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Thomas George Cassell (born 23 June 1993), better known by his online aliasSyndicate, is a British YouTuber, streamer and vlogger known for his YouTube video content and Twitch live streams.^[2]

In 2010, Cassell registered his YouTube channel TheSyndicateProject and rapidly built a following posting gaming–commentary videos. He later registered his Twitch channel and, on 17 August 2014, he became the first user on the site to reach 1 million followers.^[3][4] Cassell also posts daily vlogs on his second YouTube channel, Life of Tom.

Personal life[edit]

Cassell was educated at The Blue Coat school in Oldham, Greater Manchester and later Hyde Clarendoncollege where he sat his A-levels. After leaving, Cassell worked briefly at McDonald's, deciding against attending university in order to concentrate on his YouTube channel.^[5][6]

Career[edit]

Cassell started his YouTube channel, TheSyndicateProject, on 3 September 2010.^[7] The channel was originally built on Halo and Modern Warfare 2let's play videos, but came to prominence with the release of the Call of Duty: Black Ops 'zombies' mode and his subsequent videos featuring the gamemode on his channel, and further grew due to the series 'The Minecraft Project'.^[7][8][5] Cassell also operates a second channel, 'Life Of Tom' previously known as SyndicateCentral, which consists primarily of vlogs.^[9]

Cassell runs a Twitch channel which, as of August 2017 had over 2.4 million followers, making it the most followed channel on the website at the time.^[3][4]

In November 2014 Cassell, along with fellow YouTuber Adam Montoya (known online as SeaNanners) and in cooperation with media company 3BlackDot, launched a multi-channel network, Jetpak, aiming for a more fair payment model for the revenue made.^[10][11][12]

In February 2016, Cassell announced that he will be the voice of Loki in the mobile app game Marvel Avengers Academy.^[13][14]

Advertising violations[edit]

In late 2013, Cassell was paid $30,000, along with other influential YouTubers, to promote Microsoft's newly launched Xbox One console as part of a promotional campaign managed by Microsoft's advertising agency and operated by Machinima Inc. The endorsement ran afoul of Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulations because 'influencers', including Cassell, had failed to disclose that they 'were paid by Microsoft to say nice things about Xbox One and its games'.^[15]

In August 2015, Gamasutra reported that Cassell had again violated FTC guidelines on disclosures for YouTubers due to publishing multiple let's play videos of 3BlackDot's game Dead Realm without disclosing their financial ties to the product.^[16]

Cassell was heavily criticized and became a defendant in a class-action lawsuit in July 2016 when he promoted the gambling website CSGOLotto.com without disclosing a conflict of interest as vice-president of the company, again violating TFC regulations. After his role at the company was revealed by others, Cassell promised in a statement posted on Twitter that he would be more transparent in the future.^[17][18][19]

References[edit]

