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On May 21st, we'll finally be able to see whether any of those rumors surrounding the next Xbox prove to be true, as Microsoft gets set to reveal the new console on that day. The presentation will be streamed on the official xbox website, Xbox Live, and on TV if you have the Spike TV channel. Let's hope they can put this online-only stuff to bed for good.

From Major Nelson:

"On Tuesday May 21st, we’ll mark the beginning of a new generation of games, TV and entertainment. On that day, we’ll be holding a special press event on the Xbox campus and we invite you to join us via the live global stream that will be available on Xbox.com, Xbox LIVE and broadcast on Spike TV if you are in the US or Canada.

On that day, we’ll share our vision for Xbox, and give you a real taste of the future. Then, 19-days later at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, we’ll continue the conversation and showcase our full lineup of blockbuster games."

A few more weeks, and we'll get to see what they have in store for us!

[Source: Major Nelson's Blog]

Some of our favorite publications and websites have nominated many games and products from E3 for the 2009 Games Critics Awards. All winners will be announced from these various gaming critics June 23.

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Yesterday was Nintendo and Sony's turn to show what we would be playing in the future. New Peripherals were announced, as well a slew of new games.

Nintendo Highlights
















-Announced New Mario Titles including Super Mario Galaxy 2, and New Super Mario Bros. for the Wii which can be played with up to 4 people

-Golden Sun Announced for the Nintendo DSi

-Metroid Other M shown for the Wii. Developed by Team Ninja and Nintendo

Sony Highlights















-PSP Go! Officially Announced and Shown. 249.99 Price for the Fall

-A slew of New PSP games shown including Gran Turismo PSP, A New Metal Gear Solid, Final Fantasy Dissidia, and Jak and Daxter

-MAG was demoed live and included 256 players around the world

-Uncharted 2 was demoed, and Beta Starts Today

-New Ico game was shown

-God of War III was demoed

Many great highlights from both of these conferences. But E3 isn't over. There will still be more games shown so tune in where ever you like to get your gaming news!

The 1st Day of E3 was mostly filled with press conferences, reveals of anticipated games, and a few surprises here and there.

Microsoft Kicked things of with a bang, showing games like The Beatles Rock Band, Halo 3: ODST, Modern Warfare 2, and Splinter Cell: Conviction.

And besides all those great games demoed, Microsoft Revealed Crackdown 2, Left 4 Dead 2, "Project Natal", and ! Whats this? Metal Gear: Rising. Many surprises, and that was only one day.

Sony and Nintendo are today. What will they show?

E3 is almost here! I'll try to post info each day for the expo, using sources that will be on top of E3. Here's where you can check out more:













G4- Watch E3 on TV and streaming via their website. Plenty of Interviews

IGN- Will Have Streaming Videos as well as Videos of the week

Gametrailers- HD Steaming and GTTV Special with Interviews from E3

Kotaku-Live Blogging Conferences and Tons of New Post Each Day

Gamertag Radio- Streaming Videos and Interviews from presenters at the show.

This is just a small list of those that will have our E3 needs. This is going to be a big week for games and the future of gaming!