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Shroud finally breaks post-Mixer silence with cryptic Valorant tweet Mixer: shroudStreaming star Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek has finally broken his social media silence with a cryptic Valorant tweet, more than a month after Microsoft paid out his exclusive Mixer contract ahead of the platform’s shutdown. The six-second GIF teaser posted on July 30 — 38 days after Grzesiek’s last tweet — shows an animated gun graphic. The blue-washed steel weapon’s trigger is pulled, before it fires a bullet to the left of the screen. The most interesting part of the teaser comes just two seconds in. Short flashes of Valorant gameplay footage can be seen on the barrel of the gun. This includes a clear shot of Omen, one of the title’s original release agents. The footage flashes begin with a short snippet showing someone firing with an Operator, Valorant’s AWP equivalent. The in-clip teaser then finishes with some kind of explosion, though it’s not clear what’s causing the detonation. The gun itself does evoke Escape From Tarkov, another title shroud had been regularly playing on-stream before Mixer’s shutdown. Battlestate’s hardcore FPS title has been going from strength to strength in recent times, partly thanks to shroud’s support. Shroud himself didn’t include any comment with the teaser; he has not yet made it clear when he will release a statement on his future. The last time he addressed the situation was on June 23, when he said he was “figuring out [his] next steps.” The teaser, of course, set chins wagging almost immediately. One theory that sprung up was that the retired CSGO pro was finally making good on his recent April Fool’s prank, where he pretended he was “going pro in Valorant” because he missed competitive play. Others were more simple; he had “pulled the trigger” on a return deal with Twitch. That would mean references to Riot’s FPS title, and possibly Escape from Tarkov, were only included in because he had been playing both a lot in the past few months. A return to the Amazon-owned platform makes sense — he still boasts 7.1 million followers — but the teaser offered no specific clues on that front. Similarly, YouTube streaming popped up as a suggestion nearly immediately. Shroud’s fans made a few more humorous suggestions too, including the possibility the ‘human aimbot’ had “killed DrDisrespect”. While it certainly would provide a good reason for the Doc’s disappearance, that one is definitely not true. Shroud jumped ship from Twitch to Mixer in late November 2019, after inking an exclusive deal reportedly worth up to $13 million per year. The former CSGO pro had to honor the Mixer deal for less than a year, however, after the platform shut its doors in July. Grzesiek reportedly walked away with a full payout for his three-year deal, and turned down a move to Facebook Gaming. He, along with fellow Mixer star Tyler ‘Ninja’ Blevins, have yet to confirm their next platform of choice.

Shroud explains why Twitch signing streamers is a “great” thing During his December 14 broadcast, popular streamer Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek explained how Mixer’s rival Twitch signing other major streamers is actually “great” for the industry. Shroud turned the industry on its head when he announced in October that he was following in the footsteps of Tyler ‘Ninja’ Blevins, and signing exclusively to stream with Mixer. However, despite being a partner with Microsoft, the FPS god says it’s a great thing that their rival Twitch is making moves and also signing personalities to their platform. Shroud says Twitch signing streamers is “great” The steamer was playing Escape from Tarkov with a friend when his streaming partner asked him what his thoughts were on Twitch signing popular streamers such as Dr Lupo, TimTheTatman and LIRIK to “secure them.” “I think it’s great. Because now everyone is getting their fair share pretty much,” he said, to which is partner pointed out “it’s going to be a lot harder to scout people that’s for sure!” The Mixer star then compared the industry to sports organizations. “The streaming industry is changing now. Now it’s going to be a matter of people signing people like sports and sh*t. Which is cool. That’s good for the creators!” he said. Shroud’s streaming partner then exclaimed that “financial security” is one of the biggest concerns for any streamer, and that deals like these means that they don’t have to worry as much about losing subs. “At the end of the day you focus what you do best – creating content. You know? You don’t have to worry about all the other bullsh*t. And that’s why you do sign,” shroud explained. The two then joked about how since shroud moved to Mixer, he doesn’t have to worry about people in chat complaining about which games he should play, to which he replied, “They still do a little bit. But it’s not that bad.” Despite recent reports that shroud has lost a substantial amount of viewers since moving to Mixer, the streamer doesn’t seem too worried about views judging by past statements where he exclaimed “I don’t have to sit there and stress that “Oh sh*t my viewers went down.”‘ Considering the lucrative deals that these streaming platforms are making to secure these popular personalities, it makes sense why viewership numbers wouldn’t be as important to them.

Shroud explains why viewer telling him to “do his job” got banned Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek may be one of the most talented video game players in the world, but you shouldn’t head into his Twitch chat and tell him to play games, as one viewer found out the hard way. While Twitch is most closely associated with gaming streams, many broadcasters on the platform instead choose to talk and interact with their audience, forgoing gaming altogether. While shroud is synonymous with high-tier gameplay, the Canadian likes to kick his streams off by hanging out and responding to his chat, who enjoy the moments they get to converse with the former CS:GO pro. When one viewer expressed his displeasure at the situation though, shroud was quick to put them back in their place. While discussing the new trailer for Zombieland 2 movie, and his roommate’s cat, shroud noticed a comment in his Twitch chat from a subscriber that told him to stop chatting with his audience, and play games instead. “Do your job and play a game,” read shroud from his chat. “What the hell?” “I got you dog, I got you. I can sit here and do nothing, okay. How long was that guy subbed for? I already banned him but I’m just curious. I could literally sit here and stare at my screen for eight hours if I wanted to. While shroud may be a gaming streamer by trade, he definitely doesn’t appreciate being told what to do by a viewer, making it clear that he’s in control of his broadcast and what happens on it, and refuses to be dictated to. Of course, shroud has an incredible relationship with his fanbase, but it seems he’s intent on not letting a few bad apples ruin his streams for either his audience, or himself.

