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November 2006 in video gaming

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In November 2006, new video games hardware including PlayStation 3 and Wii was being released in more countries. A video on demand service became available for Xbox Live. Concern was expressed in Europe over the violence in games such as Rule of Rose.

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November 11th

  • The PlayStation 3 is released in Japan. 100,000 units are available on the first day, and Sony expects to ship 100,000 units per week in Japan.

    • November 14th

  • Ziff Davis announces that it will discontinue the Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine.
  • Foundation 9 acquires Amaze Entertainment.
  • Left Behind Games releases the first Christian RTS video game, Left Behind: Eternal Forces.

    • November 16th

  • European Commissioner for justice and security Franco Frattini writes a letter to European governments regarding his concern about violent video games, citing the survival horror game Rule of Rose as an example.

    • November 17th

  • The PlayStation 3 is released in North America, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
  • A study by research firm BrandIntel reveals that Gears of War by Epic Games is the most anticipated video game for this holiday season. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess was second, followed by Madden NFL 07.

    • November 19th

  • The Wii is released in North America & South America.

    • November 21st

  • Nintendo of Europe announces that the Nintendo DS has sold a total of 7 million units across Europe since its launch in March 2005. Worldwide totals are estimated to be around 27 million.
  • Gears of War becomes the fastest selling Xbox 360 game in the UK ever, surpassing Pro Evolution Soccer 6.

    • November 22nd

  • Blizzard Entertainment announces that it will debut World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade at SpikeTV's upcoming 4th annual VGA Video Game Awards.

    • November 23rd

  • Empire Interactive has agreed to be acquired by Silverstar Holdings.
  • Microsoft launches a video on demand service for Xbox Live.

    • November 24th

  • Following complaints by European Commissioner for justice and security Franco Frattini, the survival horror game Rule of Rose is cancelled in the UK.

    • November 26th

  • New PS3 games released in Canada & USA

    • November 30th

  • Sony announces major reshuffle where Kaz Hirai becomes Sony Computer Entertainment president and Ken Kutaragi becomes SCE chairman.

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    November 2006 in video gaming Wikipedia
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