I’m up getting ready to watch the G4TV special of the Microsoft E3 press conference.  I figured I’d do some updates on this article while I’m up.  I wish I was there but covering it from home isn’t half bad.  I can sit on my comfortable couch, relax in my undies and well enjoy the show.  (okay no more undies comments)

Anyway, what are your impressions and what do you anticipate from the new E3?

[10:07 PM] - Sitting at my laptop watching G4…waiting on the Microsoft press conference to begin.

[10:12 PM] - I’m thinking price drops are coming. 

[10:15 PM] - EA announces NFL Tour?  Another NFL title from EA?  I’m having visions of NFL Head Coach.

[10:19 PM] - Pretty girls + TV is usually a good combination.  I don’t mind hearing about PS3 from a pretty girl.

[10:20 PM] - Morgan Webb?  I’d rather TriXie.  Or better yet, Twylyght.

[10:22 PM] - EA and Microsoft new title code named “LMNO”?

[10:33 PM] - It begins!  Halo 3 music intro.  Very cool band.  Girl with the violin rocks!

[10:37 PM] - Peter Moore on stage.

[10:39 PM] - EA’s Rock Band on stage w/Harmonix presenting.  Peter rocks out with Rock Band.

[10:41 PM] - Stupid G4 commercial!

[10:44 PM] - Viva Pinata Party Animals announced and on screen.

[10:45 PM] - Mass Effect on screen.  Coming November.

[10:48 PM] - 5.6 million user base in US.  2.7 million since Wii and PS3 launched.  360 still dominating in software sales #’s.

[10:51 PM] - PGR4, Dynastry Warriors: Gundamn, COD4, Stranglehold, GH3, Beautiful Katamari, Lost Odyssey, NBA Live 08, Mass Effect, Fatal Inertia, MOH: Airborne, Tiger 08, Ace Combat 6, NHL 08, Assassin’s Creed, Spider-Man Friend or Foe, Simpsons Game, Splinter Cell Conviction, Nascar 08, Eternal Sonata, BioShock, Madden 08, THPG, Crash of the Titans, Harry Potter, The Orange Box, Bee Movie Game, Rock Band, Naruto montage.

[10:55 PM] - Jeff Bell on stage.

[10:56 PM] - Scene It announced for 360 along with NEW CONTROLLER to use for it. (Four controllers included $60)

[10:58 PM] - Naruto exclusive.  Reggie Bush on stage for EA segment.

[11:03 PM] - 7 million members + on Xbox Live.

[11:06 PM] - Xbox Live Arcade titles announced.  Sonic the Hedgehog and Golden Axe downloadable tonight!

[11:09 PM] - Walt Disney and Xbox 360 exclusive movie deal to provide Walt Disney movies to the Video Marketplace.

[11:11 PM] - Walt Disney movies available tonight on VM.  Video Marketplace planned for Canada and Europe later this year.  August 24th Xbox 360 Elite launches in Europe.

[11:13 PM] - Shane Kim on stage.  PGR4 being shown.

[11:18 PM] - Lost Odyssey exclusive Xbox 360 title being shown.

[11:21 PM] - Viva Pinata announced for Windows.  Cliffy B on stage to talk Gears of War PC.

[11:25 PM] - Peter Moore back on stage.  Sega, Eidos and THQ signed on for Games for Windows-Live.  Unreal Engine 3 tech built in.

[11:30 PM] - Call of Duty 4 being shown.

[11:33 PM] - Is it really hard to find a nice pair of jeans and a cool, collared shirt or graphic tee when at a press conference?  Come on Infinity!  You get paid…no harm in looking the part.

[11:38 PM] - Call of Duty 4 multiplayer beta EXCLUSIVE to Xbox Live!

[11:40 PM] - GTA IV Oct. 16 Xbox 360.  2 exclusive 360 episodes by Spring 2008. 

[11:41 PM] - Resident Evil 5 for Xbox 360 in-game footage being shown.  2008 release?

[11:43 PM] - Jade Raymond is on stage.  Assassin’s Creed being played/shown.

[11:50 PM] - Halo 3 to end the show with a cool collaboration/video/music thingie.

[11:53 PM] - Halo 3 Special Edition Console shown by Peter.  Available 9/25 along with Halo 3 game.  No crowd response.  (maybe because the console was ugly)

[12:15 AM] E3 2007 Picture Pack available. (Free)  Blue Dragon demo up.