The Xbox 720, which BGR exclusively reported will likely be unveiled during E3 this summer, could be six times more powerful than the current generation Xbox 360. IGN broke the news earlier this week and said that the production of the Xbox 720′s graphics processing unit (GPU) is scheduled to begin by the end of this year. IGN said the GPU will be based on ATI’s Radeon HD 6670 GPU and should offer support for 3D technology, 1080p HD output, multiple displays and DirectX 11. Microsoft has also filed a patent that suggests the console will also offer DVR support, which has raised questions of whether or not the company will release two versions of the console, one with DVR support and one without it. Dave Cutler, also known as the “father of Windows NT” also recently joined Microsoft’s Xbox team and is tasked with taking the console “beyond a gaming platform.” 

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In a recent interview with Forbes, Nintendo of America’s president and chief operating officer Reggie Fils-Aime was asked how his company will market the new Nintendo Wii U console — given that the existing Wii will still be on the market. Fils-Aime responded by noting that the console will not launch until after April 1st of next year — a date we hadn’t heard yet — and that, historically, Nintendo has sold multiple devices side by side. Fils-Aime pointed to the launch of the Nintendo DS alongside the Gameboy Advance, and also said that the Wii was on the market at the same time as the Game Cube. He also discussed cross-platform play, which could allow users to play against one another using different Nintendo machines “We have one key developer with a very strong relationship to Nintendo, the same developer who created Smash Brothers, that is envisioning a Smash Brothers experience that will be cross platform between Wii U and 3DS,” Fils-Aime said. Nintendo took the wraps off of the highly anticipated Wii U during the E3 tradeshow early last month, but has yet to announce a price for the console.

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A source with knowledge of Microsoft’s plans within the company’s Entertainment and Devices Division has confirmed with BGR that Microsoft intends to unveil its next-generation Xbox console at E3 2012 next summer. The source is not aware of Microsoft’s launch plans for the new Xbox, which we are told has been in development since 2006. Microsoft has sold nearly 54.4 million Xbox 360 units since the console’s introduction in November 2005. The video game system is currently the ninth most popular gaming console of all time behind Nintendo’s original NES and just ahead of Sony’s PlayStation 3, which has sold 51 million units to date.

While Nintendo has been quiet when it comes to the specs of its newly announced Wii U gaming console, preliminary details are beginning to emerge from the E3 2011 show. We obviously already know plenty about the Wii U touchscreen controller, which we went hands-on with yesterday, but the console itself is a bit of a mystery. A few of Nintendo’s hardware partners got a little excited, however, and we now have a few pieces of the puzzle. We know the Wii U will support full HD 1080p gaming, and now we also know it will be facilitated by a custom Radeon HD graphics processor from AMD. In addition, IBM will be supplying Nintendo with a 45nm multi-core processor with embedded DRAM for the console.There are also four USB ports on hand, an HDMI port, an S-video port and component jacks, and the console with obviously feature 802.11n Wi-Fi. The rest, for the time being, is still a mystery. In case you missed it, we’ve also included Nintendo’s full press release below.

NINTENDO’S UPCOMING Wii U CONSOLE FEATURES CONTROLLER WITH 6.2-INCH SCREEN

LOS ANGELES, June 7, 2011–At the E³ Expo, Nintendo introduced a new paradigm for video games and home entertainment: Wii U^™, a new console that includes a controller with a 6.2-inch screen. Adding a second screen to the living room creates a multitude of new video game experiences while offering families a variety of options to customize their entertainment.

Previously, video games played on a home console have been confined to the TV and offered identical viewpoints to each player in a multiplayer environment. Furthermore, watching TV and playing console games have been completely separate experiences. The new controller removes these boundaries, creating a more dynamic and fluid gaming and entertainment experience. Visitors to the E³ Expo will see firsthand the type of gaming experiences made possible by Wii U and the new controller such as:

• In single-player games:
  • The new controller can display information on its screen that does not appear on the TV.
  • The information and viewpoint can also change in the new controller based on the orientation of its gyroscope.
• In multiplayer games:
  • The player using the new controller can have a different experience than those looking at the TV. This will offer a wide variety of competitive and cooperative opportunities.

