The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) announced today that the D.I.C.E. (Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain) Summit 2008 has sold out after receiving a record-breaking number of registration submissions from video game industry professionals planning to attend this year’s event. As the most successful year for attendance, the Summit has reached its planned capacity for the first time since its inception in 2002. Based on possible cancellations, the AIAS will continue to keep a waiting list for interested attendees for the high-level interactive entertainment event being held in Las Vegas at the Red Rock Resort, February 6-8, 2008.

In an effort to maintain the integrity of the high-end, intimate conference designed to serve Academy members, the AIAS has always limited the number of attendees. The conference has attracted a dynamic line-up of high-profile industry leaders to discuss topics relevant to the current state of the video game industry, developing trends, and key issues facing publishers and business leaders.

The D.I.C.E. Summit 2008 will also play host to the 11th annual Interactive Achievement Awards ® ceremony on February 7, where industry leaders and members recognize the individuals and products that contribute to the growth of the interactive entertainment software business. Favored comedian, actor and proud game enthusiast, Jay Mohr will return for his third year to host the award festivities.