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In a significant move within the European esports landscape, Excel Esports and Giants Gaming have officially merged, giving rise to the formation of a new powerhouse named GIANTX.
Tim Reichert, the former CEO of Excel Esports, and José Díaz, the former CEO of Giants Gaming, will jointly helm the organization as co-CEOs.
This announcement was made on Twitch.tv, where the leaders emphasized their commitment to competing in various leagues, maintaining existing partnerships, exploring new esports, and expanding globally.
The merger marks the end of the familiar Excel Esports and Giants Gaming logos, making way for the newly minted GIANTX branding.
The organization is set to participate in high-profile leagues, including the League of Legends EMEA Championship, VALORANT Champions Tour Series, Game Changers, Spanish LVP, FC24, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
GIANTX aims to cater to a diverse fan base by creating bilingual content, targeting the vast Spanish-speaking audience, and positioning themselves as the team for the Spanish region to rally behind.
The organization retains their workforce, with headquarters in London and Malaga and a performance centre in Berlin.
The combined resources will be utilized to explore new opportunities and venture into additional competitive gaming titles.
The leadership duo, Reichert and Díaz, expressed confidence in GIANTX becoming a major player in the esports universe.
The organization’s global vision spans from London to Malaga, with Berlin serving as a central sports hub for major competitions.
The merged entity will continue partnerships with both organizations, emphasizing the creation of a unified vision to broaden the global audience and optimize competitive strategies.
In terms of competitive rosters, the organization will compete in VCT EMEA 2024, LEC 2024, and the Spanish LVP and Game Changers, combining the strengths of Giants and Excel.
The League of Legends roster for LEC 2024 includes Andrei “Odoamne” Pascu, Lee “Peach” Min-gyu, Patrik “Patrik” Jírů, Adam “Jackies” Jeřábek, and Lee “IgNar” Dong-geun, aiming for success in the upcoming season.
As the esports community anticipates the impact of this merger, GIANTX enters the scene with aspirations to leave a lasting mark on the competitive gaming landscape.
A legacy in Southern Europe
A challenger from The North
Unite to disrupt the equilibrium
Together we stand as GIANTX pic.twitter.com/GRpWUZF0la
— GIANTX (@GIANTXENG) December 14, 2023
