Let's get our early E3 predictions out there.

[p53sionix]

I think Nintendo will probably win, Sony being a close second. (Or perhaps they'll draw?)

Nintendo-wise, I'm looking forward to all the first party stuff, like Smash Bros and Pokemon. With Smash Bros, I'd like them to show the character roster a little - but I wouldn't want them to show all of it. I skipped Pokemon Sun/Moon and the Ultra set of sequels, so I really want Game Freak to innovate with Pokemon. Not sure how I'd feel with real-time battles though... Not sure if we'll see much Metroid Prime 4, though it would be great if they could add another teaser, this time to do with the story or something. I can see MP4 being the main event next year and if I'm honest, I just want them to spend as much time as they need polishing it up to the standard of the old trilogy.

As for Sony, there's one game I'm looking forward to above all else: Death Stranding. Trailers look amazing but I really want to see some gameplay - I wonder how that death mechanic will work - will you really go to that place underwater each time you die? Do you get to see your old corpse? Also really interested in Mad's character - though I'm still not convinced he's a standard "bad guy". Maybe a rival of some sort? Honestly any news from Kojima on the game would be great.

Being honest, I'm not a massive fan for the Last of Us, so I couldn't care less when it comes to TLOU2...

Still, I feel Sony can take a back seat this year and let the multiplats do all the work. Knowing Sony though, they've got some first/second party goodness up their sleeves. Sony and Nintendo are the reigning monarchs when it comes to exclusive content.

Which brings me on to Microsoft, and the Xbox One.

The poll above asked me who will win E3, not who I want to win E3... I'd love Microsoft to get back in the game, but I really don't see how they can. Halo isn't what it used to be, and whilst they have some other great franchises like Gears of War, I don't see them making any new old IP games. Regardless, hopefully we see some Crackdown 3 - I'm not sure I want to buy it but it's certainly peaked my interest. Perhaps some new IP from Microsoft could steal the show - but I doubt it...

So, apart from a few multi-plats (and publishers like Bethesda), that's it from me. I'd really like Microsoft to come out with something big, but I've not got my expectations high...