oh well. :-(
LittleToaster
Member
For those that went to the LA viewing, a 2 minute clip of what was filmed was shown during the PS Livestream on Thursday. The archive is still up, move to 1hr 16min if the link didn't work.
I wish there was more footage released.
I wish there was more footage released.
JetBlackPanda
Gold Member
has anyone received the hardline beta codes from this yet? also when is the PSN credit email supposed to come?
LittleToaster
Member
Battlefield Hardline beta: This Monday, June 16
$5 PSN code and Music Unlimited trial: This Wednesday: June 18