New Keyset Gives Gamers Edge In The Battle For Middle-earth

March 27th, 2006, 20:12 Posted By: wraggster

Ideazon Inc. today announced its new custom Keyset, designed specifically for Electronic ArtsTM (NASDAQ: ERTS) highly-anticipated The Lord of the RingsTM, The Battle for Middle-earthTM II, PC title that shipped to North American retailers on February 28th, 2006.

Ideazon, designer and developer of the ZboardTM, the world's first keyboard designed for PC gamers, has partnered with EA to bring gamers a custom keyset that will dramatically enhance the The Lord of the Rings,The Battle for Middle-earth II playing experience. Ideazon's The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth II keyset lets players explore the strategic depths of this strategy game using a customized control layout.

"Whenever we talk to Zboard owners, they tell us that they can get into game strategy faster with a Limited Edition Keyset," says Chris Rathgeber, President of Ideazon Inc. "We've worked closely with EA to create the The Lord of the Rings,The Battle for Middle-earth II Keyset for Zboard and we know gamers will love it."

The Lord of the Rings,The Battle for Middle-earth II keyset shortens the learning curve allowing the gamer to play the game rather than focusing on memorizing game commands.

The Lord of the Rings,The Battle for Middle-earth II Limited Edition Keyset for Zboard includes:


35 dedicated labeled key commands grouped intuitively, to enhance the quest;


Stunning keyset graphics from official movie assets that immerse you into the action;


10 camera controls grouped together for optimal visibility during battle; and,


Compatibility with the original The Battle for Middle-earth game with the press of a single key,

The Zboard Gaming Keyboard comes equipped with the following components and features:


Gaming Keyset for FPS and Action games;


15 popular shooter and action commands labeled on keys;


Eight distinct "command zones" for ease of use;


Ergonomic "Butterfly" directional keys for maximum comfort


Instant remapping capabilities;


Standard Keyset with Windows & Internet Explorer commands labeled on keys; and,


USB base with two extra USB peripheral ports.

The Zboard and The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth II Limited Edition Keyset are available now at GameStop.com and at other retailers and online sites. For a full list of retail and online partners visit our site at www.zboard.com. The suggested retail price for the Zboard is $49.99 (U.S.) and for the The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth II Keyset $19.99 (U.S.).

Consumers can enter The Lord of the Rings,The Battle for Middle-earth II keyset sweepstakes for a chance to win one of thirty Zboards and The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth II keysets. To learn more about the keyset and sweepstakes visit www.zboard.com/bfme2 for more details.

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