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   We're still over half a year away from the first edition of the new "E for All" expo, scheduled for October 18-21 in Los Angeles, and yet the show's main organizer - IDG World Expo, part of the International Data Group - is already setting the media on fire. Over the past few days they issued a couple of communiques, the most important of which announced that Nintendo of America has signed on as an "anchor exhibitor" for Entertainment for All Expo... or "E4", as it's likely to become known among the laziest of gaming circles (if you'll pardon the pleonasm).

   The E for All expo's final name, venue and dates were announced in early January, and people interested in attending it - specialists and consumers alike - can now rejoice at the thought that Nintendo will be there to show their latest DS and Wii games (hopefully including Super Mario Galaxy and Metroid Prime 3).
"E for All Expo will offer consumers the opportunity to test-drive the latest in games and gadgetry, as well as purchase products they enjoyed over the course of the 4-day event at on-site retail facilities. Additional attractions are in the works, including high-profile videogame tournaments; job fair / networking opportunities; and the acclaimed Video Games Live concert. In addition to the Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center, the event will take advantage of soon-to-be-expanded LA Live/NOKIA Theatre area directly adjacent."    This week, IDG returned with another message, announcing that tickets for the show will go on sale in June. The price for a ticket on Thursday / Friday will be $45, and for Saturday / Sunday $65. But if you happen to be in the area in October, better go for the four-day pass, at just $90. Watch out, however, because these prices are only for tickets bought in advance, not on site (which will cost $50, $75 and $110 respectively).

   And finally, even though Sony have not officially confirmed their presence at the "E4" expo as of yet, Gamasutra recently learned that Sony will also join Nintendo as one of the top exhibitors at the show. In past years at E3, they used to have a private (pre-)show of their own, much like Microsoft. So now it's up for the Redmond giant to make its move.