The 3DO Company was an American video game company founded in 1991 by Trip Hawkins, a former executive at Electronic Arts. It is best known for creating the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, a video game console that aimed to provide high-quality graphics and multimedia capabilities. Despite its innovative technology, the console struggled to gain market traction and was discontinued in 1996. In addition to hardware, The 3DO Company developed and published several video games, including titles like Gex and Army Men. The company faced financial difficulties and eventually filed for bankruptcy in 2003, marking the end of its influence in the gaming industry.