The Video Game History Foundation (VGHF) has announced it is adding materials from E3's past to their growing physical library and digital archive; the resources are free to access, and includes video footage and B-Rolls, photos, and more.
The full digital archive can be accessed here, but those looking specifically for E3 content can check out VGHF's complete breakdown.
Some of the content featured includes:
- E3 Show Daily
- Carolyn Rauch event ephemera collection
- E3 2009 event photo gallery
- Anthony Parisi event tapes
- Electronic Entertainment Expo directories
- Event Videos
- AEO at E3 1995
- Nintendo 64 Second Half Software Lineup, Electronic Entertainment Expo 1997
- and more
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Overview:
Explore the E3 of Years Past
Like Never Before in Brand New Collections From the Video Game History Foundation
Iconic Game Trade Show Can be Accessed through Historical Video Footage, Rare Ephemera, and Exclusive Organizer Interviews Preserve Critical Industry History, Now Free for Anyone to Access
As part of its continually growing physical library and digital archive, the Video Game History Foundation (VGHF) is excited to announce it is adding a plethora of materials from the Electronics Entertainment Expo (commonly referred to as “E3”), the larger-than-life tradeshow that came to dominate games media and heavily influence the industry itself for over 20 years. The show was synonymous with the annual gathering of the games industry where the biggest announcements were made, high production booths and top talent congregated; and inspired the current era of showcases. The VGHF is proud to provide these materials exclusively and for free via the Digital Archive for anyone researching the history of E3.
Key highlights of the E3 collection include:
- One of the largest single collections of E3 ephemera: The Interactive Digital Software Association (the industry trade organization prior to Entertainment Software Association) founding member Carolyn Rauch, who oversaw E3 planning and execution for most of the event’s lifespan, has provided more than 1,000 pages of materials like flyers, brochures, press kits, event photographs, panel transcripts, industry reports and materials meant originally for exhibitors or advertisers. The collection also includes materials from the 2007-2008 E3 Media & Business Summit, the short-lived invite-only gathering that rarely gets discussed in gaming history.
- Video footage of early E3 years: Ever wanted to see the only known footage of the surprise launch of the Sega Saturn, or of PlayStation’s mic drop price announcement for the original PlayStation? Developer Anthony Parisi has donated the copyright for his collection of videos, containing hours of footage from the first four years.
- Direct Capture and B-roll of pre-release games: Indulge in seeing early footage of Super Mario 64, Star Fox 64, Crash Bandicoot Warped and more; in addition to Rareware’s infamously unreleased Conker’s Quest, all at the highest quality ever to been seen.
- Official Guides and Citizen Journalism: Dig through a newly complete collection of E3 directory books listing every booth, company and presentation. Check out 1,500 pages of the E3 Show Daily, the official magazine - and maybe hear a little about the after-hours events you’d never see in traditional gaming press. Round it out with video footage from defunct media publishing groups exploring corners of the show others may never have visited, ie. interview with legendary developer Jeff Minter on Defender 2000.
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