Posts with tag Steelseries

SteelSeries, J!NX, BradyGames and Epic Weapons team up for giveaway

by Anne Stickney Nov 9th 2012 at 5:00PM

Game gear specialists SteelSeries are teaming up with J!NX, BradyGames and Epic Weapons in a contest to give away loot that will help players navigate the Mists of Pandaria. Included in the prize list are a World of Warcraft Wireless Gaming Mouse, a Monk Paw t-shirt from J!NX, a Mists of Pandaria Signature Series guide book from BradyGames, and the grand prize -- a replica Doomhammer weapon from Epic Weapons.

Entry is easy -- simply like Steelseries on Facebook, and play the fortune game with the jinyu to check and see if you're an instant winner. And if you don't win instantly, you'll still be entered to win the grand prize. Official rules are available via the Steelseries Facebook app. The contest runs from November 6 through November 20, so get moving and get your entries in.

Filed under: News items, Mists of Pandaria

Steelseries debuts Wireless World of Warcraft mouse

by Matthew Rossi Oct 2nd 2012 at 8:00PM

As someone who has been using a SteelSeries mouse for over a year now with no complaints, I was interested to discover that SteelSeries is producing a wireless model coming October 8. Branded specifically for World of Warcraft, it has eleven buttons for ease of keybinding, 16 hours of battery life and a USB recharge feature that allows you to use the mouse as a normal gaming mouse if you happen to exhaust that 16 hours (and man, if you do, go take a walk or something). My Cataclysm mouse has lasted me through some fairly hard use, so I'm interested in picking one of these up and seeing if it is as durable and flexible.

Of course, if you'd rather a tethered mouse, there's the World of Warcraft Legendary Edition, and the Cataclysm edition mouse (the one I'm still using) which has endured my hamhanded approach since December of 2010. And if you're buying a mouse anyway, why not pick up a new mousepad? SteelSeries has you covered there too, with two to choose from. I can't swear to it, but I think they're both Chen.

It's open warfare between Alliance and Horde in Mists of Pandaria, World of Warcraft's next expansion. Jump into five new levels with new talents and class mechanics, try the new monk class, and create a pandaren character to ally with either Horde or Alliance. Look for expansion basics in our Mists FAQ, or dig into our spring press event coverage for more details!

Filed under: News items, Hardware

WoW fan fiction contest at Movellas

by Robin Torres Jul 3rd 2012 at 9:00AM

Online writing community Movellas is holding a World of Warcraft fan fiction contest. Movellas is accepting stories on a wide variety of WoW-related topics such as Thrall, your character, Thrall meeting your character, and so on. The prize list for first through eighth place includes many items from Steelseries as well as some loot codes.

The people at Movellas will not be reading every entry. Instead, the stories go up on the site for the readers to vote on, and then the winners will be chosen from the most popular submissions. If you want to enter, you only have until this Friday, July 6. Write quickly, as stories are already being evaluated by the readers.

If you are looking to enter the contest or just want to read some fan fiction, head over to Movellas for the full details and entries.

Filed under: News items

Review: SteelSeries Diablo 3 headset shines

by Mathew McCurley Jun 11th 2012 at 1:00PM

Review Steelseries Diablo III headset shines ANY

There is a lot to like about SteelSeries' Diablo III headset, giving players a solidly built peripheral that sit snugly on the ears and provide strong sound. I'm the kind of gamer who never wants to take off his headset because of the activity going on around me -- it's one of the only ways to get any semblance of peace and quiet. In addition, voice chat and Mumble have become hangout tools rather than just gaming features, making a good, durable microphone that much more important.

This isn't the first time I've tried out this particular offering from SteelSeries. When I went to BlizzCon 2011 and stopped by the SteelSeries booth, the representatives wanted me to try it on immediately. Something about ear cups and weight displacement, I don't know. There was a lot going on. To be honest, the biggest factor in choosing a headset for me is whether or not I can wear the thing for, like, eight hours straight. So, that's what I did. For you.

Filed under: Hardware, Diablo 3

SteelSeries announces World of Warcraft Wireless Mouse at E3

by Robin Torres Jun 8th 2012 at 5:00PM

The new World of Warcraft Wireless Mouse, codesigned with Blizzard, has been announced by SteelSeries at E3. The mouse is due to be released in the third quarter of this year. Some of the features include:

11 programmable mouse buttons
An interface in WoW
A docking station for charging
Can be plugged into the computer as a wired mouse to charge while playing
Optional pulsation
Compatible with both Mac and Windows
Works in all current MMOs

The press release is after the break.

