OK lets make this thing straight, since LAN games was out in 1995 it became popular and knowned in 1998 and I DONT EVEN KNEW WHAT Goldeneye 64 is till later...
Did Goldeneye N64 became popular just because its the first multiplayer in a console EVER? Because seriously, even the N64 isnt that popular at that time. The Playstation is king in those days...
end of core gaming days prediction:
E3 2006-The beginning of the end. Wii introduced
E3 2008- Armageddon. Wii motion plus introduced. Wii Music. Reggie says Animal crossing was a core game. Massive disappointment. many Wii core gamers selling their Wii.
E3 2010- Tape runs out
http://www.fivedoves.com/letters/march2009/ICG_Tape_runs_out.jpg