The Electronic Entertainment Expo Press Summit is underway. Microsoft's early press conference -- kicking things off Tuesday evening -- gave the company the opportunity to fire the first shot. And for Microsoft it was all about the games. Check out GameSpy's coverage or download video of the conference on FilePlanet. Halo 3 kicked off the press event, followed by Rock Band, Viva Pinata Party Animals, and Mass Effect. This time around all the titles featured are slated to be released by November -- it's going to be a strong year for Xbox content.

Microsoft went on to talk about some numbers: the Xbox 360 has the largest next-gen console installed base at 5.6 million, and Xbox Live has over seven million members. This is a good base to build on, with dozens of Xbox Live Arcade exclusives in the works for the rest of the year. A massive deal with Disney will also allow people to download certain Disney movies through Xbox Live Marketplace.

That said, Microsoft didn't have any groundbreaking announcements to make. Leading the console race is great news, but at 5.6 million units, the truth is that it's barely gotten underway. On the plus side... an arsenal of great upcoming games should keep the console high on wish-lists.

As I type this the Nintendo conference is underway. Nintendo is pushing the envelope of interaction, using the Wii controller as a gun or steering wheel and broadening the definition of gaming. For more detailed coverage, check out GameSpy's E3 Index, IGN's E3 Index, or stick right here on FilePlanet for the latest HD videos from the conference.

      -Fargo