You know, I’ve spent the last week trying to figure out what I was going to write in my pre-requisite post before E3. Given all of the information that Microsoft has given out in recent days (Zune HD, Zune Video Marketplace, etc), it became easier for me to figure out what I wanted to focus on while I was walking the floors of E3, but at the same time since I know that some would like to find out my impressions and thoughts on what I’m seeing I had to also figure out how best to report information to you.

So here’s what I’ve finally concluded:

Follow Me on Twitter: The best way to follow me and what’s going on is to follow my stream on Twitter. That’s the place where I’ll offer instant reactions to what’s happening at the MS Press Briefing and the show floor. There I’ll also offer pictures of things that I see throughout the show. I’ll also be taking my digital camera so I’ll also be able to have a photo gallery available of the show – the pictures via Twitter will most likely be Twitpic instant shots as I find things of interest.

Press Briefing Excitement: I’m honestly excited about the MS Briefing, itself. I’m very excited to see how exactly Zune is going to make its mark on the XBOX Video Marketplace. I wouldn’t have expected just to see a box that says “Zune” on it. Knowing the people at Zune like I do, I would expect to be something that distinctly says “Yeah, Zune people are running this.” Will it look anything like the Zune Marketplace does now? Will it be a totally different look? How will it blend with the current NXE visual? So many questions and tomorrow we will have our answers.

Keep in mind how the Netflix interface looks. The instant watch title uses that scrolling box look when you figure out which item you want to watch. Do you think Zune will follow suit?

But beyond that I’m genuinely excited to find out what XBOX 360 has in store as a gaming platform for 2009 and 2010. I haven’t actually researched much about Alan Wake, for example, but I hear that it’s been in development for quite a long time and may make it’s appearance (finally!) at E3.

Kid in a Candy Store: Now I’ll admit, I’m a gamer. I love my XBOX 360 and I have loved all of the systems that I have owned in my current lifetime (NES, Super NES, Genesis, Dreamcast, PSP, PS2, XBOX, XBOX 360, Playstation, DS, Game Boy, Atari 2600). I will admit that I’ll be walking the floor of this event kind of drooling, but realizing that I’m looking at stuff that will be coming out later in the year or next year and having a chance to try them out. It can be quite overwhelming.

Like I said though, the same thing could’ve happened to me at MVP Summit. I could’ve went and just had this OMGWTFBBQ!?! expression the whole time. However, for those who are looking to me to let them know of things that I’m seeing they don’t want me to preface everything with “Ok, before I tell you let me get up off the floor..” I do plan on giving you guys the best information that I can.

I want to stand in line to try out the DJ Hero game – everyone should! There are so many games I want to give a whirl, but since I know about lines (I mean hell I live near Disneyland, I’m very familiar with long waits), I understand why it takes three days for this thing – you’ll spend a total of one day in lines for stuff.

I will also say that there are some awesome gaming websites that will be here at E3 as well. I’ve gotten to know some of the people who run these sites and I’ve proudly placed them in the COOL KIDS section of the blog links to the right. Feel free to use them as resources, see what they say about things that they are seeing as E3. Consider this some of the largest team coverage of an event, evar!

Networking Opportunities: Now this is my first E3 event. The initial instinct is to just walk the floor, try out a bunch of games and come away thinking that was awesome. Yet, I have to be smarter than that. Yes, it will be fun to try out stuff, but the more valuable thing in all of this is the chance to shake hands and break bread with some of the key players in this gaming industry. These are people who’s columns I’ve read, pictures I’ve seen, reviews I’ve looked over and people who have become part of my circle of resources when it comes to gaming.

Now I’ll have a chance to chat with these individuals (both on and off the show floor) so it’s an opportunity to get in their head a little – pick their brains as it were. So be forewarned if you see posts/twits from me that deal with a little knowledge about the industry and people.

Blood Drive: As a side note, I think it’s awesome that there’s gonna be a blood drive taking place during E3. I’ve signed up for the drive – and will be getting my blood taken on Thursday afternoon. I hope that others take the chance to participate in the drive as well.

Finally: Get ready, ladies and gentlemen! We’ve seen this thing build to a fever pitch. Information has flown about wildly regarding what the Big 3: Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo will unveil during the next four days in Los Angeles. Now the time for wondering is over. So we will know more, lots will be revealed and twitter will fail whale because of all of the reactions.

Is everyone ready for this?