In addition to the 6.2-inch screen, the new controller also features an accelerometer and a gyroscope, a rumble feature, an inward-facing camera, a microphone and speakers. Adding these features to the Classic Controller^™button scheme – two analog Circle Pads, +Control Pad, A/B/X/Y buttons, L/R buttons and ZL/ZR buttons – will enable a breadth of game-play experiences while appealing to both casual and dedicated video game players.

Wii U combines motion-sensing game play with the ability to support full HD graphics. Each Wii U console will be partnered with a new controller and can also use up to four additional Wii Remote^™ or Wii Remote Plus controllers. The system is also backward compatible and can play all Wii games and use all Wii accessories. The Wii console has sold more than 86 million units globally and greatly expanded the overall audience for video games. Wii U aims to expand that audience even further. Developers worldwide are already working on new games and experiences for the console.

“Wii U redefines the structure of home entertainment by fundamentally changing how the TV, the game console and the Internet function and interact together,” said Nintendo President Satoru Iwata. “The experience enabled by Wii U and the new controller takes players deeper into their games, while reaching out wider than ever before to be inviting to all kinds of gamers.”

Nintendo 3DS^™, which lets users see 3D images without the need for special glasses, launched in the United States on March 27 and continues to evolve. Owners will find that their Nintendo 3DS experience is different every time they pick up the system, thanks to new content and updates delivered by Nintendo, by third parties and exchanged between users.

A new system update is now available for the Nintendo 3DS system. Users who connect to a wireless broadband Internet connection and install the system update will instantly gain access to the Nintendo eShop, which contains a variety of games and applications for download using a cash-based system.

Users can browse original 3D software, 3D Classics (select classic video games re-mastered in 3D), classic Game Boy^™ and Game Boy Color games, and more than 350 games and applications currently offered for the Nintendo DSiWare^™ service. Visitors can also see videos and screen shots for games, plus see how other players rank games.

The system update also provides Nintendo 3DS owners access to free items, including an Internet browser that can show 3D images on sites specifically designed to show 3D images, a download of a re-mastered 3D version of the NES^™ classic Excitebike^™ game (free until July 7) and Pokédex^™ 3D, which lets users discover and view more than 150 Pokémon^™ from the Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version games in visually engaging 3D.

Nintendo also announced a huge lineup of upcoming new and fan-favorite franchise games, many of which are playable on the E³ Expo show floor in booth 4922.

• Nintendo 3DS: Super Mario^™, Luigi’s Mansion^™ 2, Mario Kart^™, Kid Icarus^™: Uprising, The Legend of Zelda^™: Ocarina of Time^™ 3D, Star Fox 64^™ 3D, Animal Crossing^™, Paper Mario^™, Picture Lives!, The Rolling Western^™.
• Wii: The Legend of Zelda^™: Skyward Sword, Kirby^™ Wii, Wii Play^™: Motion, Mystery Case Files^™: The Malgrave Incident^™, Mario Party^™ 9, Rhythm Heaven^™ and Fortune Street^™.
• Nintendo DS^™: Kirby^™ Mass Attack, Professor Layton and the Last Specter^™, Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker^™2 and Super Fossil Fighters^™.

Nintendo kicked off its E³ Expo Presentation by announcing a number of initiatives to celebrate the 25^thanniversary of The Legend of Zelda. A re-mastered 3D version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time launches for Nintendo 3DS on June 19, while Wii owners will see the arrival of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword in the 2011 holiday season. Additionally, Nintendo announced a tour of orchestral concerts featuring music from the beloved franchise. Additional commemorative activities will be announced at a later date.

For the duration of the E³ Expo, Nintendo will provide fans with exclusive videos and Nintendo content on the Nintendo Network. People can visit http://e3.nintendo.com to watch developer interviews, get all the information about new games and see coverage coming directly from the show floor. The same exclusive content also will be streamed through the Nintendo^® Channel to Wii owners who have a broadband Internet connection.

For more information about Nintendo, visit http://www.nintendo.com or http://www.facebook.com/nintendo.

During Microsoft’s E3 2011 press conference on monday, Peter Moore, president of EA Sports, confirmed that Microsoft’s Xbox 360 Kinect motion controller will support EA Sports games in 2012. The initial titles compatible with the Kinect controller will be Madden, FIFA, Tiger Woods and a fourth title that has not yet been named. Now we’ll all be able to throw hail mary touchdown passes in the closing seconds of the Super Bowl from the comfort of our living rooms!

