It's almost that time again. Nintendo is releasing the Wii U in 2012, ushering in the next-generation. Microsoft and Sony will follow. Just what should be expect from the three major players of the video game industry? G4TV.com explores that very question.

The surest guide to tell that the next-generation of video game consoles are on their way, outside of official announcements and specs, is that flagship series’ hit their stride and trilogies are wrapping up. Case in point, we just battled through the last horde as Marcus Fenix in Gears of War 3 and, next month, we’ll assume the role of Nathan Drake in Uncharted 3. Whether or not Epic Games and Naughty Dog continue to develop these hugely successful IPs, the teams are likely to be experimenting with next-generation hardware long before we see the fruits of their labor.

SwiderMan via g4tv.com »