E3 Notebook: Consoles, sure, but what about the games?

Game views, Part 1: While much of the pre-E3 talk has been about next-generation game consoles, there will be plenty of video game news as well. The number of current-generation consoles in people's homes is extremely high, making this year a lucrative one for game publishers looking to get some blockbuster games on store shelves. Three industry journalists were asked in interviews last week to list the games that were getting the most pre-show buzz. One journalist's picks will be featured every day through Wednesday. First up, the picks from Jane Pinckard, assistant editor, GamePro Magazine. "King Kong": The tie-in to Peter Jackson's upcoming film is expected to get huge play by publisher Ubisoft at its E3 booth. It is scheduled to be released in December on the Xbox, PlayStation 2 and GameCube in conjunction with the movie's theatrical release.

Source: Seattle Times

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