A week ago, myMYM announced that the famous ladies Warcraft 3 tournament will be including the title DotA this year. The organizers of the tournament, NeoTV, have decided to run the third series of Iron Lady 3 from the 29th of January to the 31st of January.

Following that, a bunch of rumours about participating teams have also been released and the only team confirmed going are famous Singaporean girls team, Singapore PMS|Asterisk*. Sgamer reported yesterday that the newly formed Russian team, Russian Fede- DC.Female, have been invited to this tournament although no further confirmation has been received. Besides that, local teams China PMS (not the Singaporean team) and China EUF will most likely participate in this tournament.

Prize pool for DotA
1. Team skills award: 5000 RMB for Champion, 2500 RMB for runner-up.
- If a team won both day 1 and day 2, they will directly be crowned Champion.
- If both teams win 1st and 2nd day respectively, this will be decided by the Clan War on day 3.
2. Team award: 10000 RMB for Champion ONLY.
3. Each player will be given a set of SteelSeries products worth 3000 RMB.

DotA ruleset:
Map: DotA 6.65
Warcraft Version: 1.24
Rules: Throughout the competition, new heroes are not allowed to be used and so does any bugs etc. Offender's team will be disqualified.
Groups: International teams of DotA Lady as Team A, China's DotA teams as Team B.

First day:

- This will be a 1v1 match.
- The mode is -apom and rune picking is not allowed. Courier usage is allowed.
- Each side will ban 1 hero at the start and the person who first achieve three kills or taken down the T2 tower will be victorious.
- It will be team A vs team B. Each team leader will decide the players' order of appearance. The winner of each round cannot change their hero but they will still be able to ban a hero.

Second day:

- This is a 2v2 in middle lane.
- The mode is -apom. Rune picking and Courier usage is allowed.
- Each side will ban 1 hero at the start and the team who first achieve five kills or taken down the T2 tower will be victorious.
- It will be team A vs team B. Three rounds will be played and the team leaders will decide which two players should be fielded. After each round, the losing team will be given ten minutes to discuss the next lineup. The winner cannot change their lineup but they will still be able to discuss the heroes.

Third day:

- This is a 5v5 team challenge.
- Captains Mode will be used.
- Played in best-of-three format. Winner will be crowned champion.

source: http://www.mymym.com/en/news/17521.html

CHICAGO, Jan. 8, 2010 - Today, SteelSeries, a leading manufacturer of game peripherals and accessories, introduced the new StarCraft® II Limited Edition ZBoard™ Keyset. Designed specifically for the release of Blizzard Entertainment's highly anticipated StarCraft II, the keyset will give gamers a customized experience; it features artwork from the game and an intuitive layout, and is a tool designed to help players develop their skills.



"As one of the most anticipated games currently in development, StarCraft II is expected to capture serious attention both from those who enjoyed the classic original and from new players," said Brian Stech, SteelSeries President of the Americas. "This Limited Edition Keyset is a valuable tool for StarCraft II players looking to immerse themselves in the game and improve their performance."



Featuring a unique single-player campaign that picks up where StarCraft: Brood War left off, StarCraft II will present a cast of new heroes and familiar faces in an edgy sci-fi story filled with adventure and intrigue. The custom designed ZBoard keyset will feature labeled commands, in-game shortcuts, and artwork from the game.



The StarCraft II Limited Edition Keyset for SteelSeries Zboard gives gamers:

- An intuitive layout for fast reactions

- Immersion in the StarCraft universe with official game graphics

- One-touch macros for frequent commands

- Full customization of each key

The StarCraft II Limited Edition Keyset retails for EUR 24.99 and will be available at game launch; the SteelSeries Zboard retails for EUR 49.99 and is available now at all major gaming retailers and etailers.





About SteelSeries



SteelSeries is a leading manufacturer of gaming peripherals and accessories, including headsets, keyboards, mice, software and gaming surfaces, selling in more than 75 countries. SteelSeries has been on the forefront of professional gaming gear since its inception in 2001, thanks to continued innovation and product development in cooperation with leading professional gamers. All SteelSeries products are developed in co-operation with professional gamers to ensure optimum performance and durability. SteelSeries supports the growth of competitive gaming and electronic sports through professional team sponsorships and community support all over the world. For more information, please visit www.SteelSeries.com.





About Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.



Best known for blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft® and the Warcraft®, StarCraft®, and Diablo® series, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating some of the industry's most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard Entertainment's track record includes eleven #1-selling games and multiple Game of the Year awards. The company's online-gaming service, Battle.net®, is one of the largest in the world, with millions of active users.





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