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X1 Entertainment Group Announces Update on Recent Commercial Progress

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

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“Our focus in 2022 has been on the integration and growth of our acquisitions.

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“Our focus in 2022 has been on the integration and growth of our acquisitions.
Snapchat signing a deal to engage X1 talent, RuffSenpai to create 60 Snapchat videos per month for a new Snapchat Spotlight feature.
Comcast’s Xfinity signing a deal with X1 talent, BlizzB3ar to promote the Xfinity streaming service to Generation Z audiences.
Key recent highlights on Shift:
Launching a merchandise store for Shift in December and releasing the first run of Shift branded apparel.

X1 Entertainment Group Launches New Rocket League News Portal Creating Global Hub for Rocket League Fan Community

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

What were creating is essentially the online equivalent of major sports broadcasters, but for Rocket League, a game thats seen exponential growth and attracted a highly engaged, global fan base in a very short period of time, said Mark Elfenbein, CEO, X1 Entertainment Group Inc.

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What were creating is essentially the online equivalent of major sports broadcasters, but for Rocket League, a game thats seen exponential growth and attracted a highly engaged, global fan base in a very short period of time, said Mark Elfenbein, CEO, X1 Entertainment Group Inc.
According to ActivePlayer, Rocket League has almost six million players a day globally, and almost 90 million playing monthly.
X1 Entertainment Group Inc. is a diversified portfolio company with assets across the gaming, esports, media, and entertainment industries.
Based in Vancouver, BC, X1 is publicly traded on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the ticker symbol (CSE: XONE).

X1 Esports and Entertainment Ltd. Announces Official Name Change to X1 Entertainment Group Inc.

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- X1 Entertainment Group Inc. (CSE: XONE; OTCQX: XOEEF; FSE: ZI0) (X1 or the Company), a video games and media portfolio company, is pleased to announce that it has completed its name change from X1 Esports and Entertainment Ltd. to X1 Entertainment Group Inc.

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- X1 Entertainment Group Inc. (CSE: XONE; OTCQX: XOEEF; FSE: ZI0) (X1 or the Company), a video games and media portfolio company, is pleased to announce that it has completed its name change from X1 Esports and Entertainment Ltd. to X1 Entertainment Group Inc.
The change of name from X1 Esports and Entertainment to X1 Entertainment Group represents the next phase of consolidation and streamlining of our brand and portfolio, said Mark Elfenbein, CEO of the Company.
About X1 Entertainment Group Inc.
X1 Entertainment Group Inc. is a gaming and entertainment company that helps connect brands with Gen-Z and millennial audiences all over the world through a diverse portfolio of assets which includes an Esports team, a talent management agency, and other integrated media assets.
X1 is continuing to build upon its existing portfolio of assets through a combination of organic growth and accretive M&A.

X1 Esports-owned Tyrus LLC Announces Commercial Progress During 2022

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- X1 Esports and Entertainment Ltd. (CSE:XONE; OTCQX: XOEEF; FSE: ZI0) (X1 or the Company), a video games and media portfolio company, is pleased to provide a corporate update on commercial progress with its wholly-owned subsidiary Tyrus LLC, a leading social media influencer management firm empowering gamers, content creators and influencers.

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- X1 Esports and Entertainment Ltd. (CSE:XONE; OTCQX: XOEEF; FSE: ZI0) (X1 or the Company), a video games and media portfolio company, is pleased to provide a corporate update on commercial progress with its wholly-owned subsidiary Tyrus LLC, a leading social media influencer management firm empowering gamers, content creators and influencers.
Tyrus has seen steady growth in brand deals contracted campaigns or product placements for brands with Tyrus-managed influencer talent during 2022.
Brand deals for talent grew almost 90% from March 2022 to July 2022, going from an average of 18 to 34 contracts closed per month.
Tyrus LLC d/b/a Tyrus Talent Services is a content creator and social media influencer management firm and a wholly-owned subsidiary of X1 Esports.

X1 Esports Closes Acquisition of Assets of Rocket League Community, Octane.GG

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- X1 Esports and Entertainment (CSE:XONE; OTCQB: XOEEF; FSE: ZI0) (“X1” or the “Company”), a video games and media portfolio company which owns and operates Esports assets and a leading creator economy business is pleased to announce, further to its news release dated September 15th, 2022, it has closed its acquisition of the assets comprising of Octane.GG (“Octane”), an online statistical and news outlet focused on the popular video game, Rocket League.

