As part of the event, NVIDIA took the wraps off their new GTX 700-series GPU for the first time ever, much to the delight of PC gamers and builders everywhere. In addition to Mad Catz, industry leaders such as Alienware, Lenovo, Tencent, Kongzhong, MSI, Gigabyte, Asus, and many more were in attendance to share their latest technologies and innovations with festival participants.

Meanwhile, several professional gaming teams were in top form as they competed for cash and bragging rights in featured tournament games such as  StarCraft II, League of Legends and World of Tanks.

In the League of Legends tournament, four teams (two invited teams and two qualified teams) competed for their share of ¥180,000 (approximately $29,000) in cash. After a tough struggle, Team We took the title against Royal Club, with Taipei Assassins coming in third place.

If you weren’t able to make it to Shanghai or missed the live stream, check out the archives for all of the weekend’s exciting matchups!

• Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition Ver. 2012
• Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3
• Street Fighter X Tekken
• Tekken Tag Tournament 2
• Injustice: Gods Among Us
• Persona 4 Arena
• King of Fighters XIII
• …and many more side tournaments!

In its fifth year, ECT has grown to become one of the perennial tournaments in the scene and has given players another event to showcase their talents. For more information on the event, please head to their site here.

John “SweetJohnnyCage” Gallagher and Joe “LI Joe” Ciaramelli have also joined up with fellow East Coast organizations, NEC and Final Round, to present the TEKKEN  Circuit. The winner of Tekken Tag Tournament 2   at ECTV will receive a trip to The Fall Classic and a chance to take down reigning circuit champ, JDCR from Korea. The TTT2  tournament will be hype as New York’s finest take on the best from Atlanta, otherwise known as TEKKEN  Country. This should not be missed!

We also have some AMAZING deals just for this event! Make sure you check them out!

DEAL NO. 1 – $20 OFF SELECT FIGHTSTICKS! USE CODE ‘ECT20′ ON…

For North America (US & Canada) customers! You can get the Major League Gaming or the SOULCALIBUR V  FightSticks for just $80! That’s a 50% savings from the original price! Enter coupon code ‘ECT20′ at checkout to save $20 OFF the following:

• MLG Arcade FightStick Tournament Edition for PS3
• SOULCALIBUR V  Arcade FightStick SOUL Edition for Xbox 360
• SOULCALIBUR V  Arcade FightStick SOUL Edition for PS3

Don’t forget! These are while supplies last and this promo ends on May 21!

DEAL NO. 2 – $60 OFF SELECT FIGHTSTICKS! USE CODE ‘ECT60′ ON…

Another great promo code for North America (US & Canada) customers! Massive savings of $60 OFF some of our best products! Enter coupon code ‘ECT60′ at checkout to save $60 OFF the following:

• Street Fighter X Sanrio Arcade FightStick PRO for PS3
• TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT 2 Arcade FightStick TE S+ for Xbox 360
• TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT 2 Arcade FightStick TE S+ for PS3
• TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT 2 Arcade FightStick TE S  for Wii U
• Street Fighter X Tekken Arcade FightStick V.S. for Xbox 360
• Street Fighter X Tekken Arcade FightStick V.S. for PS3

Don’t forget! These are while supplies last and this promo ends on May 21!

While you’re at it, be sure to check out our newly launched range of apparel, Mad Catz Game Hard Wear! As seen below…

Be sure to cheer on our Mad Catz pro gamers as they battle it out this weekend at ECT V! We’ll be cheering for our friends from Always Godlike, Team Sp00ky, Team Replay’d and more as they battle it out for the top spots!

Our good man, Mr. Sp00ky himself will be streaming the event! Be sure you tune in this weekend!

Watch live video from teamsp00ky on www.twitch.tv

So what does he do to generate such mind-blowing numbers? He plays FIFA, talks about FIFA, talks about chicken and wears TRITTON headsets. That’s right, KSI is a massive Mad Catz & TRITTON fan and a long-time advocate, even before our partnership.

As well as his obvious fondness for high quality audio, we’re partnering to produce a series of videos covering his top five goals every month. Stay tuned to madcatz.tv, and be sure to subscribe to KSI on YouTube and follow him on Twitter!

San Diego – Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) (NYSE MKT: MCZ) announced today that the Company has begun shipping the M.O.U.S.⁹ Wireless Mouse, a new lifestyle GameSmart mouse featuring Bluetooth® Smart technology.

