According to The Hollywood Reporter, Trion Worlds' Defiance will be unveiled at E3 next week! We've known for quite some time that the company behind Rift has been working with Syfy on a new franchise that will launch as both a shooter MMO and a television show, but we'll finally get to see it on PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in a few short days!

Here are some details on Defiance from The Hollywood Reporter:

"Set on a future Earth, Defiance introduces players and Syfy viewers to a world ravaged by decades of conflict, where humans and aliens live together in a world the likes of which no one has seen. The game combines the frenetic action of a top-tier console shooter with the persistence, scale, and customization of an MMO, while its TV counterpart exudes the scope, story, and drama of a classic sci-fi epic. The game's story will take place in the San Francisco bay area, while the TV series will be set just outside of St. Louis, MO. Because they exist in a single universe, the show and the game will influence and evolve each other over time, with actions in both mediums driving the overall story of Defiance."

It's also worth noting that the Defiance page on the Trion Worlds site has been updated to reflect that the game's name has been revealed. Just to be clear, no release date has been set for the game or the TV show.

We'll be at E3 next week, so we'll be sure to bring you news on Defiance from the floor. What are your thoughts on this MMO/TV hybrid?