World of Warcraft Zboard Keyset Coming Soon

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World of Warcraft® Limited Edition World of Warcraft® Zboard™ Keyset Coming Soon

Ideazon Inc. to offer customized control scheme for players of Blizzard Entertainment®’s upcoming massively multiplayer online game

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 Zboardâ„¢, 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 StarCraftâ„¢, 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:

Game Window Zone: Quest Log, Spell Book, Skills, Talents, Social, and Character interface commands all grouped together for easy use and access.

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.

About Blizzard Entertainment
Best known for blockbuster hits including the Warcraft®, StarCraft®, and Diablo® series, Blizzard Entertainment (www.blizzard.com), a division of Vivendi Universal Games, is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating many of the industry’s most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard’s track record includes eight #1-selling games and multiple Game of the Year awards*. The company’s free Internet gaming service Battle.net® reigns as the largest in the world, with millions of active users.

About Ideazon Inc.
North American-based Ideazon Inc. develops, manufactures and markets the next generation of computer keyboard technologies that enable a new level of interaction between end-users and their computers. The Zboardâ„¢ enhances the gaming experience, accelerates gamers through the initial stages of a new game and ultimately improves gamer satisfaction. Visit www.zboard.com for more details. Ideazon is headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario. For more information, contact the company toll-free at 1-866-433-2966 or visit the web site at www.zboard.com.