The M.O.U.S.⁹, with striking aesthetics based upon the Company’s award-winning R.A.T. gaming mouse, has been simplified for everyday use and features new Bluetooth Smart technology and a laser sensor capable of tracking on virtually any surface, including glass. Delivering up to a one year battery life, the M.O.U.S.⁹ is compatible with a multitude of devices from PC and Mac through to next generation TV’s, smartphones and tablets. For devices that do not have Bluetooth Smart mouse support, the M.O.U.S.⁹ comes equipped with a USB nano dongle. For platforms running Windows® 8 with native Bluetooth Smart mouse support, the M.O.U.S.⁹ can be connected directly. The M.O.U.S.⁹ features a patented adjustable palm rest and uses an all new Windows® and Mac compatible drag-and-drop programming interface, allowing users to intuitively program commands with speed, featuring profiles for many home and office applications such as Adobe® Creative Suite and Microsoft® Office.

“Our GameSmart initiative aims to enable core gaming on smart devices, similar to the console living room or PC gaming experience. We’re committed to adding smart device compatibility to our core gaming products wherever practical and to playing a pivotal role in bringing core gaming to the mobile platform,” said Darren Richardson, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. “We are excited about the new range and believe it fits perfectly with our long-term strategy of designing innovative products for passionate gamers.”

The M.O.U.S.⁹ is available in matte black, gloss black, gloss white and gloss red.

Additional information available at: www.madcatz.com/gamesmart/

About Mad Catz
Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) (NYSE MKT: MCZ) is a global provider of innovative interactive entertainment products marketed under its Mad Catz® (gaming), Tritton® (audio), and Saitek® (simulation) brands. Mad Catz also develops flight simulation software through its internal ThunderHawk Studios™; operates flight simulation centers under its Saitek brand; publishes games under its Mad Catz brand; and distributes games and videogame products for third parties. Mad Catz distributes its products through most leading retailers offering interactive entertainment products and has offices in North America, Europe and Asia. For additional information please go to www.madcatz.com.

Safe Harbor
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There is no shortage of teams trying to vie for a spot in the highly competitive European League of Legends Championship Series (LCS). The names on ALTERNATE’s roster are sure to ring familiar and draw the attention of long-time devotees of LoL. The current roster, which was formulated just prior to the end of Season 2, boasts three of Europe’s highest-rated players. Mid Laner Carl “ForellenLord” Luckmann set the world milestone for solo queue achievements multiple times by being the first player in the world to reach the 2700, 2800, 2900 and 3000 ELO milestones. Top Laner Adrian “Kerp” Wetekam and AD Carry Jakub “Creaton” Grzegorzewski were in contention for the solo queue achievements as well but ultimately did not succeed in dethroning the solo queue lord. Another member of the team is the “Breakout Player” of the 2012 MLG Fall Championship, Support Alexander “Jree” Bergstrom. The former EG Raidcall substitute now brings his sharp edge and knowledge of the game to Team ALTERNATE.

Looking at the roster, one thing is very clear. There is an abundance of raw talent on the team. But, raw talent is only part of the equation. Passion and drive are also needed to push them over the top so they can become one of the top teams in the world. This potent combination of talent, passion and drive is what led ALTERNATE to a 2-1 victory over Team Wizards in the first round of the LCS qualifiers and a dramatic come from behind victory over GIANTS. After being down two games in the best of five series against GIANTS, ALTERNATE clutched out three straight wins to make it as an LCS team next season.

Below is a nice preview of the qualified players so far. As usual, we have two professional players of our own already qualified for the event. The two qualified players are both part of the Western Wolves, and have quite an impressive resume when it comes to football games.

KRASIMIR “KRASI” IVANOV
Let’s start off with Krasimir Ivanov, better known as “Krasi,” the current team captain of Western Wolves’ FIFA13  Division. He’s 22 years old, lives in Bulgaria, and managed to qualify himself for the FIWC13 Grand Final by finishing second in the third online season. A small bio can be found below:

“Hello there! I am Krasimir Ivanov, Western Wolves’ FIFA team captain. The best memories I have of my stay in the organization come from the tenth edition of the game (FIFA 10). The Wolves got the EMS title twice in a row and smashed every single opponent on their way to victory – we didn’t even lose a single match! Literally – we totally demolished everyone! The same year, I got a 2nd place finish on the European Samsung championship and won the European National Cup (ENC) with my national team, Bulgaria. It was definitely the greatest season of my career as a professional player, but I hope the best moments are still ahead of me!”

