E3 2009 Pre-Show Wrap-Up

GameSpot's E3 2009 coverage started off strong with tons of announcements at the Microsoft, Electronic Arts, and Ubisoft press conferences.

Day zero of E3 2009 was chock-full of press conferences as Microsoft, Electronic Arts, and Ubisoft showed of their lineups. Check out these highlights for the biggest news stories, previews, and movies of June 1 at E3, or see all the day's updates here. And if you missed seeing any of the press conferences live, be sure to catch up with our video archives!

Press Conferences

* Microsoft E3 2009 Press Conference
* Electronic Arts E3 2009 Press Conference
* Ubisoft E3 2009 Press Conference

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News

* MGS Rising PS3, PC-bound, new PSP MGS revealed?
* Assassin's Creed 2 dated, Mizuguchi project revealed at Ubisoft E3 event
* Full game downloads, Avatar Marketplace coming to Xbox Live
* Crackdown 2 powers to 360
* APB, EA MMA top EA's E3 event, EA Sports Active sells 600,000
* Motion-sensing camera, MGS 360 debut at Microsoft E3 event
* Metal Gear Solid Rising on 360
* Halo Reach arrives 2010
* Forza 3 cruising in October
* Final Fantasy XIII arriving spring 2010
* Left 4 Dead 2 due November 17
* The Beatles: Rock Band first songs revealed; full downloadable albums available postlaunch

Previews

* No More Heroes: Desperate Struggle Q&A - Suda51 Talks Travis Touchdown
* Homefront Exclusive Impressions - E3 First Look
* Splinter Cell: Conviction Updated Impressions
* Mass Effect 2 - EA Press Conference Impressions
* APB EA Press Conference Impressions
* The Beatles: Rock Band Microsoft Press Conference Impressions
* Star Wars: The Old Republic Exclusive Q&A - The Smuggler Profession and E3 2009
* Metal Gear Solid: Rising Trailer Impressions
* Alan Wake Microsoft Press Conference Impressions
* Halo 3: ODST Press Conference Demo Impressions
* Forza Motorsport 3 Microsoft Press Conference Impressions
* Shadow Complex Microsoft Press Conference Impressions
* Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Microsoft Press Conference Impressions
* Final Fantasy XIII Press Conference Impressions
* The Secret of Monkey Island Special Edition First Look
* Dirt 2 Hands-On Impressions

Movies

* Assassin's Creed 2 Cinematic Trailer
* Left 4 Dead 2 Teaser Trailer
* Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction - Pushed to the Limits Trailer
* Dragon Age: Origins - Stage Demo Official Trailer
* APB - Taking Out the Bigger Guy Official Trailer
* Star Wars: The Old Republic - Deceived Cinematic Trailer
* Fight Night Round 4 Live Demo
* Brutal Legend Trailer: Cast
* Final Fantasy XIII Game Demo
* Halo 3: ODST Game Demo
* Alan Wake - E3 Stage Demo Gameplay Movie
* Forza Motorsport 3 Stage Demo
* Homefront Teaser Trailer
* Crysis 2 Teaser Trailer
* Modern Warfare 2 Press Conference Demo
* The Beatles: Rock Band Press Conference Trailer
* Halo Reach Multiplayer Beta Teaser Trailer

68 Comments

  • SQUALL20XX

    Posted Jun 9, 2009 11:23 am PT

    OH my GOD

  • msudude211

    Posted Jun 5, 2009 1:23 pm PT

    Many cool announcements at the press conferences, especially L4D2, Crackdown 2, MGS: Rising, etc.

  • gmax Site moderator

    Posted Jun 3, 2009 10:10 pm PT

    Pretty big checklist...

  • DarkNeoBahamut

    Posted Jun 3, 2009 1:54 pm PT

    pretty good

  • PSFreak1

    Posted Jun 3, 2009 7:34 am PT

    cool

  • 9th_SolBadguy

    Posted Jun 3, 2009 12:07 am PT

    Microsoft is still stressing at Halo and people want to put them at top? sorry but i was more impressed with Sony's and Nintendo's conference they both had alot going for them in peripherals, consoles and especially the games that are exclusive to them most of the games that the 360 have still go to the PS3 so that doens't say much on Microsoft's part

  • Rhen_Var

    Posted Jun 2, 2009 10:57 pm PT

    I guess the reason Sony's conference didn't make much of a big impact was because we pretty knew what they were gonna announce for PS3. PSP owners must be enthralled by the news though, great year for them.

  • rooster0567

    Posted Jun 2, 2009 7:34 pm PT

    Where is the replay of the first e3 day 1???!?!?!?!?

  • pakhair

    Posted Jun 2, 2009 6:03 pm PT

    Great E3, This Year.......................

  • easykill_astari

    Posted Jun 2, 2009 2:52 pm PT

    I liked all three about the same this year... Microsoft is still the best... 2 HALOS!

  • jsnowbordr47

    Posted Jun 2, 2009 2:15 pm PT

    1. Microsoft
    2. Sony very close second
    3. Nintendo very far third

  • Senrir

    Posted Jun 2, 2009 1:45 pm PT

    Some corrections and additions ...

    PS3 exclusive - FF14 MMORPG *** Though they did say that they "may" make a PC version ***
    PS3 exclusive - Mod Nation Racers - The LBP of Race games - a fully customizable racing game

  • Hillsy_

    Posted Jun 2, 2009 1:39 pm PT

    I was impressed with Alan Wake.

  • Senrir

    Posted Jun 2, 2009 1:32 pm PT

    Dont know why its been cutted ...
    .. anyways here is the continuation ...

    Infos about God of War 3, White Knight Chronicles, Uncharted 2 ...
    FF7 ... finally on PSN
    new motion controller
    team ICO´s next game for PS3
    lower PSP tools price
    ... ande more to write

  • Senrir

    Posted Jun 2, 2009 1:27 pm PT

    Ummm ... I dont know why but IGN.com seem to get the news a little bit faster ...
    ... for those who dont bother going to their site ... Ima list some of Sony´s highlights ...

    PS3 Exclusive - Rockstar´s "Agent"
    PS3 and PC - FF14 MMORPG

  • WizengamotX

    Posted Jun 2, 2009 12:05 pm PT

    This is a great article. I hope that by reading all of these, I might get the E3 Monster emblem.

  • sina69

    Posted Jun 2, 2009 10:29 am PT

    I'm very surprised with big news but I wait for later days...

  • topsemag55

    Posted Jun 2, 2009 9:53 am PT

    Nice work, Lark. Your article helps immeasurably.

  • Rizer

    Posted Jun 2, 2009 9:51 am PT

    Wow this was my E3. Practicaly all the games I on my wish was featured with new visual material. Can't wait till later this year.

  • claykenobi

    Posted Jun 2, 2009 9:47 am PT

    Almost all of the Xbox games announced will be on the PS3 as well. I loved the original Xbox but the 360 is just milking the overrated Halo series to death! What's next? Halo 3 Reboot Recon Turbo X Special Edition?

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