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E3 06: GameSpot has pre-E3 conferences covered

Expect free live streaming broadcasts of two out of the big three E3 press conferences next week (Sony and Nintendo), followed by on-demand and downloadable versions of all of them.

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The Electronic Entertainment Expo technically begins on Wednesday of next week, but those who have followed the show in years past know that a lot of the biggest news breaks before the show even begins. Specifically, Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft will once again be hosting media from around the world at their respective pre-E3 briefings, during which it's expected that each of them will make significant announcements about their new game consoles. GameSpot will provide comprehensive coverage of each of these pre-E3 conferences, letting you experience the information download just as attendees of the conferences will.

The Big Three Press Conferences: GameSpot is pleased to announce that we will be presenting live streaming broadcasts of the Sony press conference as well as the Nintendo press conference next week, free to all users, with higher-quality video exclusive to GameSpot subscribers. Microsoft's press conference will be broadcast to subscribers after an hour-long tape delay. To receive e-mail reminders about each of the respective conferences, click on the "Remind Me" buttons on the GameSpot home page or the E3 monster coverage center. On-demand and downloadable versions of the press conferences--including HD-quality downloads for subscribers--will be available after the initial broadcasts. In addition to the video offering, expect up-to-the-minute breaking news as well as impressions from the editors following each conference.

For complete details on exactly what will be available for each of the press conferences, be sure to check out GameSpot's E3 Press Conference Coverage Chart.

More Pre-E3 Conferences: Square Enix and Konami: In addition to the Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft press conferences, mark your calendars for the Square Enix and Konami briefings, respectively taking place on Monday at 1:00 p.m. PDT and Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. PDT. Look for breaking news coverage on GameSpot.

E3 Live Update: Once the preshow events are over, GameSpot subscribers will be able to tune in to watch more than 25 hours of live coverage throughout every hour of E3, beginning with our first show at the stroke of midnight on Wednesday. The preliminary schedule for E3 Live is now available on the E3 Live page. Dozens of in-depth game demos, special guest appearances, and show-floor check-ins will be available throughout the broadcast period. Nonsubscribers will be able to view on-demand versions of each hour's worth of broadcasting approximately an hour after it airs. Only subscribers will be able to see the coverage live, while being able to send in their questions and chat with other viewers. For more information, visit GameSpot's E3 Subscriber Zone.

GameSpot will be bringing you continuous coverage of the Electronic Entertainment Expo all throughout next week.

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