During Microsoft’s press conference at E3 in Los Angeles on Monday, Casey Hudson, the project lead for Mass Effect 3, announced that the game would be available on store shelves sometime in March 2012. Ray Muzyka, BioWare’s chief executive officer, also said that the Mass Effect 3 will take advantage of Microsoft’s Kinect controller, and gave a brief demo of how it will work, showing how gamers will even be able to use their voices to direct squad members. The BGR team is here in Los Angeles, so be we’ll be sure to bring hands-on impressions of the game as soon as we can.

We’re here at E3 2011 in Los Angeles and we just got our hands on Sony’s brand new PlayStation Vita — its next-generation portable gaming console — and we’re impressed with what we’ve seen so far. Games were crystal clear in HD and the device was light, but large enough to feel like we were getting a great immersive gaming experience. It’s probably a bit too big for most pockets, but it will be perfect in a backpack. Also, you’ll probably note the fingerprints in some images — the device is definitely a grease magnet. The controls all felt snappy and they didn’t depart too much from the previous-generation PSP, which is a good thing. Unfortunately, the demo units we played with were locked in game-only mode, which meant we couldn’t back out to check out the other pre-installed applications, the default user interface, or the web browser, so we’ll definitely want to revisit that in the future. The Vita will land for $249.99 but there will also be a 3G version available from AT&T for $50 more. Sadly, we still don’t know when it will launch, but the good news is the gaming already feels top notch. Be sure to check out our hands-on photo gallery below!

We just stormed the show floor at E3 and strong-armed a few people to get right up close and personal with Nintendo’s brand new Wii U controller. The demo game required a lot of movement on the user’s part — there was a lot of shaking involved with controlling the character on the screen — but the interaction definitely looked like nothing we’ve seen before. The large touchscreen display was bright, too, and the controls are all comfortably within reach of your thumbs. We dig the white color of the controller as well, and it absolutely looks like a substantial high-end device. Hit the gallery below to see the rest of our hands-on images!

After all of the rumors and speculation, we now finally have a name and details for Nintendo’s next-generation Wii console… the Wii U! Nintendo just announced the new Wii U at its keynote presentation from the annual E3 conference. As the rumors suggested, the Wii U controller features a 6.2-inch touchscreen centered between a d-pad and an analog stick on the left side and a second analog stick and buttons on the right side. The controller also features a microphone, stereo speakers, a camera, an accelerometer, and even a gyroscope — in fact, the controller can act as a console itself! Moreover, the controller becomes a second window into the game being played, showing different views of the current scene, plays and options in sports games, items in a players cache… the possibilities are endless. Nintendo also stated that all current Wii games will work with Wii U and the new Wii U controller. The console supports High Definition gaming, online gaming much like the solutions offered by Sony and Microsoft, and even social networking integration. Nintendo states that the goal of its Wii U console is to serve the avid gamer and casual gaming communities alike, with a single console. From the look of things, they might just be able to pull it off. The Wii U console will launch in 2012 and pricing has not yet been announced.

That’s right folks, it’s finally time to sit back and watch as Nintendo unveils the console we’ve all been waiting to see: the next-generation Wii. Nintendo’s Wii has been an absolute blockbuster for the storied Japanese gaming giant. The company has sold nearly 90 million Wii consoles to date, but sales have slowed significantly over the past few years as the Wii began to show its age. With features like full HD gaming and controllers with built-in touchscreen displays, Nintendo’s next-gen Wii 2 will be an effort to recapture the early success of the Wii… but can Nintendo manage to appeal to casual gamers and hardcore gamers with a single console? Hit the break for our live coverage of Nintendo’s E3 keynote to find out!

11:43AM:Ok guys, we're making our way through the line to get into the keynote now... just passed through security.

11:47AM:Ok we're all seated here in the Nokia theater. Tons of folks in the house.

11:58AM:Music still playing, we're just hanging out here waiting for the show to get on the road. Nintendo's posting some trivia up on the display.

12:04PM:Thought the music died down a bit there but it was a false alarm. Hoping we get started in just a few minutes.

12:05PM:Lights are dimming down and lots of cheering!

12:12PM:We're watching a long video clip of Zelda 25th anniversary edition. Looked awesome!

12:12PM:Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of the Legend of Zelda is on stage.

