Any Duders Going?

#1 Posted by PufferFiz (1312 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

Just got my badge today. anyone else going? Hope to get my hands on Bf3 and the ngp :0

#2 Posted by BraveToaster (12588 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

In my dreams...

#3 Posted by PufferFiz (1312 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

@Axxol said:

" In my dreams... "

well I am sure they will have something on g4, which will be bad like always.... :<

#4 Posted by Zabant (1214 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

Thought it was press and video game related career people only...

Wait, i'm assuming. Do you work for the press or the industry?

#5 Posted by Unchained (1079 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

I'm just taking the week off work to absorb the Big Three's press conference events and the rest of the coverage throughout the show. I do this every year, and it's like a little vacation to enjoy gaming mecca remotely.

#6 Posted by BraveToaster (12588 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

@PufferFiz said:

" @Axxol said:
" In my dreams... "
well I am sure they will have something on g4, which will be bad like always.... :< "

I cancelled my cable, since I watch everything online. I'll just watch Giant Bomb coverage and YouTube stuff.

#7 Posted by PufferFiz (1312 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

@Zabant said:

" Thought it was press and video game related career people only...

Wait, i'm assuming. Do you work for the press or the industry?
"

well I am getting my bachelors in game development (programming, ie computer science) so I qualify.

@Axxol
sucks but tv is quite expensive, I wish there was a way to only buy certain channels.

#8 Posted by JJWeatherman (13983 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

@PufferFiz said:

" @Zabant said:
" Thought it was press and video game related career people only...

Wait, i'm assuming. Do you work for the press or the industry?
"
well I am getting my bachelors in game development (programming, ie computer science) so I qualify. @Axxol sucks but tv is quite expensive, I wish there was a way to only buy certain channels. "

Seems like GDC or something like that would be more appropriate. E3's just a giant party at this point.

#9 Posted by PufferFiz (1312 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

@JJWeatherman said:

" @PufferFiz said:
" @Zabant said:
" Thought it was press and video game related career people only...

Wait, i'm assuming. Do you work for the press or the industry?
"
well I am getting my bachelors in game development (programming, ie computer science) so I qualify. @Axxol sucks but tv is quite expensive, I wish there was a way to only buy certain channels. "
Seems like GDC or something like that would be more appropriate. E3's just a giant party at this point. "

except e3 is free where as gdc costs money. Though I agree gdc is better, a bunch of my friends went and I am jealous but there is always next year.

#10 Posted by Sparklykiss (1844 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

@JJWeatherman: You say it like giant party is a bad thing!

One of these days, I'll go. And I'll be sure to trip a booth babe or two.

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#11 Posted by Skytylz (3846 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

@PufferFiz: Think a computer engineering major could get me in? That's what I'm doing next year.

#12 Posted by PufferFiz (1312 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

@Skytylz said:

" @PufferFiz: Think a computer engineering major could get me in? That's what I'm doing next year. "

I was told you had to have at least a game related course, though I have never seen any wording on their site to say if that is 100% or not. Wouldn't hurt to try.

#13 Posted by Centimani (550 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

No, but I'll be going to an anime convention the weekend before. It's a poor substitute, but a substitute nonetheless.

#14 Posted by JJWeatherman (13983 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

@Sparklykiss said:

" @JJWeatherman: You say it like giant party is a bad thing!One of these days, I'll go. And I'll be sure to trip a booth babe or two. "

It's not a bad thing. It's just that getting to go to E3 because you're studying programming seems kind of ridiculous. Although, I'd totally take that opportunity as well if I were given it.

#15 Posted by the_OFFICIAL_jAPanese_teaBAG (4275 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

i wish...

#16 Posted by MattSchwabby (102 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

@PufferFiz: Where did you go to school? Also, how did you get your credentials? I am starting a job with Microsoft soon and I believe that qualifies me to be given a pass.

I am not going to try to go until next year, because you need to show your W4 form to prove your employment and those are based on your prior year's employment and I start this summer.

