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E3 08: Just what in the hell is Destructoid doing in LA this week? photo

Ahhh -- smell the fresh Eve of E3 air! While the show officially kicks off this Tuesday, July 15, members of team Destructoid have already touched down in the City of Angels in preparation for the big week.

It's going to be a wild one, for sure. While we already have a good idea what we'll be seeing from publishers over the next few days, we're still expecting a few surprises. We're sure to hear tomorrow at Microsoft's, Electronic Art's, and Square Enix's respective conferences. And what does Bungie have up their sleeve, and does it have anything to do with Microsoft's press conference or -- gasp -- EA's? (Cue spooky music.)

So what should you expect from us this week? A hell of a lot, actually. Get this: there are going to be eight of us covering the show (including myself): Anthony Burch, Chad Concelmo, Colette Bennett, Niero, Ron Workman, Tiff Chow, Dale North (the sexy one), and Jonathan Holmes catching all of the action on video man-on-the-street-style.

Expect a ton of coverage, including hands-on impressions, screenshots, video, and live-blogging of key events. We recommend hitting F5 all week, but hit the jump to see what we have in store for each day.

[Per day, in no particular order.]

Sunday, July 13

  • Destructoid staff arrive!

Monday, July 14

  • Even more Destructoid staff arrive!
  • Electronic Arts press conference
  • Microsoft press conference
  • Square Enix press conference

Tuesday, July 15

  • Nintendo press conference
  • Sony Computer Entertainment press conference
  • Warner Bros. Interactive
  • Midway Games
  • Bethesda Softworks (Fallout 3)
  • Codemasters
  • Valve (Left 4 Dead)
  • GameLoft
  • 2K Games
  • Novint Technology
  • Sony Online Entertainment
  • Capcom
  • Natsume
  • Electronic Arts software showcase
  • Activision evening press event
  • ... and more!

Wednesday, July 16

  • Electronic Arts game demos
  • Warner Bros. Interactive
  • Konami press conference
  • Konami game demos
  • Midway Games
  • Bethesda Softworks (Fallout 3 hands-on)
  • Codemasters
  • Valve (Left 4 Dead)
  • At least two "mysterious" Microsoft games
  • GameLoft
  • 2K Games
  • SEGA
  • Round table with Sony's Jack Tretton
  • Rock Band 2 hands-on
  • Too Human preview with Denis Dyack
  • ... and more!
Thursday
  • Southpeak Interactive
  • Disney
  • Crave
  • THQ
  • Rockstar Games
  • Majesco
  • D3
  • Nintendo game demos
  • Tomb Raider: Underworld demo
  • High Voltage Software (The Conduit)
  • ... and more!
So I think you get the idea: even with eight of us, we're going to be busy. Really busy. But we're excited. Are you? What are you looking forward to hearing about and seeing the most this year?

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naia-the-gamer's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/13/2008 12:29
naia-the-gamer
That sounds pretty insane!

I'm most excited for the conferences, see what surprises we don't know about.

Also hopefully you'll have time to party with us LA locals.
vexed alex's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/13/2008 12:31
vexed alex
vexed alex's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/13/2008 12:33
vexed alex
All I want to know is when there's going to be an LA NARP so I can attend.

Forget all this gaming news business.
norm9's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/13/2008 12:40
norm9
I'll tell you what's up this week- Getting boozed up and playing arcade games at Barcade in Koreatown.
DaedHead8's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/13/2008 12:42
DaedHead8
Woot! It's going to be a hell of a week.
Alexradl's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/13/2008 12:43
Alexradl
I'm definitely excited. I know you guys are going to be extra busy. Have fun and don't get too wasted.

I'm expecting a lot of surprises from the big 3, but we'll see.
Dexter345's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/13/2008 12:51
Dexter345
Hope to meet up with you at least once during the week.
Y0j1mb0's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/13/2008 12:59
Y0j1mb0
All I want to know is when there's going to be Bar Hopping excursion so I can attend.
Joe Burling's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/13/2008 13:02
Joe Burling
Left 4 Dead please!!!!!
Hamza CTZ Aziz's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/13/2008 13:12
Hamza CTZ Aziz
I decided Friday that I wanted to go to E3. Just a little last minute, no? lol, sigh.
thisissami's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/13/2008 13:35
thisissami
when is the sony press conference?
nintendoll's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/13/2008 13:41
nintendoll
There's a lot of shit going down. Crazy man.
Nogarda's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/13/2008 14:02
Nogarda
I'm hoping that there is a mirrors edge and fallout 3 demo not only so you can give 1st impressions, but also going onto PSN and XBL either the very next day or after the E3 event so we can get some 1st impressions.

I would of exspected a new lich king trailer but since blizzard got bought out by activision and they left the gamers council thing they wont be there, shame but still I hope theres plenty of amazing suprises.
Wexx's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/13/2008 14:40
Wexx
Wish I could go, sounds EXCITING
eternalplayer2345's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/13/2008 14:51
eternalplayer2345
Exciting I'll probably be glued to my computer all next week.
Mxyzptlk's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/13/2008 14:59
Mxyzptlk
I hope they finally announce Diablo III or Starcraft II.
SteamyV's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/13/2008 15:47
SteamyV
"... and more!" - Vidya Game Industry Speak for "assload of press parties"

With all the drinking that is sure to go on, I'm expecting a downward trend in the number of articles per day from you guys as the week progresses. Hopefully by Thursday you'll all be hungover and surly, mumbling incoherently and starting fights.

On a serious note, who's biting the bullet and trekking over to BE-3?
The Grudge's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/13/2008 16:48
The Grudge
Aw, the memories of E3. Back when I used to work for WaldenSoftware (which was bought out by Borders, which was bought out by Eletronic Boutique, which was bought out by...)I remeber when the booth babes were a big deal as well as great games. It would be nice to meet all the Dtoiders attending this year's E3.
Nick Chester's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/13/2008 17:06
Nick Chester
The Sony presser is on Tuesday. I left if off because I am fail. Will fix.
Ravana's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/13/2008 18:16
Ravana
Hey, think any of you are going to be available for a few drinks during E3? Need to party it up a bit while you're in town. I'm sure the LA chapter of faithful robots would most fervently agree with me.

I'm sure the hotels have SOMETHING that might pass for a bar. Otherwise, it's off to the fop houses.
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/13/2008 18:37
Sharpless
I hope they announce at least five new Halo games.
NihonTiger90's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/13/2008 19:27
NihonTiger90
If there is no F-Zero Wii, I will have to book a flight out to Kyoto. I might have to pay a Mr. Iwata a visit.
TheToiletDuck's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/13/2008 19:48
TheToiletDuck
@NihonTiger90
Skip the trip to Mr Iwata and go straight to Miyamoto to kick him squar in the nutsack for loathing the F-Zero series.
Dale North's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/13/2008 19:55
Dale North
dawimp523's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/13/2008 20:32
dawimp523
Huh? No Ubisoft? Are you not covering them, or did you forget about them? Or are they under the "...and more!" category?
falinter's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/13/2008 20:38
falinter
I cant wait to see pictures of Chad in the sweater his grandma knitted him.
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