Woo, E3 week is upon us.  Not the big build up like previous years.  I think its a mix of the industry moving away from E3 and us being in the middle of the generation (so no big surprises like new consoles) that is not making this one of my more anticipated E3's.  Seems to me like we know about every game that will be shown, even the ones that are supposed to be surprises we know about like Kid Icarus and God of War 3. Maybe something unexpected will come around and blow us away but I doubt it.  I am excited to see what some of these games will look like to be sure. Also it hurts when so many of my favorite franchises are in down periods, I doubt any new Zelda will be shown, Mario just came out, MGS4 just came out, we have seen plenty of RE5 (I cant wait to see more), DMC4 and NG2 came out. So many franchises are going to be missing. So here is what I expect:

Microsoft - Lots of talk about the price cut. I huge focus on Gears 2 which we have seen a bunch on already, does look amazing.  Lots on Banjo, Fable 2, Halo Wars, Forza 3, Viva Pinata 2.  Something stupid that is supposed to be like the wii. What I really hope for is Alan Wake, I want to know what is it exactly.

Nintendo - I have no clue, I just hope it doesn't suck like last year. I have no clue what is coming out on the Wii from them.  I assume the rumors are true and Animal Crossing and Kid Icarus will be shown. AC I dont care for and KI is a wild card, who knows what its like.  Will we see anything from the big three, I dont think so, and that makes me sad. I expect something horrific like Wii Fit once again. I have no clue what will happen in this one, i hope its good but its the one I fear the most.

Sony - I expect them to be the star of the show, the PS3 has a ton of stuff going for it right now and I think they will build on that.  They will talk about the great enhancements on the PSN and show off whats to come like Home. LBP will be on full display.  Killzone 2 and Resistance 2 will have major showings as well. GT5 of course. Some Infamous.  Maybe some Uncharted 2... But what I hope blows us away is God of War 3.  Oh and maybe the revealing of the team Ico game.  Oh and more White Knight Story.

Capcom - RE5!!!!!! Mega Man 9!!!!!! RE5!!!!!! Mega Man 9!!!! SFIV!!!!! RE5!!!!! MM9!!! Bionic Commando?? RE5!!!!!!! WOOOO! Oh and I think they will show a new RE game for the Wii.

Konami - *chirp* *chirp* Hey MGS4 just came out... Look we have a Castlevania fighting game... why are you leaving, come back.... we will sue you if you dont... *chirp* (Please new Metal Gear game, anything)

Square - FFXIII canceled, FF Versus canceled, all products to be released on DS.   In reality they better show us some actual FFXIII gameplay footage or I will be pissed.  Its been long enough and we have seen some magic video of some crazy train fight, show us more. Thats all I care about, give me FFXIII or go to hell.

Tecmo - A sign that simply says "Going out of buisness"

Sega - WEREHOG!!! GRRRR!!! (maybe Yakuza 3 US version)

Ubisoft - Lots of PoP hopefully its awesome. Some BG&E 2 would be great. Tons of crap for the Wii. Splinter Cell canceled cause the devs are playing MGS4 instead.

Platinum Games - I hope they make a big showing at E3.  Bayonetta could be excellent.  Mad World looks interesting, I want to see more.  Most of all, I want to see what Mikami is up to, show me!!

Western devs - Stuff with guns and things blowing up, could be good. Oh and fake music instrument games, which I do love.  And Madden.

PC - Yes I made a PC section, why, cause I want to see Doom 4.  I have a feeling something will be shown and it will melt our brains.  Oh and HL2 Episode 3 of course. (Portal 2 please.)

The Dark Knight - Will be the best movie of the year.

So thats what I expect, check back after for the post E3 report card.

Wario Land Shake, Punch-out, Animal Crossing! That's what I have. I actualy posted that here. Vader are you not reading the news again? Tsk, tsk

360:

I didn't like GOW1 so 2 is just bleh to me. I just watched the Banjo trailer and it's looking less like a platformer than ever so bleh. Halo strategy... erk. Alan wake has always interested me. I expect their new motion controller.

Nintendo:

Who the hell knows what they are doing? Apart from Animal crossing they have not said a word. Could be jack shit. I guess what I want are updates on Red steel 2 and FFCC as well as a new zelda game. Animal crossing is the shit BTW, you should try it on wii when it comes out, you remember my blog on it? Looks like elebits 2 is a pipe dream. If there is an endless ocean sequel I will squel like a girl.

Sony:

Again, new motion controller. Lotta crowing about how blue ray has won. Emphasis on little big planet and home. I don't really care about any the games you listed as I'm not a playstation gamer. I keep my eye on Killzone 2 though.

My E3 announcement hopes:

Wii
*Pilotwings 3
*F-Zero (EAD dev, not Sega)
*Wave Race 4
*Pikmin 3
*Donkey Kong 128
*Kid Icarus
*Animal Crossing
*Red Steel 2

DS
*Anything that will make me want to buy it again (my old one broke recently).

360
*Perfect Dark 2
*New Riddick game (no remake)
*Motion controller

Isn't Captain Rainbow enough? Doesn't Disaster Day of Crisis count? You know nintendo published Endless Ocean and Fatal Frame IV so it's not like they aren't trying to bring us different experiences.

And let's not forget Fragile and Little Kings Story.

Oh Sin and Punishment 2, Believe it or else. Source: my arse

Sin and Punishment has been hinted at before. Treasure IS making something for the Wii and I think they mentioned it was a sequel to something. It certainly would work well with the Wii Mote, the Nunchuk and a waggle function or two!

If I want it bad enough though, it probably means I am waaay off and they are instead making Ikaruga or Radiant Silvergun 2. Which (I guess) wouldn't be all that bad.

I've been excited for LBP for a while but I NEVER have the patience for Editors!

It's a big WE'LL SEE for me...