Shroud explains why summit1g makes him want to be a GTA RP criminal shroud, summit1g / TwitchMichael ‘GTA RP, but did he really follow in Jaryd ‘summit1g‘ Lazar‘s footsteps and start a life of crime? The online roleplaying mod for the PC version of Grand Theft Auto 5 has taken Twitch by storm in 2019 and is on the up again in August, with a number of high profile streamers such as these – and even Dr Disrespect – showing interest in the flourishing scene. Players are given the opportunity to forge their own destinies in the NoPixel server, on which the game is played, as well as create characters that they develop. But a life of RP crime has been calling shroud. During a broadcast on August 20, the former CS:GO pro player revealed his admiration for what summit has done to form one of the most wanted criminals in GTA RP, who goes by the name of Charles Johnson. Read More: Alien invasion coming soon to GTA Online? – “I was watching summit do GTA RP and watching him play made me really, really, really badly want to go with the criminal life,” shroud said. “Basically, because it’s easier. Being a criminal is so much easier. I now understand why so many people love it.” If you thought this suggested a life of crime was waiting for shroud when he jumped into the game, he soon ruled that out as an option – describing it as a potentially “lazy” approach to take. “The reason why I want to be a cop is because it’s hard,” he explained. “The hard route, learn the protocols, learn the laws of the server, learn the rules, learn all of the codes and all of the bullshit and become a cop. The downside is that that learning is going to take much longer.” The streamer went on to become a cop in GTA RP, but the whole signing up process never exactly went to plan as he was struck down by another officer. While his first day as part of the police force in Los Santos might well have been an entertaining one, shroud won’t be sticking to the game for as long as some viewers might like. With the release of World at Warcraft: Classic coming on August 26, he has revealed that the new game will have his full attention for at least two weeks on Twitch, meaning a brief hiatus is in the pipeline on the roleplaying game.

Shroud explains why summit1g should ditch Halo for Escape From Tarkov Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek has explained why he thinks fellow streamer Jaryd ‘summit1g’ Lazar would be better off ditching Halo’s The Master Chief Collection for Escape from Tarkov. Avid fans of summit1g will have seen his recent frustrations with Halo: Reach, following the release of The Master Chief Collection on PC on December 3. The 32-year-old Twitch streamer has been struggling to come to terms with the PC re-skin of Bungie’s futuristic FPS. These struggles culminated in a dramatic deletion of the game from his PC, as he ranted once again about its suitability – or lack thereof – as a mouse and keyboard game. On December 22, shroud had some words of advice for summit, following on from his unsuccessful grapples with Halo: Reach. The Mixer star was playing Escape from Tarkov alongside Klean, a well known Twitch streamer with nearly 150,000 followers. Battlestate Games’ tactical FPS originally released in the summer of 2016 and has performed well on streaming platforms as giants like shroud promote it to their audiences. It’s a game the pair think summit could excel at. “He should come play Tarkov with us,” Klean said. “He uninstalled Halo! He’s been all about Halo and mad about controller players. Like dude, come play Tarkov. He was all about it… and then he just stopped.” Klean speculated that summit “burnt himself out” on Escape from Tarkov, a game the 32-year-old has flirted with in the past. “I think he’s kind of like me sometimes,” shroud concluded. “Where, you just don’t wanna play it, and when you do you it’ll be worth it. But for whatever reason you just don’t wanna open it up. Something like that.” Summit has played Tarkov in the past, but has stepped away from it recently in favor of Sea of Thieves and Halo, the latter of which he has quit playing. Fans would love to see summit team up with shroud on Escape from Tarkov; two of the world’s biggest gamers combining forces on any game would excite avid viewers.

