A Preview of E3 2018

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The most anticipated technology and video game event of the year, the Electronic Entertainment Expo, or E3, takes place from June 12-14 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The show floor is open to those who managed to buy advance tickets and features numerous stations for upcoming games and technologies, including certain virtual and /or augmented experiences. A full list of the exhibits at E3 can be found here.

Before the showroom opens, the top publishers in the industry hold conferences to reveal new gaming titles and hardware. Those who look forward to E3 mostly those who aren’t going to the event, like myself get excited about the press conferences, as this is where all the announcements and hype are. The days leading up to E3 will include press conferences by Electronic Arts, Microsoft, Square Enix, Ubisoft, Sony, and Nintendo.

As of now, some anticipated games have been confirmed and/ or revealed. On May 9, a list of unannounced games from Walmart Canada leaked, bringing into question whether or not the list is real. So far, it has been true as Bethesda announced “Rage 2,” a game which was noted on the list. Others, however, such as “Borderlands 3,” have been rumored to not be showing up at E3. Other big games, like “Battlefield 5” or “Call of Duty Black Ops 4,” are being revealed prior to E3. However, these games will surely have a presence at E3 and will likely be available to play for the attendees.

For any video game or technology enthusiasts, E3 is not an event to miss. Whether or not you are attending the event, there will be complete coverage of the conferences and the show on livestreaming services like Twitch and YouTube.