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    The 2000 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California on May 11-13.

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    Overview

    West Hall
    West Hall

    E3 2000 was the largest show thus far in many respects. The Dreamcast was in full swing, allbeit without the support of Electronic Arts. Sony had just released the PlayStation 2 in Japan and brought a parade of titles to show to the western audience. Nintendo discussed their future with the GameCube, announcing it would release in the Fall of 2001. And then there was Microsoft, announcing that they too would be joining the console party by releasing the Xbox in 2001. Microsoft had a large theater set up in their booth where attendees could get a glimpse at the raw power of the new console.

    The overwhelming hot topic of E3 2000 was the Metal Gear Solid 2 presentation on the video wall at Konami's booth. It was the talk of the show and had everyone stunned. Nintendo turned heads with Conker's Bad Fur Day, which shown in a part of their booth that consisted of an open bar and I.D. checking bouncer. Other noteworthy titles included Return to Castle Wolfenstein, Neverwinter Nights, Diablo II, Warcraft III, Tekken Tag Tournament, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, Chrono Cross, and a little game called Halo for the PC and Mac.

    Games of the Show

    South Hall
    South Hall

    The games listed below not only include those playable on the show floor, but any game referenced at the show. This would include video presentations, announcements, advertisements, or any other official reference to the game from its developer, publisher, or platform. They are listed mainly according to the publisher of the game, with a few exceptions where the publisher did not attend the show. An example of this would be a hardware company such as Nintendo or nVidia showing a game not developed or published by them. In several situtations, games either changed their title or even their publisher before they were released. For historical accuracy in chronicling E3, such games will be listed with their original names and publishers, and linked to the corresponding page of the final game.

    3dfx

    • Voodoo 5500

    Acclaim

    Acclaim - ECW
    Acclaim - ECW

    Activision

    Activision - Spider-Man
    Activision - Spider-Man

    Agetec

    Atlus

    Bandai

    Bethesda Softworks

    Bioware

    Blizzard

    Bungie

    Capcom

    Capcom Booth
    Capcom Booth

    Codemasters

    Crave

    Eidos

    Eidos Booth
    Eidos Booth

    Electronic Arts

    EA Booth
    EA Booth

    Enix

    Fox Interactive

    Funcom

    Infogrames

    Interplay

    Koei

    Konami

    Konami - MGS2
    Konami - MGS2

    LucasArts

    Microsoft

    Microsoft - Xbox
    Microsoft - Xbox

    Midway

    Midway Booth
    Midway Booth

    Namco

    Natsume

    Nintendo

    Nintendo
    Nintendo

    nVidia

    • GeForce 2 GTS

    Red Storm

    Rockstar Games

    Sega

    Sega
    Sega

    Sierra

    Sony

    Sony Booth
    Sony Booth

    Sony Online Entertainment

    SOE - EverQuest
    SOE - EverQuest

    Southpeak Interactive

    Squaresoft

    Squaresoft Booth
    Squaresoft Booth

    Tecmo

    THQ

    THQ - WWF's Mick Foley
    THQ - WWF's Mick Foley

    Ubisoft

    Ubisoft Booth
    Ubisoft Booth

    Working Designs

    Game Critics Awards

    The Best of E3
    The Best of E3

    The Game Critics Awards are decided by an independent group of North American media outlets. They have selected the most promising games of each Electronic Entertainment Expo since 1998, and have thus become recognized as the most respected "Best of" awards that come out of the annual show. Games qualify for nomination by having hands-on playable versions of the game at the show.