Shroud explains why he’s not enjoying Borderlands 3 Borderlands / TwitchWhile popular Twitch star Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek was initially impressed with Gearbox Software’s latest game Borderlands 3, the former CSGO pro explained why the looter shooter is not very enjoyable during his September 18 stream. Gearbox Software’s Borderlands 3 released on September 13, and it quickly became a hit on Twitch and has consistently been in the top ten most watched categories on the streaming platform since it’s debut. Twitch star shroud was initially impressed with the game as it passed his ‘true test’, but now that he’s hours into the popular shooter, his feelings have cooled down a bit – as he explained to his audience during his stream on September 18. The popular looter shooter released on September 13. Shroud is not really liking Borderlands 3 so far Shroud was hours into the game as him and his co-op partner made their way to Athenas – the third major planet in the looter shooter – when a fan asked in chat whether he was enjoying the game so far. “Is shroud liking the game so far?” he read the comment from his chat, and then replied “Ehhh. Not really, to be honest. I’m just trying to give it an extra shot.” During the broadcast, his co-op partner asked him if he would rather play something else. “If you want to switch to a different game, I wouldn’t be upset,” she said, which sent the Twitch star into laughter. “You’re basically saying I want to play Rainbow Six Siege,” he said, which got her to admit “I’m basically saying that I, uh, will keep playing this. But it’s just not that fun.” Shroud agreed with her assessment and said, “Yeah, it’s really not…” Disappointed in “how sh*tty” the game runs Many fans were outraged at the performance issues on PlayStation 4 Pro and Xbox One X, and based on shroud’s experiences the issues haven’t entirely escaped PC either. “I would say the only real problem with this game is how shitty it runs.” The former CSGO pro then explained how he had to lower his in game settings to get the kind of performance he wanted, and that he found it disappointing. “I have to run this game at all very low. And I’m still barely pulling 120fps. It’s kind of disappointing!” he said. It’s hard to say whether shroud will see his playthrough of the looter shooter until the end, as he continued to broadcast it for a couple of hours after making the statements about not enjoying the game. But either way, he continues to be one of the top streamers on Twitch, with over 6.9 million followers as of the time of this article.

Shroud explains why only one game still gives him an “adrenaline rush” For star streamer Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek, there is only one game that still induces a rush of excitement, and it’s one that he’s been playing quite a bit on stream recently. Being a gaming legend has been a double-edged sword for shroud, who is considered to be among the greatest players in the history of first-person-shooters. While it’s set up the foundation for him to become what he is today, being good at almost every FPS game he’s touched has led to many of them growing stale. In fact, he recently revealed while streaming that there is currently only one game that gives him a real rush when he’s playing – Escape from Tarkov. The former CS:GO pro has been a big fan of the tactical FPS game; in fact, it’s pretty much all he’s been playing on stream in recent weeks. Why does shroud love Escape from Tarkov so much? The reason why shroud loves playing Escape from Tarkov so much is that it offers a combination of things that no other game can currently match, at least in his eyes. “Tarkov is so much fun, it’s so easy to play, it’s so relaxing, at the same time it’s so intense,” he explained. “I don’t really get an adrenaline rush playing games anymore, unless it’s Tarkov. Tarkov is the only where I get into a tense situation and I actually feel it. I miss that feeling, and that’s why I love Tarkov so much. “When you bring a really-kitted loadout and you’re in a firefight and you don’t want to die, it’s really fun and intense,” he went on. “Not knowing where people are. That’s why I love EFT. For shroud, the unpredictability of Escape from Tarkov is something that he values, and the reward of coming out on top is much more than just some in-game currency and items. “You’re in a ‘scav raid,’ and all of a sudden there’s three geared players in front of you and you maybe almost win or you do win. No better feeling than winning a fight where you’re not supposed to.” “But then again, there’s also a sh*tty feeling of when you lose a fight where you’re not supposed to, but that’ll happen,” he said. “There are so many emotions, this is why I love Tarkov so much. There are so many emotions for me playing.” Following that segment, shroud gave his verdict on whether or not the game will be available on console anytime soon. While he doesn’t think that it will be on the current lineup of consoles, the Mixer star did predict that Escape from Tarkov would “probably” be compatible with the next generation of gaming systems.

Shroud explains why Ninja teamups at Mixer might be rare Michael ‘shroud‘ Grzesiek made the switch to Mixer from Twitch, joining Tyler ‘Ninja‘ Blevins, and fans were wondering if they would ever see the two game together. Ninja is primarily known as a Fortnite streamer while shroud does play his share of shooters, but doesn’t really spend a whole lot of time with Epic Games’ battle royale title. Now that the two streamers have become the biggest names on Mixer, fans quickly wondered if they would ever play together, but shroud explained that would require a couple of things to happen at once. “The thing is, Ninja plays Fortnite a lot and I don’t play Fortnite a lot,” shroud explained at the 7:48 mark. “There would have to be this one rare moment when I’m playing Fortnite and he’s playing Fortnite for that to happen but I don’t play a lot. I’m sure we’ll play with each other eventually. It might not be Fortnite, though because like I said, I don’t play a lot.” Ninja and shroud have both played a bit of Modern Warfare so perhaps the two could link up through there in the near future. Looking forward to the future, the two will more than likely both play Halo: Infinite once that releases. They also might play some of the Master Chief Collection together once it eventually releases on PC. The two streamers didn’t really play together a whole lot while they were on Twitch together and it doesn’t sound like it’ll be changing with both of them on Mixer. Also joining shroud and Ninja on Mixer is Gothalion, who announced his move on October 27, as Microsoft looks to bolster the ranks on their platform. There’s little doubt that Microsoft will be looking for more streamers to make the jump, and it’s likely they are already in talks with more of them. Dr Disrespect says he was the first streamer to be approached by Microsoft, but the Two-Time did not make the switch, but some other major name likely will. Ninja, shroud, and Gothalion’s first months of Mixer were marked with free subscriptions to all viewers, with Ninja receiving two free months. At the time of their respective switches, Ninja was at 14 million followers on Twitch, easily the most on the platform while shroud was sitting right above 7 million. It’ll still be a while before anyone can catch Ninja as Tfue could double his current count and still be behind Ninja.

