With most regions concluding the first Split of 2019, attention will now turn to the first international tournament of the year, the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI). Hailed as a precursor to the annual Worlds Championship, this premier tournament is this year’s first clash of each regions’ best. Taking place in Vietnam and Taipei, expect titanic battles between world-renowned teams such as SK Telecom T1, G2 Esports and Team Liquid, setting the big stage for the most groundbreaking plays. Excited for what’s in store at the MSI 2019? We’ve gathered everything you need to know. So sit back like the pros in Secretlab award-winning-comfort, and get into the game. Key details:…
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Secretlab announces Dark Knight-edition gaming chair to celebrate Batman’s 80th anniversary
UNITED STATES, APRIL 11—International gaming chair maker Secretlab, in collaboration with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC, today announced a co-branded Dark Knight-edition Secretlab gaming chair to commemorate Batman’s 80th anniversary. The Secretlab Batman-edition chair culminates in the perfect union between Secretlab’s award-winning chairs and the most beloved comic character for the most fitting homage to the world’s greatest detective. The Batman Edition will be available for both the award-winning Secretlab OMEGA and Secretlab TITAN. The co-branded line can be purchased directly via Secretlab’s website. Said Ian Alexander Ang, co-founder and CEO of Secretlab: “To create a chair worthy of Super Heroes, we took inspiration from the greatest of them…
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deadmau5 launches gaming chair line in collaboration with Secretlab
UNITED STATES, MARCH 31—Internationally renowned electronic dance music producer and mau5trap label head deadmau5, in collaboration with award-winning gaming seat maker Secretlab, today launched the world’s first co-branded deadmau5 gaming chair. The Secretlab deadmau5 Edition will be the dance music legend’s first-ever official gaming product and a world’s-first union of dance music and gaming in a sleek, ultra-comfortable gaming chair. The deadmau5 Edition features deadmau5’s iconic mouse mask moniker, combined with the award-winning features of Secretlab’s OMEGA and TITAN lines. It will be available for sale on Secretlab’s website. A diehard gamer at heart, the multiple JUNO-Award winning musician debuted his Secretlab deadmau5 Edition chair to the world as the…
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Secretlab—English Premier League & soccer pro Dele Alli’s gaming chair of choice
UNITED KINGDOM, MARCH 27—International gaming chair specialist Secretlab today announced a partnership with English Premier League football star Dele Alli as the England midfield sensation continues to expand his presence in the gaming scene. Dele, who thundered a spectacular goal at the 2018 World Cup against Sweden to cement his world-class status on the international stage, is among the pioneers of top sporting athletes who actively stream while gaming. Just last April, Alli had whooping over 40,000 concurrent viewers tuned in to his Twitch channel just to watch him dismantle his opponents in Fortnite: Battle Royale. Dele’s love for gaming, even whilst on the football pitch, is also well-documented, having…
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Extending the lifespan of PU leather: 4 MUST-DOs
To give you the ultimate seating experience, Secretlab chairs are made with materials that are thoroughly certified according to world-leading standards. However, the longevity of most materials can be compromised by certain factors. What causes PU leather to peel? Heat and humidity ruin everything. From parties to your guitar, and even your hairstyle, there’s no escaping the heavy hands of humidity. This, combined with your unique blend of body oils and perspiration, rubbed in every time you win those intense games, will cause most materials to deteriorate. Regardless of what your climate is like, here are 4 easy tips to extend the lifespan of your Secretlab PRIME™ PU leather…
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Cloud9 Sneaky: “The weirdest gift I got from a fan was a ‘thirsty’ cup filled with….”
Arguably the most storied and renowned League of Legends professional, Zachary Scuderi, better known as Sneaky, is no stranger to the esports scene. Standing amongst North America’s top AD Carries, Sneaky has been a vital cog for Cloud9’s League of Legends team since its inception in 2013. Most recently, he played a pivotal role in Cloud9’s fairytale run to the 2018 World Championships semi-finals, particularly stunning heavily-favorited Afreeca Freecs in a 3-0 demolition. Having been so close to the World Championship Grand Final, Sneaky and Cloud9 are out for greater glory this season, starting with the LCS Spring Split 2019. But before that, we got the chance to sit down with…
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Secretlab Partners With League of Legends Esports
Secretlab, international gaming seat specialist, today announced a multi-year global partnership with Riot Games—the developer, publisher, and league operator behind the world’s most-played game and most-viewed esports title, League of Legends. Secretlab will become the choice of gaming seats for the League of Legends Championship Series (LCS) in North America and the three premier global events: The Mid-Season Invitational, the All-Star Event, and the pinnacle of the League of Legends’ competitive calendar, the World Championship, which in 2018 broke all esports viewership records with 99.6 million fans tuning in to watch the World Finals. The LCS, which will be the first in the series of the events, will be returning…
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LCS Spring Split 2019: Your Essential Guide
Less than 24 hours till the 2019 LCS season, and you must be on the edge of your seat, eager for the return of top-level competitive League of Legends action in North America. Will Team Liquid defend their crown? Will Cloud9 build on their stunning performance at Worlds 2018? Will 100 Thieves’ new roster earn them a table-topping finish again in the Spring Split? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back (and the pros’). Now, get comfortable with all-you-need-to-know about the 2019 LCS Spring Split. Key details: Location: NA LCS Studio, Los Angeles, California Start Date: Jan 26, 2019 Event Server: North America Organizer: Riot Games Watch the action…
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The Bucharest Minor: Your essential guide
Just 9 days into the new year, and your wait is over for the first competitive Dota 2 tournament of 2019. The Bucharest Minor is the 2nd Minor of this 2018/2019 season’s Dota 2 Pro Circuit (DPC), powered by renowned esports tournament organiser PGL (who also organised last November’s KL Major), and backed by our award-winning chairs. It will also be the first tournament since the hefty 7.20 patch, meaning there will be no shortage of excitement and high-octane gameplay as the run-up towards The International (TI) 2019 intensifies. In the very case you’re still recovering from December’s festive season, here are all the essentials to get you up…
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Secretlab partners with OGN for the first-ever 100-seat Battle Royale studio in North America
UNITED STATES, JAN 4, 2019: International gaming chair specialist, Secretlab, today announced a partnership with esports producer and network giant OGN – who created the world’s first esports league and captured global attention with their top-quality Starcraft 2 broadcasts as well as League of Legends and Overwatch tournaments in South Korea. The official tie-up announcement comes as part of the official opening of the OGN Super Arena in California—the first-ever dedicated Battle Royale studio in North America, which can seat up to 100 competitors, making it the largest esports studio arena on the US West Coast. The arena is fully equipped with Secretlab’s award-winning chairs for use by professional players…
