With E3 just around the corner(literally, next week it starts) i thought it best to start this thing up now and get what is known out there, and what we hope to see as well. So where to start? Let's go with conference times:
Monday the 6th of June
Microsoft - 9am PST 4PM GMT
EA - 12:30 PST - 7:30PM GMT
Ubisoft - 2:30Pm PST - 9:30PM GMT
Sony - 5pm PST - Midnight GMT
Tuesday the 7th of June
Nintendo 9AM PST - 4PM GMT
Now, as for what to expect:
Sony
Sony are set to apparently run their conference for 5 hours, so it'll be long. As to what to expect from it, we know they will be showcasing about 9 games for the PS3, including the most obvious Uncharted 3. They will also show off the NGP as well, since that will become it's next major headline handheld at the end of the year if things go to plan for them. Of course, after the farce of the hacking, they will probably bring about a drawn out apology, say they won't let it happen again, show compensation, and go into detail about what you can expect from them in relation to this in the future.
Microsoft
Now, from what i've seen, there isn't much to go on with them just yet, however we do know that they will be going into detail about their new disk format(1 gigabyte extra space, REJOICE(not)), and how it will apparently improve things. We will also be shown Gears of War 3, possibly a new halo from 343 studios, and a couple of other regular games. They have said that they will be showcasing a lot of new Kinect titles, as to what they are, Dance Central 2 seems to be the only one that comes to mind, and some random FPS title.
Mutsumi mentioned over in the Sony hacking thread that they may also be an announcement for a new console, though this is still very rumour-like. I wouldn't say it's out of the question, but i don't see them throwing the 360 away just yet, we'll see
Nintendo
Now for what i believe will be the big one. Nintendo have one major announcement coming our way in the shape of Project Cafe. Now we know that this console is aimed to be designed to bring in hardcore gamers again, and that it's an attempt to get 3rd party developers back into the Nintendo game, heck Rockstar have apparently already got something planned as well as Retro studios. From the preview and reports we have from the likes of RockPaperShotgun and such, the control is set to have a touch screen type thing in the middle of the controller, but is set up in a more traditional style bar that. It will be Wii BC and, the main claim of it all, it's going to be more powerful than the PS3 and 360.
Outwith Project Cafe, we should hopefully learn why the 3DS launch was a bad as it turned out to be. So many games that we where expecting to be out on launch(heres looking at you Icarus) weren't, and what to expect in the upcoming few months. We know of Zelda in 2 weeks, but where is the rest? Nintendo have a bit to answer for on this, and hopefully they will answer all.
Zelda is celebrating it's 25th anniversary this year as well, and from the latest batch of rumours, there is a chance that this will bring with it a yet new title to the franchise. which console? no idea, just have to see.
Games wise, here are a few to expect:
Batman: Arkham City
Tomb Raider
Catherine
Deus Ex: HR
Dead Island
Resident Evil titles
Forza 4
Ninja Gaiden 3
Infamous 2
Hitman Absolution
Heroes of Ruin
So yeah, i'll add more as i go
EDIT:
Monday the 6th of June
Microsoft - 9am PST 4PM GMT
EA - 12:30 PST - 7:30PM GMT
Ubisoft - 2:30Pm PST - 9:30PM GMT
Sony - 5pm PST - Midnight GMT
Tuesday the 7th of June
Nintendo 9AM PST - 4PM GMT
Now, as for what to expect:
Sony
Sony are set to apparently run their conference for 5 hours, so it'll be long. As to what to expect from it, we know they will be showcasing about 9 games for the PS3, including the most obvious Uncharted 3. They will also show off the NGP as well, since that will become it's next major headline handheld at the end of the year if things go to plan for them. Of course, after the farce of the hacking, they will probably bring about a drawn out apology, say they won't let it happen again, show compensation, and go into detail about what you can expect from them in relation to this in the future.
Microsoft
Now, from what i've seen, there isn't much to go on with them just yet, however we do know that they will be going into detail about their new disk format(1 gigabyte extra space, REJOICE(not)), and how it will apparently improve things. We will also be shown Gears of War 3, possibly a new halo from 343 studios, and a couple of other regular games. They have said that they will be showcasing a lot of new Kinect titles, as to what they are, Dance Central 2 seems to be the only one that comes to mind, and some random FPS title.
Mutsumi mentioned over in the Sony hacking thread that they may also be an announcement for a new console, though this is still very rumour-like. I wouldn't say it's out of the question, but i don't see them throwing the 360 away just yet, we'll see
Nintendo
Now for what i believe will be the big one. Nintendo have one major announcement coming our way in the shape of Project Cafe. Now we know that this console is aimed to be designed to bring in hardcore gamers again, and that it's an attempt to get 3rd party developers back into the Nintendo game, heck Rockstar have apparently already got something planned as well as Retro studios. From the preview and reports we have from the likes of RockPaperShotgun and such, the control is set to have a touch screen type thing in the middle of the controller, but is set up in a more traditional style bar that. It will be Wii BC and, the main claim of it all, it's going to be more powerful than the PS3 and 360.
Outwith Project Cafe, we should hopefully learn why the 3DS launch was a bad as it turned out to be. So many games that we where expecting to be out on launch(heres looking at you Icarus) weren't, and what to expect in the upcoming few months. We know of Zelda in 2 weeks, but where is the rest? Nintendo have a bit to answer for on this, and hopefully they will answer all.
Zelda is celebrating it's 25th anniversary this year as well, and from the latest batch of rumours, there is a chance that this will bring with it a yet new title to the franchise. which console? no idea, just have to see.
Games wise, here are a few to expect:
Batman: Arkham City
Tomb Raider
Catherine
Deus Ex: HR
Dead Island
Resident Evil titles
Forza 4
Ninja Gaiden 3
Infamous 2
Hitman Absolution
Heroes of Ruin
So yeah, i'll add more as i go
EDIT: