Los Angeles and video games have always gone hand and hand since the first E3 event back in 1995. Unfortunately, E3 is no longer around, but a slew of video game events are hitting up the region this weekend that will bring back the joys of the popular convention to the general public. Whether you're looking for the scoop on an upcoming title or trying to complete your gaming collection, there's something for gamers of all kinds.

Tomorrow (Friday, June 7) is the fifth installment of Summer Game Fest. Created and hosted by Geoff Keighley, the event was a way to showcase titles to gamers worldwide during the pandemic when it launched in 2020. This year's Summer Game Fest, which takes place at the YouTube Theater (1011 Stadium Drive) with a 2 p.m. start time, will find Keighley showcasing a slew of upcoming titles, including Metaphor: ReFantazio, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, and Delta Force: Hawk Ops.

Limited tickets for Summer Game Fest are still on sale here. The event will be streaming for fans worldwide on various services. More information about Summer Game Fest and where to stream the action can be found here.

That same day, IGN will debut its three-day event IGN Live. Taking place at Magic Box at The Reef (1933 South Broadway) from Friday through Sunday, the event will showcase upcoming titles as well as host live tapings of IGN shows The Daily Fix, Nintendo Voice Chat, Podcast Beyond (Beyond!), and Game Scoop. Attendees will also be able to play demos on the show floor and win various prizes. Tickets and more information can be found here.

After Summer Game Fest and IGN Live conclude on Friday, Emo Nite will have its own video game-themed event at Avalon Hollywood (1735 Vine St.) starting at 10 p.m. A limited amount of pre-sale tickets for this 21+ event are still live here. The live bands performing at Emo Nite on Friday are Lil Aaron and the Hazheart Boyz, Scheana Marie, and The 27s.

Saturday (June 8) will bring SoCal Gaming Expo to the Pasadena Convention Center (300 E Green St.) to kick off two days of video game fun. Jason Griffith (Sonic The Hedgehog, Yu-Gi-Oh!), Ryan Bartley (Jujutsu Kaisen, Street Fighter 6), and James Mortellaro (The Legend of Zelda) are among the guests slated to appear. Attendees will be able to battle each other in various gaming tournaments, catch some stand-up comedy, and see some skate sessions with pro skaters. Tickets are more information can be found here.

Saturday night will bring Triple Click Podcast to Teragram Ballroom (1234 W 7th St.) for a special live episode with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. PST. Hosted by Kirk Hamilton, Maddy Myers, and Jason Schreier, the podcast dives into the world of video games and anything else that comes to mind. Tickets are on sale here.

Sunday (June 9) will bring the Giant Bomb @ Nite event to The Bellwether (333 S Boylston St.) for a special live show streaming live for fans worldwide with doors opening at 7 p.m. PST. The event will feature special guests Jason Schreier, Parris Lilly, Alanah Pearce, Patrick Klepek, Ify Nwadiwe, Brad Shoemaker, Elyse Willems, Mary Kish, and The Nasty Boyz. Tickets for the show are on sale right now here.