THE STEELSERIES STRATUS WIRELESS CONTROLLER CHANGES THE GAME

Console-Style Controller Advances iOS 7 Gaming on the iPad – Featuring Pressure-Sensitive Buttons, Multi-Player Connectivity and More

LAS VEGAS (CES 2014) – Jan. 6, 2014 – SteelSeries, a global leader in the gaming peripherals and accessories market, today introduced the SteelSeries Stratus Wireless Gaming Controller, specifically designed for console-style gameplay on iPad®, iPhone®, and iPod touch® running iOS 7, as well as on your HD TV via AppleTV® using AirPlay® Mirroring from your iOS device with supported games.

“The Stratus Wireless Controller, the first wireless gamepad controller ever to be supported in iOS 7, forever alters the mobile gaming landscape,” said Bruce Hawver, SteelSeries CEO. “With Stratus, gamers have easy and direct access to a growing roster of great games on iPad that were intended for an immersive, controller-enabled experience. We’re incredibly excited to be the first gaming peripherals company to develop a standalone controller for iOS devices and are thrilled to see an abundance of high quality game titles rolling out from publishers everyday.”

A Game Changer

iOS 7 features embedded controller support—and as a result a new platform of gaming is emerging. For the first time on iOS, developers can create games that use traditional console control schemes to provide for an immersive and challenging gaming experience on iOS devices. The Stratus Controller from SteelSeries is the first Bluetooth controller for iOS devices; its sleek, lightweight design has a comfortable grip with 10+ hours of battery-life and features that are ideal for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch gaming.

Complete Control

The Stratus Controller features a familiar console-style layout with the a pressure-sensitive directional pad (D-pad), 4 pressure-sensitive action buttons and 4 pressure-sensitive shoulder buttons, in addition to dual analog sticks, a dedicated pairing button to connect to iOS devices via Bluetooth and a convenient on/off switch to save on power. The battery life is estimated to be approximately 10 hours on a full charge, with an average full charge time estimated at 2 hours. It charges with an included USB connection cable.

The red LED indicator lights found in the middle of the controller display the number of controllers or player connections during multi-player gameplay – allowing up to 4 controllers to connect to a single device. There are a growing number of game titles available on the App Store that support game controller functionality in iOS 7 and more titles are likely to be added over the coming months.

Pricing & Availability

The SteelSeries Stratus Controller is available for pre-order today on SteelSeries.com for $99.99 / €99.99 MSRP.

For more information about the Stratus Controller, please visit http://steelseries.com/stratus.

About SteelSeries

SteelSeries is a leading manufacturer of top quality gaming peripherals from headsets, keyboards and mice to controllers, surfaces and software. For more than a decade, SteelSeries has been on the forefront of designing and creating gear for gamers. The company’s continued innovation also comes in collaboration with the world’s leading professional gaming teams and partners. SteelSeries is a global brand that continues to support the growth of competitive gaming tournaments and electronic sports leagues through professional team sponsorships, partnerships and community support. For more information, please visit http://steelseries.com.

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Computer Eyewear Pioneer GUNNAR Optiks Reveals the Brilliant Shades of the New INTERCEPT Color Collection 

Carlsbad, CA – January 6, 2014 – GUNNAR Optiks, pioneer of precision-engineered computer and gaming eyewear, is ringing in the New Year by unveiling the INTERCEPT Color Collection. This new assortment of richly energetic hues brings a personalized, multi-chromatic touch to the retro-infused, high-tech optical perfection of GUNNAR’s successful INTERCEPT product line.

“GUNNAR makes glasses for anyone who demands the absolute most from their digital experience,” remarked GUNNAR Optiks’ CEO, Joe Croft.  “But a high performance product designed for such a wide range of digital consumers can’t be confined to a limited color palette.  With the introduction of the INTERCEPT Color Collection, we’ve given everyone, from hardcore gamers to creative designers to technophiles of all types, a chance to show off their individuality and style – while protecting and enhancing their vision.”

