So now we know the name of Project Natal. And
now we know the games. Kinect is on a collision course with retailers, and with it, Microsoft is making a big gamble on the future of Xbox.
Personally, I’m a little scared.
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The 360’s big show
From the Cirque du Soleil-infused unveiling of Kinect to a solid game lineup for 2010-2011 to the unexpected announcement of a redesigned Xbox, Microsoft had no shortage of surprises at June’s E3 convention. It was, in fact, something of a challenge to keep up with it all. On a macro level, though, their new Xbox 360 offerings can be broken down into four easy-to-digest categories, each with its own level of appeal and promise.
Nintendo tops E3 Game Critics Awards
There are a lot of “Best of show” awards given out 
at E3, but none carry the weight of the Game Critics Awards. Respected journalists from major publications team together for these honors, voting on the best games and hardware collectively.
This year’s winners have been announced – and it’s Nintendo’s 3DS handheld gaming system that walked away with the “Best of Show” award. id Software’s “Rage” and Valve’s “Portal 2” both earned multiple awards in sub-categories. (In order for a game to be eligible for an award, publishers are required to give judges hands-on time with the E3 demo. This is to ensure that games are actually playable and not just canned video presentations.)
The Hottest Video Games of 2011
It happens every year at E3 , the world’s largest video game 
expo. Inevitably, the games that get people the most excited are the ones that won’t be out that year. That was particularly true this year – as some of the biggest titles on display won’t hit retail shelves until holiday 2011. It’s frustrating for players, but for stockholders, it can make the case for a long-term investment.
Action games (and shooters) are the largest sales category in gaming – making up 32 percent of all sales. And a blockbuster title can make a company’s year.
Spector: ‘Epic Mickey’ changes didn’t come from Disney
Warren Spector has lots of reasons to be happy. 
He was a featured presented at this year’s Nintendo press conference and his latest title “Epic Mickey” was one of the standout games of the just completed E3.
And, for the most part, Spector is a pretty happy guy – but he has a bone to pick with the rumor mill.
Gamers in a groove at E3
Five years ago, videogame publishers 
decided they were spending entirely too much time and money on their annual trade shows and dramatically scaled back the events — with fewer attendees and none of the largess for which the shows had become legendary.
But as it turns out, largess is a key component for an industry that thrives on energy and adrenaline. So this year, the circus was back in town.
E3 2010: The 10 Most Highly-Anticipated Games
The worst part about E3 is the waiting. 
After injesting a flood of information for hundreds of titles and watching their excitement levels rise to critical peaks, players now must sit back and be patient.
Some of the games won’t be out for months. For others, it could be years.
E3: It’s All About the Games
Hardware announcements tend to get 
the lion’s share of the spotlight at E3. This year will be remembered for Microsoft’s Kinect, Sony’s PlayStation Move and Nintendo’s 3DS.
But in the long run, all of those devices are just tools; gadgets that are meant to spur game sales. The real stars of the show are the titles that publishers have on display.
DreamWorks adaptations in play at THQ
While some videogame publishers are shying 
away from licensing deals, THQ is stepping up. The company has signed a multiyear deal with DreamWorks Animation to make games based on upcoming films.
The first title, based upon the upcoming “Megamind,” is due this November.
Pac-Man chomps at 3D TV
Avi Arad wants to bring Pac-Man back 
to television — and he wants to do it in 3D.
Arad, former CEO of Marvel Studios and now executive adviser for Namco Bandai, showed a three-minute teaser of his vision for the new Pac-Man at an E3 event celebrating the pellet chomper’s 30th birthday.
Chris Morris: Journalist 