Shroud explains why Mixer will be successful long-term against Twitch Mixer: shroudMichael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek, ex-CS:GO professional turned full-time Mixer streamer, has explained why ‘the long game’ should ultimately benefit Mixer in its battle against Twitch. The debate over which streaming platform was most dominant would not have even existed a year ago. However, Mixer’s acquisition of Tyler ‘Ninja’ Blevins and shroud saw two of Twitch’s biggest names make the switch to Microsoft’s rival platform. This led to a flurry of long-term contracts being penned in the streaming community. DrDisrespect and Pokimane pledged their future to Twitch, while CouRage moved over to YouTube. However, Twitch still appears to be comfortably in the lead in terms of popularity, despite the home of shroud and Ninja being elsewhere. In a May 23 YouTube video, the Mixer streamer shared his thoughts on the battle between the two platforms. While he conceded that Mixer is still lagging behind, he stated that people just have to be more patient. “Twitch has been around for longer, therefore there’s more people there,” he said. “So a lot of people don’t think of the long-con. They don’t think of the long play. They just think of the short-term play.” While Twitch is undoubtedly more successful at the moment, it has been around for considerably longer than Mixer and so has an abundance of large personalities. The fact there are so many people on Twitch will be a discouraging factor when new streamers are starting up their accounts. Timestamp – 3:20 “So if you take Twitch and Mixer, of course Twitch right now is doing so good,” he went on, “and continuing to do so good. Because they have something. People who have started on Twitch 6 years ago, 5 years ago, 3 years ago… if they started that long ago, they probably have a good foundation.” He explained that if you fast-forward two or three years, the “up-and-comers” on Mixer should have well-established followings, like the more common, older accounts on Twitch. New creators are more likely to start on Mixer now, because Twitch is so “over-saturated”. “When you’re creating a streaming platform, you really just have to sit there, and f**king wait,” he finished. “Like, truly, that’s what you gotta do, and Microsoft’s perfect because Microsoft’s f**king huge. They have the resources to just sit there and wait… that’s how I know Mixer has a very very good chance to succeed.” While Twitch remains the most dominant platform by a considerable distance, shroud maintains that his current home has an incredibly positive future, provided they are willing to wait for it to grow on its own.

Shroud explains why New World is by far his favorite game to stream Amazon Games/Twitch: shroudNew World is the latest MMO to take over the gaming space and despite calls from Twitch viewers for him to mix things up, Mike ‘shroud’ Grzesiek has explained why he has absolutely no desire to stop streaming it. For the most part, variety streamers like shroud will often find themselves flitting between games, trying out a bit of everything and simply playing the games they enjoy the most. Quite often, when a new game comes out and becomes trendy, many of the top streamers will flock to it before slowly dispersing back to the titles they’re more known for. While some streamers have hopped off the New World bandwagon and gone back to other games, Shroud is yet to do so, and he doesn’t have any plans to stop yet. New World has been Shroud’s game of choice ever since it dropped despite some fans wanting him to go back to something like Valorant or even Warzone. Read More: Which faction you should choose in New World – During his October 18 stream, Shroud explained what is so great about the game and, more importantly, why he’s having so much fun streaming it. “The best part of this game, honestly, for me, is the fact that so many people care about me playing the MMO,” he explained. “MMOs are my favorite genre by far, they surpass even FPS’. I’ve always wanted an MMO that people actually enjoy watching me play. That’s why it’s really hard for me to even consider stopping at all.” As shroud goes on to explain, he’s going to play the game off-stream anyway, so he might as well just stream it. So, if he streams it and his viewers enjoy it, it’s really a win-win for everyone. While Shroud made his name in FPS titles such as CS:GO, and has a clear, natural talent for them, if he can make MMOs a more integral part of his streams, it doesn’t sound like he or many of his viewers will be complaining.

Shroud explains why microtransactions are “needed” amid Apex Legends controversy Respawn Entertainment/TwitchFollowing the Iron Crown Apex Legends update that saw an influx of new in-game cosmetics, Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek has voiced his opinion on the cost and randomization of Apex packs. The Iron Crown event brought a host of changes, notably solo mode, and included the addition of new in-game items, but the developers behind the popular battle royale have since received backlash from the community. Much of the frustration relates to the strategy that Respawn have employed to make their cosmetics accessible to players, with skins coming in randomized event-specific packs that cost 700 Apex Coins each — roughly $7 (£5.59). However, in a stream on August 13, shroud goes against the current consensus, arguing that while the current system could be improved, it’s just a necessary part of the game. Initially surprised by the lack of content given by the developers, shroud said: “There’s no way that you only get 2 packs”. Although the popular Twitch streamer goes on to stand firmly behind the idea of opening packs to obtain skins, he later empathizes with his viewers by agreeing that having the ability to choose which items you can unlock, would be an improved system. Grzesiek later adds that skins should not be handed out to players and that RNG is a necessity for Respawn to make money, while going on to admire the aesthetics of skins and opening more event packs. “I don’t want everything to be handed to people, I don’t like that… If this whole event that they had, you could just unlock, that’s a problem.” While opening more of the Iron Crown Event Packs, shroud compares the well-oiled system behind Riot Games’ microtransactions and explains how “they need to be in games” in the context of modern-era, free-to-play games. Given the mixed bag of response from the community and popular influencers such as shroud, it will be interesting to see if the developers respond during the limited time event and make the in-game cosmetics more accessible to the masses.

