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{{Infobox Team | {{Infobox Team | ||
| name = Taipan Esports | | name = Taipan Esports | ||
| image = Taipanlogo.png | | image = Taipanlogo.png | ||
| location = United States {{Flag|USA}} | | location = United States {{Flag|USA}} | ||
| owners = Samuel Felinton ( | | owners = [[Samuel Felinton]] (TheSamFZ)<br>Keegan (Keeg)<br>Hasan A. (Altima) | ||
| manager = | | manager = | ||
| sponsors = [https://www.noobenergy.com/ Noob Energy] | | sponsors = [https://www.noobenergy.com/ Noob Energy] | ||
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'''Taipan Esports''' ('''TPN''') | '''Taipan Esports''' ('''TPN''') was an international esports organization that is currently sponsoring ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' players. They also manage the {{Trn|Taipan Smash Singles}} and the {{Trn|Smash After Dark}} weekly-series. | ||
On March 9th, 2021, Taipan Esports enters the world of ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' with the pickup of {{Sm|Bubbles}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/TaipanEsports_/status/1369512001005887490|title=Bubbles joins Taipan Esports}}</ref> Within that same month on March 30th, 2021, Taipan Esports picks up the ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' player {{Sm|Mafe2233}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/TaipanEsports_/status/1377277287167619072|title=Mafe2233 joins Taipan Esports}}</ref> Later that year on September 4th, 2021, they pick up the ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' player {{Sm|Skunkle}}. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/TaipanGGs/status/1434614815117516806|title=Skunkle joins Taipan Esports}}</ref> Later that month on Septamber 9th, 2021, Taipan Esports picks up the Cyprus ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' player {{Sm|ace|p=Cyprus}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/TaipanGGs/status/1435996425637273605|title=ace joins Taipan Esports}}</ref> Then on October 15th, 2021 Taipan Esports picks up the ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' player {{Sm|Wolfen}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/TheSamFZ/status/1449090971380109316|title=Wolfen joins Taipan Esports}}</ref> Later that month Taipan Esports terminates {{Sm|Wolfen}}'s contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/TaipanGGs/status/1454161113038393353|title=Wolfen leaves Taipan Esports}}</ref> | On March 9th, 2021, Taipan Esports enters the world of ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' with the pickup of {{Sm|Bubbles}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/TaipanEsports_/status/1369512001005887490|title=Bubbles joins Taipan Esports}}</ref> Within that same month on March 30th, 2021, Taipan Esports picks up the ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' player {{Sm|Mafe2233}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/TaipanEsports_/status/1377277287167619072|title=Mafe2233 joins Taipan Esports}}</ref> Later that year on September 4th, 2021, they pick up the ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' player {{Sm|Skunkle}}. