Greg Selkoe, Clinton sparksand Wil Eddins all have left North American organization FaZe Clan and a new adventure began.
XSET, an organization led by the three former FaZe Clan executives, will prioritize inclusion and social good, according to a report by The New York Times.
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Sources have confirmed to Esports Insider that an internal announcement was made about Selkoe’s departure in May, months before XSET was announced, and that VP of Business Development Sparks and VP of Apparel Eddins delivered their letters of resign this week.
Selkoe, the former president of the FaZe Clan, told the New York Times about his new company: “We realized that there was a huge void that had to be filled in the gaming market. Players are from all walks of life and all backgrounds. But if you look at today’s organizations, they look like a fraternity house. They don’t reflect racial and gender diversity in the gaming world. “
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XSET will deploy teams in Call of Duty, VALORANT, and Fortnite, and will recruit “notable music artists, brands, and celebrities.” Claiming that “we’re not just going to take on someone because they’re popular,” XSET is said to have already recruited Call of Duty streamer Cory “Bartonologist” Barton, Miami Dolphins linebacker Kyle Van Noy, skateboarder Minna Stess and Fortnite streamer “AshleyBTW”.
Lee Trink, CEO of FaZe Clan, responded to the decision of his former colleagues in the same report: “Greg was an asset to FaZe and we wish him the best in his next effort. When it comes to diversity in games, there certainly has not been enough progress in this crucial area, and we will encourage and support anyone who sets out to tackle this vital issue.
“FaZe has brought diversity and inclusion to the forefront of our priorities, specifically through the formation of a Diversity Council earlier this year, unconscious bias training for our players and employees, and an ongoing commitment to diversify the industry. . We welcome anyone who joins us to work toward these incredibly important goals. “
Esports Insider says: The report appears to frame Selkoe’s departure from the FaZe Clan as a result of his new venture, while our sources claim that his separation from the organization was already set in stone months ago. However, it will be interesting to see how XSET does things, as now is a very good time to promise inclusion.
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