[Updated] Pocket Gamer's Ultimate E3 2013 Party Guide
All you need to know to live large afterhours
Heading to E3? Pocket Gamer's got you covered with this handy party list complete with RSVP links.
More liquor than you could ever consume, more contacts than you have business cards for, E3 this year is shaping up to be an awesome good time.
Wicked entertainment by Far East Movement, Anamanaguchi, and world-renowned DJs. Spectacular productions with scientific feats of technical wizardry and laser light shows. Roofdeck raves with spaceship pilots dancing on waterbed pods. Pool parties, ping pong, and a BOOGIE BUS! There's something for everyone on this list.
Many of the events are free and some will sell out quickly. All have capacity limits so plan to arrive early to avoid the long queues.
We'll be updating it as new parties are announced. If there are any parties you'd like to add, please email them to us at [email protected].
While you're out there having fun, be sure to tweet us your party pics @PocketGamer and let us know which one should get PARTY OF SHOW for our E3 recap. Have fun!
Sunday, 9 JuneWhat: POLYGON & THE VERGE REVENGE OF THE PARTY MONSTERS
When: Sunday, 9 June, 7-11pm
Where: Tower Theater, 802 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015
How: www.polygon.com/2013/5/28/4373874/polygon-e3-party
Cost: Free
Monday, 10 June
What: WATCH THE E3 (& WWDC) PRESS CONFERENCES
When: Monday, 10 June, 9-8pm
Where: M.Y.O.P (make your own party)
How: http://www.e3insider.com/press-conferences
Cost: Free
9:30-11am PT Microsoft http://www.e3insider.com/press-conferences
10am PT, WWDC Keynote, http://www.apple.com/apple-events/june-2013/
1-2pm PT EA, http://www.e3insider.com/press-conferences
3-4pm PT Ubisoft, http://www.e3insider.com/press-conferences
6-8pm PT Sony, http://www.e3insider.com/press-conferences
What: IGDA SHINDIG
When: Monday, 10 June, 7-Midnight
Where: The Morrison, 3179 Los Feliz Blvd & Bigfoot Lodge, 3172 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039
How: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/6922965777
Cost: Free
Tuesday, 11 June
What: WATCH IT LIVE! NINTENDO DIRECT
When: Monday, 10 June, 7am PT
Where: M.Y.O.P (make your own party)
How: http://e3.nintendo.com
Cost: Free
What: SOE HAPPY HOUR
When: Tuesday, 11 June, 4-6pm
Where: LACC West Hall Booth #4800
How: RSVP [email protected]
Cost: Free
When: Tuesday, 11 June, 6-8pm
Where: Hotel Figueroa Pool, 939 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015
How: http://midnightoilcreative.com/invites/e3/sign_up.php
Cost: Free
What: SURPRISE ATTACK'S PING PONG PLAYTIME
When: Tuesday, 11 June, 6:30-9:30pm
Where: The Standard, SPIN Room, 550 S Flower Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071
How: [email protected]
Cost: Free
More Info: The Aussies are in town and up for some rounds of table tennis. Get the evening started with hosted drinks and munchies before heading over to POCKET GAMER!!
What: POCKET GAMER PARTY @ E3 w iDREAMSKY
When: Tuesday, 11 June, 7-10pm PT
Where: Bottle Rock, 1050 S. Flower #167, Los Angeles
How: http://pge3.eventbrite.co.uk
Cost: Free with business card
What: CHECK YO PONYTAIL 2 w ANAMANAGUCHI
When: Tuesday, 11 June, 8pm
Where: The Echoplex, 1822 W Sunset Blvd (enter at 1154 Glendale Blvd), Los Angeles, CA 90026
How: http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/243937
Cost: $12-$13
What: MACHINIMA RECHARGE3
When: Tuesday, 11 June, 9pm - LATE
Where: Icon Ultra Lounge, 1248 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015
How: By Invite Only
Cost: Free
What: HARMONIX
When: Tuesday, 11 June, 9pm - 2am
Where: Hotel Figueroa Tangiers Room, 939 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015
How: By Invite Only
Cost: Free
What: TWITCH's BIRTHDAY BASH sponsored by QUALCOMM
When: Tuesday, 11 June, 9:30pm - 2am
Where: Belasco Theater, 1050 S Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015
How: By Invite Only
Cost: Free
What: GAMESRADAR REMIX @ E3
When: Tuesday, 11 June, 10-2am PT
Where: Conga Room, LA LIVE, 800 West Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015
How: http://www.digitalfuture.com/e3party
Cost: Free
What: SOE HAPPY HOUR
When: Wednesday, 11 June, 4-6pm
Where: LACC West Hall Booth #4800
How: RSVP [email protected]
Cost: Free
What: THE LIQUID E3 PARTY BUS!
