Posts with tag steelseries
BlizzCon 2010: Steelseries shows off Cataclysm MMO mouse, pro gamer products

On Day 1 of BlizzCon 2010, I got to run over to the Steelseries booth and meet with Philippe and Kim, both awesome designers who gave me the grand tour and showed off their products -- and, to my great interest, their design philosophies for their hardware.
Filed under: BlizzCon
Steelseries announces Cataclysm MMO gaming mouse

The World of Warcraft: Cataclysm MMO gaming mouse is compatible with both Windows PCs and Macs, with software that supports drag-and-drop functionality that can be used to program the mouse buttons with 130 preset game commands. The 10 profiles stored in the mouse's on-board memory can be configured with their own macros and commands as well as personalized illumination schemes. There's no estimated ship date or pricing yet, but players interested in an official Cataclysm-themed mouse developed in conjunction with Blizzard can sign up to be notified over at the Steelseries website.
Filed under: News items, Cataclysm
SteelSeries and friends want to send you to BlizzCon

And please don't forget the official WoW Magazine's contest, ending this Thursday, Sept. 30. Might as well try them both, right?
Filed under: News items, BlizzCon
J!NX and Steelseries giving away loot on Facebook

- 1 SteelSeries World of Warcraft MMO Gaming Mouse
- 1 SteelSeries March of the Scourge QcK Mouse Pad
- 1 SteelSeries Zboard Wrath of the Lich King Gaming Keyboard
- 1 J!NX Talking Murloc Plush Toy
- 1 J!NX Horde or Alliance Hoodie
- 1 J!NX Frost Resistance Hoodie
- 1 J!NX Green Linen Shirt
- 1 J!NX Horde or Alliance Shirt
- 1 J!NX Horde or Alliance Wallet
- 1 J!NX Horde or Alliance Cut out Sticker
- 1 J!NX Horde or Alliance Keychain
The third week is a similar exercise in social network popularity, but contestants are asked to submit a video of an in-game dance party on the Steelseries fan page. As with the week before it, the video that ends up with the most "likes" at the end of the period, May 19, will win one loot pack. J!NX and Steelseries will select the winner of the second loot bag. If you're not averse to the whole social network experience, this promotion seems like a relatively painless way to try and score some cool swag.
Filed under: Contests
The Twelve Days of Winter Veil: Day one - Steelseries gear

- World of Warcraft MMO Gaming Mouse
- World of Warcraft Wrath of the Lich King Mousepad
- World of Warcraft Wrath of the Lick King Z-board
- Steelseries Siberia v2 Full Size Headset
EDIT: Contest closed. Thanks everyone!
Filed under: Contests
WoW Fifth Anniversary Sweepstakes

Essentially, as long as you're a player whose account is active when they pull your name out of a kodo-skin hat and hasn't gotten into trouble for breaking the EULA, you're automatically entered in the sweepstakes. Players qualify for certain prizes depending on how long they've been playing the game. Check out the list of prizes and player eligibility after the jump.
Filed under: Fan stuff, Odds and ends, Blizzard, Contests, Hardware
SteelSeries WoW mouse gets new functionality

This should make the mouse completely usable out of the box for all players without fear of breaking the game's end-user policies, as opposed to how it was when it first shipped as it took advantage of disallowed automated and timed scripts. The Steelseries website notes that players can "achieve faster response time(s) by customizing (their) mouse setup in-game and thereby removing a layer of software." It was this "layer of software" outside the game that delivered commands to the mouse and conflicted with the game's policies. So fear not, players! The Steelseries WoW mouse is now completely EULA-compliant! I mean, it still kind of looks like a robotic turtle, but at least it won't get you banned from the game anymore.
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Blizzard, Hardware
Reminder: Come meet WoW.com at BlizzCon
One of the highlights of the past two BlizzCons for me is our annual reader meetup -- every Thursday evening before the show starts, we usually invite you all out to mingle and chat with us so we can all party in expectation of all the fun stuff we'll see at the show. This year will be no exception, though the meetup is definitely bigger and better than ever. As we've previously announced, we'll be at the Anabella Hotel in the Tangerine Patio, and the event will kick off this Thursday, August 20th at 7:30pm Pacific. If you're going to BlizzCon or if you're just in LA and want to come see us, feel free to come by. There's no charge to come in (the kitchen will be open for business and there will be a cash bar), but we are asking that everyone in attendance be 18+ or accompanied by a parent.And of course, many of our writers and editors will be there live for you to meet, as well as many other WoW.com friends and partners from the WoW community. And oh yeah, did we mention the giveaways yet? Our very good friends at Upper Deck, Steelseries, WoWTCGLoot.com, Swagdog, and Creative Labs are all bringing giveaways to pass on to you at the meetup, so if you come by, the odds are very good you'll be walking away with something free.
And as if all of that wasn't enough, you folks at home will also be able to get in on the action. DirecTV probably won't be filming from the meetup (probably), but we will -- you'll be able to tune in live on the Ustream account and join us for the fun. It should be a really terrific time for everybody, so if you're in Anaheim on Thursday, definitely come by the Anabella and say hello.
BlizzCon 2009 is coming up on August 21st and 22nd! We've got all the latest news and information. At BlizzCon you can play the latest games, meet your guildmates, and ask the developers your questions. Plus, there's some great looking costumes.Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Fan stuff, WoW Insider Business, Odds and ends, Blizzard, BlizzCon
SteelSeries giving away autographed Starcraft II mouse pads