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/TaipanGGs/status/1434614815117516806|title=Skunkle joins Taipan Esports}}</ref> Later that month on Septamber 9th, 2021, Taipan Esports picks up the Cyprus ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' player {{Sm|ace|p=Cyprus}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/TaipanGGs/status/1435996425637273605|title=ace joins Taipan Esports}}</ref> Then on October 15th, 2021 Taipan Esports picks up the ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' player {{Sm|Wolfen}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/TheSamFZ/status/1449090971380109316|title=Wolfen joins Taipan Esports}}</ref> Later that month Taipan Esports terminates {{Sm|Wolfen}}'s contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/TaipanGGs/status/1454161113038393353|title=Wolfen leaves Taipan Esports}}</ref> | ||
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Taipan Esports also hosted an online North-American crew within the [[Smash Crew Server]]. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/TaipanGGs/status/1423092991086968836|title=Taipan Esports joins the SCS}}</ref> | Taipan Esports also hosted an online North-American crew within the [[Smash Crew Server]]. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/TaipanGGs/status/1423092991086968836|title=Taipan Esports joins the SCS}}</ref> | ||
== | On September 12th, 2022, Taipan Esports announced their shutdown.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/TaipanGGs/status/1569357721559769089|title=Taipan Esports shutdown}}</ref> | ||
==Former smashers== | |||
===Professional smashers=== | ===Professional smashers=== | ||
{|class="wikitable sortable" | {|class="wikitable sortable" | ||
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!Main(s) | !Main(s) | ||
!Join Date | !Join Date | ||
!Leave Date | |||
|- | |||
|{{flag|United States}} | |||
|{{Sm|Skunkle}} | |||
|Gabriel Rosario | |||
|''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' | |||
|{{head|Inkling|g=SSBU|s=24px}}{{head|Diddy Kong|g=SSBU|s=24px}} | |||
|2021-09-04 | |||
|2022-02-23 | |||
|- | |||
|{{flag|USA}} | |||
|{{Sm|Bray}} | |||
|''unknown'' | |||
|''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' | |||
|{{head|ROB|g=SSBU|s=24px}} | |||
|2021-08-12 | |||
|2021-08-27 | |||
|- | |||
|{{flag|Greece}} | |||
|{{Sm|alx}} | |||
|George Alexiou | |||
|''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' | |||
|{{head|Min Min|g=SSBU|s=24px}} | |||
|2021-08-23 | |||
|''unknown'' | |||
|- | |||
|{{flag|UK}} | |||
|{{Sm|Solar|p=United Kingdom}} | |||
|''unknown'' | |||
|''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' | |||
|{{head|Kazuya|g=SSBU|s=24px}}{{Head|Joker|g=SSBU|s=24px}} | |||
|2021-08-23 | |||
|''unknown'' | |||
|- | |||
|{{flag|El Salvador}} | |||
|{{Sm|Wolfen}} | |||
|Roberto Flores | |||
|''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' | |||
|{{head|Banjo & Kazooie|g=SSBU|s=24px}}{{head|Wolf|g=SSBU|s=24px}} | |||
|2021-10-15 | |||
|2021-10-29 | |||
|- | |||
|{{flag|Mexico}} | |||
|{{Sm|ReZo}} | |||
|Christian H. | |||
|''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' | |||
|{{head|Steve|g=SSBU|s=24px}} | |||
|2021-10-06 | |||
|2021-10-29 | |||
|- | |||
|{{flag|USA}} | |||
|{{Sm|PassionAZ}} | |||
|''unknown'' | |||
|''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' | |||
|{{head|Steve|g=SSBU|s=24px}} | |||
|2021-08-13 | |||
|2021-10-29 | |||
|- | |||
|{{flag|USA}} | |||
|{{Sm|Lukechito}} | |||
|Juan Andres De Benedictis C | |||
|''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' | |||
