At this year's gamescom in Cologne, Germany, SPEEDLINK will again be focusing on dedicated gaming accessories. It'll also be presenting not just one, but two new mice: the PRIME Z-DW and KUDOS Z-9. Last year the German company presented its first complete gaming line-up - this year the focus is on new innovative products for gamers.

PRIME Z-DW Double Wheel - For even more commands
The second scroll wheel turns the new PRIME Z-DW into a truly innovative weapon. Besides the programmable buttons the additional scroll wheel can also be fully customised with many performance-enhancing assignments such as powerful commands and complex macro sequences using the accompanying software.

SteelSeries the global leader in premium gaming peripherals, in collaboration with Blizzard Entertainment, today announced the exclusive SteelSeries Heroes of the Storm Mouse and QcK Mousepad. While going toe to toe with the most legendary characters of the Blizzard universe, gamers will have the ultimate precision tool to ensure total domination while flaunting exclusive artwork created by the Heroes of the Storm team.

"Heroes of the Storm has been such a highly anticipated title that we were excited to create a product exclusively for the game. We knew that Blizzard and players would want a mouse designed for versatility and that would evoke the aesthetics from within the game," said Tino Soelberg, SteelSeries CTO. "The SteelSeries Engine is such an important component of this mouse in that players can save an unlimited number of profiles and settings for each that would reflect the type of character you're playing; assigning illumination settings to each of your profiles to differentiate between characters is another way the mouse can enhance gameplay."

SteelSeries the leading global manufacturer of gaming peripherals today introduced a new surface for gamers called the DeX Mousepad. Made of a low-friction polymer material, its surface features a unique 3D optical pattern that is designed to provide a superior level of tracking accuracy for all applications. The SteelSeries DeX offers a highly-responsive, fast glide for mouse movements while its heavy silicone base keeps the pad anchored in place. The DeX is the most durable mousepad on the market with its heat-sealed edges that will keep it from fraying over time.

"We designed this for gamers who prefer to have a low friction surface that want and prefer a fast glide; it's a very different feel from our QcK family of surfaces," said Tino Soelberg, SteelSeries CTO. "In addition to how it feels and glides, the DeX could very well be the last surface they will ever need to buy with its incredible durability."

ASUS today announced Strix DSP, a gaming headset with audio station, Strix Claw optical gaming mouse, Strix Tactic Pro mechanical gaming keyboard and Strix Glide Control and Glide Speed gaming mouse pads. The new products follow the recent launches of the Strix Pro gaming headset and Strix R9 280 and GTX 780 graphic cards, completing the Strix gaming-gear line-up that sharpens gamers' hearing and places everything under their control.

Taken from the ancient Roman and Greek word for owl, Strix is the brand name for the stunning new ASUS gaming-gear series. Strix means the keenest hearing, the sharpest eyesight and the ability to feel the environment, enabling the player to detect and react to even the slightest movement. Strix means survival on the very edge of instinct. Strix is in gamers' blood, just as it is in ours.

ROCCAT Studios, German manufacturer of high-quality gaming peripherals, proudly introduces the latest in our Kone series, the Kone Pure Military gaming mouse. The Kone Pure Military presents a series of themed visual styles for players to select, from Camo Charge and Naval Storm, to the Desert Strike variant, with all of the excellent features gamers would expect in a Kone mouse. It comes standard with our patented Easy-Shift[+] technology, highly customizable illumination via LED lights with brilliant 16.8 million discrete colors, in a sleek, compact package that's smaller than the instant classic Kone XTD, but with all of the durability and ergonomic function you'd expect from a Kone.

Outside of the striking new visual flare, is the feature highlight of the Kone Pure Military; its 5000 dpi Pro-Optic (R4), one of the most high-powered optical sensor available. State-of-the-art, lag-free, ultra-precise, with an Adjustable Control Unit (ADCU) for manually configurable lift control, the Kone Pure Military lives up to its name, giving gamers military precision, ROCCAT quality, and the very best gaming experience.

SteelSeries, one of the global leaders in premium gaming gear, today announced with Electronic Arts that they will produce The Sims 4 Gaming Headset, Mouse and QCK Mousepad. The Sims 4 Gaming Headset and Mouse have been uniquely designed to immerse players even deeper into the emotional life of their Sims, extending their experience beyond the computer screen. For the first time, players will see just what their Sim in The Sims 4 is feeling through an illuminated Plumbob that lights and pulsates according to the level of emotion their Sim is experiencing.

"The Sims franchise has some of the best fans in the world and we wanted to enhance their experience to allow them to immerse themselves even further into the game," said Rachel Franklin, VP and General Manager of The Sims Studio. "The Sims 4 is centered around our new Sims and their emotions and we believe that players will feel even more connected with the game as their peripherals reflect the mood of their Sims."