    BEST OF SHOW

    BEST ORIGINAL GAME

    BEST GAME - PC

    BEST GAME - CONSOLE

    BEST PERIPHERAL/HARDWARE - PC

    • nVidia GeForce 2 - nVidia
    • Runner Up: Voodoo 5 5500 - 3dfx

    BEST PERIPHERAL/HARDWARE - CONSOLE

    BEST ACTION GAME

    BEST ACTION/ADVENTURE GAME

    BEST FIGHTING GAME

    BEST RPG

    BEST RACING GAME

    BEST SIMULATION GAME

    BEST SPORTS GAME

    BEST STRATEGY GAME

    BEST PUZZLE/TRIVIA/PARLOR GAME

    BEST ONLINE MULTIPLAYER

    SPECIAL COMMENDATION FOR GRAPHICS

    Exhibitors

    • 1C Company
    • 3dfx Interactive
    • A.D. Vision, Inc.
    • Abacus Software
    • Abject.com
    • Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences
    • Aclaim Entertainment, Inc.
    • ACT LABS Ltd.
    • Action Zone, LLC
    • Activision
    • Adamsoft Co., Ltd.
    • Adventus Incorporated
    • AegiSoft Corporation
    • Agetec, Inc.
    • Alias/Wavefront
    • Altec Lansing Technologies
    • Aludra, Inc.
    • ARC Media.com
    • Argo Electronics
    • Art & Life Electronic Co., Ltd.
    • Atlus USA, Inc.
    • Azuradisc, Inc.
    • Bandai America
    • Barrington Harvey
    • BattleTop.com
    • Beamscope Canada, Inc.
    • Bert-Co Graphics
    • Bethesda Softworks
    • BFD Productions, Inc.
    • Binarystar Enterprise, Inc.
    • BioWare Corp.
    • Blaze Magazine
    • Bleem, Inc.
    • Blizzard Entertainment
    • Blue Byte Software
    • Brady Games
    • Brighter Child Interactive
    • British Pavilion
    • Bungie Software
    • Cakewalk
    • Capcom Entertainment
    • Case Logic, Inc.
    • CCL Video Game Co., Ltd.
    • CDV Software Entertainment AG
    • Chaman Productions
    • Channel M
    • China National Publications
    • Import and Export Corp.
    • CHMAN ONLINE
    • Cine Group Interactive
    • CMP Game Media Group
    • CNET Gamecenter
    • Codemasters
    • Cognitoy
    • Comfy Interactive Movies
    • Compact Media, Inc.
    • Compedia
    • Copmutec Media
    • Computer Friendly Stuff
    • Computer Gaming World
    • Computing Services & Software Association
    • Concord Disc Manufacturing
    • Cosmi Corporation
    • Coulomb Electronics Ltd.
    • Countertop Software
    • Crave Entertainment
    • Creative Labs, Inc.
    • Criterion Software Ltd.
    • Cryo Interactive Entertainment
    • Cyber Active Media Group - GameWEEK
    • Cybernet Systems Corp.
    • Cyberworld
    • Cybiko, Inc.
    • CycleFX/Hollywood Engineering
    • Dance & Jump Software Co., Ltd.
    • DeLorme
    • Desk Top Simulators LLC
    • Duetsche Telekom AG
    • Digimask Ltd.
    • Digiscents
    • Digital Bridges Ltd.
    • Digital Innovations
    • Digital Leisure
    • Digital River
    • Discreet Monsters
    • Disney Interactive
    • DK Interactive Learning
    • Dolby Laboratories
    • DreamCatcher-The Adventure Company
    • Ecole Emile Cohl
    • Eden Studios
    • eGad! Software, LLC
    • eGames, Inc.
    • Egmont Interactive
    • EHPT USA, Inc.
    • Eidos INteractive, Inc.
    • ELAN Informatique
    • Electro Mechanic Games
    • Electro Source, LLC
    • Electronic Arts
    • Eleven Engineering, Inc.
    • Elisa Sales & Distribution, Inc.
    • Ellis Enterprises, Inc.
    • EMME
    • Empire Interactive
    • Emplast, Inc.
    • Encore Software
    • Endor Development & Distribution GmbH
    • Enhanced Memory Systems
    • Enix America, Inc.
    • Enpack
    • Ensemble Studios
    • Entertainment Software Rating Board
    • Epoch Internet
    • eSofNet Ltd.
    • Esprit Development Corporation
    • Essential Reality, LLC
    • Etranges Libellules
    • Ex'Pression Center for New Media
