It is through the generosity of our sponsors that we are able to offer so many fantastic services, prizes and freebies to you, our gamers. Please take the time to visit their websites and let them know how much we all appreciate their contributions to Digital Storm LAN 2008.

Nexon Anticipated to redefine and expand the North American online games market, Nexon America is the North American publishing arm of Nexon Corp.  Founded in 2005, Nexon America is dedicated to bringing the best of online entertainment to the North American audience. Its first launch title is the world famous, smash-hit franchise, MapleStory.  Combining classic platformer elements with a massively multiplayer online game, MapleStory has registered over 40 million users to its free-to-play service.  In less than a year, Nexon America is proud to have recorded over 2 million registered users for the North American service of MapleStory. The foundation of all Nexon America titles is the “item” business model.  What does this mean for gamers?  Nexon’s audience can be rest assured that they are experiencing the best of multiplayer online games that will continue to be Free-for-Life. With a highly-trained staff of passionate gamers, Nexon America looks to build on its principles of immersion, fantastic game play, exciting content and ease of use to fulfill an oft-overlooked purpose in the gaming industry: making games fun for everyone.

Blade Radio Based in Colorado, Blade Radio brings you the best music and entertainment for your gaming experience. Through their corporate partnerships, Blade Radio offers top quality product give-aways to its listeners. Got something you’d like to hear? Send them a request email and they’ll get it on air for you. Blade Radio’s DJs can often be found hanging out in Guild Wars giving away in-game items, just listen and message them to win.

TRENDnet is a global provider of award winning networking solutions to small and medium size business and home users. Building networking solutions since 1990, TRENDnet enables users to share broadband access, multimedia content and networked peripherals for true anywhere connectivity. TRENDnet’s diverse product line includes Wireless, Fiber, Switch, Gigabit, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), Keyboard/Video/Mouse (KVM), Internet Camera, Print Server, Powerline, Bluetooth, Storage Server, Power over Ethernet (PoE), and Multimedia Accessories.

SteelSeries is all about gaming. Our mission is to create performance enhancing gaming gear, created for and by leading professional gamers. We continuously strive to better ourselves, and work with leading professional gamers from 3 different continents to create our products. Our staff is distributed throughout the world, working from offices in Europe, North America and Asia. The SteelSeries headquarters are located in Europe (Copenhagen, Denmark), and host the primary office facilities for the company. The headquarters handle all planning, production and partner coordination.

VisionTek is a leading supplier of 3D graphics cards and PC enhancement products to retailers and Consumers. Based out of Inverness Illinois, VisionTek brings the most innovative and best performing products to the PC enthusiast consumer market. We are further committed to exemplary customer service and support for all of our products. VisionTek is a “Premium Retail Partner” of ATI for North America and our award winning brand of graphics card solutions continue to set the standard for excellence in North America.

Shaw Cablesystems is a general partnership of Shaw Communications Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries formed to operate the cable television and Internet systems of Shaw. Shaw is the largest television supplier in Western Canada, owning and operating a modern, state-of-the-art plant and network infrastructure. Shaw has also rapidly become an industry leader in providing High-Speed Internet services, while being able to bundle High-Speed Internet with Digital Cable Television, High Definition Television and other entertainment services (Pay-Per-View movies and events, Video On Demand) into one package.

Argus Cameras The first Argus camera, known as the Model A, was manufactured in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1936. It was an immediate success as the first low-cost, easy-to-use 35mm film camera in the world. Thirty thousand cameras were sold in the first week at $12.50 each! Argus products now include a wide variety of digital imaging cameras and video products. Today, Argus continues its long tradition in the industry and is proud to present the newest members of the Argus family, the QC8340 8MP and the very cool Bean series.

RedBeard Located in Rhode Island, RedBeard has been producing high quality OEM skins for over two years using a 6 colour print process on metal foil for completely unique look. The skins are then coated with a clear epoxy, providing their customers the highest level of protection.

Game Boys - A newly released book by Michael Kane, published by Penguin Books. This book takes you into the depths of the professional gaming industry and takes a look inside the lives and events of professional gamers.

G4techTV Canada is the ultimate on-air destination for those excited by and curious about all things related to technology. By using technology as a backdrop to entertain, amaze, and engage viewers, G4techTV is the lifestyle network that showcases how the latest trends, products, and events enhance our lives. G4techTV is currently available in more than 34 million households in the United States and Canada, as well as distributing content to more than 70 countries. With a monthly average of 1.4 million unique visitors, G4techTV.ca and G4TechTV.com enhances the TV-viewing experience with compelling companion content and interactivity.

VS Gaming Arena We have been a supporter of VS Gaming Arena since even before it opened its doors, and we are pleased to have a continuing partnership of mutual support with Dustin and his gaming centre. Please stop by to check out VS Gaming Arena and let Dustin know we sent you.

gameXplore specializes in analysis and presentationof video games. Our goal is to provide accurate information thereby guiding people to video games that match their preferences. Founded in 2003 by gamers with experience in game development and media categorization, the company has become a respected provider of video game information. With new games published every day, it is hard for even the most avid gamer to keep up. gameXplore works hard to provide better information to retail. We also publish the acclaimed Book of Games, an annual collectible book.

Croatian Cultural Centre It is next to impossible to hold a really good event without the support of the host venue’s staff, and Digital Storm 2008 is no exception. We can’t thank John, Paul and the rest of the Centre’s staff enough for their support and assistance.