E3 2013: Your essential calendar

Find out when the major E3 press conferences take place

Not since 2005 has so much hinged on five days and nights in Los Angeles. E3 2013 will transform the pastimes of those who play games and the livelihoods of those who make them. It really is unmissable.

CVG has assembled its most talented and largest ever workforce to cover all the angles - expect world-first previews, high profile interviews, the latest videos and trailers, live blogs and video streams, analysis and reaction, and the fastest and most reliable news output around the clock.

Here's your essential calendar (remember, the CVG Calendar is updated with all E3 events too, and it's viewable from the front page).

Monday, June 10

Microsoft E3 2013 Press Conference

The Xbox One showcase, featuring never-before seen projects, new details on services, essential new info on the console, possible clarification on a number of controversial issues

When: 5:30pm UK time (9:30am Pacific / Global time zones)
Coverage: Live video, Live blog and full news coverage on CVG

Electronic Arts E3 2013 Press Conference

The reshaped publisher will showcase its games set for release in 2013, as well as reveal future projects

When: 9pm UK time (1pm Pacific / Global time zones)
Coverage: Live video, Live blog and full news coverage on CVG

Ubisoft E3 2013 Press Conference

Buoyant publisher to reveal new information on existing next-gen projects, with the possibility of making at least two major new game announcements

When: 11pm UK time (3pm Pacific / Global time zones)
Coverage: Live video, Live blog and full news coverage on CVG

Sony E3 2013 Press Conference

Showtime for the PlayStation 4 and Vita manufacturer. Expect new game announcements for PS3, Vita and PS4, and essential next-gen details.

When: 2am (early Tuesday) UK time (6pm Pacific / Global time zones)
Coverage: Live video, Live blog and full news coverage on CVG

Tuesday, June 11

Nintendo E3 2013 Media Briefing

For the first time in E3 history, Nintendo will not be hosting an on-stage press conference. The company will instead air a pre-recorded Nintendo Direct. Expect a major focus on software - new games for the Wii U and 3DS, as well as essential details of games set for release in 2013.