In the era where gamers are as popular as Hollywood stars, Tom Cassell, also known as ‘Syndicate’, has become one of the most talked about social media celebrities. With nearly 10 million subscribers on his YouTube channel, Tom’s passion for gaming has propelled him into the spotlight. Earning about $1 million per year, his full-time ‘gameplay’ gig has turned into a lucrative career. Fans flock to his channel for his commentary and gaming skills, proving that ‘Syndicate’ is here to stay.
Quick Facts
- Also known as: TheSyndicateProject, Tom Syndicate
- Age: 30 Years, 30 Year Old Males
- Born Country: England
- Height: 6’11” (211 cm), 6’11” Males
- City: Manchester, England
The Meteoric Rise to Stardom
Just a school student with great dreams about making it big in the gaming world, 15-year-old Tom stumbled upon a friend recording his gaming skills and tricks on a game-capture device. Bowled over by this ingenious idea of recording and sharing the gameplay, Cassell then went about doing his due research. After conducting a study, Tom then decided to go about doing the same but with a slight twist, recording the game while commenting over it. This simple idea has now turned into a full-time job!
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During the pilot years, Tom didn’t have the fancy gaming set-up that he has now. Hoarding his gaming room with the essentials bought with his pocket money, Cassel’s belief in his abilities is what helped him take the road less travelled. The lad who struggled to capture his screen by using a camera, from over a stacked pile of game CDs, and a skeptical father who questioned the credibility of his passion, Tom’s initial days did seem like a hazy road. But that wasn’t the end of it! Going on to share his ‘Call of Duty’ game videos to his new viewers, he found himself in the spotlight sooner than he imagined.
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These days, it seems difficult for the youngster to walk into a store without being recognized as ‘Syndicate’ by his fans. His superior skills of incorporating subtle sarcasm and a heavy load of humor whilst playing the intense game would make anyone a fan of the talented youngster! With a whopping 9 million and counting subscribers, Tom’s gaming channel has now become a benchmark for all the up-and-coming gamers.
What Makes Tom Cassell So Special
There are only a handful of dreamers that make it to their goals without being succumbed to pessimistic remarks. And needless to say, Tom is one of them who didn’t let anyone erase his blueprints for his future. Being a 23-year-old gamer, most of his content is ‘A’ rated, which makes him quite sad when 10-year old fans say how much they love his videos. He then went on to tell his young fans about being choosy about the kind of content they consume on ‘YouTube’. This goes on to show just how authentic and genuine this ‘YouTube’ fame is, and that there is more to him than just being popular.
Beyond Fame
Recently, Mr. Tom was invited to be a part of the ‘British Academy Games Awards’ judging panel.
Behind The Curtains
Tom Cassell was born in Manchester, UK on 23rd June 1993. Not much is known about his folks, but he has a sibling, a sister named Alice. Due to his global fame as a gamer, Tom travels from U.K to LA, USA on a regular basis to connect with the gaming industry insiders, a community which has been growing by leaps and bounds. Apart from gaming, he is also known as a very entertaining vlogger, and makes his life more transparent to his fans by updating them on even the smallest events.
Trivia
Before he got famous, Tom worked at ‘McDonald’s’ to earn his pocket money.