#17 Posted by Vexxan (4577 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

@Axxol said:

" In my dreams... "

#18 Edited by DystopiaX (4889 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

Wish I could, lived in the midwest all my life and we don't get any of this cool gaming shit.

edit- first convention I'm going to is probably Pax East cause I'll be going to college in Boston and could actually make it there.

#19 Posted by PufferFiz (1312 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

@MattSchwabby said:

" @PufferFiz: Where did you go to school? Also, how did you get your credentials? I am starting a job with Microsoft soon and I believe that qualifies me to be given a pass.

I am not going to try to go until next year, because you need to show your W4 form to prove your employment and those are based on your prior year's employment and I start this summer.
"

I go to the University of Advancing Technology, everything I faxed in was; copy of my schedule, id card, and a signed "proof of enrollment" letter. not sure what you need to send in your employment.

#20 Posted by Yanngc33 (4472 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

@JJWeatherman

@Sparklykiss said:
" @JJWeatherman: You say it like giant party is a bad thing!One of these days, I'll go. And I'll be sure to trip a booth babe or two. "
It's not a bad thing. It's just that getting to go to E3 because you're studying programming seems kind of ridiculous. Although, I'd totally take that opportunity as well if I were given it.

I heard it was a lot less of a party compared to what was going on during the 90s and mid 2000s. They had to lower the sound level and it got smaller

#21 Posted by cinemandrew (710 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

I was going to go, but an unfortunately timed family vacation is keeping me away. Guess there's always next year.

#22 Posted by Underachiever007 (2467 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

I really wish I could.

#23 Posted by karatetron (656 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

Nope.

#24 Posted by xyzygy (8782 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

I would love to but even if I had the chance, I don't know if I could handle the crowd. I wouldn't feel comfortable at all.

#25 Posted by FritzDude (2206 posts) - 2 years, 1 month ago

I want to, but it will be too expensive, for the moment at least. So i will just watch every live stream on the internet throughout the entire week.

#26 Posted by Spartan117Tron (82 posts) - 2 years, 23 days ago

I so am going. I haven't got my Microsoft press conference badge yet though

#27 Posted by PufferFiz (1312 posts) - 2 years, 23 days ago

@Spartan117Tron said:

I so am going. I haven't got my Microsoft press conference badge yet though

sweet

#28 Posted by misclet (98 posts) - 2 years, 22 days ago

So I have a proposal. I live about 40 minutes away from LA and I usually frequent the Los quite often. I went last year commuting every day of the expo and had the best time. I was covering it for my college newspaper (www.studentvoiceonline.com/e3-2010), but I had the unfortunate event of being lazy this year and not turning in our credentials on time. I won't be attending E3 per say, but doing like I have done before in 2009, will be hanging out at the convention center. So, the proposal. Any GBers who live nearby wanna do a community meetup? In 09, I got to go to a RebelFM meetup and that was quite the success so why can't Giant Bomb have one? I know E3 is all hard work for the press, but I feel like the SoCal Bomb loyals don't really get much attention like PAX. Granted PAX is a public event, but E3 is the only reason why the GB crew would come down to LA. So anyone down for a toast to video games? I know some cool places in downtown but recommendations are always welcome. I know this is just a small plea but hey, maybe I could get some help hyping this shit up? E3 only comes once a year so come onnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.

#29 Posted by PillClinton (3112 posts) - 2 years, 22 days ago

I don't qualify. I'm in LA too, so it's just rubbed in my face that much more.

#30 Posted by misclet (98 posts) - 2 years, 22 days ago

@100_Hertz: did you see my proposal? come onnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

#31 Posted by rawrsair (777 posts) - 2 years, 22 days ago

I wish :(

#32 Posted by BestUsernameEver (4688 posts) - 2 years, 22 days ago

Jack Tretton invited a ton of people, I was not one of them, my friend is though.

