Here at Blizzard Entertainment, we embrace our inner geek. We love games, movies, books and comics, computer hardware, tech and science, the list goes on. But most importantly, we love discussing these things. Since we know a lot of you are just like us, and we already have these forums, we thought why not create a cozy location here on our official site where like-minded gamers, movie snobs, bookworms, and technophiles could congregate?

Players are always looking for the best hardware setup to help them be competitive and effective when playing games. Some choose gaming peripherals with scores of customizable buttons to keep every finger busy, while others seek out more streamlined products for precision. One thing's for sure: there's a plethora of products on the market today to accommodate the myriad demands of computer gamers. This week's poll asks, "Which piece of hardware is the most important to you when playing World of Warcraft?"

New Player Tips is a recurring feature in which we ask World of Warcraft veterans to share their thoughts and advice for new adventurers on a variety of in-game topics. This week's topic is: game-changing gaming peripherals.