    • Exent Technologies Ltd.
    • Express.com
    • FGN, represented by Cybereps
    • FindPlayer
    • Fire International
    • Firebrand Interactive
    • Flight One Software
    • Fortune Electronics & Plastic Int'l, Ltd.
    • Fox Interactive
    • France Edition
    • French Pavilion/CFME ACTIM
    • Full Throttle Magazine
    • Funcom
    • G.T.M. Video
    • g:company, Inc.
    • GALILEA Multimedia
    • Game Bike
    • Game Commander Interactive
    • Game Informer Magazine
    • Game Source, Inc.
    • Game Technology Systems, Inc.
    • Gamedia Electronic Ltd.
    • Gamee Interactive
    • GameFan Magazine
    • Gamegate.com BU
    • GameLoft.com
    • GamePro
    • Gamers Republic Magazine/Millennium Publications
    • GameSpy Industries
    • games.theglobe.com
    • Gamesquad
    • Gametronics
    • Gathering of Developers
    • GBC Information Packaging Division
    • Gennex 2K Distribution
    • Global Star Software
    • Graphic Corp., Corel Corporation
    • Gravis
    • Guillemot
    • Hachette Multimedia
    • happypuppy.com
    • Hasbro Interactive
    • Havas Interactive
    • Heksplex Entertainment
    • Hemming AG
    • Heroic Computer Products
    • Honey Bee Industrial International Ltd.
    • Hortus Soft
    • How2.com
    • Human Code
    • Humanity Oriented Technology Corp.
    • Humongous Entertainment
    • I-Imagine
    • IPD
    • I-O Display Systems
    • IGN.com-Snowball.com
    • Imagine Media, Inc.
    • Immersion Corporation
    • Index
    • Infobank Technology
    • Infogrames
    • Integral Media
    • Intel Corporation
    • Intelliquis
    • InterAct Accessories, Inc.
    • Interactive Ideas
    • Interactive Seating
    • Interplay Entertainment Corp.
    • Info Networks, Inc.
    • Iris USA, Inc.
    • ITP Entertainment, Inc.
    • Jack of All Games
    • JackedIN.com
    • Jackin USA, Inc.
    • Jaleco USA, Inc.
    • JC Research, Inc.
    • Jim Henson Interactive
    • JoWooD Productions Software AG
    • Kalisto Entertainment
    • Karna LLC, Razer Division
    • Kazibao Productions
    • KB Gear Interactive
    • Kemco
    • Kenmark USA
    • Kinesoft Development
    • Knowledge Adventure
    • Koei Corporation
    • Konami of America, Inc.
    • Korea Game Promotion Center
    • Kutoka Interactive
    • LeapFrog
    • Learning Machines Corporation
    • LEGO Media
    • Lille Metropole Development Agency
    • Logitech, Inc.
    • Lucas Arts Entertainment Company
    • Lucas Learning LTd.
    • Lyongame.com
    • Macmillan USA
    • Mad Catz, Inc.
    • Magelis-Pole IMage Angouleme
    • MagiCom Multimedia Corp.
    • Magix Entertainment Corp.
    • Marbo Kam Limited
    • Marjacq Micro Ltd.
    • Mars Publishing
    • Masque Publishing
    • MassWorks
    • Matrox Graphics
    • Mattel Interactive
    • Media Group, Inc.
    • Megaware Multimedia
    • Metro3D, Inc.
    • Miacomet
    • MICROIDS
    • Microsoft
    • Midas Interactive Entertainment
    • Midway Home Entertainment
    • MLS Laserlock International
    • Monte Cristo, The Management Games Company
    • Montparnasse Multimedia
    • Moto1
    • Mplayer.com
    • A HearMe Company
    • MPS Multimedia, Inc.
    • Multimedia 2000
    • Multimedia Victoria
    • Multimedia Warehouse
    • Naki International
    • Namco Hometek, Inc.
    • Nanotainment LLC
    • Natsume, Inc.
    • Navarre Corporation
    • Neurosmith
    • Nexpak
    • nGame Limited
    • Nintendo of America, Inc.
    • Nirve Sports
    • Nokia
    • Not a Number
    • NovaLogic, Inc.
    • Nuby/Doc's Interactive
    • Nvidia
    • NxN Software, Inc.
    • NYKO Technologies