|{{head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=24px}} | |||
|2021-08-01 | |||
|2021-11-17 | |||
|- | |||
|{{flag|USA}} | |||
|{{Sm|Ice On Deck}} | |||
|Corey Davis | |||
|''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' | |||
|{{head|Toon Link|g=SSBU|s=24px}}{{Head|Min Min|g=SSBU|s=24px}} | |||
|2021-12-05 | |||
|2022-01-11 | |||
|- | |||
|{{flag|USA}} | |||
|{{Sm|SlushieV1}} | |||
|Charles Jones | |||
|''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' | |||
|{{head|Donkey Kong|g=SSBU|s=24px}} | |||
|2021-11-24 | |||
|2022-02-21 | |||
|- | |||
|{{flag|USA}} | |||
|{{Sm|Mivics}} | |||
|Zachary H. | |||
|''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' | |||
|{{head|Mii Swordfighter|g=SSBU|s=24px}} | |||
|2021-11-23 | |||
|2022-03-02 | |||
|- | |||
|{{flag|USA}} | |||
|{{Sm|Tei Tenga}} | |||
|''unknown'' | |||
|''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' | |||
|{{head|Ryu|g=SSBU|s=24px}} | |||
|2021-11-27 | |||
|2022-04-01 | |||
|- | |- | ||
|{{flag|Brazil}} | |{{flag|Brazil}} | ||
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|{{head|Zero Suit Samus|g=SSBU|s=24px}}{{head|Bayonetta|g=SSBU|s=24px}} | |{{head|Zero Suit Samus|g=SSBU|s=24px}}{{head|Bayonetta|g=SSBU|s=24px}} | ||
|2021-03-09 | |2021-03-09 | ||
|2022-09-12 | |||
|- | |- | ||
|{{flag|Brazil}} | |{{flag|Brazil}} | ||
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|{{head|Bowser|g=SSBU|s=24px}}{{head|Mario|g=SSBU|s=24px}} | |{{head|Bowser|g=SSBU|s=24px}}{{head|Mario|g=SSBU|s=24px}} | ||
|2021-03-30 | |2021-03-30 | ||
|2022-09-12 | |||
|- | |||
|{{flag|USA}} | |||
|{{Sm|PeruvianFlu}} | |||
|''unknown'' | |||
|''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' | |||
|{{head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=24px}} | |||
|2021-08-23 | |||
|2022-09-12 | |||
|- | |||
|{{flag|Germany}} | |||
|{{Sm|Nines}} | |||
|''unknown'' | |||
|''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' | |||
|{{Head|Snake|g=SSBU|s=24px}} | |||
|2021-09-01 | |||
|2022-09-12 | |||
|- | |- | ||
|{{flag|Cyprus}} | |{{flag|Cyprus}} | ||
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|{{head|Ness|g=SSBU|s=24px}} | |{{head|Ness|g=SSBU|s=24px}} | ||
|2021-09-09 | |2021-09-09 | ||
|2022-09-12 | |||
|- | |- | ||
|{{flag|Costa Rica}} | |{{flag|Costa Rica}} | ||
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|{{head|Terry|g=SSBU|s=24px}}{{head|Kazuya|g=SSBU|s=24px}} | |{{head|Terry|g=SSBU|s=24px}}{{head|Kazuya|g=SSBU|s=24px}} | ||
|2021-09-06 | |2021-09-06 | ||
|2022-09-12 | |||
|- | |- | ||
|{{flag|USA}} | |{{flag|USA}} | ||
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|{{head|Ken|g=SSBU|s=24px}} | |{{head|Ken|g=SSBU|s=24px}} | ||
|2021-10-23 | |2021-10-23 | ||
|- | |2022-09-12 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|{{flag|Switzerland}} | |{{flag|Switzerland}} | ||
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|{{head|Marth|g=SSBM|s=24px}} | |{{head|Marth|g=SSBM|s=24px}} | ||
|2021-12-13 | |2021-12-13 | ||
|2022-09-12 | |||
|- | |- | ||
|{{flag|USA}} | |{{flag|USA}} | ||
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|{{head|Marth|g=SSBM|s=24px}} | |{{head|Marth|g=SSBM|s=24px}} | ||
|2021-12-14 | |2021-12-14 | ||
|2022-09-12 | |||
|- | |||
|{{flag|USA}} | |||
|{{Sm|shoobopper}} | |||
|Mikey Barr | |||
|''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' | |||
|{{head|Marth|g=SSBM|s=24px}} | |||
|2021-12-18 | |||