Shroud explains why Mixer community is less toxic than his Twitch chat Popular streamer Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek has explained why he feels like his Mixer community is less “toxic” than the Twitch chat he left behind on the Amazon-owned platform. Shroud is one of the biggest names in content creation and sent shockwaves around the streaming community when he announced that he was leaving Twitch to join Mixer back in October, choosing to jump ship to the Microsoft-owned service despite his success. With Twitch holding a tight grip on the majority of viewership in the scene, it comes as no surprise that his viewership numbers are lower on Mixer, but the streamer says he is much happier thanks to his community, which seems to have lost those who were toxic or misbehaved in his chat. While playing Escape from Tarkov on Monday, November 25, shroud was asked by his audience about his move to Mixer, with the streaming star giving some interesting insight on his current relationship with his chat. “I like the community here,” the Canadian revealed. “A lot of the community here is more of my core community, you’re not going to follow over if you’re a f**king asshat. The asshats stayed, they’re doing their own thing, but the nice, supportive people followed over, and it’s nice to see who the true, loyal people are.” “Obviously, there’s the people who didn’t follow over because they just don’t want to, and they still enjoy my content, and they probably catching themselves coming every now and then. Basically, what I’m trying to say is it’s a lot less toxic, which is great.” Shroud has stated numerous times that he’s happy to have made the leap to Mixer, and joins other popular streamers such as Tyler ‘Ninja’ Blevins and Soleil ‘FaZe EwOk’ Wheeler as some of the big names tempted over from the rival platform of Twitch. With a loyal community dedicated to watching every broadcast, it seems shroud feels more comfortable on Mixer, without the pressures of dealing with toxic chat users.

Shroud explains why he’s not streaming FFXIV Online like everyone else Shroud/Square EnixTwitch star Michael ‘Shroud’ Grzesiek has explained why he’s not made Final Fantasy 14 his main game like other streamers, complaining it feels a bit too “free-to-play” as a whole. Over the last few years, Shroud has made waves on the internet for being an absolute god when it comes to shooter games as he’s dominated everything from Call of Duty to PUBG and back again. Though, the former Counter-Strike star isn’t just all about popping headshots. He’s also obsessed with MMO’s, as he’s spent days on stream grinding through the likes of World of Warcraft and Amazon Games’ New World. With complaints about both WoW and New World stacking up from MMO fans, many of them have switched to Final Fantasy XIV online and made that their game of choice. However, Shroud has yet to do so. Shroud’s biggest issue with Final Fantasy 14 Though he has dipped his toe into the world of Final Fantasy Online, the Canadian hasn’t taken to it as much as the likes of Asmongold and Summit1g have. Responding to fan questions about him playing Square Enix’s MMO, Shroud said: “Have you tried Final Fantasy 14? Yeah, I have. I can’t get into it. It’s so free-to-play that it hurts.” That ‘free-to-play’ comment left some fans asking for a bit more context, which he delivered a little later. “What does that even mean? Just how it looks. It’s visuals, UI, gameplay, it’s just something from like over a decade ago you know that hasn’t changed. It hasn’t updated, gotten with the times, it has just stayed the same,” Shroud added. Naturally, some viewers disagreed with his take, but it seems like Shroud has already made his mind up. Many more MMO fans have been diving into the world of Final Fantasy following the release of Endwalker, causing insane queue times each day. Though, don’t expect to see Shroud joining them any time soon.

Shroud reacts to Twitch scammers impersonating him after Mixer move Former CSGO pro Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek explained why he isn’t able to do anything about scammers impersonating him on Twitch now that he’s left for Mixer during his broadcast on December 1. Shroud is one of the most dominate FPS streamers in the world with his skills earning him the nickname ‘human aimbot.’ The popular personality turned the industry on its head when he signed exclusively to Mixer back in October. However, since leaving for the Microsoft platform, there have been scammers on Twitch impersonating the streamer, and using his name to sell goods to viewers. During his recent broadcast, the former CSGO pro opened up to his audience why he doesn’t care about those pretending to be him, and explained how there isn’t anything he can really do about it. Shroud’s Twitch impersonator The popular personality was in the middle of a stream when someone in his chat informed him that there was a scammer on Twitch impersonating him, and selling viewers CSGO skins. After his partner ‘bnans’ confirmed it, the Mixer star replied to her. “Someone is pretending to be me, and selling skins?” he asked. “What? How do they have so many viewers?!” Still in disbelief after being unable to find the channel in question himself, shroud exclaimed, “There’s no way. It’s got to be banned by now. They probably got banned!” The Mixer star stated “It’s not my fault!” before he explained how there is nothing he can do about it as he is no longer on the platform. “It’s out of my control!” When his stream partner asked him if he still wanted to know about those scamming, he stated, “No. They will get banned. There is nothing I can do personally.” Shroud then elaborated, and said that he didn’t think that most of his fans would fall for it anyways: “I just, I dunno. I don’t think anyone really falls for that sh*t.” “As f*cked up as it is, I’m in the mentality that if someone truly gets scammed by a name that’s not even me, that’s a lesson learned,” he went on. The streamer then clarified his tough love stance. “We’ve all been scammed before,” he stated as he continued to be bewildered by the whole thing. The scammer had over 1,000 viewers at one point before they were banned. Shroud finished with some closing thoughts on the whole thing: “Takes a couple scams to get learned. I mean to get f*cking taught!” Despite scammers impersonating him and selling skins, the former CSGO pro doesn’t seem that worried about it as clamping down on it seems to be an issue with Twitch. Since moving to Mixer, the streamer has already seen success as his account already has over 850k followers as of the time of this article, as thousands tune in to see his FPS skills.

