This is in conjunction with the entire range of consumer electronics products at its Gaming Showcase. The event returns to Las Vegas and takes place from 7-10 January 2008.

The latest in gaming technology will be prominently featured at CES, as the exhibit space for gaming expands by more than 65 per cent this year over 2007. Total revenues from the game category are forecasted to reach $18.3 billion in 2008, up from $15.4 billion in 2007.

Consumer Electronics Association senior VP, events and conferences Karen Chupka says, "Attendees at the 2008 International CES will be among the first to experience the latest products and trends changing the shape of the gaming market.

"With the CES Gaming Showcase, featuring top gaming companies from around the world in a central, easy to visit location, conference sessions and other special gaming events, the 2008 International CES is the global hub for the latest trends emerging on the gaming market."

CES‘ major gaming exhibitors include: Commodore Gaming, Entropia Universe, Red Lion Interactive, Shuttle Computers and War Machine, all exhibiting at CES for the first time this year, along with CES veterans LumiSource, Red Beard and InterAction Laboratories.

Microsoft and Sony will also feature the latest developments in the gaming world at their respective booths.

Bill Gates will once again deliver the opening CES Keynote address at 6:30 pm on 6 January 2008.