"We saw some exciting titles at E3 this year, but Halo 2 was the standout 'Game of the Show,'" said Andy McNamara, editor-in-chief of Game Informer. "It's not only gorgeous to look at, but we believe that the multiplayer option on Halo 2 is so addictive, that it will become the standard for online console gaming."

For a complete wrap-up of show coverage with top games by platform, see the July issue of Game Informer, due out June 24.

Game Informer Top 10 Games of E3 2004

1.) Halo 2
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Developer: Bungie
Platform: Xbox

2.) The Legend of Zelda
Publisher: Nintendo
Developer: Nintendo
Platform: GameCube

3.) Final Fantasy XII
Publisher: Square Enix
Developer: Square Enix
Platform: PlayStation 2

4.) Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
Publisher: Nintendo
Developer: Nintendo
Platform: GameCube

5.) Jade Empire
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Developer: BioWare Corp.
Platform: Xbox

6.) Splinter Cell 3
Publisher: Ubisoft
Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
Platform: PC, Xbox, PlayStation 2

7.) Resident Evil 4
Publisher: Capcom
Developer: Capcom
Platform: GameCube

8.) Gran Turismo 4
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America
Developer: Polyphony Digital
Platform: PlayStation 2

9.) World of Warcraft
Publisher: Blizzard
Developer: Blizzard
Platform: PC

10.) Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
Publisher: Konami
Developer: Konami
Platform: PlayStation 2

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