Gaming Forums => Nintendo Gaming => Topic started by: BlackNMild2k1 on April 28, 2012, 09:43:45 PM
Title: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on April 28, 2012, 09:43:45 PM
I really want to know how hard is it to get into E3 for someone that doesn't have any direct ties to the industry?
What are the requirements needed to get into E3? And have any of you ever been? or planning to go this year?
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: bustin98 on April 28, 2012, 11:29:39 PM
You have to have some sort of proof you belong. Have articles about games published for at least a year or so, on a consistent basis. The guy that runs VGMaps.com, JonLeung, was denied access this year even though his site is very busy. But he doesn't write articles, just participates in his forums. He made the offer for me to tag along if he got accepted... darn it all. Caterkiller was even gracious enough to take me in for a few days.
Jon did make it in the year that the Wii was shown off, but I believe the year after they cracked down on who was allowed in.
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: Caterkiller on April 29, 2012, 01:05:40 AM
I guess besides being an insider you you've just got to have the hook up. But once you are registered online and such that's it, when you have your badge you have your badge and that's it, you are free to come and go as you please with no one hassling you.
Would have been nice having you over Bustin. Maybe next year! I've got this great super secret free haunted parking spot that I park in every time I go to Anime Expo or E3. I'm always afraid my car is going to disappear every time I park, but it's been 4 consistent years and I'm still going strong!
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: UncleBob on April 29, 2012, 01:18:34 AM
I was invited by a 3rd Party Manufacturer a few years ago. Planned on going, but then my car died and I had to get a new one. Was sad.
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: NWR_insanolord on April 29, 2012, 02:38:28 AM
You can apply right on the E3 web site. When I did it I had to provide a scan of my photo ID and NWR business card and links to articles I've written on the site.
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on April 29, 2012, 02:45:39 AM
you've written articles for the site? this site? NWR?
I think we will need links to prove that too.
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: ShyGuy on April 29, 2012, 03:54:42 AM
I can get you in. Are you willing to kill a man?
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: NWR_insanolord on April 29, 2012, 03:57:10 AM
You can apply right on the E3 web site. When I did it I had to provide a scan of my photo ID and NWR business card and links to articles I've written on the site.
I would like to see these Business Cards that you spoke of. I know you use them to get the Ladies.
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: NWR_insanolord on April 29, 2012, 09:52:52 AM
I haven't actually had them printed yet; I just sent in the PDF file of it. That reminds me, I need to do that before E3.
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: nickmitch on April 29, 2012, 04:20:10 PM
Basically what Insanolord is saying is that you need to fake some credentials and they don't have to be too legit.
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: Stogi on April 30, 2012, 02:58:37 PM
I've fabricated press passes before, but those were for events much smaller than E3.
Still, I say try your luck if you can't get through the real way. "Rent" a nice camera from Wal-mart and try to find what the press pass looks like and forge the hell out of it. Get a nice sleeve/badge necklace and walk in confidently. It's worth a try. And it's not like they'll throw you in jail.
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: Louieturkey on April 30, 2012, 04:36:06 PM
Would have been nice having you over Bustin. Maybe next year! I've got this great super secret free haunted parking spot that I park in every time I go to Anime Expo or E3. I'm always afraid my car is going to disappear every time I park, but it's been 4 consistent years and I'm still going strong!
My spot is K25. It's quite possibly the greatest parking spot of all time.
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: TJ Spyke on April 30, 2012, 06:09:02 PM
It's worth a try. And it's not like they'll throw you in jail.
Aside from trespassing charges and forgery charges? Yep.
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: Chozo Ghost on April 30, 2012, 06:09:39 PM
If all else fails, what you could do is wait by the entrance at E3 until you see someone who looks similar to you about to enter the building, then club them over the head and drag their unconscious body into the bushes and steal their pass and their clothes. If it works out right they won't wake up until after E3 is over and by then you will be long gone. :)
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: Stogi on April 30, 2012, 06:13:01 PM
It's worth a try. And it's not like they'll throw you in jail.
Aside from trespassing charges and forgery charges? Yep.
I knew someone would say that and I knew that someone would be you.
