The Video Game History Foundation has formed new collections themed around E3. The collections include early E3 ephemera, video footage from the first few iterations of the events, direct capture and B-roll of certain games, and more.
Further, check out the video providing an overview of the new E3 Collection from the VGHF below:
A press release outlines the major features of the new collection:
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.
The new collection comes almost 3 years after the Entertainment Software Association announced the end of E3 after more than 20 years. Before the permanent closure of E3, event organizers ReedPop and the ESA formally split due to lack of interest from development and publishing partners worldwide.