Last year, Krasi also managed to make the quarterfinal stage at the FIWC12 hosted in Dubai.

OVIDIU “OVVY” PATRASCU

Up next is Ovidiu Patrascu, known in the gaming world as “Ovvy.” His qualification took place a few months ago, after finishing first in the fifth online season. His bio can be found below:

“Hello guys, I’m Ovidiu Patrascu and I’m from Romania. I have been playing FIFA since, well, as far as I can remember, but my first real achievement was at the World Cyber Games, where I took the silver medal in 2006. Since then I have been competing on a high level every day, and eventually took 2 silver medals at WCG again, as well as another 2 at IeSF 2009 and 2011. My goal is to finally claim the gold at either of those events, although I stood on top of the podium several times already, but these tourneys just keep haunting me. Hopefully this season I will see more success than ever, thanks to the unique support Mad Catz is offering me. It gives me motivation to keep improving daily, and with hard practice – sky’s the limit.”

He’s also the current FIFA13  Vice World Champion as well as the FIFA12  European Champion.

Apart from these two Western Wolves players, another six players have already qualified themselves as well. A brief rundown on their road to the finals can be found below.

ALFONSO “VAMOS RAMOS” RAMOS
Alfonso Ramos is a name every single professional FIFA13  player knows and fears. This 24-year-old lives in Spain and has been playing FIFA  ever since 1997. Better known as “Vamos Ramos,” he’ll be representing GIANTS! Gaming at the event. When asked what his biggest success in the FIWC has been so far, he replies, “Becoming the first FIWC double champion ever! I won the FIFA Interactive World Cup in 2008 and 2012.”

BRUCE “THE MACHINE” GRANNEC
Bruce Grannec, better known as “The Machine,” managed to qualify himself by winning the France Territory Showdown. He’s 26 years old, and will be representing SK-Gaming at the event. When asked who his biggest competitor will be in the FIWC13, he replied, “Obviously Alfonso will be the man to beat. He’ll play in his country, in front of an audience that will be 100 percent supporting him… If I had to put my bets on an outsider, I would choose Ovidiu Patrascu.”

EDIZON “ZIZOU” QUIROGA
Edizon Quiroga Forero is a 33-year-old living in Columbia. He’s known as “Zizou” both on- and offline, and is probably one of the oldest competitors to play at the grand finals. He managed to qualify by winning the first online season of FIWC13. When asked who he fears the most at the grand finals, he replied, “Alfonso Ramos and Bruce Grannec.”  A man of few words, but definitely not to be underestimated!

DANIEL CORDERA
Daniel Cordera is probably one of the youngest competitors present at the grand finals. He’s only 17 years old and lives in Spain. Despite his age, he managed to finish second at the first online season. He’s mostly fearing Alfonso Ramos and considers him his biggest opponent.

MARC ARISA
This 21-year-old is another competitor from Spain. He won the second online season, and thus qualified himself for the grand finals. One thing’s certain: this guy breathes football. He’s one of FC Barcelona’s official videogamers, and plays the sport in real life as well. Even though he’s still studying, many consider him one of the big upcoming talents in the FIFA series. He also considers Alfonso Ramos his biggest competitor.

DANIEL “ALTAIR” RODRIGUEZ
This Columbian is also one of the younger competitors, as he is only 17 years old. He’s studying mechatronic engineering, and fell in love with the FIFA series back in 2006. He qualified for the grand finals thanks to his second place finish during the Online Season 2. When asked who his biggest competitor will be in FIWC13, he replied, “I hope that my friend Javier will qualify for the grand final. He is a very good player and he deserves it. I would like to play against some of the best English players. Guys like like Adam Winster and Ty Walton.”

OSCAR “MIROSLAV” MARTIN
Our fourth Spanish finalist goes under the name of MIROSLAV or Mr R2 L2 in-game. He will represent PainGaming at the FIWC13 Grand Finals after finishing first during the Online Season 3. Oscar managed to beat our own WW.MCZ Krasi, so we better keep our eyes on him in Madrid! When asked who his biggest competitor(s) are, he replied, “At the Grand Final I hope to see top players like Wicky from Bulgaria, Bryan or Geenens from Belgium, Ralfitita from Spain or Ovvy from Romania.”

