ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The 2014 International CES ^® will unveil the latest innovations in gaming-related hardware and software in a centralized location. More than 40 exhibitors will display their hottest gaming technologies in the 2014 CES Gaming Showcase TechZone, the prime destination where gaming meets business. Owned and produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) ^®, the 2014 CES, the world’s leading innovation event, is scheduled January 7-10, in Las Vegas.

Exhibitors will showcase their disruptive gaming technologies across 10,800 square feet of exhibit space within the Gaming Showcase. Located in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention and World Trade Center (LVCC), this TechZone will feature advancements in mobile and online gaming and gaming-related product debuts – from mobile, online and HD gaming, plasma HDTV to surround sound and power conditioning hardware.

“The Gaming Showcase at the 2014 International CES is a must-stop destination for the latest gaming trends from around the globe,” said Karen Chupka, senior vice president, International CES and corporate business strategy. “The 2013 International CES saw unmatched innovation in gaming technology with the launch of NVIDIA’s Project Shield, the Oculus Rift, the Sifteo and the Razer Edge. We look forward to witnessing the bleeding-edge gaming technologies that will be unveiled at the 2014 CES.”

Qualcomm’s launch of their flagship Snapdragon 800 Processor at the 2013 CES introduced the capability of playing or displaying 4K video on a smartphone or tablet. The social gaming market is forecasted to reach $5 billion by 2015.

Major gaming exhibitors at the 2014 CES include: AMD, Innex, Intel, Logitech, Nokia, Nvidia, Orbotix, and Sony. Mobile gaming has been a high-growth market in recent years, with revenues increasing at triple-digit rates in 2011 and 2012. The expected launch of two updated gaming platforms this year is likely to bring a flurry of interest and innovation to the gaming category at the 2014 CES.

The 2014 CES will feature more than 3,200 global technology companies unveiling the latest consumer technology products and services across 15 major product categories including the latest in audio, automotive electronics, connected home technologies, electronic gaming, entertainment/content and more. For more information on the 2014 International CES, visit CESweb.org.

Note to Editors: The official name of the global technology event is “International CES.” Subsequent references to the show can be shortened to “CES.” Please do not use “Consumer Electronics Show” to refer to the International CES.

About CEA:

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^® is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $209 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also owns and produces the International CES^® – The Global Stage for Innovation. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA’s industry services. Follow CES online at www.CESweb.org and through social media: http://www.cesweb.org/social.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• CE Week
  June 24-28, 2013, New York, NY
  • CE Week Line Shows and Exhibits
    June 26-27, 2013, New York, NY
• DMW Video
  September 18, 2013, New York, NY
• 2013 CEA Industry Forum
  October 20-23, 2013, Los Angeles, CA
• 17^th Annual CEO Summit
  October 23-25, 2013, Rancho Palo Verdes, CA
• 2014 International CES New York Press Preview
  November 12, 2013, New York, NY
• 2014 International CES
  January 7-10, 2014, Las Vegas, NV

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