Who's donating their autograph this time around? Wei Wang, the artist behind the now-iconic image of Arthas and Frostmourne, which is plastered all over Wrath of the Lich King products. Wei Wang is also rumored to be the new Son of the Storm, the artists that basically fuel and control Blizzard's aesthetics. So while this might just be a mouse pad that he's signing, it might as well be a part of Blizzard history if you're into that sort of thing.
Head over to their Facebook page and follow the supplied instructions. Good luck!
Gearing up for PvP - Your mouse

I'll start with the mouse. More than your keyboard, your mouse is your most important gaming peripheral. For laptop users, who will more often than not use the default keyboard built-in to their machine, dedicated gaming keyboards are a luxury rather than a necessity. Furthermore, PvP enthusiasts necessarily learn to move with a mouse, which makes it a worthy investment.
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, PvP, The Art of War(craft) (PvP), Battlegrounds, Arena
SteelSeries giving away Wrath mouse pads signed by WarCraft pro-gamers

This giveaway is the latest in their Month of Madness giveaway and if you'd like to see more shots of the super-rare mouse pads in their full glory, check out their blog and then head on over to their Facebook page to sign up and stand a chance of winning.
Filed under: Odds and ends, News items, Contests, Wrath of the Lich King
The Art of War(craft): Gearing up for PvP

Over the past few months, my brother built a custom trail bike that he weighed down to the gram (it's about 10.12kg compared to the 15kg bike I currently use). It cost him something in the atmosphere of $3,000, and when I chided him about spending so much for it, he explained that since he doesn't have as much skill as other competitive bikers, he tries to make up for it with a better tool. It makes sense. Obviously, a superior athlete with a mediocre bicycle could and does outperform him in competitions, but he beats bikers of identical skill and athleticism with his new, lightweight, high-end bike.
What does this have to do with the World of Warcraft, you ask? Well, my brother's reasoning applies to gaming, as well. While natural talent and skill for video games isn't something you can achieve or obtain overnight (if at all), it's easy enough to take steps to improve your metagame. Just as characters get an advantage through in-game gear, players can get an advantage using real life gear.
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, PvP, The Art of War(craft) (PvP), Battlegrounds, Arena
BlizzCon Sweepstakes ticking down to deadline

Here's where the all-star crew comes in -- if you don't get to win the Grand Prize, five lucky chaps will go away with a SteelSeries World of Warcraft mouse, a $50 J!NX Gift Certificate, and the World of Warcraft Atlas from BradyGames. The rest of the lucky guys will get $25 Swag Dog Gift Certificates, Fields of Honor booster packs, World of Warcraft-themed mousepads, and a bunch of other cool stuff. Not a bad deal at all for just filling out a form. Of course, as usual, it's only open to residents of the United States and Canada (excluding Alaska, Hawaii, and Quebec). The contest runs until July 31, so feel free to dilly-dally around WoW.com before you submit your entry.
Don't like that you can't enter the contest because of where you live? We don't like it either! Unfortunately there is nothing we can do about it right now. But you can! In the US contact your Congressperson, in Quebec contact the Quebec government, and in the UK contact your member of Parliament. Tell them you want things changed so contests can be open for everyone.
Make a costume, win a trip to BlizzCon from the EU
Of course, certain rules apply, contests are never that simple, as I'm sure you've noticed with some of the contests right here on WoW Insider. The contest will begin on May 20th, 2009. It will end on June 22nd, 2009. Submissions sent early (or late) will be discarded. Entries are also limited to individuals 18 or older residing in the following countries:
- France
- Belgium
- United Kingdom
- Luxembourg
- Germany
- Austria
- Sweden
- Finland
- Denmark
- Norway
- Ireland
- Spain
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