XSET
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| Full name | XSET Gaming |
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| Founded | July 16, 2020 |
| Location | Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| CEO | Greg Selkoe |
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| Website | Official website |
XSET is an American professional esports and entertainment organization based in Boston, Massachusetts. It has rosters competing in Fortnite, Rocket League, Call of Duty: Warzone, Call of Duty: Mobile, PUBG Mobile, Madden NFL, Apex Legends, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege,Halo Infinite and iRacing.[1][2][3][4]
History[edit]
On July 16, 2020, XSET was founded by a group of former executives at FaZe Clan.[1][3][4][5][6] Shortly after its launch, XSET announced their Fortnite roster.[7] By the end of 2020, XSET established divisions in PUBG Mobile,[8] Rocket League,[9] Valorant,[10] and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.[11] The also partnered with several brands, including sports nutrition brand GHOST and game controller company, Scuf Gaming.[12][13] Additionally, in October 2020, Swae Lee joined the organization as its first official investor.[14][15][16]
In 2021, XSET partnered with peripheral and memory partner HyperX and Lightwork Worldwide.[5][6]
On October 10, 2023, professional Fortnite player and Twitch streamer Clix joined XSET as a co-owner.
Rosters[edit]
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References[edit]
- ^ a b "The Hollywood Reporter". The Hollywood Reporter. Trilby Beresford. 16 July 2020. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
- ^ Lorenz, Taylor; Browning, Kellen (16 July 2020). "FaZe Clan President Departs: 'It's Time for Gaming to Clean Up Its Act'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
- ^ a b "Execs Leave FaZe Clan; Form XSET". Hotspawn. 16 July 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
- ^ a b "Three Execs Leave FaZe Clan to Form XSET Organization". Esports Talk. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
- ^ a b XSET. "XSET Completes $15M Series A Funding Led by LightWork Worldwide to Continue Their Growth as a Leading Gaming Lifestyle Brand". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 11 September 2022.
- ^ a b XSET. "XSET Names HyperX Official Partner". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 11 September 2022.
- ^ Periwal, Saahil Agnelo (17 July 2020). "FaZe clan President leaves to start new organisation, XSET; four Fortnite pros onboard+". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
- ^ Reames, Mitch (3 September 2020). "XSET brings on PUBG Mobile team as game is banned in India". Esportsinsider. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
- ^ "Behind XSET's Rocket League entrance following sweeping changes to RLCS". Esportsinsider. Mitch Reames. 27 July 2020. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
- ^ Stubbs, Mike. "XSET Signs 'Valorant' Team Ahead Of First Strike Tournament". Forbes. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
- ^ "Exclusive: XSET signs worlds-best female CSGO squad Originem for 2021". Dexerto. 20 November 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
- ^ "XSET Signs Two-Year Partnership With Sports Nutrition Brand GHOST". The Esports Observer. James Fudge. 18 August 2020. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- ^ "XSET Signs Partnership With SCUF Gaming". The Esports Observer. Trent Murray. 9 September 2020. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
- ^ "Swae Lee Is the First Artist to Invest in XSET, an Esports Company Rebuilding Gaming Culture". Rolling Stone. ETHAN MILLMAN. 28 October 2020. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
- ^ Hayward, Andrew (28 October 2020). "XSET adds rapper Swae Lee as first music investor". Esports Insider. Andrew Hayward. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
- ^ "Swae Lee Tells Us Why He Joined Esports XSET Gaming Crew And When Fans Can Expect 'Sremm Life 4'". Uproxx. CHERISE JOHNSON. 29 October 2020. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
- ^ "Teams". XSET. Retrieved 11 September 2022.