Curiosity....

Can indie developers get tickets to E3?

Mmm, I thought anyone could buy tickets.

No, apparently only developers and publishers, also those holding conferances are allowed on the exclusive 'guest' list. The place is harder to get into than Fort Knocks.

Mmm, I keep getting invites - but then I am listed with a few industry groups.

You could try listing with http://www.gamedev.net/

I'm pretty sure they constantly pester me with conferences and stuff.

just lie on the form.

me and a mate got into some Microsoft thing a few years back and we still keep getting mail for "White Mice Technologies" :)

http://www.igda.org/
Just join this and get a membership. You can get discounts.

"Where do they get these names from?" said the company secretary.

"Errr, ummm, well, he's a... um, friend and we err... this trade show you see...." said I.

Gat Crashing E3 this year. Hitting the states with applepie.