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As Rocket League continues to grow in global popularity, owning multiple assets within this Esport allows the opportunity to launch an all-encompassing Rocket League destination site containing breaking news, statistics, video highlights, and fantasy sports.
Octane is the leading Rocket League Esports statistics platform providing in-depth match statistics across the top events in the space.
Octanes robust set of filters and comprehensive data makes it an unmatched resource for the large community of Rocket League esports fans.
X1 is continuing to build upon its existing portfolio of assets through a combination of organic growth and accretive M&A

WWE® Elects Michelle McKenna & JoEllen Lyons Dillon to Board of Directors

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Friday, September 16, 2022

WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced that Michelle McKenna and JoEllen Lyons Dillon have been elected to its Board of Directors.

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WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced that Michelle McKenna and JoEllen Lyons Dillon have been elected to its Board of Directors.
McKenna previously served on the Board of Directors of Insperity (NYSE: NSP) from 2015 to 2018.
Dillon has served on the Viatris (NASDAQ: VRTS) Board of Directors since November 2020, when Pfizers Upjohn division combined with Mylan to form Viatris, a global healthcare and pharmaceutical company.
Michelle and JoEllen bring to WWEs Board of Directors incredible experience across key areas that we believe will benefit our organization, said Stephanie McMahon, WWE Chairwoman & co-CEO.

X1 Esports Enters Into Agreement to Acquire Assets of Rocket League Community, Octane.GG

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- X1 Esports and Entertainment (CSE:XONE; OTCQX: XOEEF; FSE: ZI0) (“X1” or the “Company”), a video games and media portfolio company, is pleased to announce it has entered into an asset purchase agreement (the “APA”) to acquire Octane.GG (“Octane”), an online fan statistics platform focused on the popular video game, Rocket League.

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"Adding Octane to the X1 portfolio will significantly strengthen our position within the Rocket League ecosystem, said Mark Elfenbein, CEO of X1.
Octane is the leading Rocket League Esports statistics platform providing in-depth match statistics across the top events in the space.
Octanes robust set of filters and comprehensive data makes it an unmatched resource for the large community of Rocket League esports fans.
I built Octane as a college student back in 2017 to fill a void I saw as a Rocket League Esports fan.

X1 Esports & Entertainment Ltd. Receives Approval to Trade in the U.S. on the OTCQB

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Friday, September 9, 2022

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As of September 12, 2022, the Companys Shares will be upgraded to trade on the OTCQB under the ticker symbol XOEEF.

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As of September 12, 2022, the Companys Shares will be upgraded to trade on the OTCQB under the ticker symbol XOEEF.
The Companys Shares will continue to trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol XONE.
Mark Elfenbein, Chief Executive Officer of X1 Esports and Entertainment Ltd., commented, "Listing X1 Esports and Entertainment Ltd. on the OTCQB provides easier access for US institutions and retail investors.
The Company is an esports portfolio company which owns and operates a growing esports franchise, RixGG.

X1 Esports Closes Acquisition of Assets of Rocket League Community, ShiftRLE

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

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We are thrilled to have closed on the Shift acquisition, said Mark Elfenbein, CEO of X1.

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We are thrilled to have closed on the Shift acquisition, said Mark Elfenbein, CEO of X1.
X1's investment should not only reflect their belief in us, but the potential that Rocket League has as a whole.
It first rose to prominence by getting exclusive, behind-the-scenes information on Rocket League roster moves and tryouts before they were public knowledge.
X1 Esports and Entertainment is a video game and media portfolio company which owns and operates a growing esports franchise, RixGG.

X1Esports Closes the Acquisition of Tyrus LLC as the Company Builds a Leading Video Games and Creator Economy Business

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Friday, August 5, 2022

On closing of the Transaction, the Company holds all issued and outstanding securities of Tyrus, which will operate as a subsidiary of X1.

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On closing of the Transaction, the Company holds all issued and outstanding securities of Tyrus, which will operate as a subsidiary of X1.
The Tyrus Transaction offers tremendous opportunity for X1 to partake in the growing global creator economy which is an industry of over 50 million individual content creators1 where Tyrus is extremely well-positioned, said Mark Elfenbein, CEO of X1.
The video game category has been a top category of the creator economy and has largely benefited the growth of the video game industry recently.
In connection with the closing of the Transaction, Tyrus Manager, Amanda Solomon, will also join the X1 Advisory board.