Getting into E3?

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I've heard that E3 conferences are closed to the public, but is there anything worth traveling for an average Joe like me during E3? I've wanted to go for a while, but I did read somewhere that the booths are open to the public. Is this true, or is there no way I can buy my way into anything or something similar? I should probably know all this, but Google gives me mixed results, so I'm hoping there's someone on here who's knowledgeable enough to tell me some of this.
 
As far as I know, the booths are part of the E3, so no entry for the public.

Also see this FAQ question on their official site:

http://www.e3expo.com/attendee/2161/attendee-faq/ said:
Is the show open to the public?
No, E3 is not open to the general public. E3 is a trade event and only professionals from the interactive entertainment industry will be allowed to attend. Individuals who are not able to document their direct and current professional affiliation to the interactive entertainment industry are not qualified to attend E3. All E3 Attendees are required to show government-issued photo ID (such as a driver's license or passport) upon request.
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LakituderSchnell said:
As far as I know, the booths are part of the E3, so no entry for the public.

Also see this FAQ question on their official site:

http://www.e3expo.com/attendee/2161/attendee-faq/ said:
Is the show open to the public?
No, E3 is not open to the general public. E3 is a trade event and only professionals from the interactive entertainment industry will be allowed to attend. Individuals who are not able to document their direct and current professional affiliation to the interactive entertainment industry are not qualified to attend E3. All E3 Attendees are required to show government-issued photo ID (such as a driver's license or passport) upon request.
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I found that, but I didn't understand since I'm pretty sure I've heard Youtubers and such saying that they went there. Anyway if I can't go to E3 is there a similar event in the U.S. where I can play unreleased games?
 
From the attendee FAQ:

No, E3 is not open to the general public. E3 is a trade event and only professionals from the interactive entertainment industry will be allowed to attend. Individuals who are not able to document their direct and current professional affiliation to the interactive entertainment industry are not qualified to attend E3. All E3 Attendees are required to show government-issued photo ID (such as a driver's license or passport) upon request.
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You must be part of the interactive entertainment industry in order to attend the show, and you must be able to provide documentation demonstrating your direct and current professional affiliation to this industry. To be considered for registration, two forms of industry ID must accompany your online application. At least one form of industry ID must contain both your name and the name of the company where you work. Incomplete applications will not be processed and the management of E3 reserves the right to deny any applicant admission.
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I read this, but I was pretty sure if you had enough money you could get in. Eh, whatever. Are there similar events in the U.S. open to the public where I can play unreleased games?
 
SIEGE (Southern Interactive Entertainment and Game Expo), I think counts. I don't think the games are AAA, but I've never been, so I don't know for sure.
 
Fawfulthegreat64 said:
I'm pretty sure I've heard Youtubers and such saying that they went there.
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They might have been able to get in as game journalists. If their videos are about games and they make money off them they are technically part of the game industry, I think.
 
One day... I will be able to enter E3!
 
So if I get a job at Gamestop will I be able to go? I read somewhere that Gamestop employees sometimes were allowed to go to E3, not sure if that's legit or not. But I need a job so if that'll get me in then it'd be perfect for me right now.
 
I think if you can prove employment, you'd get a pass, but you'd have barely any access (not sure if it's applicable to the average clerk guy or if you need to be a GS manager).
 
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