Shroud explains why he wouldn’t care if he got a Twitch ban YouTube: Shroudy RowdyPopular streamer Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek has shared his interesting take on big streamers getting banned, saying that he probably wouldn’t care if he were to be banned because “it doesn’t really do anything.” Twitch streamer xQc was banned from Twitch for seven days after being accused of stream sniping in Twitch Rivals. He was also banned from Twitch Rivals events for six months and had to forfeit his GlitchCon prize money. But this most recent ban has got people thinking about how bans operate on Twitch more broadly, considering whether they actually have the desired effect on larger streamers. Shroud has said about xQc’s ban specifically that “I actually didn’t think he was going to get banned. A lot of people were saying it was blown out of proportion. I think it was the opposite.” But he also spoke about the effect of bans on huge streamers like Dr Disrespect, xQc and others, and claimed that a ban is actually not the worst thing in the world for big streamers. “Getting banned doesn’t mean anything,” he began. “Dr Disrespect got banned for a month for streaming in a bathroom. He came back stronger than ever.” He went on to explain that although he strives not to get banned, “if I did get banned, would I really care though? Probably not, because getting banned doesn’t really do anything. You take a little vacation, and you come back swinging.” Topic starts at 0:55 “It’s weird how getting banned for a big streamer is a best case scenario, which basically makes zero sense,” he continued, before speaking on Twitch’s rules. “Twitch can’t really change the rules of how someone gets banned based off their top streamers, it’s not really fair. I’m just happy they’re keeping it consistent.” It seems that the system intended to scold streamers actually ends up being better off for them, giving them a ‘vacation’ from streaming while knowing their follower base will be there waiting when they return.

Shroud explains why he’s being more picky about sponsorships he accepts shroudMichael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek is certainly no stranger to the world of sponsorship deals, but the popular streamer will now be changing the way he works with them. Just like any big personality, the world’s most popular streamers often get the opportunity to receive sponsorship deals from various companies. Not only do these deals offer a financial incentive, but they also enable streamers to work with some incredibly unique brands. Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek is just one personality who is very familiar with sponsorship deals. In fact, the FPS pro is currently sponsored by Logitech and J!nx. Both these brands are well-known in the gaming community, particularly amongst those that purchase the latest electronics and gaming merchandise. However, shroud is now looking at changing the way he works with ‘traditional’ sponsorships. Shroud on sponsorship deals “We’re trying to work a little differently with sponsors,” explained shroud. “I’m trying to find more sponsors that I really, really care for and I want to work together with them. Almost have some equity in their company.” Read More: Shroud explains why he’s “done” with CSGO – Sponsorship deals often require the streamer to post about the product/game via social media, promote it in videos, and include links in their streams. While this is incredibly common for Twitch’s biggest stars, shroud is now looking to change the way he works with new sponsors. “I’m trying to find [places like] coffee companies, PC companies,” said shroud. “I don’t know, it’s more authentic, it’s more real. This is something that you have ownership of and it’s not just like a one-year contract and that’s it.” It certainly seems that shroud wants to be more active in his interactions with sponsors going forward, and aims to work with a wide variety of companies. Setting up sponsorship deals is obviously something that takes a lot of time, but the eagle-eyed FPS streamer remains optimistic. Whether we’ll soon have shroud-themed coffee mugs remains to be seen, but one can certainly hope!

