TEAM AMAZYN JOIN FORCES WITH RAZER AND GEAR UP FOR WAR
Team AmazYn joins Team Razer as first professional console team
Carlsbad, Calif. – 9 November, 2011 – Razer, one of the world’s pioneering supporters of e-Sports, and Team AmazYn, professional Xbox 360 console gaming team, have formed a partnership to tackle the competition in the Gears of War 3 scene and marks the first dedicated professional console team sponsorship for Razer with many more to follow.
Team AmazYn have been a key player in the Gears of War pro-gaming scene since the game was first introduced to the Major League Gaming circuit in 2007 and will now represent Team Razer as its first professional console gaming team, with some of the most talented and popular faces in the community. Members of Team AmazYn have also been closely involved in the past with the validation and testing of Razer’s console peripheral prototypes prior to the Razer Onza and Razer Chimaera product line launches.
“Team AmazYn stood out from the crowd when we considered picking up our first professional console team,” said Robert ‘RazerGuy’ Krakoff, President, Razer USA. “The team strives to be the best in what they do, be it on the battlefield or in the community. We’re excited to see them thrive in both these aspects while gearing up with the Razer Onza and Razer Chimaera and we look forward to their continued contribution to the development of more products in our console line.”
During the 2009 MLG season AmazYn took their first title in Dallas, showing themselves to be one of the high-flyers in Gears of War 2 and will now continue to hunt and claim their first Gears of War 3 victory under the Team Razer banner.
“I cannot express how excited we are with our new partnership with Razer,” said Kendall “arCtiC” Lynn Smith, Team Founder and Captain of AmazYn. “Razer’s entry into the competitive console gaming scene is something I have been waiting to witness for a number of years and their support is vital to our continued growth as a team. Razer’s peripherals are changing the dynamic of competitive console gaming and they will be a critical asset to our success in Gears of War.”
Aside from being brutal combatants and well-drilled competitors inside the game, outside the game AmazYn also plays host to one of the web’s largest resources for Gears of War discussion, guides, strategies, video commentaries and product reviews, partnered with a successful YouTube channel which keeps them ahead of the game.
Announcement Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7AKfV6U6aM
About Razer:
Razer has been a pioneering supporter of e-Sports since its conception. It is in our blood and we are driven to further the culture of professional gaming in all that we do. We work hand in hand with our pros to forge weaponry for the players who stake their livelihood on podium placements. Our gear is designed to perform flawlessly in high-stress tournament conditions where winning is everything and mistakes cost championships. Those who compete with our equipment will attest – We live by our words: For Gamers. By Gamers.
For more information, please visit www.razerzone.com.
About AmazYn Gaming
AmazYn was created in December 2008 with the intention of establishing an environment that promotes healthy competition, loyalty and success. AmazYn was created by Kendall “arCtiC” Smith and is currently managed by his brother Kerrington “OraNgE” Smith. The team is comprised of players located in North America and aims to compete in e-Sports competitions centered around console gaming both online and at major competitions abroad.
For more information, please visit http://reflectzyn.com/
Press contacts:
Razer
Christopher “Razer|Right” Mitchell
Razer e-Sports Manager
AmazYn Gaming
Kerrington Smith
Team Manager, AmazYn Gaming