1. ^Tom Syndicate [@ProSyndicate] (23 June 2018). 'Here's to starting @YouTube at 17! And heres to turning 25 today!' (Tweet). Retrieved 6 February 2020 – via Twitter.
2. ^Manning, Sanchez (27 March 2012). 'I'm Lovin' It: Teen who posted gaming commentaries on internet quits McDonalds job and school after becoming YouTube sensation'. Daily Mirror. Archived from the original on 25 August 2013. Retrieved 3 September 2013.
3. ^ ^abHilliard, Kyle (6 October 2014). 'Streaming Tips From Twitch's Most Followed User, Syndicate'. Game Informer. Archived from the original on 28 October 2014. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
4. ^ ^abHern, Alex (26 August 2014). 'Amazon's $1bn deal for video streaming site Twitch is latest battle with Google'. The Guardian. Archived from the original on 11 November 2014. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
5. ^ ^abWaugh, Rob (16 January 2014). 'How I got six million viewers on YouTube – and turned it into a full-time job'. Yahoo News. Archived from the original on 11 November 2014. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
6. ^'Tutor inspires YouTube sensation'. Hyde Clarendon Sixth Form College. 3 December 2013. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
7. ^ ^abPorter, Will (11 October 2012). 'An audience with Syndicate'. Eurogamer. Archived from the original on 11 November 2014. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
8. ^Dowling, Kevin (17 June 2012). 'Got up, played, went to zoo, banked £60,000'. The Sunday Times. Archived from the original on 11 November 2014. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
9. ^'Life of Tom'. YouTube. Archived from the original on 8 July 2017. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
10. ^Bloom, David (22 July 2014). '3BlackDot Hybrid Firm Emerges From Stealth Mode With Ex-'Duck Dynasty', Machinima Execs, Top YouTubers'. Deadline.com. Archived from the original on 11 November 2014. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
11. ^Yang, Melissah (6 November 2014). '3BlackDot Launches Multichannel Network'. Los Angeles Business Journal. Archived from the original on 11 November 2014. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
12. ^Ellingson, Annlee (6 November 2014). 'Ex-Machinima execs launch boutique MCN Jetpak'. L.A. Biz. Archived from the original on 11 November 2014. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
13. ^'Loki'. Archived from the original on 6 June 2017. Retrieved 6 March 2016.
14. ^Casell, Tom. 'BIG NEWS!!!'. Youtube.com. Archived from the original on 15 February 2016. Retrieved 12 February 2016.
15. ^Wesley Yin-Poole. FTC: Machinima 'deceived' consumers with Xbox One videosArchived 7 July 2016 at the Wayback Machine, eurogamer.net, 2 September 2015.
16. ^Wawro, Alex (19 August 2015). 'Dead Realm publisher disregards FTC disclosure guidelines for YouTubers'. Gamasutra. UBM plc. Archived from the original on 20 August 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
17. ^Phillips, Tom (4 July 2016). 'Steam warns users against gambling site after YouTube stars discovered as owners'. Eurogamer. Archived from the original on 4 July 2016. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
18. ^Crecente, Brian (7 July 2016). 'CSGO Lotto and owners sued over 'illegal gambling' allegations'. Polygon. Archived from the original on 8 July 2016. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
19. ^'CS GO betting scandal: YouTubers ProSyndicate and TmarTn caught up in gambling controversy'. 4 July 2016. Archived from the original on 7 July 2016. Retrieved 9 July 2016.

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Description of Syndicate

Syndicate is an outstanding, incredibly atmospheric action-strategy game by Bullfrog, one of the best of its kind.

The game is set in a bleak future where 'Syndicates' control the world. You're a young executive in a small European based syndicate, you must perform a series of tasks to subdue the major population centres one by one until you have driven the forces of the rival corporations out of their final strongholds.

What makes Syndicate stand out from other real-time strategy games is the combination great gameplay and unmatched immersion that never gets boring. The game mixes elements of business management, strategy and action into one very addicting package. Missions are carried out by up to four agents, any or all of whom can be controlled by you through use of the 'CHIP' technology. Each agent has his or her own stats, which can be improved via implementing cybernetic attachments, which in turn must be researched using funds you collect from winning a mission.

One of the game's best feature is the ability to adjust the stats of your agents. Since they are not real humans but cyborgs, the agents' Intelligence, Perception, and Adrenalin levels can be artificially boosted by drugs at any time to suit your tactics. You will often boost an agent's attribute to the level you prefer, and then leave him to fend for himself - the agent will then react with pinpoint accuracy to any threats, and run away if necessary. Of course, as with real-life drugs, there is a downside. After a sustained period of exposure to the drug, the body's tolerance increases, and the net effect of the drug increases - more is needed to achieve the same effects as before (diminishing marginal utility, one might say). This simulation of drug addiction is very well implemented, and adds a great dimension to gameplay.

