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GameSquare Announces Completion of Faze Clan Acquisition
Becomes One of the Largest Gaming and Esports Organizations Based on Audience ReachIncreased Scale and Expanded Capabilities Creates Next Generation Media
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[{"type":"text","content":"Becomes One of the Largest Gaming and Esports Organizations Based on Audience ReachIncreased Scale and Expanded Capabilities Creates Next Generation Media Company Positioned to Drive Compelling Outcomes for Creators and Maximize Brand Partners' Return on InvestmentGameSquare Strengthens Balance Sheet with $10 Million PIPE and Recently Announced Non-Core Asset SalesReturns FaZe Clan's founders: FaZe Banks, FaZe Temperrr, and FaZe Apex to lead the brand and reestablish authenticityFRISCO, TX AND LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / March 8, 2024 / GameSquare Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:GAME)(TSXV:GAME), (\"GameSquare\", or the \"Company\"), and FaZe Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:FAZE) (\"FaZe\"), today announced the completion of GameSquare's merger with FaZe that was originally announced on October 20, 2023. As a result of the merger, and effective as of the close of trading on March 8, 2024, FaZe's common stock (NASDAQ:FAZE) and FaZe warrants (NASDAQ:FAZEW) will cease trading.As a combined company, GameSquare has become one of the largest gaming and esports organizations in the world based on the Company's audience reach of one billion. In addition, the Company is focused on revolutionizing the way brands and game publishers connect with hard-to-reach Gen Z, Gen Alpha, and Millennial audiences through a purpose-built next generation media platform that includes award winning marketing and creative services, data and analytics solutions, and Faze Clan, one of the most prominent and influential gaming organizations in the world.Justin Kenna, CEO of GameSquare stated, \"On behalf of everyone at GameSquare and FaZe, we are thrilled to announce the successful culmination of our merger, marking a significant milestone in our journey to revolutionize the gaming and media landscape. This strategic alliance strengthens our position across global industries, amplifies our ability to connect brands with elusive and influential youth audiences, and unlocks even more opportunities to support our partners with cutting-edge technology. Together, we will seek to redefine the future of esports and gaming by leveraging our combined expertise to pursue opportunities for growth and innovation. Our commitment remains unwavering as we aim to lead the way in shaping the ever-evolving intersection of gaming, media, and brand engagement.\"\"We are excited to complete the ...