Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony traditionally hold large press conferences before the E3 conference begins. This page contains videos of the major 2013 E3 press conferences in their entirety along with recaps and lists of big games announced. All times are given in PT (Pacific Time).

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The Microsoft E3 press conference aired on Monday, June 10th at 9:30AM. Microsoft announced that the Xbox One would launch in November 2013 and cost $499 in the US. They also announced the end of Microsoft Points, which have been replaced by actual currency. Microsoft also announced a redesigned Xbox 360, available in stores immediately, which looks similar to the Xbox One.

Big Games

Halo for Xbox One

Titanfall

Killer Instinct

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

Battlefield 4 (DLC available first on Xbox One)

For more information on past Nintendo press conferences, see The History of Microsoft at E3

Sony E3 2013 Press Conference

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The Sony E3 2013 press conference aired Monday, June 10th at 6PM. The PlayStation 4 console was shown for the first time at this conference, and its price, $399 in the US ($100 less than the Xbox One) was announced. The PlayStation 4 "used games strategy" was also discussed, and Sony announced there would be no DRM or protection on used PS4 games. They can be traded freely and played after purchase. Sony also announced that the PlayStation Plus subscription membership is now required for online gaming.

Kingdom Hearts 3

Final Fantasy XV (Previously Final Fantasy Versus)

Infamous: Second Son

Killzone: Shadow Fall

The Order: 1886

Mad Max

For more information on past Nintendo press conferences, see The History of Sony at E3

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Nintendo E3 2013 Direct

The E3 2013 Nintendo Direct aired Tuesday, June 11th at 7AM.

Nintendo did not hold a major press conference at E3 2013. Instead, pre-recorded Nintendo Direct broadcasts were issued during E3 according to a set schedule -- and a short press-only live event occured on Tuesday, June 11th at 10AM.

The Nintendo Direct announced several major first-party games.

Major Games

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS

Mario Kart 8

Super Mario 3D World

Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze

The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

For more information on past Nintendo press conferences, see The History of Nintendo at E3

EA E3 2013 Press Conference

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The EA E3 2013 press conference aired Monday, June 10th at 1PM.

Mirror's Edge (reboot)

Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare

Peggle 2

Battlefield 4

Titanfall

Madden 25

Ubisoft E3 2013 Press Conference

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The Ubisoft E3 2013 press conference aired Monday, June 10th at 3PM.

Big Games

Tom Clancy's The Division

Rocksmith 2014

Watch Dogs

Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag

Trials Fusion and Trials Frontier

IGN E3 2013 Live Show

IGN's E3 Live Show will run from Monday, June 10th, through Thursday, June 13th and is the best place to experience exclusive E3 content. You'll be able to watch IGN's Live Show on:

Below you'll find specifics on live stream times, demos and more for E3 2013. You can also view this schedule from the IGN's E3 2013 Site by clicking on View Schedule in the upper left corner.

For our full Live Show schedule, visit our E3 site!

Though we're spending Monday bringing you all of the industry's press conferences, plus live discussions with our editors before and after each presentation, on Tuesday, June 11, we’re firing up our official E3 Live Show. Over four dozen live demos will be streaming your way, featuring some of the industry's biggest upcoming games.

You can check out the full lineup by heading to IGN's official E3 2013 site, but here’s a quick sample of some of the games we'll be highlighting:

TUESDAY, JUNE 11

Xbox One Showcase

PlayStation 4 Showcase

Destiny

Call of Duty: Ghosts

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag

Dark Souls II

Batman: Arkham Origins

All that plus more from the creative minds at Nintendo, Eidos, EA and more. Our Xbox One and PS4 shows will be of particular notice, as these will be pulling in more than one demo, and will last the better part of an hour!

For our full Live Show schedule, visit our E3 site!

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12

Battlefield 4

Watch Dogs

3 Nintendo Demos

Quantum Break

Beyond: Two Souls

Plus we'll see more from EA, Bethesda, Warner Bros. and Sony. As always, we'll have plenty of next-gen debuts, so be sure to tune in throughout the day!

For our full Live Show schedule, visit our E3 site!

THURSDAY, JUNE 13

The Elder Scrolls Online

Murdered: Soul Suspect

Splinter Cell: Blacklist

Scribblenauts: Unmasked

Company of Heroes 2

We'll also have multiple secret games along with Rayman Legends, Final Fantasy XIV, Total War: Rome II, Killzone: Mercenary and much more, so be sure to keep checking in all day!