Full DICE 2007 Coverage

GameSpot gives total coverage to the 2007 DICE Summit including awards, game previews and interviews with a few industry executives. Lots of great information on what to expect this year as well as some of the highlights from 2006.

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Attention “Browncoats”

The Multiverse Network has announced its cooperation with Twentieth Century Fox to create an MMORPG based on the Firefly “‘verse.” Joss Whedon’s sci-fi television series, which has enjoyed a huge cult following after the cancellation of the series and the release of the movie Serenity, continues its life in another new medium.

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November Game Industry Sales

NPD Group has just reported November’s Software and Console sales. Sales are up 34% year-over-year thanks to Nintendo’s and Sony’s console launches.

Console Sales (units) -

DS – 918,000

PS2 – 664,000

GBA – 661,000

Xbox 360 – 511,000

Wii – 476,000

PSP – 412,000

PS3 – 197,000

Software Sales (units) -

Gears of War (360) – 1,000,000

Final Fantasy XII (PS2) – 896,000

Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Wii) – 412,000

Guitar Hero II (PS2) – 356,000

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Clinton Vs. ESRB: Round 2

Round 2: A tag match for gaming history. In one corner, Senators Hillary Clinton and Joe Lieberman. In the other corner, the ESRB. It’s the fight of the century, NOT.  Instead of a fight about game ratings, this time, the Senators are working together with the ESRB in a national campaign to raise awareness on game ratings. Clinton, Lieberman, and the ESRB: one big, happy family. Maybe uncle Jack Thompson will join in too! A win for video games? Maybe; only time will tell.

Gaming coverage to come to CBS

Television is conceding to video gaming starting with CBS. The World Series of Video Gaming is signing a deal with CBS to televise the Series. This is big news for professional gaming and the entertainment industry as well. The timing is interesting with CBS previously signing up for the XBox Live Video Marketplace. I would bet CBS’ new tune is due in part to Microsoft’s promotion of XBox Live Marketplace. You can read more about the deal at GameDaily.com