And that’s it for the players qualified thus far. We here at MadCatz.com would like to wish the best of luck to all participants, and will obviously keep all of our readers and fans up-to-date.

Mr. “Personality” himself, Martin “MaRN” Phan, owner of Team MRN, gave GameSpot’s Travis the grand tour of their League of Legends  gaming house! Check out the fun-filled video below and see if you can spot some of our Mad Catz products in the background!

This time, LVP’s venue is bigger and more special. The Final Cup 4 will be held at DHUB Barcelona, one of the newest event venues of Ayuntamiento de Barcelona.

With 50.000 square meters, the LVP Final Cup will have more space and include a VIP area, a shop, more room for booths, and more ways to maximise your enjoyment at the show.

If you are in Barcelona, you can’t miss this great opportunity to see the biggest e-Sports show in Spain and try to bring home some prizes.

If you can’t make it, LVP will be broadcast live and you can follow all of the action at their official website www.lvp.es or Canal + Extra PPV TV Channel and  Canal + Yomvi VOD service.

Mad Catz’ own sponsored teams, Dimegio and Western Wolves will compete against other gamers in these tournaments:

• Halo 4
• Starcraft II: Hearth of the Swarm
• Call of Duty: Black Ops II
• FIFA 13
• League of Legends

Stunfest takes place in the great city of Rennes, France on April 26-28, 2013. You know that the Stunfest is the place to be for gamers, but also for curious people who enjoy games and want to discover a whole new way to approach video games. Stunfest is a video games festival the likes of which you’ve never seen: Arcade machines, retro-gaming, indie games, concerts, conferences, and one of the biggest fighting games competitions in all of Europe! Players come from all over the world to participate and face the best fighters. Since 2005, the goal of this event is to showcase video games in their modern form. They’re not only entertainment but a whole culture that you can be a part of!

Special Offers
Because Mad Catz wants to support the UK/EU fighting game community and allow players to be equipped with the best weapons, we are running a special Stunfest promotion until May 5 with discounts up to 67%! You’ll be able to get your Street Fighter X Tekken Arcade FightStick PRO for 59.99€ / £49.99, and a Street Fighter X Tekken Arcade FightStick V.S. for 99.99€ / £89.99!

Promotions are available here:
French Mad Catz Store
UK Mad Catz Store
German Mad Catz Store

Check out all the live action from Stunfest below or on Twitch.TV, and for more info, visit the official Stunfest 2013 website.

All deals/promo codes are valid until end of day April 29, 2013 (midnight, PST)! Here’s what we’ve got!

Save 50% OFF the original retail price of the Major League Gaming Arcade FightStick Tournament Edition for PlayStation 3! Just in time for EVO 2013 (PS3 console tournament)… Use coupon code MLGMARKMAN at http://madcatzstore.com during checkout to take advantage of these savings!

Save $60 OFF the following products (About 38% in savings)! Use coupon code MCZMARKMAN at http://madcatzstore.com during checkout to take advantage of these savings!

• Street Fighter X Sanrio Arcade FightStick PRO for Xbox 360
• Street Fighter X Sanrio Arcade FightStick PRO for PlayStation 3
• TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT 2 Arcade FightStick TE S+ for Xbox 360
• TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT 2 Arcade FightStick TE S+ for PlayStation 3
• TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT 2 Arcade FightStick TE S for Wii U

Psst. We only have about 12 Street Fighter X Sanrio FightSticks for the Xbox 360. Once they’re gone, we’ll only have a SMALL allotment left that we’re saving for our EVO 2013 booth!

Also, while you’re at it, check out our new clothing range: Mad Catz Game Hard Wear at http://apparel.madcatz.com !

Be sure to cheer on our Mad Catz players at the event! DM’s Xian and DRS’ Luken, Chris, & Marq Teddy will also be in attendance!

Our good friends at Team Sp00ky & iPlayWinner will be streaming the event all weekend! Make sure you guys tune in!

Watch live video from teamsp00ky on www.twitch.tv

Watch live video from IPLAYWINNER on www.twitch.tv