12:13PM:Sorry guys, a little technical difficulties — they have an orchestra playing various jingles from the new Legend of Zelda game right now. It's pretty hilarious.

12:14PM:For Zelda's 25th anniversary, there will be a new game for each of Nintendo's consoles.

12:15PM:The legend of zelda links awakening is the first title in the gameboy color console lineup - can download it today around the world by the day's end

12:15PM:Starting next weekend the Legend of Zelda 3D for the Nintendo 3DS will launch around the world. The graphics have been revamped.

12:16PM:On DSi in September, Legend of Zelda Four Swords will become available as a free download.

12:17PM:In September, on Nintendo DSi, the four-player co-op Four Swords will be available as a free download.

12:18PM:Legend of Zelda Skyward sword will be available this holiday season. There will be Legend of Zelda Symphony concerts around the world.

12:19PM:There will be a legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time CD as well as a Legend of Zelda 25th anniversary concerts. That will be released along with Skyward Sword.

12:21PM:The Zelda team thanks all of its fans around the world and the symphony is playing.

12:21PM:Nintendo's global president Sotoru Iwata is on stage now.

12:23PM:We're about to hear about Nintendo's new home platform. "Deeper and wider." The new platform will provide deeper game experience in even what the most passionate gamer has realized before. They will also be wider, appealing to the complete range of gamers.

12:24PM:The full details will be coming later this morning (lots of laughter).

12:25PM:This year there are bold new experiences coming to Nintendo 3DS and other franchises. Other areas are moving into 3D as well.

12:26PM:We just saw a quick Starfox demo - what we're seeing looks awesome although it doesn't appear to be real gameplay. Instead, just renders.

12:27PM:lots of applause. Now Reggie Fils-Aime, the president of Nintendo America is on stage.

12:28PM:"You want comfortable, and you want surprise." "Is it fair to ask, is it even possible to deliver, something for everyone?" This is what we are aiming for with Nintendo 3DS. That's coming in several ways.

12:28PM:We've got 5 key ones to show you this week. On the show floor you'll see these games in full 3D. On stage, we can only offer you 2D versions. First is Mario Kart - but now it's a tricked out version!

12:32PM:We just watched a great demo of the new Mario Kart 3D game (out before the holidays), and now he's introducing the new Star Fox game, which will launch this September.

12:32PM:Mario Kart for #DS looks awesome -- there was driving under water, crazy effects, big wheels, even a hanggliver attached to the kart. This is definitely a title I'm picking up ASAP. It will be available this Holiday season.

12:34PM:Nintendo is building Mario ground-up for the 3DS. It looks stellar and we'll be able to play it by the end of the year.

12:35PM:Kid Icarus: Uprising will also be landing on the system. I'm actually blown away by the quality of some of these renders. Nintendo 3DS launched with a so-so game offering and these titles should definitely bring gamers back for more.

12:37PM:Kid Icarus will use the augmented reality cards for conducting battles. It will be in retail later this year, and will also allow 3 v 3 multiplayer battles. Now w'e're seeing Louigi's Mansion 2.

12:38PM:Lots of applause after the Louigi Mansion 2 demo. "It's not a simple revision. It's an entirely new game making extraordinary use of 3D and features not just 1 but several new mansions."

12:40PM:"It's time to show you more of third party developer work." We're seeing Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D, Mario and Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games, Ace COmbat 3D, Tetris, Cave Story 3D (lots of cheers), Resident Evil: Revelations (more cheers), Driver Renegade, Pac-Mac and Galaga Dimensions, Tekken 3D, Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater 3D (cheering). Wow. We're impressed.

12:40PM:"The library of games coming to 3DS is unprecedented. Downloading the new eShop and browser will move you beyond anything Nintendo has offered digitally before."

12:41PM:This week's update will unlock 10 different 3D trailers and game demos will be available later this year.

12:41PM:We'll get classic titles from Gameboy, Gameboy Color, and older consoles throughe VIrutal Console. For a limited time we'll get 3D Excitebike. That game is 27 years old!

12:43PM:The biggest download news for 3DS concerns one of the biggest franchises in history: Pokemon. For the first time it will spring to life in 3D. Owners of Pokemon Black and White. When you start Pokedex on the 3DS you'll need to collect data via Spotpass, receiving from friends, or by scanning AR markers. Basically, your 3DS will become a Pokedex. Fans will love this.