Unless you actively destroy **** or cause an outright panic, you'll just be dismissed. Taking the time to actively prosecute you is not a viable option when you have thousands of people to keep an eye on or potential illegal activities going on inside.
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: stevey on April 30, 2012, 11:46:22 PM
All you need is a clip board, clothing imply you're a tech repairman/electrician, and pissed off attitude as you walk right through the door. :faust:
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: Oblivion on April 30, 2012, 11:50:23 PM
So all you need to do is lie?
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: Ymeegod on May 01, 2012, 01:26:07 AM
Actually just approach the gate with boxes of free "goodies" and let the guards have a few. My father works at clambakes and companies always leave tons of "goodies" around and I end up with 2 tons of the stuff each year. Some of it is useless junk but some of it is kinda neat like the collapsable frisbee.
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: FZeroBoyo on May 01, 2012, 01:57:57 AM
I like that this thread started with a legitimate question but quickly sunk into Funhouse territory. :P:
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: BranDonk Kong on May 01, 2012, 11:59:15 AM
I'll put this in spoilers since it's not the funhouse, you've been warned.
It wouldn't hurt to suck a dick or two.
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: Louieturkey on May 01, 2012, 12:18:23 PM
Just convince the powers here to change three articles or reviews from a year ago into your name (for a limited time of course) and use those as proof that you are legitimate. Then you can get the badge and they can change the name back after E3. It's easy.
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: Chozo Ghost on May 01, 2012, 12:23:40 PM
Would have been nice having you over Bustin. Maybe next year! I've got this great super secret free haunted parking spot that I park in every time I go to Anime Expo or E3. I'm always afraid my car is going to disappear every time I park, but it's been 4 consistent years and I'm still going strong!
My spot is K25. It's quite possibly the greatest parking spot of all time.
But is it free and/or haunted?
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: NWR_Neal on May 01, 2012, 02:42:54 PM
I kind of enjoy the turn this thread took. It made me laugh.
In all seriousness, forging won't really work. They're pretty serious about checking badges. You might be able to get away with it, but I doubt it would worth the risk.
My advice? Apply for NWR. If I don't respond, pester me until I give you an answer. It works even better if you catch me at the right time, and you do something to prove to me you're easy to work with, enjoy Nintendo, have a good work ethic, and write well. Just ask J.P./James Dawson/Patrick/Alex Culafi/etc.
Or do what louieturkey said...except that won't work this year because we're bringing a full team to E3.
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: Louieturkey on May 01, 2012, 03:36:39 PM
Would have been nice having you over Bustin. Maybe next year! I've got this great super secret free haunted parking spot that I park in every time I go to Anime Expo or E3. I'm always afraid my car is going to disappear every time I park, but it's been 4 consistent years and I'm still going strong!
My spot is K25. It's quite possibly the greatest parking spot of all time.
But is it free and/or haunted?
Neither, it's K25. 'Nuff said. :P
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: Chozo Ghost on May 01, 2012, 03:51:51 PM
I don't think it would be a big deal if you forged a pass and got caught. You might get into some sort of trouble, but its not like they would send you to Gitmo and waterboard you for it. What's the worst they could do? Worst case scenario they would throw you out, or they might call the cops, but as long as you didn't do anything malicious while you were there the whole would just get dropped.
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: Caterkiller on May 01, 2012, 04:06:27 PM
I kind of enjoy the turn this thread took. It made me laugh.
In all seriousness, forging won't really work. They're pretty serious about checking badges. You might be able to get away with it, but I doubt it would worth the risk.
My advice? Apply for NWR. If I don't respond, pester me until I give you an answer. It works even better if you catch me at the right time, and you do something to prove to me you're easy to work with, enjoy Nintendo, have a good work ethic, and write well. Just ask J.P./James Dawson/Patrick/Alex Culafi/etc.
Or do what louieturkey said...except that won't work this year because we're bringing a full team to E3.
If I applied for NWR could that somehow give me justification to walk over to Square Enix and Konami and just demand random interviews? I can be very professional and articulate when the time calls for it.
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: UncleBob on May 01, 2012, 04:09:14 PM
Hey - I have an article or two posted... can I go? ;)
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: Louieturkey on May 01, 2012, 05:54:40 PM
What does full team mean? Does that mean a max number of people from a legitimate site can go to E3? If so, then it sounds like they didn't invite you Bob.
