SteelSeries announced that it has purchased Ideazon in an asset transaction. Ideazon is the maker of gaming peripherals including the Z-board gaming keyboard with interchangeable faceplates. SteelSeries is a gaming peripheral maker as well known for its keyboards and headphones.

SteelSeries supports over 200 pro gaming teams and is known to include the pro gamers in the design phase of its products. SteelSeries also supports events like Iron.Lady and King of the Hill.

"This acquisition will further establish SteelSeries as a leading global gaming peripherals manufacturer," said Jacob Wolff-Petersen, Founder of SteelSeries. "No other organization works as closely with gamers and industry partners, or has a more comprehensive line of products to support every type of gamer. The synergies between Ideazon and SteelSeries are evident in the design, relationships and industry influence that both companies bring to the table to create this new gaming powerhouse."

Via SteelSeries