Tt eSPORTS, the leading expert in professional eSports gaming peripherals is releasing the new DRACONEM Aluminum mouse pad. The DRACONEM is a premium aluminum mouse pad that caters to every need in a mouse pad possible. The DRACONEM stands out from other aluminum mouse pads in the market, due to some of its key design elements. The DRACONEM is one of the largest aluminum pads in the market, which also comes with two surfaces to suit all types of gamers.

The aluminum frame which is 2 mm thick, also features a brushed anodized finished for great durability and style. The DRACONEM offers gamers two surfaces to use; a low-friction (effortless glide) and a high-control (extreme precision) surface perfect so suit any situation in-game to allow gamers to play their best. Four rubber stoppers in the corners make sure the DRACONEM sits still and secure on the desk. The mouse bungee can be attached from all four sides, to match any setup a gamer may use during gaming. The mouse bungee can be further disassembled into two halves, for convenient carrying on the go.

Razer, the world leader in entertainment devices and software, in partnership with Wargaming, the leading free-to-play MMO developer and publisher, today announced a new line-up of gaming peripherals for World of Tanks, featuring a customized Razer DeathAdder mouse and a World of Tanks Razer Goliathus mouse mat.

"We're hyped to be officially supporting one of the fastest-growing titles in all of eSports in time for the World of Tanks Grand Finals in Warsaw," says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder, CEO and creative director. "Wargaming is one of the most prestigious game developers, and releasing these custom-made peripherals for the event is a huge boon for millions of World of Tanks players all over the world."

Returning to the product that started the success story of QPAD, the company now launches two new pro-grade series of gaming mousepads. The QPAD UC-series features a soft yet resistant surface of natural rubber, designed for you to feel the mouse's movement over the pad's uncoated surface for better control. The QPAD FX-series has the same features as QPAD UC, but with a heat treated surface for lower friction providing slightly higher speed.

"This is an important moment for me and QPAD", says company founder Christer "MrMouse" Körnbäck."Back in the 1990's we were the very first company to offer mousepads specifically designed for gaming. With this launch, we're back with a broad range of soft top fabric mousepads in a very attractive price range, and I believe these mousepads will become the most popular mousepads we've ever created" says Christer.

SteelSeries, the leading global innovator of gaming peripherals, In conjunction with Blizzard Entertainment's release of Diablo III: Reaper of Souls, SteelSeries has announced a new Diablo themed QcK Mousepad featuring original artwork of the Angel of Death, the Nephalem's main adversary in the epic new expansion pack. The new SteelSeries QcK Reaper of Souls Edition is available now via the SteelSeries Web Shop for $14.99/ €14.99.

Alongside the new QcK, the award-winning Diablo III Mouse makes its return. Armed with 7 ergonomically placed buttons with a 10 million-click lifespan and demon-red illumination, the Diablo III Mouse brings players their most precise weapon for gameplay.

ROCCAT today announces the availability of its cutting-edge gaming mousepad: the Siru. The unique, knife-edge thin gaming surface is less than a single millimeter deep, making it one of the thinnest mousepads ever created. Top side a battle-ready, easy-to-clean surface with high glide and control, bottom side an easily reusable non-slip backing that anchors to your desktop - the Siru is comprised of just one ultra-thin layer. The innovative form factor of the mousepad provides direct desktop feedback, allowing for exceptionally precise tracking and lightning-fast aim corrections.

Func is happy to announce the availability of the new, upgraded version of the F-Series-10 at various resellers. This semi-hand, single-sided mouse pad is constructed of special responsive high quality polycarbonate which allows the user to perform minimal to extremely precise movements.

The surface, now available at our reseller points, is made up of a texture that incorporates a specially selected, low profile, synthetic rubber that allows exceptional traction capabilities; also known as the "F10.s".

Func, manufacturer of gaming peripherals, is proud to announce a new, improved version of the well-known Surface 1030 series.

Func Surface 1030² is made from a hard plastic composition specifically engineered for gamers who demand extreme precision, accuracy and stability. The two interchangeable sides of the surface let you choose between a rough and a smooth texture.

HyperX, a division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced a HyperX memory and solid-state drive bundle with exclusive collector's edition Battlefield 4 gaming mouse pads. HyperX is working with QPAD, an award-winning designer of headsets, keyboards, mice and mouse pads for gamers. The limited-edition HyperX memory and mouse pad product bundle creates more value for gaming fans and will be available in the United States at Newegg.com, Amazon.com and TigerDirect.com shortly after the highly anticipated Battlefield 4 game launch.