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: Stogi on May 02, 2012, 06:03:51 AM
I would get there a couple days early and scope out the place. Look for a weak point and sneak in during the cover of darkness. Or...since you're black and can be intimidating if you wanted to be, you could act like you're security. Honestly, this could be the best since you could have access everywhere. You could go back stage and help Miyamoto into his Link outfit, or help Reggie walk through the crowd as you beat the hell out of Nintendo Fanboys. You could also kick the likes of NWR from a game line and play it before them.
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: NWR_Neal on May 02, 2012, 10:41:46 AM
Full team means we are at our limit. The folks behind E3 set more stringent limits the other year.
Sorry Uncle Bob! :(
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: UncleBob on May 02, 2012, 10:58:42 AM
I see how it is. My single article means nothing to y'all! :D
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: Louieturkey on May 02, 2012, 12:11:02 PM
I would get there a couple days early and scope out the place. Look for a weak point and sneak in during the cover of darkness. Or...since you're black and can be intimidating if you wanted to be, you could act like you're security. Honestly, this could be the best since you could have access everywhere. You could go back stage and help Miyamoto into his Link outfit, or help Reggie walk through the crowd as you beat the hell out of Nintendo Fanboys. You could also kick the likes of NWR from a game line and play it before them.
Easy Solution: (http://www.wiichat.com/forum/attachments/nintendo-wii-chat/2247d1176659897t-solid-snake-box-papercraft-snakebox.jpg) I was also going to post the Rayman Raving Rabbids where they are doing the whole box sneak thing but I couldn't find it.
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 27, 2012, 12:51:36 PM
Hey - I have an article or two posted... can I go? ;)
Hey, so do I!!!
does this improve my chances too?
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: MegaByte on May 27, 2012, 04:03:16 PM
Not if you don't put your name on it :-p
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 27, 2012, 04:15:24 PM
But... but.... but Neal stole my article. He even said so right in the article....
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: Gamejunkie on June 01, 2012, 11:15:10 AM
I managed to get in and went every year from the first one in 1995 up until 2006. In the early days they were less strict and even if you worked as a sales associate in a place like EB Games or PC World you could get in. I worked at EB Games for about three and a half years in San Francisco as well at Software Etc. years ago for about a year. I also worked for a local computer hardware/ software store in San Francisco for about three years. Back then I just filled in the registration form and faxed it in with a copy of a store business card. When I was at the independent hardware store I had my own business card.
After I moved back to the UK in 2002 I worked at GAME for three years and then at an Indy games store for just over a year. The manager at the Indy store got me in for a few years back then. Around 2006 is when they started to get really strict so I haven't been since then. I have gone to Gamescom in Germany a few time since instead as its easy to get in there as its open to the public. I may go again this year.
The problem with E3 in the early years was that there were a lot of teenagers as it was so easy to get in. It was actually really annoying dealing with them. That's why they've got so strict a few years back as its meant to be for people in the trade and journalists only. I hope to get in again sometime. I've still got one or two connections. The problem is its pretty expensive to go from the UK. Gamescom is a lot cheaper.
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: NWR_Neal on June 01, 2012, 11:24:33 AM
But... but.... but Neal stole my article. He even said so right in the article....
Hey hey hey. Don't put this on me. I asked if you wanted to have your name on it. :P
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: ThePerm on June 02, 2012, 04:59:49 AM
for whoever is going I have an e3 mission. Take a picture of a PSP next to a Wii U controller. I think they are about the same size, but because Nintendo uses tiny women hand models everyone thinks the wii u controller is much bigger than it is. Also, it probably is a little bigger, and there could also be an optical illusion going on.
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: Sarail on June 02, 2012, 09:58:02 AM
for whoever is going I have an e3 mission. Take a picture of a PSP next to a Wii U controller. I think they are about the same size, but because Nintendo uses tiny women hand models everyone thinks the wii u controller is much bigger than it is. Also, it probably is a little bigger, and there could also be an optical illusion going on.
It's not much bigger than a 3DS sitting in a CPP, man. I think I made a post with photos about this several weeks ago. Don't worry, though. I'm very positive that with the recent adjustments/additions, that it's an even more comfortable controller than the e3 model.