12:44PM:You can assembles scenes of Pokemon together, save them on an SD card, and load them onto a PC to share with friends. It will be available exclusively through the eShop from Nintendo.

12:45PM:Perform the simple system update and you'll only need a couple of clicks to find the Pokedex. "It's our gift to you." "Nintendo 3DS means social, connection, it redefines interaction, and it delivers it all with a full 3D display."

12:45PM:"You might remember how the Wii name began to make perfect sense when you heard it as "We." It was clear how much fun "we" all had playing together. But in thinking about a new Nintendo system, we knew the prevailing thought would be this: yes the game will be right for all of us, but will it be a perfect fit for you? The answer is absolutely. We're so convinced of it, we put the pronoun in the name. SO today, welcome to the world, Wii U.

12:45PM:It's a system we will all enjoy together. It's tailor made for you.There's a brand new controller! Touchscreen. Looks like a tablet.

12:48PM:You can use the new controller for a ton of stuff -- working with Wii Fit in your hands, or even putting it on the ground and using it as a golf tee. It's amazing! Unlike anything we've ever seen before. Wow.

12:50PM:You can browse with it, share content to your television, draw on it. Control parts of games with it even (like attributes for a character in Zelda). Video chat. Wow.

12:50PM:The controller has a 6.2-inch touchscreen built-in.

12:52PM:All Wii games, controllers, and accessories can be used with it. With Wii Fit, it can display your weight. In gaming, you can access more controls. It will land in 2012. It has ZR, ZL, L, and R, buttons for standard gaming, but also a circle pad, and two control pads. It also has a gyroscope, an outward facing camera, and an accelerometer. "We created it so that the widest variety of games can be supported.

12:54PM:"It was not designed to be a portable gaming system" even though it shares some of the same characteristics. Data is wireless transmitted without latency issues. You can play with your HDTV in the traditional way, or you can place the controller by itself on a table and play smaller games without the need for a TV at all. Games can be structured to use two screens at the same time. We saw an example where people played baseball, golf, and others.

12:55PM:This can include web browsing using hte big screen to share photos and videos found online, or enjoying video chat while watching a TV program. "It's a new structure for home entertainment" The most important factor for gamers is how this structure can be implemented into gameplay.

12:56PM:It's up to developers to decide how they want to use the controller. Nintendo thinks there won't be a shortage of ideas. Our vision will include numerous ways to play.

12:58PM:Nintendo will be making Smash Brothers for Nintendo 3DS and WiiU to work together on both platforms. Wow that's amazing - lots of applause. Smash Brothers will be developed for both and will work together in some fashion. "This is a product for the future, but here in LA there's WiiU software to play this week."

12:58PM:This week we're providing tangible proof [this works]. In the convention center we'll find 8 different experiences. They aren't prototypes, just interactive demonstrations.

1:00PM:We're supposed to be seeing a demo of what it can do but it's basically just a video of a bird flying. Are we missing something here?

1:02PM:"Something that looks like Super Mario Brothers Wii is being called New Super Mario Brothers Mii. Your Mii plays right alongside Mario and you can watch the action on either screen." "There's a new "Chase Me" form of multiplayer. That world looks different if you have a Wii remote or another controller. If you have the new controller you have a birds-eye view of those chasing you." This seems odd to us, we'll have to see it live to see what Nintendo means here.

1:03PM:"These are prototypes not just actual games." "Nintendo will publish Lego City Stories" for the WiiU. Lego City Stories, a new open-world game packed with action, humor, and a whole city of Lego vehicles, is coming exclusively to WiiU and Nintendo 3DS. "Developers all over the world see a vast promise in WiiU."

1:05PM:Developers see it as a way to make games they were never really able to make before. Darksiders II will be on the console at launch, as will a version of Tekken. Batman Arham City will launch. Assassin's Creed is coming, too. Ghost Recon Online ( Tom Clancy's), too.

1:05PM:EA sports also coming to the new console.

1:06PM:Now we're seeing some demos of those games. The graphics look great, particularly in Ghost Recon Online.

1:08PM:Ninja Gaiden will also be making an appearance. Seriously we're blown away here, this looks like a totally new way to game.

1:09PM:"This is just the first pass. We've got a lot to look forward to when they arrive in final form." "It can satisfy all tastes." "We have invited Electronic Arts to join us on stage."

