CARLSBAD, Calif. \u2013 May 3, 2013 \u2013 Razer\u2122, the world leader in high-performance gaming hardware, software, and systems, is diversifying and expanding its worldwide gaming roster, Team Razer, through several key partnerships with athletes from Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), BMX, wakeboarding, skateboarding and other sports.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have used Razer products for many years, and it\u2019s truly exciting for me to join a group of professional gaming athletes that take their craft as seriously as I do,\u201d said Nik Lentz, UFC Featherweight contender and newest member of Team Razer. \u201cI\u2019m a huge StarCraft II player and Razer\u2019s products have helped make me a better gamer. I can\u2019t wait to see what Razer comes out with next.\u201d
\nThe partnership further solidifies Razer\u2019s on-going commitment to all types of competitive gamers, from casual to world-class.<\/p>\n
\u201cSince the creation of Razer, the term \u2018gamer\u2019 has expanded, and we\u2019re proud to continue to play a big role in this movement,\u201d says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder, CEO and creative director. \u201cWe\u2019re developing Team Razer to incorporate a whole variety of persons at every level to complement our already dominant worldwide roster of professionals. We hope others will take note and support gaming outside of its current confines.\u201d<\/p>\n
The list of sports personalities joining Team Razer includes 15-year-old Daniel Grant, considered by many to be the most exciting up-and-coming wakeboard competitor today. Other notable Team Razer athletes include Padiwat \u201cBomb\u201d Jaemjan (Wakeboarding), Guy Tanaka (Wakeboarding), Jakkarin Petchvoraphon (Skateboarding), Daniel Wedemeijer (BMX), and Jason Paul (Parkour), among others.<\/p>\n