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: MegaByte on June 02, 2012, 11:42:05 AM
Take a picture of a PSP next to a Wii U controller. I think they are about the same size, but because Nintendo uses tiny women hand models everyone thinks the wii u controller is much bigger than it is.
PSP or PSV? It's quite a bit bigger than a PSP.
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: FZeroBoyo on June 02, 2012, 12:20:10 PM
(http://i54.tinypic.com/2upck77.jpg) Felt appropriate to bring these back up.
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on June 04, 2012, 06:19:22 PM
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: Caterkiller on June 05, 2012, 04:30:38 PM
I waited hours and hours for my E3 pass, my buddies and I registered through Sony in person together and yet all my info in the system was lost. At least all my buddies got in smoothly. My boisterous ways were punished! Why oh why oh why?!?!
So as sit alone on the outskirts of the show floor, I am reminded of my harsh, reality revealing wushu training. "The truth hurts, but not as much as getting hit on the head with a coconut."
Still it is nice to be among the lesser festivities on the outside watching beautiful women pose nervously with fellow nerds. And at the very least when BlackNMild and I get back my home I can live E3 through his hilarious tales of the show floor.
I've been bamboozled and flim flammed by the system! Oh well, when in Rhome!
Edit: after 3 hours I got in! Sony worked it out! Yahoo!
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on June 06, 2012, 05:15:45 AM
In my experience of (seeing other people) sneaking in: - you will only be escorted out if you get caught. You can try again. - security fluctuates year by year, and even by different entrances. Some security people might just kind of eyeball badges, others will go over them one by one with a blacklight. - you can make something that looks like a badge and possibly get in if nobody looks at it too closely. - use your blending and camoflage techniques that you have learned from video games and lizards.
Of course, it's possible to get in just by knowing the right people and getting a badge from some ghetto ass company like Hong Kong Software Warehouse Leasing Inc or PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF KOREA MINISTRY OF VIDEOGAMES.
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: Chozo Ghost on June 06, 2012, 07:33:45 AM
In my experience of (seeing other people) sneaking in: - you will only be escorted out if you get caught. You can try again. - security fluctuates year by year, and even by different entrances. Some security people might just kind of eyeball badges, others will go over them one by one with a blacklight. - you can make something that looks like a badge and possibly get in if nobody looks at it too closely. - use your blending and camoflage techniques that you have learned from video games and lizards.
Of course, it's possible to get in just by knowing the right people and getting a badge from some ghetto ass company like Hong Kong Software Warehouse Leasing Inc or PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF KOREA MINISTRY OF VIDEOGAMES.
Yeah I could never sneak in, but I just waited and waited until a friend of mine talked to the Sony rep in charge and found my info. I was one of 12 who just got their info lost at the will call line. People were raging and just left, my patience paid off. I only had 1 hour to enjoy the show floor though. Today will be different.
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: Chozo Ghost on June 06, 2012, 06:19:05 PM
Getting into E3 is easy; getting out is the hard part.
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on June 07, 2012, 09:31:52 PM
LSo, E3 is over, and getting in really wasnt hard at all. The hard part is getting to see it all.
I managed to se everything Capcom had to offer, and that included a pole dancer in the DMC room. I also met Reggie twice, once in the Nintendo booth and one again outside on the way to his car. I also got him to talk to him very briefly about the need of analog triggers on the uMote.
Unfortunately there were no surprises, bbut weut I did get to talk to lotes of beautiful women (no pics though) and with a little luck, we may be meeting up with a few of them later "fingers crossed".
I also got to meet the NWR crew (most of them seemed quite shy.... our maybe just a little sleepy), but we didn't get to met up again afterwards.... Not from a lack of effort on my part though.
Maybe I'll get to go again next year, but thats a whole year away. I still have to finish taking in everything from this E3.
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: Adrock on June 07, 2012, 09:44:41 PM
LSo, E3 is over, and getting in really wasnt hard at all. The hard part is getting to see it all.
I managed to se everything Capcom had to offer, and that included a pole dancer in the DMC room. I also met Reggie twice, once in the Nintendo booth and one again outside on the way to his car. I also got him to talk to him very briefly about the need of analog triggers on the uMote.