Shroud explains why he won’t play Fortnite despite its popularity As one of the most popular Twitch streamers on the platform, Michael ‘shroud‘ Grzesiek is somewhat of an anomaly given that he almost never plays the website’s most popular game – Fortnite. With over 5 million followers on his Twitch channel, shroud, a former professional CS:GO player, is truly among the upper echelon of video game livestreaming, and has maintained this position in spite of paying little attention to the most popular game. Fortnite’s battle royale mode, released in September 2017, has since become the most streamed and watched game on both Twitch and YouTube, and skyrocketed the careers of streamers who dedicated their content to it. Although shroud has played the game occasionally, mostly during early 2018, he has scarcely even mentioned the game since – which has perplexed some of his viewers. During a stream on January 18, shroud was debating on what game he could play, discussing with his chat, when one fan suggested Fortnite – but the streamer was clearly not interested. “Bro, I’m not playing Fortnite – Fortnite’s for losers,” shroud joked, continuing “I’m just kidding, but, actually though…” This isn’t actually why shroud avoids Fortnite though – as he explained in a stream on January 13. Despite Fortnite’s massive popularity, admitting that he has likely missed out on “millions” by not playing it, he says he never does anything in streaming just for the money. “For sure, I’ve lost millions by not playing [PUBG Mobile] and Fortnite. But how many millions does one man need? I think I’m going to be ok, I’m making an excellent living. I feel like you need to be happy with what you’re doing – I’ve never been about the money.” He goes on to say that he would never sacrifice his “happiness” just to make more money, Shroud has focused his efforts on other battle royale games like PUBG and Call of Duty’s Blackout, as well as ‘variety’ streaming, playing all manner of new releases and lesser known titles. It’s testament to his incredible skill and entertaining persona that tens of thousands of viewers continue to tune in regardless of which game he is playing.

Shroud explains why he won’t join OTK with Asmongold, Mizkif & Esfand Twitch: ShroudPopular Twitch streamer Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek has explained why he won’t be joining the new ‘One True King’ streaming org with the likes of Asmongold, Esfand and Matthew ‘Mizkif’ Rinaudo. [jwplayer qtClEeZt] The group announced the launch of One True King, or OTK, late on October 11, alongside fellow popular World of Warcraft personalities Tipsout and former esports host Rich Campbell. Asmongold said in the announcement video: “We came up with this idea of making an org, and building the org around our friends – building the org around friendship in general.” Obviously, this started to raise questions among other streamers, with fans trying to figure out who else could be a good fit for the team. As a result, shroud faced plenty of questions during his stream on the day of the announcement, asking whether he would want to join OTK — but his answer was a simple one. After being asked whether he would join, shroud simply repeated “no,” clearly not enticed by the idea of it at all. He did expand slightly, though, on the possibilities going forward. “Will there be some content I might be in with them? Sure.” he said. “Would I join? Realistically, probably not. It’s not something I particularly care for. Different path [to] what I want to go down.” Shroud went on to mention that he finds it “interesting” how streamers all have different intentions and goals, despite being in the same field, so it’s likely that his aspirations and that of the OTK crew are just completely different. Obviously, shroud didn’t completely rule out the possibility of creating content with the new organization, so don’t be surprised to see him crop up in their videos occasionally — but if you want him to formally join, you’ll end up sorely disappointed.

Shroud explains why he wants to move house again already Twitch: shroudEx-CS:GO pro turned full-time Twitch streamer Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek has explained why he’s already looking to move house, for the second time in two years. Most of shroud’s recent movements have been online, as he switched from Twitch to Mixer, and then back again following the sudden collapse of Microsoft’s streaming platform. Fans of the ex-CS:GO professional have become accustomed to his streaming set up and background, having lived in the same place since January of 2019. He originally moved in with streamer Justin ‘just9n’ Ortiz, but Ortiz moved out a few months later. Where is shroud??? How is shroud??? Why did you move out of shrouds house???? https://t.co/r2VIGj51Sv — justin (@just9n) April 12, 2019 Despite spending much of his younger life in Toronto, Canada, the streamer currently resides in California. However, he revealed during a September 11 YouTube video that he is considering moving, despite spending less than 2 years in his current location. “For real though,” he started, “we’ve been looking into new homes and stuff, because I’m kinda like over the place I live, a little bit. So we’ve been looking around a little bit, tryna find something new, something better, something nice. Not 25 bedrooms though, don’t worry – that would be f**king stupid.” Topic starts at 00:49 With regard to the ongoing global health situation, he said that moving house “hasn’t changed much”, so it remains a viable option. In terms of where he would be moving shroud more or less confirmed that he will be staying in the United States. “No other place has California weather,” he said. “There’s nowhere.” He went on to say that, if for whatever reason he was forced to look elsewhere, he would consider a move to Vancouver over his hometown of Toronto, citing the weather. Regardless, if we do indeed see another house move for the Twitch star, it will be within the state he currently lives in. Needless to say then, that streaming schedules would remain fairly unaffected. California is currently enduring extreme wildfires, which are affecting large areas of the West Coast.

