Watch pre-show coverage and explore virtual booths with the official E3 Insider website.

In 164 hours (at the time of publication) Nintendo will have showcased their successor to the Wii and E3 will be well under way. If you are unable to make the show the official E3 Insider website will go a long way in making you feel like you're there.

The website, which was launched today, will feature pre-event coverage in the next week and when the show starts they promise you will be able to download screenshots, watch live interviews, visit virtual booths and much much more. The site will also feature a "heat map", showing where the most visitors are in the actual show. Speaking about the website Rich Taylor, senior vice president for communications and industry affairs at the ESA, said the following:

"E3 is the leading computer and video game event in the world. Millions of enthusiasts who want to attend will now be able to have the same incredible experience as the attendees on the exhibit floor. We're proud to offer this opportunity to gamers and look forward to their enthusiasm for the innovative and remarkable entertainment that will be unveiled at E3."

As well as the official website E3 Insider can be found on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.