Squeezie, Gotaga, and Brawks, leading influencers in their respective fields, have decided to join forces around a common project: an esports club. Having been involved since the early days of esports and backed by years of experience, they are now eager to share their knowledge in the best possible way, guided by the values they hold dear. Gentle Mates was born, and this is where it all begins.

A fan favorite for more than a decade, Thomas "ZooMaa" Paparratto is one of the most recognizable names in Call of Duty. His aggressive, front-line play helped win multiple championships and earned him the CWL Stage 1 MVP honor in 2018; he then competed for the New York Subliners in the first season of the Call of Duty League. Today, he's one of the most prominent voices in the CoD community as a full-time streamer and host of the popular podcast The Flank.

One of the most well-known names on the Call of Duty scene, Swagg has dedicated countless hours to creating exciting and informative content for his channel, which currently sits at over 3.1 million YouTube subscribers. Waking up two hours early every morning before school, to get more gameplay in, his dedication to the game is as steadfast as his commitment to quality controllers, hence why he’s been a SCUF gamer for the past 8 years. It’s always so encouraging to see a gamer like him stay true to themselves and remain such a positive example of success to all of their fans. It’s no surprise that through all his hard work and dedication, Swagg and his longtime friends, The Nuke Squad, are headed into the new Call of Duty®, with his new controller, ready to continue their legacy.

A larger than life personality even among the streamers, Jack ’CourageJD’ Dunlop burst onto the scene in 2016 and quickly established himself as one of the funniest streamers online, even earning a shoutout from one of his favorite celebrities, pop superstar Ariana Grande. Courage got his start as a high-energy shoutcaster for competitive Call of Duty and Fortnite, but these days you're just as likely to see him playing whatever the latest games are.