|2022-09-12 | |||
|- | |- | ||
|{{flag|USA}} | |{{flag|USA}} | ||
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|{{PMHead|Ice Climbers|s=24px}} | |{{PMHead|Ice Climbers|s=24px}} | ||
|2021-12-23 | |2021-12-23 | ||
|2022-09-12 | |||
|- | |||
|{{Flag|USA}} | |||
|{{Sm|Hollow}} | |||
|Tyler Turner | |||
|''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' | |||
|{{Head|Sheik|g=SSBM|s=24px}} | |||
|2022-01-13 | |||
|2022-09-12 | |||
|- | |- | ||
|{{Flag|Netherlands}} | |{{Flag|Netherlands}} | ||
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|{{Head|Mario|g=SSBM|s=24px}} | |{{Head|Mario|g=SSBM|s=24px}} | ||
|2022-01-13 | |2022-01-13 | ||
|2022-09-12 | |||
|- | |- | ||
|{{flag|USA}} | |{{flag|USA}} | ||
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|{{Head|Falco|g=SSBU|s=24px}} | |{{Head|Falco|g=SSBU|s=24px}} | ||
|2022-01-16 | |2022-01-16 | ||
|2022-09-12 | |||
|- | |- | ||
|{{flag|Spain}} | |{{flag|Spain}} | ||
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|{{PMHead|Lucas|s=24px}} | |{{PMHead|Lucas|s=24px}} | ||
|2022-01-16 | |2022-01-16 | ||
| | |2022-09-12 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|{{flag|Mexico}} | |{{flag|Mexico}} | ||
|{{Sm| | |{{Sm|Skylar|p=Mexico}} | ||
|Jair Cerceres | |||
| | |||
|''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' | |''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' | ||
|{{ | |{{Head|ROB|g=SSBU|s=24px}} | ||
| | |2022-04-20 | ||
|2022-09-12 | |||
|2022- | |||
|} | |} | ||
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|2021-04-20 | |2021-04-20 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
===Other smashers=== | ===Other smashers=== | ||
*{{Sm|Billy|USA|c1=Banjo & Kazooie|g=SSBU}} (Smash competitive head) | |||
*{{Sm|Mr Mystery|USA|c1=King Dedede|g=SSBU}} (First Major Smash Ultimate Leader for Taipan Esports) | |||
*{{Sm|Billy|USA|c1=Banjo & Kazooie|g=SSBU|p=Illinois}} (Smash competitive head) | |||
*{{Sm|Nes-T|USA|c1=King Dedede|g=SSBU}} (Content creator) | *{{Sm|Nes-T|USA|c1=King Dedede|g=SSBU}} (Content creator) | ||
*{{Sm|Nova|USA|c1=Diddy Kong|g=SSBU|p=United States}} (Tournament organizer) | |||
*{{Sm|Cruz|USA|c1=Zero Suit Samus|g=SSBU}} (Content creator) | |||
*{{Sm|Hispanerd|USA|c1=Dr. Mario|g=SSBU}} (Coach) | |||
*{{Sm|Clarker|USA|c1=Yoshi|g=SSBU}} (Editor) | |||
*{{Sm|MeeM|USA|c1=Sonic|g=SSBU}} (Speedrunner) | |||
*{{Sm|El Glenntxo|USA}} {{PMHead|Zero Suit Samus|s=24px}} (Coach and content creator) | |||
*{{Sm|Lyrical|USA|c1=Captain Falcon|g=SSBU}} (Content creator) | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[https://twitter.com/taipanggs Twitter account] | *[https://twitter.com/taipanggs Twitter account] | ||
*[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUMxz3rr0sa5AO-2KSd7pqw YouTube channel] | *[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUMxz3rr0sa5AO-2KSd7pqw YouTube channel] |
Latest revision as of 06:41, December 26, 2023
Taipan Esports | |
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Location | United States |
Owners | Samuel Felinton (TheSamFZ) Keegan (Keeg) Hasan A. (Altima) |
Sponsors/Partners | Noob Energy |
Other games | Rocket League Valorant Trackmania Apex Legends |
Taipan Esports (TPN) was an international esports organization that is currently sponsoring Super Smash Bros. Ultimate players. They also manage the Taipan Smash Singles and the Smash After Dark weekly-series.
