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…
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Team Secret & Secretlab announce partnership
UNITED STATES, AUG 13, 2018: In the first-ever esports partnership featuring two partners of the same namesake, global computer chair maker Secretlab today announced an official tie-up with world-renowned esports team Team Secret. On top of Secretlab becoming the official chair partner for Team Secret, the two brands also launched specially-designed Team Secret x Secretlab editions chairs, based off Secretlab’s award-winning OMEGA 2018 and TITAN models. The jointly-branded OMEGA 2018 and TITAN chairs will be available for direct purchase on Secretlab’s website immediately. The announcement comes as Team Secret’s Dota 2 team is preparing to compete in The International 2018 (TI8), the most prestigious tournament of the Dota 2 Pro Circuit…
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Secretlab expands European presence
International chair maker Secretlab now covers most of Europe, having expanded into even more countries and territories within the continent, meaning the company now ships to over 50 countries worldwide. New Countries and Territories: Bulgaria Estonia Gibraltar Guernsey Hungary Jersey Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Monaco Norway Romania San Marino Slovakia Slovenia Switzerland Vatican City Existing Countries: Austria Belgium Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Netherlands Poland Portugal Spain Sweden United Kingdom
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Sccc: Losing TI7 made us stronger
It was a heartbreaking end to 2017’s The International (TI7), akin to the Dota 2 World Cup, for Song ‘Sccc’ Chun and his team Newbee. Having dominated the Upper Bracket—including wins over Evil Geniuses, Invictus Gaming and LGD.Forever Young—their winning run and hopes of repeating the team’s famous 2014 victory were cruelly ended by Team Liquid, who triumphed 3-0 in the Grand Final. A second-place finish and $3.95 million prize money takeaway made up as pretty decent consolation, but so narrowly missing out on the title was a bitter pill to swallow—Sccc’s forlorn reaction was clearly evident as his opponents paraded about the stadium. Yet Newbee left The International 2017…
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3 essential tips to care for Secretlab PU leather chairs
Your Secretlab chair takes care of the largest part of your body—your back (and butt). In return, it doesn’t ask for a lot of maintenance, particularly chairs made from PU leather. PU leather is a coated surface which makes it easier to maintain than natural leather. However, even the highest quality, TUV SUD-certified PU leather (such as Secretlab’s PRIME™ PU leather) can degrade, crease, and even peel over time if proper care is not administered. Follow these 3 quick & easy tips, and your Secretlab chair will look as good as new down the road: Don’t sweat it It’s normal to break into a sweat when you are furiously…
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DrLupo: My job is to entertain, give people a home on the Internet and make them smile
UPDATE (JUNE 24, 2019): DrLupo has done it again for charity, raising $920,343.98 for St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in just 4.5 hours, offering a behemoth amount of support to the overall amount of $3.7 million raised by the 2019 GuardianCon Charity Marathon Stream. DrLupo’s achievement may also be the most money raised in the shortest period of time for a gaming charity stream, according to Forbes. A big heart, positive infectious energy and deadly split-second reflexes hardly make for a usual combination of attributes in gamers today, but they’re why Benjamin “DrLupo” Lupo is fast becoming the next most popular streamer. If you haven’t already watched his zany gameplay (watch him lob and…
