Inside E3: Images from the convention center floor

The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), which opened Tuesday at the Los Angeles Convention Center, presented a feast of sights and sounds as costumed characters, enthusiastic gamers and huge multi-screened presentations combine to show off the world of video games.

Though gameplay is king, just the spectacle of the event can be entertaining. Here are some of the images from inside the event as companies went all out to hype their products.

People attend the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo, E3, at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

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Uriel from “Darksiders: Genesis” poses for guests at the THQ Nordic booth during E3.

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Nintendo’s “Luigi’s Mansion 3” display and demonstration booth during E3.

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Nintendo’s “The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening” at E3.

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People gather outside of the “Cyberpunk 2077” display while attending the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3).

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Attendees wait in line for a peek at “Cyberpunk 2077” from CD Projekt Red, which is scheduled for release in April 2020.

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Roberto Garcia-Lago, top, looks over Laura Goodman’s shoulder, center left, while she plays “Doom Eternal” at the Bethesda booth during E3.

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An attendee takes a picture in front of a “Luigi’s Mansion 3” display

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Dancers perform at the Redpill VR and Sensorium area during E3 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

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Scott Hayden interacts at the Bethesda VR experience.

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Attendees wait in line for Nintendo’s “Luigi’s Mansion 3” during E3 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

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A life-size T-51b power armor statue from “Fallout 4” on display during E3.

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Characters from “Borderland 3” on display at E3.

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People pass the Avengers Day exhibit during E3.

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Jimmy Guan takes a picture in the Avengers booth during E3.

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Guests climb a wall at Nintendo’s “Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games” display during E3.

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Attendees test their agility and stamina on games at the “Fortnite” booth during E3 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

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