Filed under: News items, Hardware

Steelseries Diablo III mouse is built for intense clicking

by Mathew McCurley Feb 15th 2012 at 2:00PM

When I think about Diablo and peripherals, two immediate concerns spring to mind. The first is how well the peripheral stands up to being thrown across the room at high velocity because of an unending string of deaths on Inferno mode in said Diablo game. The second concern is how well the peripheral withstands the immense amount of mouse clicking and movement required of me by the genre. While the first concern is not something that I'm willing to test (mostly because it would come out of my own dime), the second concern has an almost poetic answer.

The Steelseries Diablo III mouse is simple joy. Not only does it feel light and glide smoothly across my gaming mat, but the simple design doesn't overwhelm me with button choices that pull me out of my element. Make no mistake, the Diablo III mouse is not an MMO mouse. You are not getting Naga-level button matrices here, but you are getting a solid, simple, and almost infinitely clickable mouse for rough gameplay.

Here are the specs:

7 programmable buttons
Drag-and-drop software to map buttons with unique Diablo III interface
10 million clicks per switch -- this mouse is built for clicking
USB, Mac or PC
Ambidextrous design for lefties or righties
Licensed Diablo III product with Diablo III lighting and graphics

Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Hardware

12 Days of Winter Veil Giveaway: SteelSeries World of Warcraft MMO Legendary Edition Mouse

by Alex Ziebart Dec 21st 2011 at 4:00PM

12 Days of Winter Veil is under way here at WoW Insider. That means 12 days of giveaways, from loot codes to gaming mice to decor and apparel. Whether you've been a good goblin or a naughty night elf, there's a chance that WoW Insider has a holiday gift for you this season.

If you've been eagerly awaiting your chance to win some serious hardware this Winter Veil, this is your chance. SteelSeries has contributed three World of Warcraft Legendary Edition mice to our holiday celebrations. The three lucky winners will also receive a World of Warcraft QcK Mousepad to accompany their new hardware.

Not sure whether you want the Legendary mouse or not? Our review might help you make up your mind.

To enter for a chance to win, leave a comment on this post before 11:59 p.m. ET, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011. You must be 18 years of age or older and a legal resident of the United States or Canada (excluding Quebec). You can only enter once. Three winners will be chosen at random. Make sure the email address you use to post your entry comments is one you check regularly, because that's how we'll contact our winners. Official rules here.

Filed under: Contests

5 great holiday gifts for World of Warcraft players

by Fox Van Allen Dec 16th 2011 at 4:00PM

Ah, the ~~Christmas~~ ~~Kwanzaa~~ ~~Hanukkah~~ Winter Veil holiday -- a magical time of good cheer and giving gifts. WoW Insider has been in the holiday spirit ourselves with all the goodies we've been giving away for free in our 12 Days of Winter Veil promotion. But we know we're not the only ones out there itching to show how much we care -- you're looking to give gifts to the folks you love, too.

But what's that, you say? You're stumped as to what to get your favorite World of Warcraft player for the holidays? There's not much time left to shop, but don't fret -- WoW Insider is here to help. We've thrown together a list of some great World of Warcraft gift ideas to get you started.

Filed under: Events

WoW Insider's 12 Days of Winter Veil celebrations begin tomorrow

by Alex Ziebart Dec 14th 2011 at 6:30PM

The Winter Veil holiday begins tomorrow morning within the World of Warcraft, but it's also kicking off right here on WoW Insider. If you're a long-time reader, you may be familiar with how we celebrate the 12 Days of Winter Veil. If you're not, allow me to explain: We give away a lot of stuff. Like, a lot of stuff. Not only do we clear out the neat things that have accumulated in our storage closet over the course of the last year, but our friends at various WoW product vendors participate, too.

In addition to what's been sitting in my office closet (hint: BlizzCon exclusives), this year you'll be seeing prizes from ...

Filed under: Events, Contests

Reviewing the SteelSeries WoW MMO Legendary edition gaming mouse

by Mathew McCurley Dec 5th 2011 at 1:00PM

SteelSeries makes some cool WoW-inspired gaming peripherals, and the World of Warcraft MMO gaming mouse is no exception. The newest iteration in the lineup is the Legendary Edition, a brand new design that takes what worked from the previous versions of the MMO gaming mouse and iterates on core concepts, resulting in an overall sturdier build and better product. The new mouse fits more comfortably in my hand than the old MMO gaming mouse did as well as provides two new thumb buttons that I didn't anticipate liking as much as I did.

As usual, I tested out each peripheral for review for no less than a week of actual WoW gameplay and learning, trying out the gear on my main as well as new alts created for the express purpose of learning with a new peripheral from scratch. Here's my week with the SteelSeries WoW MMO Legendary edition gaming mouse.

Filed under: Hardware

Win a trip to BlizzCon from Steelseries

by Mathew McCurley Sep 21st 2011 at 8:00PM

Steelseries, makers of World of Warcraft-licensed peripherals and gaming hardware, has just announced a contest to send two lucky winners to BlizzCon in October. The grand prize includes two tickets to BlizzCon, airfare to get there, accommodations, $200 in spending money, $200 at Morton's Steak House, and front-of-the-line access to sponsors' events at the convention. What have you got to lose?

