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Avalanche, Classify, and Hung Tran Join Full Squad Gaming

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James Fudge

Gaming-focused digital media outfit Full Squad Gaming announced that it has added high-profile content creators Brandon “Avalanche” Thomas and Yan “Classify” Shalomov to the company’s roster of talent. In addition, industry veteran Hung Tran has been appointed president of Full Squad Gaming.

Both Avalanche and Classify are best known for their time with the MOB and 100 Thieves, and their recent appearances with MrBeast’s crew. 

Andy Miller, CEO of Full Squad Gaming and its parent company NRG Esports, said in a release that these additions to the team will help create content that resonates with more casual gamers, and ultimately elevate the brand.

“We are absolutely thrilled to have Avalanche and Classify join our team,” said Miller. “Their passion for content and their ability to connect with fans align perfectly with our mission to create content that resonates with the casual gamer. We believe their addition will elevate our brand and community engagement to new heights.”

In addition to Avalanche and Classify, Full Squad Gaming announced the appointment of Hung Tran as president. Tran brings a wealth of experience to the table; he has extensive experience as a marketing executive, having worked for such companies as Playfly Esports, Ultimate Media Ventures, Philadelphia Fusion, Philadelphia Flyers, and Comcast-Spectacor, among others. He is also the co-founder of the Golf and Gaming Club, and a long-time advisor to creative agency Zoned Gaming.

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James Fudge

With a career spanning over two decades in the esports and gaming journalism landscape, James Fudge stands as a seasoned veteran and a pivotal figure in the evolution of esports media. His journey began in 1997 at Game-Wire / Avault, where he curated gaming and community news, laying the groundwork for his expertise in the field. In his more recent roles, James cemented his status as an authority in the esports business sphere as Senior Editor Esports at Sports Business Journal and The Esports Observer between 2018 and 2021.

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