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IRVINE, California – May 27, 2026 – Arbiter Studio today announced that Padsmith has officially joined the Arbiter Studio family, marking a new chapter for both brands as they continue expanding across enthusiast gaming peripherals, collectible products, and creator-driven collaborations. Known for its distinctive artwork, premium quality, and passionate enthusiast community, Padsmith has become one of the most recognized brands within the mousepad space. Through this partnership, Arbiter Studio and Padsmith will work together on new collaborations, creative projects, and experiences for the next generation of gaming enthusiasts. Padsmith co-founder Clank will also join Arbiter Studio and continue contributing to future product direction, collaborations, and community initiatives. Built for Enthusiasts Arbiter Studio and Padsmith share a common philosophy centered around products that combine gaming performance, design, collectibility, and culture. From limited-edition releases to artist-driven collaborations, both brands have focused on building products that connect with enthusiasts beyond traditional gaming hardware. The partnership further strengthens Arbiter Studio’s growing ecosystem across glass mousepads, cloth mousepads, keyboards, and collectible gaming products. Expanding the Ecosystem With Padsmith joining Arbiter Studio, both teams plan to continue expanding creative collaborations, global community reach, and product categories while maintaining the enthusiast-first approach both brands are known for. Future projects will include new releases, collaborations, and experiences designed for collectors, competitive players, creators, and gaming enthusiasts worldwide. About Arbiter Studio Arbiter Studio is a creator-driven gaming brand focused on collectible gaming products, enthusiast peripherals, and premium collaborations. From limited-edition glass mousepads to custom keyboards and artist-led releases, Arbiter Studio works with creators, brands, and entertainment properties to develop products that blend gaming performance with culture, design, and collectibility. The company continues to expand its ecosystem through collaborations and products built for the next generation of gaming enthusiasts. About Padsmith Padsmith is a premium mousepad and peripheral brand known for combining enthusiast-level performance with distinctive artwork and collector-focused releases. The brand has built a strong following within the competitive gaming and mousepad community through its focus on quality materials, unique designs, and limited-edition product drops. ###