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…
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Secretlab: The Chair of C9ampions
UNITED STATES, NOV 18, 2018: Esports organisation of the year Cloud9, also the most valuable¹ in the world, today announced a partnership with international gaming chair specialist Secretlab. The official tie-up makes the company the official gaming chair partner of Cloud9 and its 17 global teams across a range of titles, including League of Legends, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Fortnite and Rocket League, in which just last week Cloud9 clinched the world championship, adding to an already full year of successes. The two brands also launched a new line of co-designed Cloud9 x Secretlab edition chairs, based off of Secretlab’s award-winning OMEGA 2018 and TITAN models. The jointly-branded OMEGA 2018 and…
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Your essential guide to the KL Major
With the group stages done and dusted, the nail-biting knockout stages of the Kuala Lumpur Major kicks off today. The KL Major–the first Major of this new Dota 2 Pro Circuit season–is organised by PGL, eGG Network and ImbaTV, while we will be supporting the top-level professional players and casters with our award-winning chairs throughout the competition. So what do you need to know before you join the sea of fans clamouring to catch a glimpse of your favourite Dota 2 team this coming weekend? When is it happening? The knockout stages will run today (Nov 11) and run till Nov 14 behind closed doors. The main event takes place…
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Fabric v PU leather: All you need to know to choose your next Secretlab chair
You are in need of a new gaming chair. You want something comfortable and that keeps you focused and well-supported for long hours of gaming. BUT you can’t decide between our best-selling Secretlab signature PRIME™ 2.0 PU leather series or our intricately and custom-made SoftWeave™ fabric series. So, we’re here to help you with all the facts so you can suitably make the best investment for your back. PRIME™ 2.0 PU leather SoftWeave™ Fabric Breathability ✔✔✔ ✔✔✔✔✔ Durability Rigorously tested to be more resistant to spills and will quickly dry upon wiping Engineered to keep its form even after extended use, and is more pet-friendly Feel Soft, flexible, and…
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Introducing the Secretlab SoftWeave™ fabric series
International gaming chair maker Secretlab today introduced the SoftWeave™ Series—inspired by the woven-fabric trend, known for its lightweight, breathable and durable properties and now a staple material in the streetwear and activewear scene. Secretlab’s SoftWeave™ fabric is custom-made and meticulously engineered based on the latest and top-quality 350gsm short-yarn available on the market; woven together and produced under stringent and certified manufacturing procedures and finished with a grinding process to create a unique ultra-soft and fluffy texture. The result is a fabric upholstery that gives a natural, soft touch and promises superior comfort for long durations of sitting, while providing ample support by conforming to and supporting the shape…
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5 essential tips to get the most out of your Secretlab chair
So you’re the proud owner of an award-winning Secretlab chair. You and your back are in for a comfortable treat: Imagine hours and hours of gaming, working or binge-watching an entire season of your favourite TV series in one sitting, feeling oh-so-relaxed on your Secretlab chair without the need to get up. But a Secretlab chair is anything but a simple chair. There’s so much more it can do for you. Here are five of our top tips to help you get the most out it: 1. Adjust, adjust, adjust We all know the feeling of losing track of time in the heat of an intense gaming battle or…
