The show will go on, the organisers of have assured, despite California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger having called a state of emergency over swine flu.

"The 2009 E3 Expo is progressing as planned," told MCV. "Public health officials are taking all appropriate steps and we continue to follow their direction on all measures.

"We look forward to a great event, and to seeing you in Los Angeles in June."

Announcing new measures in California, the governor commented: "From the moment the first cases of swine flu arose in California, my administration has responded vigorously by deploying resources and preparing for the additional cases of swine flu we are now seeing. We are already taking the steps that are appropriate for a level 5 pandemic alert."

The sick are being urged to stay at home.

We'll be in LA to cover all the gaming news from E3 live next month. We hope.

By Luke Guttridge