The new Color Collection adds five vibrant hues to the INTERCEPT suite – Cobalt, Fire, Kryptonite, Ghost and Ink – which join the classic, original Onyx model. As always, these new, colorful styles deliver the same high-quality lens technology and frame construction while providing the competitive edge that GUNNAR users have come to expect. The INTERCEPT’s top-grade polymer frames are fine-tuned to maximize stability and durability, while even weight distribution and a premium soft-touch, non-slip external coating ensure they’re equally as comfortable as they are durable. In addition, their unique, proprietary lens design filters out harsh artificial light and reflective glare for a focused, panoramic view that brings vivid detail to high-resolution digital displays and protects the wearer’s vision from drying out.

The latest colors from the INTERCEPT collection will be available for purchase immediately through GUNNARS.com and BestBuy.com. For more information, visit GUNNARS.com/intercept-colors.

About GUNNAR Optiks

Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Carlsbad, California, GUNNAR Optiks, LLC designs and engineers computer and gaming eyewear to protect and enhance vision using revolutionary lens technology. GUNNAR introduced the Advanced Computer Eyewear category in 2008 and pioneered ergonomically correct eyewear to reduce eyestrain and fatigue associated with long-term viewing of digital screens. GUNNAR also offers non-polarized outdoor eyewear engineered for digital viewing in bright light and outdoor applications.

Since its inception, GUNNAR has been recognized as one of the fastest growing privately held companies in San Diego. Investors include Carl Zeiss Vision, 50 Cent, Peter Thiel and Monster, Inc. Retail customers include Amazon, Best Buy, Fry’s, GameStop, and Staples. Corporate customers include Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and Zappos.

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Marvel Heroes Game Update 2.1 – SIEGE Brings More Asgard, Playable Ghost Rider (Resent)

* We are resending this Press release that went out just before the holiday period and includes two Marvel trailer links.

After opening a new realm to players with last month’s Game Update 2.0 – Asgard, Gazillion Entertainment’s Marvel Heroes is raising the stakes again today with enormous battle zones raging across Asgard in Game Update 2.1 – Siege. In addition to the new zones, Ghost Rider has joined Marvel Heroes as the latest playable hero on the extensive roster of fan-favorite Marvel superheroes. Ghost Rider is now available to all players as they team up to stop the Dark Elf Malekith and his armies from destroying Asgard. Siege is a free update that includes new public combat zones, boss battles, enemies, story content, and more.

To celebrate the launch of Game Update 2.1 – Siege, Marvel Heroes has released two brand new trailers showcasing Ghost Rider, as well as the exciting new content in Game Update 2.1:

Marvel Heroes Game Update 2.1 – Siege features:

• Asgard Under Attack – Malekith and his dark army have besieged Asgard, resulting in a huge public combat zone allowing dozens of players to team up and battle Malekith, himself. 

• Playable Ghost Rider – The Spirit of Vengeance roars into Marvel Heroes on his signature motorcycle armed with mystical chains and the power of hellfire. 

• Odin’s Throne Room – This multi-stage fight against Loki will test the mettle of even the strongest heroes. 

• The Most Powerful Enemies Yet – New enemy mobs including massive Kronan, Rock Trolls, and other formidable foes. 

• Even More Story Content – The epic story of Marvel Heroes continues with brand-new story missions featuring fully-voiced motion comics. 

Marvel Heroes is free-to-play and features dozens of Marvel Super Heroes, including Spider-Man, Iron Man, Thor, Wolverine, Hulk and Captain America. All heroes can be unlocked by simply playing the game and each hero can be customized through unique and extensive levelling systems, power trees, diverse item drops and a robust crafting system. Players can choose to wear costumes from over 70 years of Marvel history, including costumes from Marvel’s recent theatrical blockbusters. Set across diverse locations from the Marvel Universe, Marvel Heroes offers fast-paced, action-packed gameplay.

To download and start playing Marvel Heroes today, please visit: http://www.marvelheroes.com

Marvel Heroes is available now* on PC and is currently in development for Mac. For more information on Marvel Heroes Game Update 2.1 – Siege follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/MMMSociety or like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/marvelheroes.

About Gazillion Entertainment
Gazillion Entertainment is a privately held developer and publisher of free-to-play online games for all ages. Gazillion’s games feature revered brands, superior production quality and unmatched gameplay. For more information on Gazillion, please visit: www.gazillion.com.

About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit www.marvel.com.

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