Everyone in the video gaming industry is warming up the dog and pony in preparation for the biggest gaming news conference in the world. The frenzied aftermath that follows E3 dominates message boards, news sites, and gaming mags for months after. Microsoft had their press conference last night. No major bombshells from M$, other than the announcement of Resident Evil 5, instead Microsoft decided to focus on games that were coming out this holiday season. With a list that includes Assassin’s Creed, Halo 3, Grand Theft Auto IV, Guitar Hero 3, Rock Band, Bioshock, Blue Dragon, and Project Gotham Racing 4, there is no shortage of things to look forward to.

Other than Guitar Hero and Rock Band which I am desperate to play, the other game that really sticks out in my mind is Assassin’s Creed. After watching the demo for this game last night on G4, I openly wept by the sheer awesomeness of thsi game. Check out the gameplay video from last night’s Microsoft Press Conference featuring Assassin’s Creed.

The list of the top 10 most anticipated games of E3 by GameTrailers.com

\m/ Metallica will be a part of Rock Band. EA announced Metallica’s participation in the game as part of their mega E3 press conference. They also announced that they will feature downloadable content every single week after the game’s release. Now THAT is an ambition promise. As one posted on Joystiq proclaimed: “Exit GH. Enter Rock Bank.. …off to Never-never Land!”

Nintendo announced their new “power pad” today, the Wii Balance Board. Its a new accessory that will come bundled with a WiiFit an interactive aerobics program. The pad will also measure your BMI and other health statistics. Shown at the conference is an interactive soccer game. Nintendo also mentioned a dance game of some kind. Pretty slick.

Apple is releasing a limited edition Yellow iPod with every Beatles song preloaded. Now that is pretty dang cool. Definitely won’t be cheap!

Will it blend? Apprently the Apple iPhone will!

If you liked Napoleon Dynamite or are a fan of Flight of the Conchords then you might like Eagle vs Shark. Its an awkward romantic comedy featuring Jermaine Clement of the Conchords as a nerdy guy who’s trying to find the girl of his dreams and settle a vendetta. Tell him… Justice is waiting!

Speaking of the Conchords check out their Letterman performance from a month ago.

More exciting than any of that above crap, however, is the fact that I’m getting married in just a few days…July 21st!  I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with my wonderful KG!