E3 Expo Preview: Most Exciting in Years

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Game On blogger Matt Peckham is usually a fairly levelheaded guy... I'd even call him a bit jaded after years of covering overhyped game announcements and reviewing the latest Great American Game only to find it's a flop. So I think we should take notice when he crows "This year's E3 Expo could be the most exciting gaming event in years." Take a look at our top story for Matt's sneak peek at the most exciting new games at E3, along with screen shots that'll pique your interest. --Newsletter Editor Kim Saccio-Kent Top Story The 15 Hottest Games and Gaming Hardware of E3 2011 This year's E3 Expo, which runs June 7 through June 9, looks to be the most exciting in years. Here are 15 reasons why, including cool new games and a big Nintendo announcement. Top Tweets From @PCWPluggedIn Study: Hard to keep up with friends on Twitter and Facebook Luckily, most of 'em aren't friends by any normal definition. 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