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GAM3 Awards Return for Second Year to Celebrate Excellence in Web3 Gaming

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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LISBON, Portugal, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GAM3 Awards, the largest event recognizing excellence in web3 gaming, is set to return for its second year with a live streamed event on Thursday, December 14 presented by GAM3S.GG and Magic Eden. The event will celebrate the industry's greatest achievers across more than a dozen web3 gaming categories, including Game of the Year, Most Anticipated Game, People's Choice Award and Games' Choice Award. Winners will share prizes worth over $2M sponsored by esteemed partners like Amazon, Google, Magic Eden, and Blockchain Game Alliance.

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  • This year's jury will be led by representatives from Amazon, Google, web3 gaming venture capital firms, industry-leading blockchains, and top gaming ecosystems.
  • Chris Akhavan, Chief Gaming Officer at Magic Eden added, "Magic Eden is excited to co-present the 2023 GAM3 Awards alongside GAM3S.GG.
  • These categories were designed to honor the best in web3 gaming as chosen by an expert panel and the gaming community.
  • The GAM3 Awards 2023 sees the same list make a return, and introduces three new categories: Best Fighting Game, Best Sports Game, and Best On-Chain Game.

Gaming Lifestyle Powerhouse XSET Signs Esports Phenom and Creator Clix

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- XSET, the world's fastest-growing gaming lifestyle brand, is thrilled to announce the signing of celebrated Fortnite Pro Player, Twitch Streamer, and creator of clothing brand Dr3amin, Cody "Clix" Conrod. More than a traditional signing, this groundbreaking, multi-year partnership represents a novel strategic alliance between gaming and lifestyle, further solidifying XSET's presence in both the Fortnite realm and in fashion.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- XSET, the world's fastest-growing gaming lifestyle brand, is thrilled to announce the signing of celebrated Fortnite Pro Player, Twitch Streamer, and creator of clothing brand Dr3amin, Cody "Clix" Conrod.
  • Fast forward four years, and at 18 years old, Clix has risen to become the most-watched Fortnite streamer on Twitch while also ranking as the 27th most-followed creator.
  • At the announcement of the agency signing, Vaynerchuk called Clix the embodiment of "what the gaming creator economy is all about."
  • Cody "Clix" Conrod's journey continues to push the boundaries of gaming and esports, and this partnership with XSET redefines what is possible in the world of competitive gaming and lifestyle.

Renowned Life Coach, Tim Storey, Joins Forces with Infiniti Group to Transform Lives

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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Storey has joined Infiniti Group as a brand ambassador and transformation coach for their treatment centers.

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  • Storey has joined Infiniti Group as a brand ambassador and transformation coach for their treatment centers.
  • Widely recognized as the "Original Comeback Coach", Tim Storey brings profound insights and coaching expertise that empower individuals to overcome challenges and embrace personal growth.
  • We are thrilled to welcome Tim to the Infiniti Group family!"
  • Infiniti Group is proud to have Tim Storey on board, committed to inspiring, motivating, and guiding individuals toward brighter futures.

XSET Announces Tryouts for New Women's CSGO Team and Exciting Re-Entry Into Fortnite Esports Scene

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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BOSTON, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the world's fastest-growing gaming lifestyle brand, XSET, is excited to announce a new venture into CSGO with plans to assemble an all-female squad through a one month try-out. The brand is also set to expand their content creator portfolio to enter Fortnite next month.

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  • The one-month CSGO tryouts offer an exciting opportunity for aspiring gamers to demonstrate their gaming skills, teamwork, and competitive spirit.
  • "As we set our sights on entering the CSGO scene, we aim to bring a fresh approach in continuing to elevate talented female esports athletes."
  • In addition to its CSGO venture, XSET is excited to publicly announce their intention to sign Fortnite professionals and content creators.
  • As XSET continues to redefine the gaming lifestyle category, these new ventures into CSGO and Fortnite mark an exciting new chapter in the brand's journey.

XSET Welcomes Kris London and CashNasty as New Talent and Partners, Bringing Co-Created Merchandise and Fresh Content to Fans

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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BOSTON, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, XSET, the world's fastest-growing gaming lifestyle organization, is thrilled to announce the signing of its two newest talent additions, Kris London and CashNasty. The partnership kicks off with an exciting collaboration, featuring exclusive content and merchandise drops for each new talent.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership kicks off with an exciting collaboration, featuring exclusive content and merchandise drops for each new talent.
  • Both Kris and Cash have built tremendous followings through their engaging content and unique personalities," said XSET CEO, Greg Selkoe.
  • Adding to the excitement of the announcement, XSET will also be launching exclusive merchandise  capsules with Kris London and CashNasty.
  • Kris and CashNasty will also be featured in upcoming XSET brand campaigns and regularly integrated into activations, content, and more.

