IGN recently posted predictions for what to expect at E3 and, while I particularly enjoyed what editors Charles Onyett and Craig Harris had to say about the PC experience and Nintendo experience, respectively, I’d like to see what thoughts come bubbling to the surface of this little noggin.

First, Microsoft:

In typical Microsoft fashion, the Xbox gets to play the warm-up entertainer part of E3 with the “Experience Project Natal” show, which is likely going to try its very best to make everyone watching go, “Oooooo, Shiny.”

That’s no surprise though. Everyone’s expecting that. I mean, they’ve got freaking Cirque du Soleil performing. But what I really want to see from Microsoft is the device itself.

The performance will no doubt grab media attention, but gamers aren’t interested in the vivacious twists and turns of a lithe yet scrumptious and oh-so droolworthy performer. We want to see how this product is going to be implemented with the hardware we already possess – and Microsoft had better show some true usefulness.

As it’s been said before, Natal is more or less extending the life expectancy of the 360. Without a new console to look forward to, it’s important Microsoft not only think about sucking us in with the initial wow factor, but convincing us to stay.

PlayStation:

The best part of Sony’s consoles has always been, in my mind, its support of a wide variety of genres, developers, etc. It was on the PlayStation that so many series got their first real attention boom, even if said titles didn’t necessarily start out on Sony’s hardware. Just a few that come to mind are “Silent Hill,” “Metal Gear Solid,” “ICO,” “Devil May Cry,” “Tomb Raider” and “Little Big Planet.”

Quite honestly, I’m pretty underwhelmed by Move, the wand-like peripherals that bring the PlayStation up to Wii-speed with motion control. I’m also not very stunned by 3-D gaming – though to be fair, I haven’t experienced it – so for me, Sony needs to focus on expanding and re-affirming its loving relationship with creative developers. This should be a particularly poignant focus given the recent disaster between Infinity Ward and Activision.

What I worry is that Sony isn’t focusing on fostering those relationships, and they’re spreading themselves thin. They’re playing to the casual Wii crowd with Move, and encouraging attention to be turned to the surefire sequels and spin-offs like “Killzone 3” and “God of War: Ghost of Sparta.” It’s not that giving these titles attention is bad, but Michael Bay-esque Hollywood blockbusters are more Microsoft’s territory.

I’ll be ignoring the browbeaters and looking more to “Little Big Planet 2,” “The Last Guardian” and “Beyond Good & Evil 2” – should either of those latter two show their lovely faces.

Nintendo:

Oh man, I just don’t know what to expect from Nintendo. Those kids have had such huge ups and such disappointing downs that any expectation of, well, anything is bound to totally miss the mark.

Seeing as how it was prematurely announced, yet details have been elusive, the code named Nintendo 3DS is likely to make a big showing this year. With 3-D becoming a pretty regular deal nowadays, I’m hoping that the 3DS will be able to hold itself up on hardware specs and not gimmicks. Of course, that hardware will only be as useful as the software that utilizes it, so a strong title lineup will be much appreciated.

Unfortunately, quality third-party games have never really been a force on Nintendo systems, with the DS – and Wii in particular – loaded and weighed down by sub-par shovelware. So, while I believe in Nintendo and their ridiculous endurance power – how many Mario games have there been? – I still can’t help but have a pretty dismal outlook.

Honestly? I don’t know what to expect. And I suppose that goes for the whole show, too.

While Sophie works out whether or not she’ll be able to afford attending E3 2010, why don’t you guys take your speculation powers to maximum and say what you want to see coming out of the L.A. Convention Center on June 15-17? Comment here or on Prell’s blog, “G3-A Girl’s Guide to Gaming.”