On March 9th, 2021, Taipan Esports enters the world of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate with the pickup of Bubbles.[1] Within that same month on March 30th, 2021, Taipan Esports picks up the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate player Mafe2233.[2] Later that year on September 4th, 2021, they pick up the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate player Skunkle. [3] Later that month on Septamber 9th, 2021, Taipan Esports picks up the Cyprus Super Smash Bros. Ultimate player ace.[4] Then on October 15th, 2021 Taipan Esports picks up the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate player Wolfen.[5] Later that month Taipan Esports terminates Wolfen's contract.[6]
Taipan Esports also hosted an online North-American crew within the Smash Crew Server. [7]
On September 12th, 2022, Taipan Esports announced their shutdown.[8]
Former smashers[edit]
Professional smashers[edit]
ID | Name | Game | Main(s) | Join Date | Leave Date | |
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Skunkle | Gabriel Rosario | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | 2021-09-04 | 2022-02-23 | ||
Bray | unknown | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | 2021-08-12 | 2021-08-27 | ||
alx | George Alexiou | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | 2021-08-23 | unknown | ||
Solar | unknown | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | 2021-08-23 | unknown | ||
Wolfen | Roberto Flores | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | 2021-10-15 | 2021-10-29 | ||
ReZo | Christian H. | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | 2021-10-06 | 2021-10-29 | ||
PassionAZ | unknown | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | 2021-08-13 | 2021-10-29 | ||
Lukechito | Juan Andres De Benedictis C | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | 2021-08-01 | 2021-11-17 | ||
Ice On Deck | Corey Davis | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | 2021-12-05 | 2022-01-11 | ||
SlushieV1 | Charles Jones | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | 2021-11-24 | 2022-02-21 | ||
Mivics | Zachary H. | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | 2021-11-23 | 2022-03-02 | ||
Tei Tenga | unknown | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | 2021-11-27 | 2022-04-01 | ||
Bubbles | Bruno Bulhões da Silva | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | 2021-03-09 | 2022-09-12 | ||
Mafe2233 | Pedro Garcia | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | 2021-03-30 | 2022-09-12 | ||
PeruvianFlu | unknown | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | 2021-08-23 | 2022-09-12 | ||
Nines | unknown | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | 2021-09-01 | 2022-09-12 | ||
ace | Andreas Savva | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | 2021-09-09 | 2022-09-12 | ||
Poncho | José Manuel R. | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | 2021-09-06 | 2022-09-12 | ||
KINGJIMJAM | Jimmy Sutton | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | 2021-10-23 | 2022-09-12 | ||
MadeInShineA | Olivier Amacker | Super Smash Bros. Melee | 2021-12-13 | 2022-09-12 | ||
Geoux | Joe Dendulk | Super Smash Bros. Melee | 2021-12-14 | 2022-09-12 | ||
shoobopper | Mikey Barr | Super Smash Bros. Melee | 2021-12-18 | 2022-09-12 | ||
Prince Ryuta | Logan Hand | Project M | 2021-12-23 | 2022-09-12 | ||
Hollow | Tyler Turner | Super Smash Bros. Melee | 2022-01-13 | 2022-09-12 | ||
пooп | Jonas Korenic | Super Smash Bros. Melee | 2022-01-13 | 2022-09-12 | ||
Jimmychanga | Jimmy Jimenez | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | 2022-01-16 | 2022-09-12 | ||
Trucker Hat | Antonio Oliva | Project M | 2022-01-16 | 2022-09-12 | ||
Skylar | Jair Cerceres | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | 2022-04-20 | 2022-09-12 |
Former Notable Crew Members[edit]
ID | Name | Game | Main(s) | Join Date | Leave Date | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RockMan | Kevin B. | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | unknown | 2021-04-20 | ||
Krugbo | Kevin Osorio | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | unknown | 2021-04-20 |
Other smashers[edit]
- Mr Mystery (First Major Smash Ultimate Leader for Taipan Esports)
- Billy (Smash competitive head)
- Nes-T (Content creator)
- Nova (Tournament organizer)
- Cruz (Content creator)
- Hispanerd (Coach)
- Clarker (Editor)
- MeeM (Speedrunner)
- El Glenntxo (Coach and content creator)
- Lyrical (Content creator)