Even if you don't win the grand prize trip, there is still over $2,500 in prizes up for grabs, including gift certificates to Jinx, WoW Legendary gaming mice from Steelseries, game guides, a WoW atlas, and WoW TCG class starter decks from Cryptozoic. Free prizes! Who doesn't love potential free stuff?

Check out the contest over at Steelseries. The contest ends on Sept. 30, 2011, so get your entries in soon.

Filed under: Contests, BlizzCon

SteelSeries and Blizzard team up for a dual anniversary celebration

by Anne Stickney Aug 31st 2011 at 6:00PM

Blizzard's been celebrating its 20th anniversary, and now SteelSeries is joining in on the fun! SteelSeries and Blizzard have teamed up for a massive giveaway in celebration of Blizzard's 20th year and SteelSeries' 10th. The best part? The prize packages are customized by you when you enter the drawing! Two grand prize winners will also take home an MSI GX780 notebook, as well as a choice of World of Warcraft or Diablo 3 gaming peripherals.

Blizzard Entertainment

It's a big year for anniversaries as SteelSeries celebrates ten and Blizzard Entertainment blows out the candles on twenty years of gaming. What better way for both companies to show their appreciation than with a giveaway of epic proportions? From August 30 to September 7, SteelSeries will host a Dual Anniversary Celebration where gamers can enter to win a fully customized prize pack of SteelSeries peripherals and Blizzard licensed products from J!NX, Cryptozoic Entertainment, and BradyGames. Best of all, two Grand Prize winners will each take home an MSI GX780 notebook with their choice of Diablo III or World of Warcraft gaming peripherals!

Be sure to visit the official SteelSeries website for more goodies throughout the ten-day celebration. Start the party now.

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Be sure to put together your entry on the official contest site!

Filed under: Events, Blizzard, News items, Contests

Blizzard announces Memories of Blizzard video contest

by Mathew McCurley Mar 16th 2011 at 8:00PM

Blizzard has just announced the Memories of Blizzard video contest as part of the company's 20th anniversary celebration. Fans can capture their favorite Blizzard memories on camera and submit them for a chance to win loads of prizes from Razer, Steelseries, Creative Labs, TavernCraft, DC Direct, PrintWarcraft, and even an all-expenses-paid trip to BlizzCon. Fire up your video cameras and get creating. Check out the official details here.

World of Warcraft: Cataclysm has destroyed Azeroth as we know it; nothing is the same! In WoW Insider's Guide to Cataclysm, you can find out everything you need to know about WoW's third expansion, from leveling up a new goblin or worgen to breaking news and strategies on endgame play.

Filed under: Blizzard, Contests, BlizzCon

Cataclysm Dungeon Screenshot Contest announced

by Mathew McCurley Jan 31st 2011 at 8:00PM

Blizzard is all about the contests these days, and that's pretty awesome. The newest contest is the Cataclysm Dungeon Screenshot Contest, where players can enter screenshots of their most amazing or favorite dungeon moments and win Cataclysm prize packages worth over $450, with prizes from Steelseries and Jinx!

For this contest, you're going to need to post your dungeon screenshots to the Steelseries or JINX! Facebook pages. The contest ends on Feb. 4, so get cracking.

Players often immortalize their most amazing in-game moments with a screenshot. Now you can share your favorite Cataclysm dungeon moment with the world and win epic loot from SteelSeries and J!NX in the process! Enter the Cataclysm Dungeon Screenshot contest for a chance to win one of four fantastic Cataclysm prize packs valued at over $450. Just post a screenshot of your most amazing dungeon crawl moment on the SteelSeries or J!NX Facebook pages to enter. Four winners will be selected, but you'll have to act soon, as the contest only runs from January 31 through February 4. Good luck!

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Filed under: Blizzard, Contests

12 Days of Winter Veil Giveaway Day 12: SteelSeries prize pack

by Dan O'Halloran Jan 2nd 2011 at 1:00PM

12 Days of Winter Veil is under way here at WoW Insider. That means 12 days of giveaways, from loot codes to literature and gaming mice to graphics cards. Even if you've been a good goblin or a naughty night elf, there's a chance that WoW Insider has a holiday gift for you this season.

For the last day of our 12 Days of Winter Veil giveaway, SteelSeries has put together a gamer hardware prize pack to drool over. Included in the prize pack:

To enter for a chance to win, leave a comment on this post before 11:59 p.m. ET, Monday, Jan. 3, 2011. You must be 18 years of age or older and a legal resident of the United States or Canada (excluding Quebec). You can only enter once. Make sure your email address is up to date, because that's how we'll contact you. We will pick one winner randomly. Official rules here.

Filed under: Contests

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