1:09PM:CEO of EA John Riccitiello is now on stage.

1:11PM:"We look forward to seeing great new EA content" on the new controller. "Imagine a shooter like Battlefield with Jaw-dropping graphics brought to you on a Nintendo system - that breakthrough controller." Imagine those games with an open online functionality" for downloading additional content.

1:11PM:"We're changing games from the thing that you buy to a place that you go. It's a better platform than we've ever been offered by Nintendo."

1:12PM:"We can't wait to see EA games on this new system."

1:14PM:There will be hands-on with 8 WiiU experiences at the convention center, which we'll definitely be checking out!

1:14PM:"I want to conclude this morning by asking you to consider four platforms. Nintendo DS, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, and Wii U. Each is unique, but they share a common pedigree: it's called, innovation. The two screens and touchscreen of Nintendo 3DS changed gaming. The motion controller of Wii changed gaming. Last year in this theater you found out that glasses-free 3D could change gaming. And now, there's WiiU. This week you'll have a chance to hold WiiU's new controller in your hands and find out what happens when a second window opens to your world. Our presentation this morning is just the beginning. The experience begins right now, whether you're hear in the theater or at home."

1:15PM:"In short, at home, or onsite here in LA, you've got incredible new game worlds to explore this week. ON behalf of all of us, thanks for your attention today, and let the exploration begin. Enjoy the show."

1:18PM:That's it for us folks! Mad house rushing out of here to check out the new gear. Thanks for joining!

Let’s just be honest… Microsoft and Sony’s keynotes this year weren’t earth-shakers, but that’s expected as both companies are sticking to their current console paths. Nintendo, however, is going to introduce the company’s next-generation console, known as “Project Cafe,” or the Wii 2, Wii HD, Nintendo Feel — whatever it’s called. It’s rumored to be a major update, complete with touchscreen controllers, and it might even be more powerful than Microsoft and Sony’s gaming consoles.

Bookmark this link and make sure to head there for our live coverage of Nintendo’s keynote! Coverage starts at or around 11:30 a.m. EDT / 8:30 a.m. PDT.

We’re here in Los Angeles at E3 and we’re ready to start bringing you the latest news from Sony. The company’s E3 keynote is about to get underway pretty soon, and we’re comfortably seated and ready. We’re expecting to hear news on Sony’s PlayStation 3 plans, perhaps some more info about the NGP, and more.  Hit the break for all the live updates!

7:56PM:We've been given some 3D glasses for the event, hmm, wonder what that might imply?

8:03PM:Place is packed - sitting next to some Sony employees. People are still filling in. There are upper decks like a baseball stadium. Assume we're going to hear some big news!

8:07PM:We're being told the program will begin in 10 minutes.

8:08PM:And we've silenced our cell phones.

8:10PM:"We should begin in 5 minutes!"

8:11PM:We're supposed to have our 3D glasses on — but will it be gimmicky like RIM's BlackBerry World conference?

8:14PM:"We should begin in 1 minute!" Everyone ready?

8:16PM:lots of applause this place is about to go nuts

8:17PM:hmm just show a screen suggesting "3D World by Sony" - What's that mean?

8:18PM:A quick video demo of some hits games is being played right now to kick off the press conference

8:19PM:We're seeing game demos across Sony's various platforms, but there's a continual suggestion that 3D will play a role tonight

8:20PM:Lots of applause after that demo

8:21PM:Jack Tretton President and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America is on stage. "Wow, there are a lot of people here." There are 6,000 people here live.

8:23PM:We're "hearing" about the elephant in the room - the security breach. The network outage was costly to Sony's developers and Sony thanks its developers. Sony said it had the best year since Sony PlayStation 3 launched. Figures are up 23% over the prior year. Consumers are the "life blood of the company," and Sony apologizes for the security breach.

8:24PM:Network activity is still at over 90% of the traffic Sony saw before the security leak.

8:24PM:Everything we'll see here tonight will be playable on the arcade floor tonight.

8:26PM:Sony will be adding a new media partner — Cinema Now — for the latest TV shows and movies later this year. This is in addition to Netflix, of which 30% of its subscribers come from Sony PlayStation 3 users.

8:27PM:Now we're seeing the latst from NaughtyDog, Evan wells and Christophe Balestra are on stage.