The bundle provides value for Battlefield 4 enthusiasts by giving them an opportunity to own an exclusive collector's edition soft mouse pad along with the best gaming memory on the market. QPAD, based in Sweden, have been big supporters of eSports since 1997 and most gamers are familiar with their high-quality mouse pads as well as award-winning gaming mice, headsets and keyboards. Battlefield 4 is the first-person shooter that follows the immensely popular Battlefield 3 released in 2011, from Electronic Arts Inc.

Feenix, the premiere boutique peripheral firm for luxury gaming instruments, is excited to announce the 2014 Nascita and Dimora; a gaming mouse and pad that provide gamers with unparalleled feel, reliability, and performance.

"Everything in gaming had always looked exactly the same; it was black with loud red or green lights around it. There was no simplicity or elegance to it," says Ashkon Shayani, Creative Director. "Our main goals at Feenix are design and quality. Our instruments deliver the best gaming experience possible and sleek designs that fit right into any home or office."

Corsair made additions to its gaming peripherals lineup with three new gaming mousepad lines, including the MM600 dual-sided, the MM400 single-sided, and MM200 entry-level. The MM600 features two sides to it, a smooth metal side optimized for speed, and a fabric side optimized for control. Measuring about 352 x 272 mm, with about 5 mm thickness, the metal reinforced MM600 weighs in at 590 g. Its rubberized edges ensure the metal plates don't tear out of the fabric.

The MM400, on the other hand, has a single low-friction surface that strikes a balance between control and speed, while being metal-reinforced like its bigger sibling. It measures 352 x 272 mm, with about 260 g of weight. Lastly there's the MM200 line of entry-level mousepads that are made of cloth and a flexible polymer, and comes in four sizes, the standard version measuring 352 x 272 mm, the XL version measuring 450 x 375 mm; the Wide version measuring 430 x 280 mm; and the Compact version measuring 265 x 210 mm. All variants are 2 mm thick.

Introducing the series of X2 mouse pads, which are high-quality and professional surfaces designed for gamers. The glossy finish cloth texture is not just comfortable for touch, but also a great improvement of the mouse response and positioning. The foam rubber bottom layer ensures anti-slip and no deformation. It helps to release pressure and improve the comfort of the palm, so to satisfy the requirements of long-hours computer users and gamers alike. The XPADs are available in two sizes, one standard size: 40 x 30 cm and one XXXL size: 120 x 60 cm.

Main Features:

• Soft Gaming Mouse pad with glossy finish cloth surface and printed design
• High performance: Glossy finish cloth surface to support "Speed" for both Optical & Laser mice
• Advanced rubber base: special design to keep the mat from sliding in any kind of surface
• Big dimensions provide sufficient gliding area critical mouse movements

The award-winning SteelSeries Sensei RAW gaming mouse and QcK mousepad are now available in new, Heat Orange Editions. This new color combination is designed to compliment the SteelSeries Siberia v2 Heat Orange Edition Headset with its glossy black finish and bright-orange illumination. The $59.99/€59.99 Sensei RAW and $14.99/€14.99 mouse surface are available now in the SteelSeries Web Shop.

More information about the Sensei RAW Heat Orange Edition mouse and the high-quality cloth QcK mouspad please visit steelseries.com/heatorange.

Today Logitech introduced a mouse that redefines the boundaries of wireless gaming. The Logitech G602 Wireless Gaming Mouse combines 250 hours of non-stop lag-free wireless game play with the precision of Logitech G's exclusive Delta Zero sensor technology to help players dominate boss after boss.

And, to ensure players have the best-possible surface for their particular style of game play, Logitech has also created two new mouse pads, the Logitech G440 Hard Gaming Mouse Pad and the Logitech G240 Cloth Gaming Mouse Pad. These new mouse pads deliver optimized surfaces for both high- and low-DPI game play, respectively.

Ozone brings you the best technology service with the best materials so you can choose the mousepad that best suits your needs as a gamer. Power and Freedom lead to your decisions.The new Ozone mousepad is the result of a perfect combination between a hard mat and a soft one. It creates a new consistent gaming performance. Ozone has developed one of the highest stable mousepads that you can ever experience. It gives you both perfect accuracy and control. Its rubber absorbs noise and ensures a quiet user experience. It's been optimized for both laser and optical mice performance as well.

The hybrid surface gives you an unique smooth feeling and the best performance. No matter you are a hardcore gamer or not, this mousepad will exceed your expectation. Manuel LaMia Mildenberger (Ozone Team Taiwan) says; "Neutron mousepad is perfect for e-sports gaming activities, since it provides a flawless and accurate performance in both quick and slow movements. It also adapts very well to any roughness in the surface thanks to its comfortable layered design. As a pro-gamer I need tools that won't let me down, that's why I choose Neutron."

