No, no, no. Don't be confused by the "QuickPeek" in the title. This has got nothing to do with the weekly QuickPeeks we offer you guys. This one's the E3 2009 edition. As in, this is a quick look-back at the things that happened, things that were said, things that would have been better off had it actually occurred -- basically a trip back down memory lane -- on the big 3's E3 2008 experience.

This time, we're putting the spotlight on Microsoft.

Last week's rumor of two new Xbox 360 bundles are confirmed today by an official press release. Microsoft has announced the Halo 3 and Fable II bundles, both of which are touting the coveted Game of the Year tag on them. Release details in the full article.

Microsoft's giving us a reason to turn our backs on iTunes and give Netflix a try on Xbox Live. They started a weekly sweepstakes promo where one lucky, lucky gamer will get a chance to be hated by everyone in the neighborhood by winning a complete Samsung Home Theater Package. Sounds cool?

Since Sony decided to lay out its cards in the light of CES 2009, it's only fair Microsoft does too. In a recent interview, Microsoft's Robbie Bach explains why they'll never introduce Blu-ray on the Xbox 360. The biggest reason? Xbox 360 gamers just aren't that interested.

Xbox 360 gamers were up in arms recently when movies from Sony's Columbia Pictures were pulled from Netflix's Xbox Live service. The angry mob should disperse now as the films are back online.

 No, there is no secret power play going on. Yes, this is only temporary. It is definitely a licensing issue. These are what Sony Pictures is telling us in an effort to explain the whole Netflix-XBL-Sony Pictures controversy. Details in full article.

Where's the Christmas spirit, eh? You know, the season for caring and sharing. Apparently, Sony movies, via Columbia Pictures, can't be run on Netflix connected to the XBL. Sucks, right? DVD rentals, here we come.

You can't get it anywhere else, not even on Netflix's own Watch Instantly - HD Netflix streaming comes first to the Xbox 360 as part of the the new Xbox 360 Experience. For now, this'll be available only to Xbox Live Gold Members.

Everyone's abuzz and excited on the upcoming DLC exclusive for GTA IV (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3) on the Xbox 360. But after confirming that it will indeed be coming out this fall, Microsoft has stayed mum on the matter. So what could possibly be in it? Rumors on that, as well as on the upcoming dashboard update after the jump.

Ever wanted to know what the Xbox 360 hacking scene was all about? Well, we've got a quick primer for you, covering the basics of the hacking scene without getting overly technical. If you're interested in learning more, why not take a look at our primer after the jump!