Putting aside the torrent of flashing lights and loud music, parades of hosts and celebrity guests, the real fun of watching the E3 press conferences comes from seeing new games with the global video game community. And now that Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo have all concluded their respective press conferences, video game players around the world can discuss the highs and lows of such massive digital showcases.

For your convenience, entertainment, and potential flame bait, our own  Colin Campbellassembled complete reviews of all three press conferences. How did each company fare before the cruel judgement of the internet? Did any legendary memes such as "massive damage" and "Wii Music" emerge? Witness Colin's dueling joys and wraths in the reviews below. And don't forget to swing by the comment threads to dispense your own thoughts.