The UK games outlet MCV has reported that both a new console from Microsoft and Sony will be shown at E3 2012, citing a credible anonymous source.

“Obviously we can’t reveal our sources.” said MCV’s online editor Ben Parfitt on his Twitter. “But you have my personal word on this – the source is exemplary, 100% concrete, ultra high level.”

Speaking to IGN, Editor-in-Chief Michael French had this to say:

This is very credible. Even if we don’t see the hardware itself, or know a price or date, key publishers and developers are expecting some nod towards what direction PS4 will take at E3 this year. Sony isn’t stupid – it knows that if Microsoft is planning to also say something about its next console, it can’t be left behind.

This news could make E3 2012 one of the most interesting ever as it would be the first time all three major publishers simultaneously push their next-generation hardware to the public.

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