E3 2016: Everything You Need to Know Before Showtime

The games industry is descending on Los Angeles for E3, the annual corporate pantomime of show-stopping games announcements and mic-drops.

GameSpot will be out in full force at the show, with its international teams bringing you breaking news, all the videos and trailers and livestreams, key interviews, and hands-on impressions on the biggest games revealed at the show. Be sure to follow GameSpot on Twitter, on Facebook, and on Snapchat for gossip and reaction wherever you are.

Below you'll find our essential guide to the biggest games show on earth.

E3: Where and when to Watch Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, EA, Ubisoft, and Bethesda Press conferences live

Watch Electronic Arts E3 Press Conference live: Sunday June 12th, 1pm Pacific / 5pm Eastern
Watch Bethesda's E3 Press Conference live: Sunday June 12th, 7pm Pacific / 9pm Eastern
Watch Microsoft's E3 Press Conference live: Monday June 13th, 7pm Pacific / 9pm Eastern
Watch the PC Games E3 Press Conference live: Monday June 13th, 12pm Pacific / 3pm Eastern
Watch Ubisoft's E3 Press Conference live: Monday June 13th, 1pm Pacific / 4pm Eastern
Watch Sony's E3 Press Conference live: Monday June 13th, 6pm Pacific / 9pm Eastern
Watch Nintendo's E3 Press Conference live: Tuesday June 14th, 9am Pacific / 12pm Eastern

Gossip and Speculation

Read our latest round-up of E3 2016 rumors, from Dead Rising 4 announcements to the Skyrim remaster. Meanwhile, we also have a feature on every PS4K, Xbox One Scorpio, and Nintendo NX Rumor Analyzed.

E3 Games: Our Most Anticipated

Want to know what the GameSpot team thinks could steal the show at this year's E3? Click through the link to take a look at our predictions and high hopes.

Our most wanted Sony PlayStation 4 E3 Games
Our most wanted Microsoft Xbox One E3 Games
Our most wanted Nintendo Wii U E3 Games

Press Conference Analysis

Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony have all shared the limelight throughout the E3's 21-year history. Here's GameSpot's thoughts on how each of the three platform holders can emerge from E3 2016 with a spring in their steps.

Essential News Digest

E3 is typically the stage for the biggest games news stories of the year, but major details tend to emerge in the days and weeks before the show starts. Here's the ten biggest news E3 stories so far to keep you up to speed.