8:27PM:We're seeing a demo of Uncharted 3 - Drake's Deception

8:29PM:The demo looks awesome so far — a ship-based mission.

8:31PM:The demo is still playing - if you've been a fan of Uncharted or Uncharted 2 this looks like something you'll want to pickup.

8:33PM:Unfortunately most of the game's scenes are taking place underwater or in a dark ship so it's hard to shoot with a camera. Lots of pause after the demo! Sony hopes it will be a best-in-class single player game.

8:33PM:The beta begins on June 20th

8:34PM:Subway customers can get an early access version of the game by heading to Subway sandwich shops. Now we're putting on out 3D glasses for a quick demo.

8:36PM:Characters and effects looked straight-up amazing in the demo

8:37PM:It will be supported in 3D.

8:37PM:Insomiac Games Marcus Smith is on stage to show off Resistance 3

8:38PM:Again, we're seeing Resistance 3 in 3D with our glasses. We're getting a straight-up live demo here on stage. Chimeras are taking over St. Louis.

8:40PM:Unfortunately the photos for these demos look awful given the 3D aspect - but Resistance 3 looks amazing otherwise!

8:41PM:Lots of applause for Resistance 3 in 3D. We're going to be able to check out the demo immediately after the show

8:43PM:A resistance 3 bundle will launch on September 6 for $160 with a resistance 3 controller and more. Sony says its dedication to 3D is "unwavering." God of War and Ico and Shadow of the Colossus Collection in September and both will be fully playable in 3D.

8:43PM:"PlayStation is the ultimate solution for 3D."

8:44PM:"There will be 2 new 3D hardware products available on PlayStation portfolio." There will be a 24-inch PlayStation branded 3D display. It comes with tech to allow two people to watch two individual unique full-screen images instead of split screen. Wow. That sounds amazing. Tons of applause here.

8:45PM:This fall Sony will add active-3D active glasses to its offering. The PlayStation 3D monitoring will be availabel this fall, a 6-foot HDMI cable, and Resistance 3. The package will cost $499.

8:45PM:Additional pairs cost $69.99

8:46PM:2K sports Chris Snyder and Erick Boenisch are on the stage to show off NBA 2k 12

8:48PM:We're seeing NBA on the Move in action. Watching how players can play the best move (defense of offense) by pulling the trigger on Sony's controller.

8:48PM:The goal is to deliver the best NBA experience ever.

8:48PM:"NBA on the Move" is not just for the hardcore. "Anyone can just pick up and play."

8:49PM:Kobe Bryant is on stage to demo it. "I'm the Heat man, what do you think?" Audience booed.

8:51PM:Kobe is off the stage, "NBA 2K 12 will change your game."

8:52PM:"adding PlayStation Move to can define an experience." Umrao Mayer and Jeremy Ray from Worldwide Studios are on stage to show how PlayStation move can change Deadman's Quest.

8:52PM:This is another demo.

8:54PM:We're seeing how PlayStation Move can allow for pin-point accuracy of taking out baddies in RPS style games such as Medieveal Moves - Deadmunds Quest.

8:54PM:It's pretty stunning: use your Move controller to slash bad guys and pull down levels inside dungeons, etc. "What you see is what you get."

9:07PM:We're seeing a number of new demos for upcoming titles such as Starhawk and others. We hope to get hands on with them soon.

9:09PM:Tons of applause for a new title called Dust 514

9:10PM:

9:14PM:We just saw a snapshot of BioShock Infinite

9:16PM:Sony is also partnering with DQH for Saint's Row and exclusive in-game content. "It's a completely over-the-top experience that Saint's Row" fans will love. Launches November 15th. Paramount is another partner for the Star Trek franchise. It will be fully compatible with PlayStation Move. Lots of applause. "Couple of trekkies out there."

9:16PM:Both titles will be fully playable in 3D

9:18PM:EA will launch a new SSX snowboarding games with 10 unique courses taken directly from NASA Satellite data.

9:21PM:"We have been overwhelmed by the support of our fans who recognize the value of a connected experience " - Sony CEO.

9:22PM:portable devices are ready for "PlayStation-like" experience. We're calling it PlayStation Suite. It will make PlayStation content available on -- starting with Android smartphones and tablets. It's a whole world that will experience our products through PlayStation Suite. More information is coming soon.

