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Xiled Gaming Network
Short nameXGN
DivisionsPsychotic Solutions
Double Helix
The Xiled Ones
Team Xiled International
Xiled Or Die
Dealers Of Death
Founded2010 (2010)
LocationUnited States
WebsiteXGN.gg

XGN also known as Xiled Gaming Network is an multi-platform online gaming group It was founded in 2010 to provide a competitive, fun and positive environment for all gamers, and is one of the largest gaming groups in the world.

History

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XGN was founded by Payton Cory Keathley and 6 others, also known by their gamertags as “Mr XGN”, "XGN Damaged VII", "XGN Sandman 7", "XGN Tiesto 7", "XGN legacy", "XGN Dark7", and “XGN Anarchy VII” respectively.[1] Initially called Psychotic Man Slayers, in two years they changed for Pandora’s Mighty Soldiers as they began landing sponsors and getting opposition for its name.[2]

In various interviews the PMS Clan members stated their mission as changing the perception that competitive online and offline gaming is dominated by male hardcore gamers.[3]

PMS Member, Rachel "Seltzer" Quirico
PMS Member, Rachel "Seltzer" Quirico at E3 in Los Angeles, California in 2014

In order to join the clan female gamers have to join a division featuring a game that allows for online matches and tournaments. The games vary from Massively multiplayer online role playing games, to racing and shooters.[4]

In 2004, the PMS Clan expended their presence online by forming a PlayStation division. The same year an EU Division was launched.[5]

In 2006, the PMS Clan became a partner of Verizon for FiOS Grand Tournament.[6] The same year Women in Technology International, a professional organization for tech-savyy women, selected the PMS to be their gaming ambassadors.[7]

From 2007 to 2008 the Clan expended to the Latin America, Asia and Oceania regions.[5]

In 2008, Alienware, a manufacturer of high-performance notebook, desktop and entertainment system, became the PMS Clan's official PC sponsor providing PMS Clan members with Alienware Area-51® m9750 notebooks for training.[8]

In 2013 Regina Wu assumed the management of PMS Clan.[9]

Members

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As of 2008, the PMS Clan had over 1,000 members on multiple platforms and five continents.[8] As stated on their website entire PMS Clan community is reaching 60,000 women and allies. The age of the PMS Clan members ranges from 13 to 51 years old.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Girl gamers who shoot first, love later". 2005-02-14. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference :1 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ Fromme, Johannes; Unger, Alexander (2012-06-14). Computer Games and New Media Cultures: A Handbook of Digital Games Studies. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 458. ISBN 978-94-007-2777-9.
  4. ^ J, Hickey, Dona (2014-02-28). Identity and Leadership in Virtual Communities: Establishing Credibility and Influence: Establishing Credibility and Influence. IGI Global. p. 175. ISBN 978-1-4666-5151-7.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ a b c Cite error: The named reference :0 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  6. ^ Dobson, Jason. "Gamasutra - The Art & Business of Making Games". www.gamasutra.com. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
  7. ^ "e-ChannelNEWS & eCNTV". E-ChannelNews.com. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
  8. ^ a b "Alienware and PMS Clan Join Forces". www.businesswire.com. 2008-07-16. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
  9. ^ Truong, Alice (2013-11-22). "The Girl Gamers Of PMS Clan Can Pwn You Any Time Of The Month". Fast Company. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
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