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Article: Razer (Re)Launches SC2: Heart of the Swarm Keyboard, Mouse, Headset
Gaming peripheral manufacturer Razer has announced the re-release of its custom StarCraft II gaming peripherals, now in Heart of the Swarm flair and boasting RTS-specific features and other interesting design elements. Among the company's re-launched peripherals are its Spectre mouse, Marauder keyboard, and Banshee headset, each outfitted with the StarCraft II logo in a default deep purple color, a la the HotS/Zerg origins.
Article: Hands-On: Cooler Master Storm Trigger Mechanical Keyboard - CES 2013
Finding the right keyboard to fit your gaming style is no simple task, but we'll assert that when you find the right one, you'll know it – it immediately clicks. Heh. In a gamer's search for the perfect peripheral, you'll discover that there are really two different categories of devices readily available on the market:
Article: LANFest 2012: Case Mods, Interviews, Gaming for Charity
This past weekend was Sacramento's Intel-sponsored LANFest 2012, where gamers and hardware vendors amassed to benefit local charities, play some games, and show off their systems. We had a chance to head over to LANFest and talk with Antec about cases and PSUs, Gigabyte, who showed us their best motherboard offerings and talked UEFI BIOS, and ASUS' ROG division, also with motherboards.
Article: StarCraft 2 Battle Report: Heart vs. CranK – MLG Raleigh 2012
Crank’s had a phenomenal run here at MLG Raleigh 2012 – the arena’s favorite worked his way up from the very bottom of the ladders, and even without any starting advantage, Crank battled his way through ranks of talented StarCraft 2 pros to make it this far: He played against Revival, Taeja,
Article: StarCraft 2 Battle Report: HerO vs. Crank – MLG Raleigh 2012
Our Crank saga continues! As GN’s rising star, we watched as Crank played back-to-back matches against Taeja and then HerO; his stamina was clearly draining as he continued to climb the ranks, and with only one major match away from killing Group A’s HerO, it was Crank’s game to lose. Follow Crank's progress in our two previous posts, found here and
Article: StarCraft 2 Battle Report: Taeja vs. Crank - MLG Raleigh 2012
After Crank’s exciting match versus Revival earlier in the night, we’ve been closely watching his journey progress as he scales MLG Raleigh 2012’s ladders and fights for the top. His match following the Revival battle was one that had us nervous for Crank’s continued viability as a top competitor: Taeja – the Korean we predicted would take...
Article: SC2 MLG 2012 Open Bracket Update - Day 1, Round 3
MLG Raleigh is in full swing! The StarCraft 2 bracket has been shaping up slowly as players pass in and out of the ranks, but they are indeed shaping up. The event should get more interesting at around 5:30PM or 6PM tonight, for those watching the stream or planning to attend.
Article: SC2 Top8 Prediction: MLG Raleigh 2012
Approximately a lot of people will be playing in the MLG Summer Championship this year (view our montage from last year, if you're new to MLG), but only 16 will be walking away with money.
Article: Razer Seeking Pro Gamer Interns for Design, Marketing, PR
The company behind some of the most famous peripherals in gaming - to include the Deathadder, Carcharias, and more - has set its scope on acquiring some new talent for their design, marketing, development, community, e-sports, and PR departments. While we don't suspect many of you...
Article: Interesting SC2 Matches on Day 1 - Recap - MLG Summer Arena
With Day 2 of MLG's Summer Arena for StarCraft 2 now firmly underway, we've summed up the most interesting matches from yesterday and posted them for you below! Catch up on the weekend's festivities with this Day 1 Recap -- and if you're not sure who to pull for, check out our Top8 predictions!
Article: StarCraft 2 MLG Summer Arena - Top8 Predictions
After looking at the top- and bottom-brackets for this weekend's SC2 MLG Summer Arena, we dug through the round 1 lineup and suggested which matches were most worth watching; with those matches soon kicking off, it's time to get some predictions online. Will Stephano take the price? Can aLive make his comeback? We dig into the...
Article: MLG Summer Arena: Round 1 Matches to Watch - SC2
MLG's StarCraft 2 Summer Arena starts Friday, July 20th, at 4:30PM, with the first round presenting 16 matches. While I have no doubt that we'll see some epic games, at the end of day there's only a handful of matches I've got my eye on. Here's what we'll be watching closely and why -- remember, if you miss any matches, we'll update you with upsets and turn-arounds that are worth knowing about. View the
Article: MLG StarCraft 2 Summer Arena 2012 Brackets Are Live!
JP and Apollo watched as MLG's Summer Arena SC2 players picked their opponents for round 1 of the weekend's event at 9:00 PM EST on July 19th; the results of the player draft ended in two brackets (the Top and Bottom brackets, which will be streamed on MLG's red and blue streams), each bracket is posted below. MLG's...
Article: Firefall “not a pay-to-win model - fun comes first” PAX East 2012
You know someone’s a gamer when their first instinct is to start jumping on things: Lampposts, fences, buildings, NPCs – and, in the case of Firefall, roaming packs of enemy players in a cataclysmic arena. The last one, unlike its preceding brethren, resulted in the death of many a red-armor-wearing opponent. None survive the death-from-aboves performed by my beastly character, Mr. Cotton, wearer of fearsome pink...
Article: Heart of the Swarm: What We Know So Far
Article: Thermaltake Chaser MK-I LCS with E-Sports Theme
For those of you interested in a cool looking case that has the potential to freeze your components, look no further than the Chaser MK – I LCS by Thermaltake. Targeting the e-sports scene, which has taken off with ferocious capacity lately - especially with MLG Raleigh 2011, Thermaltake has hopes to gain the interest of pro gamers and gaming enthusiasts...
Article: GeForce LAN 6 Takes Gaming to the USS Hornet
NVIDIA's expanding quest to conquer the competitive gaming market has taken another step forward today with the announcement of the GeForce LAN 6: the biggest party in LAN gaming. NVIDIA has made it clear that the event will take place on a boat (seriously) with around-the-clock tournaments, contests, and an exhibit area with cool...
Article: Sheth and Destiny Stream For Charity
Article: Team EG's Contest: "You Could Make Money... forever."
StarCraft 2 professional e-sports team EvilGeniuses, whom our flux vane-equipped Overlords secretly filmed at MLG Raleigh 2011, have announced a multi-phase T-Shirt design contest with promise of riches to the best designer. "Reddit, it's time." Stated the midnight
Article: MLG Announces the MLG Global StarCraft 2 Invitational
Major League Gaming has grown substantially since its initial foray into the competitive video gaming space, and now looks to quench our thirst for gladiatorial StarCraft 2 showmanship even further with the MLG Global StarCraft 2 Invitational. As...