    • OEIL POUR OEIL
    • Off-Price, Inc.
    • OPTEC Co., Ltd.
    • OptiDisc, Inc.
    • Oxford Softworks
    • PAN Interactive Publishing
    • Past Tree, Inc.
    • Peach Networks
    • PELE Enterprises
    • Pelican Accessories
    • Phenomedia AG
    • Pioneer Entertainment
    • PlaneteFan USA
    • Pointsoft
    • Ponica Industrial Co., Ltd.
    • Preview Systems
    • Pride Interactive Media Accessories
    • Prima Games
    • PRogressive Innovations
    • Promedia Computer Supplies, Inc.
    • Q Logistic Solutions
    • Quarterview, Inc.
    • Radica USA, Ltd.
    • Ravensburger Interactive Media GmbH
    • Red Storm Entertainment, Inc.
    • Resource Media Distribution
    • Ripcord Games
    • Rocelco, Inc.
    • Rockstar Games
    • Rolling Stone Magazine
    • ROM-MAN Distribution
    • Royal Electronics, Inc.
    • Runecraft Ltd.
    • S.C. Nemira Media S.R.L.
    • Saitek Industries
    • Sanyo-Verbatim CD Company
    • Saturn Five Ltd.
    • Scholastic, Inc.
    • School Zone Publishing Company
    • Sci Ltd.
    • Scottish Enterprise - Scottish Games Alliance
    • Sega of America
    • Shape CD, Inc.
    • Shift Magazine
    • Sierra
    • SIMI Reality Motion Systems GmbH
    • Simon & Schuster Interactive
    • SNK Corporation of America
    • Snotragg Productions
    • Software 2000
    • Songboy.com, Inc.
    • Sonic Desktop Software
    • Sony Computer Entertainment America
    • Sony Computer Entertainment Europe
    • Sony Disc Manufacturing/SecuRom
    • Sony Online Entertainment
    • Sound Source Interactive
    • Source Magazine
    • SouthPeak Interactive
    • Space Toys
    • Specialty Store Services
    • Sperry Corp.
    • Spin Magazine
    • Squaresoft
    • Stealth Media Group, Inc.
    • Sterling Sports
    • Strategic Marketing Partners
    • Studio Search, Inc.
    • Sunflowers GmbH
    • Sunsoft
    • Sunstorm Interactive
    • Superior Technology
    • SVG Distribution
    • Swing! Entertainment Media AG
    • Syrinx
    • Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
    • TalonSoft, Inc.
    • Tech Data
    • Tecmo, Inc.
    • Telefilm Canada
    • The 3DO Company
    • The Games Kitchen
    • The Nassal Company
    • Theorom Productions
    • THQ, Inc.
    • TINY SOftware
    • Tips & Tricks LFP, Inc. Magazine
    • Titus Software Corporation
    • Tivola Electronic Publishing
    • Tokto Games
    • TOKYOPOP.com
    • Tomato Land Display Systems
    • Torus Games
    • Toysite
    • Transparent Language, Inc.
    • Tremor Entertainment
    • Turbine Entertainment Software
    • TVML
    • U.S. Games Distribution
    • Ubisoft Entertainment
    • UGO Networks, Inc.
    • Univenture, Inc.
    • Universal Interactive Studio
    • Van Koevering Company
    • Vatical Entertainment
    • Versus Books
    • Vibe Magazine
    • Victory Multimedia
    • Video Gaming Group
    • Video Gear
    • Video System USA
    • Virgin Interactive Software
    • VIS Interactive PLC
    • VisKids Ltd.
    • VM Labs, Inc.
    • Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc.
    • VR1
    • VR Standard Corp.
    • Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
    • Wave Systems Corp
    • WebGameZone.com
    • Widescreen Games
    • Wilco Publishing
    • Wild Things
    • WinMax Technology
    • Wireless Imaging, Inc.
    • WIT
    • Woman Wise
    • Working Designs
    • Worldnet Computer, Inc.
    • Worlds.com
    • Yobo Gameware Company
    • Z-Best Audio & Video
    • ZDNet International
    • ZDNet's GameSpot
    • ZDTV
    • Ziff-Davis Game Group
    • Zonejeux.com
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