When: Wednesday, 12 June, 4:45pm - MIDNIGHT
Where: Departs front of LACC South Hall at 4:45pm, follow @liquidbus for party stops
How: http://bus.liquidadvertising.com (RSVP and boogie)
Cost: Free
What: ANNUAL IGDA E3 MIXER
When: Wednesday, 12 June, 6-9pm
Where: Hotel Figueroa Tangiers Room, 939 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015
How: http://www.facebook.com/igda.org
Cost: Free
What: E3 PARTYLIST PARTY
When: Wednesday, 12 June, 6pm PT
Where: Hotel Figueroa Pool, 939 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015
How: https://www.facebook.com/events/379800285472180
Cost: Free
What: E3 GGP (GAY GAMING PROFESSIONALS) GATHERING V
When: Wednesday, 12 June, 6-9pm
Where: HERE Lounge, 696 N. Robertson Blvd.,West Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90069
How: https://www.facebook.com/groups/6628203394
Cost: Free
What: WIGI S.T.E.A.M. PUNK PARTY @ E3
When: Wednesday, 12 June, 7pm til midnight PT
Where: Belasco Theater, 1050 S Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015
How: http://getwigi2013e3party-eanrecb.eventbrite.com
Cost: Free with E3 badge or RSVP
What: SAINTS ROW IV PARTY
When: Wednesday, 12 June, 6-9pm
Where: Conga Room, LA LIVE, 800 West Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015
How: By invite only
Cost: Free
What: WARGAMING!!!!
When: Wednesday, 12 June, 8pm-2am
Where: Exchange LA, 618 S Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014
How: By invite only, pick up credentials at Wargaming Booth
Cost: Free
Thursday, June 13
What: DIGITAL LA
When: Thursday, 13 June, 5-7pm
Where: Conga Room, LA LIVE, 800 West Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015
How: http://dlaconga-es2.eventbrite.com
Cost: Free with E3 Badge
What: GAME DEV DRINK UP
When: Thursday, 13 June, 6-9pm
Where: Broadway Bar, 830 Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015
How: https://www.facebook.com/events/380193735423914
Cost: Free
What: CCP DUST 514 PARTY
When: Thursday, 13 June, 9pm-2am
Where: The Standard, 8300 Sunset Boulevard, Pool Deck & Cactus Lounge, Los Angeles, CA 90069
How: http://ccpsetsthestandard.eventbrite.com
Cost: Free
What: BEYOND 33
When: Thursday, 13 June, 9pm-2am
Where: 333 Live, 333 S Bolyston Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017
How: http://beyond33.eventbrite.com
Cost: $15 before 10:30pm, E3 Badge & Cosplayers get $5 off
More Info: Pro Gamer Robert "Prod1gyX" Paz hosts Hip Hop Gamer, DJ Orbit, Frosty, and Fezhead to keep you dancing all night long with artwork by 8-bit Cubist and GAEMS.
MEANWHILE IN SAN FRANCISCO! Monday, 10 JuneWhat: POCKET GAMER PARTY w NATIVEX @ WWDC
When: Monday, 10 June, 6-11:30pm
Where: Vessel, 85 Campton Place, San Francisco
How: http://pgwwdc.eventbrite.co.uk
Cost: Free, bring your business card
Pocket Gamer's events editor Martine Paris has you covered with yet another action-packed party list.
Keep up with her as she blogs the E3 & WWDC afterhours scene @contentnow.
Email her party tips at [email protected].