Was Microsoft Forced to show next Xbox early by Sony? What to expect on May 21st from Microsoft?

[J_Allard]

Frank_kc said:

Mr Puggsly said:

Frank_kc said:

the2real4mafol said:

How is Sony making them announce it early, the Xbox was supposed to be announced in April

Wasnt the countdown to E3 setup by MS was to announce new Xbox?

Is that what was announced or what you presumed?

Presumed for sure and you dont put out such a count down unless you have somthing big to announce. E3 occurs every year and Microsoft never puts out a count down for E3 event. This year is different because next generation is coming out, and such a countdown would be sure related to a big announcment. Common sense to me.

Meh, even in your OP you say rumors pointed to an April reveal.

Who knows why they put an E3 countdown in. Personally I think Major Nelson did it just because it's such a huge E3 for the industry with 2 new consoles.