Gamers Do Battle with Classic New Keyset from Zboard
Guild Wars Factions Limited Edition Keyset Available Now
Vaughan, ON (April 20, 2006) - Ideazon Inc.,
designer and developer of the Zboard, the world's
first keyboard designed for PC gamers, today announced its
new Guild Wars Factions Limited Edition Keyset for
Zboard. Designed specifically for the highly-anticipated
ArenaNet® title Guild Wars Factions, slated for release April
28, 2006, clans, communities and gamers from around the world
will be able to enjoy the ultimate experience in custom
gaming.
The partnership with online game developer NCsoft® has
enabled Ideazon to take gamers to a whole different level of
game customization and will enhance the Guild Wars Factions
gaming experience. Ideazon's Guild Wars Factions keyset lets
players choose sides in the battle and master the game's
playing environment using a dedicated control layout that is
simple to learn and easy to use.
"The Guild Wars Factions Limited Edition Keyset is tailored
to meet every player's needs within the stunning and visually
immersive world that ArenaNet has created," says Chris
Rathgeber, president of Ideazon Inc. "We worked closely with
NCsoft and our ZCommunity members to create the gaming weapon
of choice."
"This Keyset is an exciting development for Guild Wars® fans
and will help new players master the game quickly," says
Dorothy Ferguson, vice president of sales and marketing for
NCsoft's North American business. "From incorporating the
game's visuals to the thoughtfully laid out command keys,
Ideazon takes the Guild Wars Factions experience to new
heights."
The Guild Wars: Factions Limited Edition Keyset for Zboard
gives gamers:
- 56 dedicated action keys and labeled commands;
- 12 menus intuitively organized for ease of play;
- 12 quick access emote keys including fist shake, bow, and dance;
- Stunning official game graphics to immerse gamers in the action; and,
- Compatibility for use with Guild Wars and the Guild Wars expansion pack.
The Guild Wars Factions Limited Edition Keyset for Zboard,
retails for 24,95 and is currently available online at
e-tailers and retailers. The Zboard retails for 59,95
and is also available online.
The Zboard Gaming Keyboard also comes equipped with gaming
terrain and tactical features, including:
- Gaming Keyset for FPS and Action games;
- 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;
- Standard Keyset with Windows and Internet Explorer commands labeled on keys; and,
- USB base with two extra USB peripheral ports.
For more information on the Zboard and a complete listing of
purchase partners, please visit www.zboard.com. To join the global Zboard
community, visit community.zboard.com.
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About Ideazon Inc.
North American-based Ideazon Inc. develops, manufactures and
markets the next generation of gaming peripheral technologies
that enable a new level of interaction between end-users and
their PC games. Zboard products enhance the gaming
experience, accelerate gamers through the initial stages of a
new game and ultimately improve gamer satisfaction.
Ideazon is headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario, with a European
sales office in Antwerp, Belgium. For more information, visit
the web site at www.zboard.com.
About ArenaNet
ArenaNet, located in Bellevue, Washington, is a wholly owned
subsidiary of NCsoft Corporation. ArenaNet has built a
state-of-the-art, interactive game network and develops
premier multiplayer online games for dedicated game players.
ArenaNet's first title, Guild Wars, is a global online
roleplaying game that allows gamers to play with anyone,
anytime and anywhere in the world. Its highly-anticipated
follow up, Guild Wars Factions, will be released in spring
2006. More information about ArenaNet can be found at
www.arena.net.
About NCsoft
NCsoft North America is headquartered in Austin, Texas and is
part of Korea-based NCsof Corporation. NCsoft, with its own
development and publishing offices in Texas and California,
also works with subsidiaries and third party developers
throughout North America to develop and publish innovative
online entertainment software products. In 2004, the company
launched two massively multiplayer titles on the same day:
Lineage® II and City of Heroes®, and, in 2005 the hit games
Guild Wars and City of Villians were released. In
2006, NCsoft will be launching other massively multiplayer
titles, including Auto Assault® and Guild Wars Factions. More
information about NCsoft can be found at www.playNC.com.
NCsoft, the interlocking NC logo, PlayNC, Lineage, Guild
Wars, Guild Wars Factions, Auto Assault and all associated
logos and designs are trademarks or registered trademarks of
NCsoft Corporation. City of Heroes, City of Villians and all
associated logos and designs are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Cryptic Studios, Inc. and NCsoft Corporation.
Cyrptic Studios is a trademark of Crytpic Studios, Inc. All
other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
For additional information contact:
Michel Corbett
Ideazon Europe
+32 (0)3 444 05 81
michel.corbett@ideazon.com