Although most of the missions are of the 'kill all enemies' type, there are many different objectives that keep the game afresh: you will subdue the local resistance, capture VIPs, or even use a persuadertron on someone. Speaking of persuadertron: this is a good example of how unique and deepSyndicate is. Not quite a weapon, the persuadertron allows you to persuade others to your side-- anyone falling under the influence of the persuadertron will follow the agent who carries it, powerless to resist. Normal citizens can be 'persuaded' instantly, while guards, police and members of opposing syndicates require that a number of civilians are persuaded first before the persuadertron will work on them.

Played from a excellent isometric pseudo 3D perspective, Syndicate was a graphic tour de force for its time. Busy streets are filled pedestrians, vehicles and enemy agents. Digital street signs advertise the latest products as your agents battle it out with the forces of the enemy beneath. Buildings can be entered, cars driven around (and used to splatter enemies), and occasional parts of the environment can be ignited.

With incredible atmosphere, solid gameplay, and high replayability, Syndicate is Peter Molyneux' masterpiece and one of the best games ever made. A must-have, especially for all cyberpunk fans. Two thumbs up, way up!

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Tron2018-08-300 point

Syndicate..classical franchise..persuador..help me minigun.:)

golimar2017-10-21-1 point DOS version

I had a weird problem: music working but not audio. In DosBox I changed audio from sb16 to sb1, and also IRQ 7, and both work now

EvilBetty2017-03-250 point DOS version

Awesome ! great game, it's so cool to retrieve it !

morpheus2016-04-102 points

thanx!!!I1ts my favourite!!

longDADDYlegy2k2016-01-292 points DOS version

the original syndicate, a masterpiece from
back in the day..very easy to play and highly
addictive, I bought *syndicate wars* years later
but gave up on it, it just was too hard to control
my agents.it was like bullfrog re-invented the wheel
when they DIDN'T have to, there was nothing wrong
with the goddamn wheel..what a shame.
love the original.

Ashley2015-05-201 point DOS version

Awesome gameplay

CHEATMASTER2014-07-080 point DOS version

CALL YOURSELF COOPERTEAM YOU GET BEST WEAPONS

cesc12014-04-240 point DOS version

CYBER PUNK AT ITS BEST!

Andronicus2014-02-02-1 point DOS version

Ur GREAT !!!!!!

Leonida2014-01-281 point DOS version

A physics based simulation game which defies geometry. As a surfer you need to survive through the infinitely changing direction. Obstacles may be sphere shape, cubical or triangular. Pass through the tricky obstacles which can be static as well as dynamic.

thanks

tony-gee2014-01-192 points DOS version

Been a long time! Can't wait :D

vcorp2013-11-150 point DOS version

use dosbox to get it working ^^

Niame2013-10-181 point DOS version

@jay synd.exe
I haven't played this in over a decade and I remember typing that into dos so many times YIKES thats kinda scary.. (in a good way)
downloading now.. cant wait to play this game! nostalgia rocks!!

t-ganga2013-09-300 point DOS version

hanging to play this game for many years

DOSBox FTW2013-09-24-1 point DOS version

Use DOSBox to play under just about any OS (including Win7, Mac OS, Linux, etc)

Talos2013-09-08-1 point DOS version

I also can not get this amazing game to work on Windows 7 which is a shame as this is one of my faves from my youth.

honestfi2013-08-180 point DOS version

Couldn't get it to work on Windows 7

jay2013-08-14-3 points DOS version

I'm stuck! Please help, which file starts the game???

Ju2013-06-280 point DOS version

Hi

Tobbe2013-06-221 point DOS version

I spent many nights playing Syndicate 1995 - 2000

DDA19752012-12-160 point DOS version

Amazing old game

Tq2012-08-271 point DOS version

This game is brilliant , i spent a lot of time playing it on amiga,

Huhn2012-01-220 point DOS version

Huhuh

Computerdad2011-04-170 point DOS version

This game is very good, you need to plan a strategy and complete the mission to pass levels, good game

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• Year:1993
• Publisher:Electronic Arts, Inc.
• Developer:Bullfrog Productions, Ltd.

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