We're ready. Are you? It's that time of year again. Arguably the biggest event in the video games calendar, where all the big announcements hit and we get drowned in screenshots, videos and new information. Hopefully, there'll be plenty to report amid the leaks and pre-E3 revelations.

Once again - as with last year - we've captured a few images to give you an idea of what the LA Convention Center looks like before the big event gets underway tomorrow, with the venue draped in giant posters and the surrounding area eerily quiet before the media swoop in.

So, without further ado, here is day zero from E3. The day before the press conference kick off, and two days before the LA Convention Center becomes overrun with stinky journos. We would have brought you photos from inside the venue as it's being set up, but we got told off by the security guards... Boooo! Check out the pics.

The calm before the storm. It's looking strangely hazy outside the LA Convention Center.

An indication of the games that will be hitting big this year - Assassin's Creed III, Darksiders II, Medal of Honor: Warfighter... Nice flower pots.

A couple of banners we really like. The Dishonored one for sheer coolness, and the South Park: The Stick of Truth poster is all kinds of ace.

Aleks (RX) defines Nordic cool, while Dan puts on a brave face after a night of excessive drinking. Don't let the peace sign fool you. Inside he's repressing a vomitous hangover.

Dinner time - Cheetos and OJ. Everything the body needs.

Here's our golden ticket. Except it's white. Don't worry that it just says 'Xbox 360 Achievements'. We're here for PS3T too. Gird your loins for all the E3 action from tomorrow.