9:23PM:The PlayStation Portable has been a gaming experience in the palm of your hands. "With that in mind, we're created our next generation portable with new ways to interact with the world, your friends, and your entertainment." It has dual touch-pads, dual cameras, and more.

9:24PM:We're now seeing the successor to the PlayStation Portable. The NGP is Officially named "playStation Vita"

9:24PM:"PlayStation Vita"

9:25PM:Front and rear touchpads, front sticks for controlling, front and rear cameras for augmented reality. This thing looks like a true gaming beauty. Vita has Wi-Fi and 3G models for on-the-go entertainment.

9:25PM:It's partnering with AT&T as the exclusive carrier for Vita in the United States.

9:27PM:A party feature allows users to contact and play with friends. A "Near" feature allows you to play with others around you, recommend content, and more. Party and Near will power the connected experience for Vita.

9:29PM:We're seeing a demo of Uncharted: Golden Abyss on Vita

9:30PM:Vida has a touchscreen display too that allows you to use the entire screen as a virtual button. Players can use traditional controls or touch.

9:31PM:Six-axis controls allows gamers to tilt the device to control the game. It reminds me of iOS games but with hardware controls - pretty awesome!

9:34PM:The touch/analog controls allow gamers to tap on the screen to access weapons and other features, as well as use the analog sticks to manage movement. The system looks incredible.

9:35PM:Ruin - a new social action RPG from Idle Minds, should allow Vita users to access multiple character classes, deep advancement, and more.

9:36PM:There's a dynamic battlefield -- all about attacking! -- looks like a Dungeon Hunter style game so far. We love those.

9:37PM:Other plays are your rivals. You can help them, hinder them, or work with them to progress through the game,

9:38PM:Events all happen in real time - so you want the Vita with you at all time. But here's the catch! There will be a RUIN PS3 client also. That means you can kick back on your couch and pick up exactly where you left off.

9:38PM:It's some pretty stunning technology and the game looks awesome.

9:39PM:BTW the Vita has an OLED screen.

9:39PM:ModNation racers folks are on stage to show some demos on PlayStation Vita. "It's not a port of PS3. It's entirely new."

9:40PM:We're being shown how a gamer can make a custom track on the Vita by drawing his hand across a blank map.

10:06PM:Sony's PSVita is $249 for the Wi-Fi version and $299 for the 3G version coming toward the end of the year, with the 3G version being available through AT&T.

Microsoft’s own Xbox Live homepage recently leaked some new details that we should be hearing about shortly at its annual E3 press conference in Los Angeles. According to the website, which appears to have been pulled, Microsoft will introduce Voice Search within a newly redesigned Xbox Live user interface and preview the ever-popular Halo francise’s new release, Halo 4. The website also mentioned a possible Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary edition and new titles such as Kinect Sports Season 2 and Dance Central 2. We won’t have long to wait — Microsoft’s press conference is set to kick off at 9:00 a.m. Pacific / 12:00 p.m. Eastern.

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We’ve been keeping our ears to the floor for news on what Microsoft has in store for the E3 trade show, which kicks off early next week, and we’re finally starting to hear some mumblings. According to winrumors, Microsoft is finalizing media partnerships and plans to debut a new Xbox LIVE subscription TV service — currently being called “Diamond” — during its press conference. Xbox LIVE Diamond should allow Xbox LIVE customers to watch streaming television provided by Microsoft’s content partners, although it’s currently unclear how much the subscription will cost. The Redmond-based company has also recently trademarked “Fusion Vault, “Fusion Genesis,” and “Fusion Sentient,” and it reportedly has a music and video discovery service dubbed “Ventura” in the works, too. We’ll be reporting from E3 next week in Los Angeles where we’re sure to hear plenty more.

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Listen up gaming fanatics. It looks like Nintendo’s Project Café, otherwise known as the Wii 2, has been caught on video thanks to a sneaky developer and their utter disregard of non-disclosure agreements. Aside from slides that showcase the “Screen Stream“ controllers, we see the Wii 2 console projected and lurking in the background as well. There appears to be a docking accessory — most likely for controller recharging — shown on the screen towards the end of the clip, although it is hard to tell as an audience member’s head obfuscates our view. The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) is scheduled for next month from June 7th to 9th; don’t be surprised if the Wii 2 gets a lengthy preview from the folks at Nintendo. The video is waiting for you after the break.

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