Unfortunately there were no surprises, bbut weut I did get to talk to lotes of beautiful women (no pics though)...
And that's where I stopped reading. :P:
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on June 07, 2012, 10:31:19 PM
My phone is jacked up and really started messing up on me as soon as I left for E3. Battery drain like crazy if I do anything on it.... I'm sure plenty of pics will surface though.
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: NWR_insanolord on June 08, 2012, 04:37:00 AM
It was nice meeting you, BnM. You weren't quite what I expected, but I'm sure I wasn't for you either. I'm glad you managed to get into the Nintendo conference.
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: Chozo Ghost on June 08, 2012, 07:27:30 AM
Judging by your avatars, I would assume you both have a very red complexion.
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: bustin98 on June 08, 2012, 12:02:08 PM
It was nice meeting you, BnM. You weren't quite what I expected, but I'm sure I wasn't for you either. I'm glad you managed to get into the Nintendo conference.
Some one shoulda got a pic of you two hugging.
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on June 08, 2012, 01:18:32 PM
It was nice meeting you, BnM. You weren't quite what I expected, but I'm sure I wasn't for you either. I'm glad you managed to get into the Nintendo conference.
Some one shoulda got a pic of you two hugging.
There might be a pic of us at the Nintendo Conference. But the NWR crew dissapeared after that and I never saw them again... If I didnt know they were working, I would have thought they were avoiding me.
But there is a pic of me and Caterkiller playing NSMB2 with 2 Nintendo gals. Maybe Caterkiller will post it.
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: Caterkiller on June 08, 2012, 01:20:13 PM
I was really hoping to see you guys at E3 again. Once at the brief moment before the Nintendo conference and then after that nothing. Next time i'm making sure I see you all, don't care what you were doing. Wish thatguy was around, he was always up for hanging out and talking. But had a good time with BlackNMild, he was my partner throughout.
When I shook Reggie's hand he winked at me! Now I understand how women feel when they swoon all over their favorite celebrities. Minus the swooning part, I think...
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on June 08, 2012, 02:01:17 PM
It was nice meeting you, BnM. You weren't quite what I expected, but I'm sure I wasn't for you either. I'm glad you managed to get into the Nintendo conference.
out of curiosity, what did you expect. But it was nice meeting you and everyone else, which is why I was hoping to meet up again and have a beer or some food or something.
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: Ceric on June 08, 2012, 02:28:53 PM
It was nice meeting you, BnM. You weren't quite what I expected, but I'm sure I wasn't for you either. I'm glad you managed to get into the Nintendo conference.
Was he a Skinny 6'3'' White guy with a bad Complexion and that akward walk that screams "Neva a Playa"?
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on June 08, 2012, 02:45:49 PM
It was nice meeting you, BnM. You weren't quite what I expected, but I'm sure I wasn't for you either. I'm glad you managed to get into the Nintendo conference.
Was he a Skinny 6'3'' White guy with a bad Complexion and that akward walk that screams "Neva a Playa"?
LOL
I'm quite the opposite. 5'11" black guy and handsome as ever. But I'll let insanolord explain that for himself ;)
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: Ceric on June 08, 2012, 02:52:44 PM
It was nice meeting you, BnM. You weren't quite what I expected, but I'm sure I wasn't for you either. I'm glad you managed to get into the Nintendo conference.
Was he a Skinny 6'3'' White guy with a bad Complexion and that akward walk that screams "Neva a Playa"?
LOL
I'm quite the opposite. 5'11" black guy and handsome as ever. But I'll let insanolord explain that for himself ;)
Sure you are. That may just be "Internet" BnM w/ his niece. :p I know you paid him off to keep your Internet Street Cred now that Neg G the Man From the Mean Streets of the Internet is here to challenge.
Title: Re: Getting into E3; How Difficult Is It To Do?
Post by: NWR_insanolord on June 09, 2012, 08:33:15 PM
Honestly, I'm not really sure what I expected. It's like with Crimm, though; he looks like he's 11 years old, and I wasn't expecting that, even though I don't really know what I was expecting.
Really though, my favorite BnM moment from E3 is when he joined the live stream chat, realized we were streaming us playing Cards Against Humanity, and then immediately left.