This Week in Sports News: 12 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the sports industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story.
  • We must take action as a global community and accelerate the progress we all expect to see for women athletes."
  • Athletes unite to create the Enhanced Games, a competitor to the Olympic Games: The first global sports event without drug testing.
  • Subject Matter Experts: Access ProfNet , a database of industry experts to connect with as sources or for quotes in your articles.

XSET, The World's Fastest Growing Gaming Lifestyle Organization, Announces XSET Day at Fenway Park in Collaboration with the Red Sox

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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BOSTON, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, XSET, the world's fastest-growing gaming lifestyle organization, is excited to announce its collaboration with the Red Sox, a storied franchise with a rich history and an unparalleled legacy, to introduce the first of its kind activation, "XSET Day at Fenway Park".

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  • Ticket holders who purchase the special offer will receive an exclusive XSET designed Red Sox jersey.
  • The jersey design highlights a Red 'X', paying homage to Roxbury, the birthplace of the original Royal Rooters fan club, and also representing XSET.
  • "Celebrating the convergence of gaming and the timeless allure of baseball, we are thrilled to team up  with the iconic Red Sox for XSET Day at Fenway," said Greg Selkoe, CEO of XSET.
  • XSET Day at Fenway Park promises to be an unprecedented fusion of gaming and baseball, showcasing the innovative spirit of XSET and the Red Sox's commitment to embracing new experiences.

Web3 Gaming Creator, Bryce "Brycent" Johnson Is Signed By XSET, The World's Fastest Growing Gaming Organization, In First-Of-Its-Kind Partnership

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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BOSTON, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- XSET, the world's fastest-growing gaming lifestyle organization, today announced it has signed Web3 gaming advocate and content creator Bryce Johnson aka 'Brycent' as the organization's and lifestyle gaming industry's first-ever Web3 gaming content creator.

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  • Brycent, a software engineer turned overnight Web3 sensation who rose to stardom in 2021, is now one of the most established Web3 gaming advocates, content creators, and streamers in the world.
  • The new relationship will further broaden XSET's reach beyond traditional gaming through Web3 expansion and a myriad of initiatives which include content creation and product development, among other things.
  • "Brycent is rigorous in his advocacy for the intersection of gaming and Web3.
  • The gaming industry is changing and the evolution of change involves all of us," said Bryce "Brycent" Johnson.

XSET, The World's Fastest Growing Gaming Organization ("Org"), Acquires Popular Women's Global Gaming Org, Queens Gaming Collective

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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BOSTON, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- XSET, the world's fastest-growing gaming lifestyle org, today announced its second acquisition since launching only 2.5 years ago. XSET has already become one of the world's most recognized gaming brands and the acquisition of Queens is an important milestone in its continued growth, which has been strong despite a challenging market. Queens is the top women-led gaming lifestyle org built to level the playing field for women in gaming, and Queens' values and vision align with those of XSET. This acquisition is a testament to XSET's ongoing efforts of bringing inclusivity, social good, and broader culture into the gaming industry.

Key Points: 
  • Queens is the top women-led gaming lifestyle org built to level the playing field for women in gaming, and Queens' values and vision align with those of XSET.
  • This acquisition is a testament to XSET's ongoing efforts of bringing inclusivity, social good, and broader culture into the gaming industry.
  • The acquisition will provide additional infrastructure, resources, and representation to the massive and growing, but still generally overlooked, participation by women in all aspects of gaming culture.
  • Among a number of Queens creators and staff who will transition to XSET, Queens Co-Founder, Justin J. Giangrande will serve as XSET's Head of Talent.

HyperX Launches Limited Edition Keycap Nexon’s MapleStory Orange Mushroom During Customer Appreciation Event HyperX Loot Drop III

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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HyperX, the gaming peripherals team at HP Inc. and brand leader in gaming and esports, today announced the HyperX Limited Edition Keycap – MapleStory Orange Mushroom, from Nexon’s MapleStory franchise, as the second HX3D personalized keycap drop in 2023.

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  • HyperX, the gaming peripherals team at HP Inc. and brand leader in gaming and esports, today announced the HyperX Limited Edition Keycap – MapleStory Orange Mushroom, from Nexon’s MapleStory franchise, as the second HX3D personalized keycap drop in 2023.
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    HyperX Launches Limited Edition Keycap Nexon’s MapleStory Orange Mushroom During Customer Appreciation Event HyperX Loot Drop III (Photo: Business Wire)
    Orange Mushroom is one of the original monsters in the massively multi-player online MapleStory game and one of the first monsters that players encounter when progressing through the Maple World.
  • The HyperX Limited Edition Keycap - MapleStory Orange Mushroom will be available for purchase on Friday, March 17 - 19, 9 a.m. PST at Hyperx.com , in the U.S. only.
  • Aligning with the celebration of gaming fans, Orange Mushroom is dropping amid HyperX Loot Drop III.