SteelSeries, the worldwide leader in professional grade gaming peripherals along with Valve, developer of Dota 2 and creator of The International Tournament, today announced the Siberia v2 Illuminated Gaming Headset Dota 2 Special Edition which features an exclusive in-game item, Scythe of Vyse for Nature's Prophet.

In addition to the new headset, SteelSeries will also roll out two new SteelSeries QcK+ mousepads featuring character artwork from the game. The Siberia v2 Dota 2 Edition headset lets the player experience the non-stop excitement of the game while enjoying an incredible soundscape, lightweight over-the-head suspension design and the ability to customize what you're hearing through an easy-to-configure software suite. Red LED illumination on the outside of each earcup can also be customized to exact user specifications and profiles via the SteelSeries Engine. At an MSRP of $119.99, the headset is equipped with large, premium driver units for the loudest and clearest sound while its circumaural earcups are wrapped in soft leather for comfort and increased passive noise reduction.

ROCCAT Studios, the Hamburg-based manufacturer of competition gaming peripherals, today announces immediate availability of the optical version of its award-winning Kone Pure gaming mouse. This release ensures that there is now a Kone for both breeds of gamer: those preferring the maxed out DPI of a laser mouse, and those yearning for the unique feel of an optical sensor gliding over their mousepad.

The Kone Pure Optical combines the design innovations and ergonomic shape of original Kone Pure - 91% the size of the Kone - with an ultra-accurate, cutting-edge Pro-Optic (R3) optical sensor. Equipped with high-quality Omron switches, ROCCAT innovations such as Easy-Shift[+], Easy-Aim, and ROCCAT Talk, and a top-end sensor with DPI adjustable up to true 4,000 DPI, the Kone Pure Optical is designed for discerning gamers who want the best from their peripherals.

ASUS rolled out its first Republic of Gamers (ROG) branded input device, the ROG Eagle Eye GX1000 gaming mouse. Clad in brushed aluminum and ABS plastic, with a braided weave cable, the Eagle Eye GX1000 features a pseudo-ambidextrous design (side buttons only on its left side), with a total of six action buttons, a scroll wheel, and on-the-fly sensitivity control buttons.

The ROG Eagle Eye GX1000 features a weight compartment, with adjustable weighs in units of 5 g. Its dry weight (without any weights) is 150 g. Under its hood is an 8,200 DPI laser sensor, which can be lowered all the way down to 50 DPI. Overall, the mouse measures 128.5 x 65.5 x 43.5 mm. ASUS dropped in some groovy LED lighting for the scroll wheel, the sensitivity adjustment felt-touch surface (can coarsely display DPI setting), and its rear side. An ROG-branded mousepad is part of the package. Expect this one to be priced upwards of $100.

Gigabyte announced its GeForce GTX Titan graphics card. Much like every other GTX Titan announced till now, it sticks to NVIDIA reference design. To spice things up, Gigabyte is tossing in a few extras from its Aivia line of gaming peripherals, by including a gaming mousepad, and a pack of Aivia-themed playing cards that you can also play "memory" with. Based on the 28 nm GK110 silicon, the GeForce GTX Titan features 2,688 CUDA cores, 224 TMUs, 48 ROPs, and a 384-bit wide GDDR5 memory interface, holding 6 GB of memory. The card features NVIDIA reference clock speeds of 837/876/6008 MHz (core/GPU Boost/memory). It should be priced at $1000 before taxes, $1100~$1200 after it.

Korean peripherals maker Zalman rolled out a fleet of new gaming mice and mousepads. Among the mice are the ZM-GM1 flagship mouse, ZM-M400, and the ambidextrous claw-grip oriented ZM-M250; and among the mousepads are the ZM-MP series. The ZM-GM1 is an ambidextrous-looking (yet right-oriented mouse for palm-grips. Measuring 125 x 84 x 38 mm, its dry weight is about 85 g. Featuring a silver+black body with steel highlights, the mouse provides five buttons, excluding on-the-fly resolution adjustments. Under the hood is an Avago 9500 optical sensor, with 6,000 dpi resolution, and 12,000 FPS reporting rate. In addition to an illuminated logo and parts surrounding its scrollwheel, the mouse lights up along the contours of its thumb-rest.

Moving on, the the ZM-M400 features a right-oriented design unlike the ZM-GM1, measuring 112 x 82 x 40 mm and a fixed 129 g weight, but its looks could be deceptive by today's standards. It packs a light 1,600 dpi sensor, which doesn't get close to anything Avago. The last of the three mice is the ZM-M250, which features a glossy, ambidextrous shape, a total of three buttons, measurements of 119 x 64 x 34 mm, weighing 81 g, the same 1,600 dpi sensor as the ZM-M400. Its top features a groovy circuit board pattern.