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| Short name | XGN |
|---|---|
| Divisions | Psychotic Solutions Double Helix The Xiled Ones Team Xiled International Xiled Or Die Dealers Of Death |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Location | United States |
| Website | XGN.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
[edit]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]
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
[edit]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
[edit]- Asterisk, previously known as PMS Asterisk
- Frag Dolls
- Women and video games
References
[edit]- ^ "Girl gamers who shoot first, love later". 2005-02-14. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
:1was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
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:0was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Dobson, Jason. "Gamasutra - The Art & Business of Making Games". www.gamasutra.com. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
- ^ "e-ChannelNEWS & eCNTV". E-ChannelNews.com. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
- ^ a b "Alienware and PMS Clan Join Forces". www.businesswire.com. 2008-07-16. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
- ^ 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.
External links
[edit]- All-Girl Quake Clans Shake Up Boys' World
- Women Stepping Up Their Game
- This IT girl's got game: Kendra Taylor, PMS Clan leader and systems engineer
- The PMS Clan (You Go, Girl!!)
External links
[edit]- No URL found. Please specify a URL here or add one to Wikidata.
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