In a couple of hours we will be taking the stage down here in Los Angeles for our annual press conference at E3, and we can’t wait to share some of the exciting news that will be coming your way from PlayStation this year. While we can’t share specifics just yet, we thought it might be fun to highlight some of the biggest announcements from past E3s.

Obviously, there have been some pretty epic moments over the years, these are just a few of our favorites, but let us know what some of your favorite memories from previous E3s have been in the comment section below!

With so many game consoles and entertainment boxes available on the market today, deciding on what’s right for you given your preference of features – be that motion gaming and 3D capabilities, or watching Blu-ray movies – is no simple task.

We hope the interactive graphic below will provide some clarity around the features and functionality currently available on some of the entertainment devices out there today. We know which one we’d choose…

In addition to being the first to get their hands on Madden NFL 10 before it can be purchased in stores, contestants also got the opportunity to face off against real pro, Dallas Cowboy alumni Rocket Ismail, and see their real-time gameplay broadcasted across the stadium’s famous 60-yard HD television! Texas native Germaine Donnell beat out over 200 other contestants to take home the grand prize of a new PS3 and a copy of Madden NFL 10, while 2nd and 3rd place winner’s Jordan Alvidrez and Joe Thigpen each received a PSP and copy of Madden NFL 10.

Thanks to all of you who submitted your photos to the Touchdown, MADDEN! Contest on the Blog. Below is a peek at some of the entries we received (you can check out all winning entries on Flickr) as well as some photos from the event with Cowboy’s alumni Rocket Ismail. Make sure you pick up a copy of Madden NFL 10 this Friday, August 14th when it hits stores!

The winners walked away with PS3s and PSPs, including copies of Madden NFL 10!

Here’s just a few of the winning photo entries. You can see the rest here:

A self-proclaimed SingStar novice, Shannon was rewarded with a PS3, a library of games, the opportunity to record a SingStar song of her choice here at our Foster City music studios, an overnight stay at a swanky hotel and limo transportation. We didn’t stop there either; the PlayStation team also surprised Shannon with a full SingStar makeover complete with hair styling, make-up and new wardrobe.

When we asked Shannon about her experience in the competition and what it was like living a day in the life of a SingStar rock star, she said, “The competition was really laid back, that’s the best I can describe it. As for the SingStar day, the part I liked best was all the prizes. I knew I was getting a PS3 and a bunch of games but I didn’t realize I was getting clothes and make up too. I had such a great time and everyone was so nice that I couldn’t really thank them enough!”

So what SingStar song did Shannon choose to record while here in the same studios where soundtracks for PlayStation exclusives like the recently released inFAMOUS are recorded? None other than The Darkness’ “I Believe in a Thing Called Love.”

Our cameras followed Shannon from start to finish on her day in the studio, so check out the video below.