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Rachel Rakowski has been appointed as global head of gaming at the award-winning creative agency We Are Social
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Logitech snaps up Astro Gaming in $85m deal
Peripheral company Logitech has announced its acquisition of headset and sound outfit Astro Gaming in a deal worth $85m in cash. While Logitech are known primarily for their PC peripherals, Astro has strong brand awareness in the console space for their headsets, and by acquiring them Logitech has put itself …
Read More »Logitech acquires rival Astro Gaming
Accessories giant Logitech has taken a huge stride into the console market with the acquisition of Astro Gaming. The $85m deal sees Astro become part of the Logitech G division, which until now has been primarily focused on the PC gaming sector. Astro’s expertise in the area of console accessories …
Read More »Mad Catz is selling Saitek to Logitech
Logitech is to become the new owner of peripherals brand Saitek courtesy of troubled owner Mad Catz. Mad Catx acquired Saitek in 2007. Included in the deal are rights to and inventory of the company’s line of flight, space and farm sim controllers. Eight R&D workers will also jump ship. …
Read More »Logitech rebrands as Logi because ”tech’ doesn’t say anything’
PC accessories specialist Logitech is dropping the latter half of its name in an effort to reflect today’s tech-filled times. From now on, the firm will be known simply as ‘Logi’, with an updated, cleaner logo to match a new focus on design aesthetic. Tech is everywhere,” VP of brand …
Read More »Accessories Update: Logitech G29 Driving Force and Turtle Beach Stealth 420X headset
MCV takes a look at the best accessories heading to UK retail. This week, Logitech takes the wheel on PS4 with the G29 Driving Force and Turtle Beach expands its Xbox One wireless headset offering Logitech G29 Driving Force The Logitech G29 Driving Force is a force feedback racing wheel …
Read More »Logitech reveals new PS4, Xbox One and PC racing wheels
Racing fans will soon have a couple of additional options when it comes to next-gen ready racing wheels. Logitech has unveiled the G29 for PS4, PS3 and PC along with the GP20 for Xbox One and PC. Both feature force feedback and a dual-motor force feedback transmission and a pedal …
Read More »Accessories Update: Logitech G303 Daedalus Apex Mouse and Turtle Beach Traction Mousepad
MCV takes a look at the best accessories heading to UK retail. This week, Logitech’s Daedalus gaming mouse takes flight and Turtle Beach’s upcoming mousepad gives it something to land on Logitech G303 Daedalus Apex Gaming Mouse Named after the Greek mythological craftsman who fathered Icarus and created working wax …
Read More »UPDATED: Logitech to move away from PC mouse production
One of the most recognisable computer mice producers is to move away from the sector, citing declining demand for PC accessories. Reuters reports that Logitech has recorded a 34 per cent drop in operating profits for the year quarter ending March, falling to $14.5m. Net sales were down 4.7 per …
Read More »Logitech continues e-sports push with Free2Play in Bangalore
After the inaugural season of the Logitech G Championship Series in partnership with Frag-Nation, Logitech is continuing its focus on e-sports in India with Logitech G Free2Play. The two-day event will take place in Bangalore on 19th and 20th October, and will feature Counter-Strike, DOTA 2 and League of Legends …
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