#33 Posted by PillClinton (3112 posts) - 2 years, 22 days ago

@misclet: Oh, no I didn't. But yeah, I'd be down for a little SoCal Bombers meetup/lurk party at E3.

#34 Posted by misclet (98 posts) - 2 years, 20 days ago

@100_Hertz: awesome! i'm going to create another topic on an E3 meetup for those SoCal Bombers who can or can't make it inside e3 and have the time to hang out and shoot the shit over some drinks.

#35 Posted by BrainSpecialist (555 posts) - 2 years, 20 days ago

@Axxol said:

In my dreams...

I'm not sure I can Google Maps that.

#36 Posted by RobotHamster (3969 posts) - 2 years, 20 days ago

I know someone who is going, hopefully he'll bring back some swwwaaaggggg.

#37 Posted by BraveToaster (12588 posts) - 2 years, 20 days ago

@BrainSpecialist said:

@Axxol said:
In my dreams...
I'm not sure I can Google Maps that.

Sure you can. You just have to go deeper.

Bwwaaaahhnnn

#38 Edited by Kjellm87 (1728 posts) - 2 years, 20 days ago

At least once in my life I will visit E3 somehow.

#39 Posted by Michaelblack18 (223 posts) - 2 years, 20 days ago

if i lived closer like i used to id so totaly would go maybe next year when i move back to the west coast or 2013

#40 Posted by TJ311 (411 posts) - 2 years, 20 days ago

@misclet said:

So I have a proposal. I live about 40 minutes away from LA and I usually frequent the Los quite often. I went last year commuting every day of the expo and had the best time. I was covering it for my college newspaper (www.studentvoiceonline.com/e3-2010), but I had the unfortunate event of being lazy this year and not turning in our credentials on time. I won't be attending E3 per say, but doing like I have done before in 2009, will be hanging out at the convention center. So, the proposal. Any GBers who live nearby wanna do a community meetup? In 09, I got to go to a RebelFM meetup and that was quite the success so why can't Giant Bomb have one? I know E3 is all hard work for the press, but I feel like the SoCal Bomb loyals don't really get much attention like PAX. Granted PAX is a public event, but E3 is the only reason why the GB crew would come down to LA. So anyone down for a toast to video games? I know some cool places in downtown but recommendations are always welcome. I know this is just a small plea but hey, maybe I could get some help hyping this shit up? E3 only comes once a year so come onnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.

yea ill be down to do a meet up

as for attending the show, I AM! a parent of mine works a gaming company, both of which shall go unnamed.

#41 Posted by misclet (98 posts) - 2 years, 19 days ago

@WR311: cool! i'm still working out the details but they soon will entail a location and time.

#42 Posted by TJ311 (411 posts) - 2 years, 18 days ago

@misclet: yo duder, hows that meet up details coming along? only one more week.

#43 Posted by misclet (98 posts) - 2 years, 17 days ago

@WR311: I'm in a split between a meetup in a bar in little tokyo or somewhere closer to the convention center. what do you think?

#44 Posted by TJ311 (411 posts) - 2 years, 17 days ago

@misclet: well me and my friends are under 21 and i had a not such a good experience in little tokyo one time, nothing bad just not fun. i would say go for something closer to the convention center. i was recently at LA Live but didnt find anything that would be fun.

#45 Posted by misclet (98 posts) - 2 years, 17 days ago

@WR311: hmmm i'll get some help from more people about what to do in a general discussion topic.

#46 Posted by TJ311 (411 posts) - 2 years, 17 days ago

@misclet: alrite, ill try to keep up but let me know if anything happens, i would love to meet other GB fans.

#47 Posted by misclet (98 posts) - 2 years, 16 days ago

@WR311 @100_Hertz: here's the new topic

#48 Posted by misclet (98 posts) - 2 years, 13 days ago

#49 Posted by PufferFiz (1312 posts) - 2 years, 13 days ago

@misclet:

ill try and come by, of course, business comes first.

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The 2011 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California on June 7-9.

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