Inferno_Rice
Oct 06, 2004, 10:40 PM
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VAUGHAN, ON (OCT 05, 2004) ? Ideazon Inc. to offer customized control scheme for players of Blizzard Entertainment??s upcoming massively multiplayer online game
Ideazon Inc., designer and developer of the Zboard?, the world?s first keyboard designed for PC gamers, today announced its highly anticipated new World of Warcraft? Limited Edition Keyset for Zboard.
The World of Warcraft Limited Edition Keyset for Zboard is designed to make online adventuring even easier in World of Warcraft. With an intuitive Keyset that fosters speed and control, gamers in Blizzard Entertainment??s upcoming massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) will be able to immerse themselves in ways that traditional keyboards cannot deliver.
?We have always wanted to design a gaming keyboard for one of Blizzard?s games,? said Nir Shafrir, CEO of Ideazon Inc. ?It was the challenge of playing StarCraft?, a classic game from Blizzard Entertainment, that first inspired the creation of the Zboard, so working with them to create this weapon has brought us full circle. I?m sure gamers will embrace the new Keyset for World of Warcraft because it will help create a far richer gaming experience."
Engineered and built by gamers for gamers, Zboard?s custom-labeled commands make it easy to interact with the detailed world. Selecting your spells and weapons, targeting players to feel your wrath or goodwill, communicating with others, or simply viewing your quest log is much simpler with Zboard.
"We're impressed with the level of user control and customization offered by Zboard's World of Warcraft Limited Edition Keyset," said Paul Sams, senior vice president of business operations for Blizzard Entertainment, "We think it has potential to revolutionize the way gamers play World of Warcraft."
The World of Warcraft Limited Edition Keyset for Zboard lets gamers take advantage of many enhanced features including:
* Labeled keys for every default game command, including opening your bags, targeting your friends and foes, taking a look at the world map, and more.
* The Emote Bar?s programmed macros enable gamers to reveal emotion to the other characters in the world. For example, with the push of one button, characters can laugh, cheer, offend an opponent, or roar in victory.
* Dedicated specialty zones:
o Game Window Zone: Quest Log, Spell Book, Skills, Talents, Social, and Character interface commands all grouped together for easy use and access.
o Chat Command Zone: Yell, Whisper, Say, Reply, Party Chat, and Guild Chat commands all easily accessible in one simple location.
The Zboard Gaming Keyboard comes equipped with the following components and features:
* Gaming Keyset for FPS and action games
* Standard Keyset with Windows and Internet Explorer commands labeled on keys
* USB base with two extra USB peripheral ports
* 15 common shooter and action commands labeled on keys
* Eight distinct ?command zones? for ease of use
* "Butterfly" directional keys for maximum comfort
* Instant remapping capabilities
The Zboard is currently available and the World of Warcraft Limited Edition Keyset will be available online through www.zboard.com or at major retail and online outlets including: CompUSA, Fry?s Electronics, Micro Center, EB Canada, London Drugs, BestBuy.com, and Amazon.com. The suggested retail values for the Zboard and World of Warcraft Keyset are $49.99 USD and $19.99 USD, respectively. Check stores or online for ongoing holiday season mail-in rebate offers.
VAUGHAN, ON (OCT 05, 2004) ? Ideazon Inc. to offer customized control scheme for players of Blizzard Entertainment??s upcoming massively multiplayer online game
Ideazon Inc., designer and developer of the Zboard?, the world?s first keyboard designed for PC gamers, today announced its highly anticipated new World of Warcraft? Limited Edition Keyset for Zboard.
The World of Warcraft Limited Edition Keyset for Zboard is designed to make online adventuring even easier in World of Warcraft. With an intuitive Keyset that fosters speed and control, gamers in Blizzard Entertainment??s upcoming massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) will be able to immerse themselves in ways that traditional keyboards cannot deliver.
?We have always wanted to design a gaming keyboard for one of Blizzard?s games,? said Nir Shafrir, CEO of Ideazon Inc. ?It was the challenge of playing StarCraft?, a classic game from Blizzard Entertainment, that first inspired the creation of the Zboard, so working with them to create this weapon has brought us full circle. I?m sure gamers will embrace the new Keyset for World of Warcraft because it will help create a far richer gaming experience."
Engineered and built by gamers for gamers, Zboard?s custom-labeled commands make it easy to interact with the detailed world. Selecting your spells and weapons, targeting players to feel your wrath or goodwill, communicating with others, or simply viewing your quest log is much simpler with Zboard.
"We're impressed with the level of user control and customization offered by Zboard's World of Warcraft Limited Edition Keyset," said Paul Sams, senior vice president of business operations for Blizzard Entertainment, "We think it has potential to revolutionize the way gamers play World of Warcraft."
The World of Warcraft Limited Edition Keyset for Zboard lets gamers take advantage of many enhanced features including:
* Labeled keys for every default game command, including opening your bags, targeting your friends and foes, taking a look at the world map, and more.
* The Emote Bar?s programmed macros enable gamers to reveal emotion to the other characters in the world. For example, with the push of one button, characters can laugh, cheer, offend an opponent, or roar in victory.
* Dedicated specialty zones:
o Game Window Zone: Quest Log, Spell Book, Skills, Talents, Social, and Character interface commands all grouped together for easy use and access.
o Chat Command Zone: Yell, Whisper, Say, Reply, Party Chat, and Guild Chat commands all easily accessible in one simple location.
The Zboard Gaming Keyboard comes equipped with the following components and features:
* Gaming Keyset for FPS and action games
* Standard Keyset with Windows and Internet Explorer commands labeled on keys
* USB base with two extra USB peripheral ports
* 15 common shooter and action commands labeled on keys
* Eight distinct ?command zones? for ease of use
* "Butterfly" directional keys for maximum comfort
* Instant remapping capabilities
The Zboard is currently available and the World of Warcraft Limited Edition Keyset will be available online through www.zboard.com or at major retail and online outlets including: CompUSA, Fry?s Electronics, Micro Center, EB Canada, London Drugs, BestBuy.com, and Amazon.com. The suggested retail values for the Zboard and World of Warcraft Keyset are $49.99 USD and $19.99 USD, respectively. Check stores or online for ongoing holiday season mail-in rebate offers.