E3 2012: How Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft will set the stage for the next generation.

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n just a few days, Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo will be taking the stage at E3 to articulate their individual visions with an eye to the future. The agendas will be different, but each platform holder has a particular point of emphasis that they will likely be highlighting this year, the goal being to transitition smoothly into the next generation. Here’s what to expect.

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