Shroud explains why he thinks gaming all day isn’t “wasting” life Twitch: ShroudTwitch star Michael ‘Shroud’ Grzesiek once again touched on his plans for what happens when his gaming career is over after he reflected on possibly “wasting” his youth with games. Although he’s always been known as a lethal FPS player, Shroud has always been one to spread his wings and play pretty much every game out there. He’s spent days grinding in World of Warcraft – even forking out $13k to make it back home in time for the Blackwing Lair raid when that arrived in WoW Classic. Most recently, he’s been grinding Amazon Games’ New World, plunging hours upon hours into grinding and tasks. For some, that might be a total waste of time, but not for Shroud. During his October 4 stream, the former CS:GO star had a bit of a reflection moment when he joked that he was a “loser” for spending so much playing different games. That comment intrigued some viewers who wanted to see if he was serious or not, so quickly asked if he was wasting his youth grinding out games like New World. “Not really, honestly,” Shroud quickly replied. “I’m kind of like opposite to the way a lot of people think, like, I think the youth part of me is for gaming and get as much gaming in now when I love it most and then when I get older just dial it back,” he added. “I think that’s a little bit different to the way most people probably think.” Shroud has never shied away from talking about his gaming future, saying he’ll stream for as long as he has a passion for gaming and if his viewers stick around. Though, when it comes time to finally retire the mouse and keyboard for good, he might have some extravagant ideas in mind. “I’m not a very active person, so my activity in my ‘youth’ comes from gaming,” Shroud added. “When I’m older I probably won’t have the mental fortitude or capacity to play games as much as I do now. So, I’m burning all that time and mental energy now while I’m young, and then when I’m older, I’ll probably just chill, go f**king buy an island and f**k off.” Of course, with this being Shroud, you can never quite tell when he’s joking or being serious, but fans wouldn’t put it past him to completely disappear when he’s ready to say goodbye. Though, that’s unlikely to be anytime soon. The 27-year-old is still dominating in any game he picks up, and his fans can’t get enough of Twitch streams.

Shroud explains why he used to be a “filthy” stream sniper Mixer star Michael ‘shroud‘ Grzesiek may be known for his god-like FPS skills, but the popular streamer explained why he used to stream snipe back when he was unknown. Shroud is one of the most popular streamers in the world, as thousands tune in to see his shooter skills that are so insane, many call him “the human aimbot.” However, the Mixer star opened up about his past as a “filthy” stream sniper, and explained why his motivations led him to meet people like Jaryd ‘summit1g‘ Lazar for the first time. During his December 2 broadcast, shroud’s friend brought up his history of meeting Summit1g by stream sniping him during DayZ years back, which caused the Mixer personality to jokingly exclaim, “Yep, I’m a stream sniper. A filthy, filthy sniper!” His partner then pointed out how established broadcasters actually meet friends through stream sniping. “It’s so funny that it’s actually like a thing for a lot of people, how they met is like stream sniping each other and whatnot,” he said. The former-CSGO pro agreed and stated that stream sniping wasn’t always seen as a negative thing: “Yeah, back then, it wasn’t as frowned upon.” Shroud then explained why he thinks stream sniping today is no longer a positive thing. “But I also think it’s because it wasn’t as bad. The scale of it, you know? The scale of it now is absurd!” He then said his prior intentions were back when stream sniping wasn’t toxic. “Yeah, back then I didn’t do it maliciously,” he stated, as both agreed that the action today has become more about harassment. “I just stream sniped to troll or to just try to meet up and see if they wanted to play,” the streamer finished, as he explained how he just wanted to meet new people. Shroud hasn’t been shy in the past about his stream sniping, and revealed before that he actually met popular Twitch star Summit1g years ago in DayZ by doing this. In a 2018 clip he confessed, “well, me and Summit met when I was stream sniping him in DayZ to be honest, yeah. I stream sniped him in DayZ and that’s how we met.” Although, he explained that his antics were just when they became aware of each other and that they had been re-introduced later on. “That was just a stream snipe occasion. It was just me. I just ran in as a random dude, and was like “hey what’s up boys?”,” he said. According to shroud, it seems stream sniping back in the day had less implications, given it was before it became a tool to harass popular streamers and ruin their matches. The FPS pro shook the industry up in October 2019 when he announced he was leaving his wildly successful Twitch channel behind to stream exclusively with Microsoft’s platform Mixer – something that’s turned out incredibly well for him.

Shroud explains why he stopped playing PUBG, and why he may return PUBG Corporation / ShroudMichael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek used to play PUBG all the time and was always open about how much he loved the game. However, in his latest stream, he explained why he stopped, and what might make him return. PUBG was the king of battle royale games once upon a time, but it has been steadily losing players ever since. Everyone has their reasons for moving on. Some had enough of the many different maps and queues. Others wanted to play something else. Shroud moved on too, but his reasons are a little different from others. He opened up about it in his latest stream and explained why. He also admitted that he still has fun on it from time to time and that one interesting feature might bring him back. “PUBG was actually pretty fun yesterday,” he said. “That game is still so solid, but I think what it just lacks is depth.” It’s a view that the fanbase shares and the reason why they’ve hoped for additional features and changes throughout the years. Shroud explained it’s the reason why he stopped playing. “It’s just a simple game,” he said. “It’s just one-two thinking every time. Never really think outside the box in that game. Which is probably why I don’t play it more, honestly.” “I think whenever the devs are done with PUBG, their last update should be a community update where they give people all the tools they need, and they just let the community go wild,” he said. “That’s what I would do.” He thinks it will help revive the game. “PUBG as a base game is great,” he added. “It runs good, it looks good, it feels good. Now, if you just give people the tools, it can be quite literally turned into any game. I think it’d be a lot of fun.” Segment begins at 3:50 It sounds like wishful thinking, but if it actually happened, it would be a pretty big deal. PUBG players would have more influence in the game’s direction and create all kinds of crazy maps and modes. Shroud will almost certainly hop back on in a heartbeat and maybe even play it more regularly. It might even help bring the game back from the dead.

Shroud explains why he struggles to stream competitive games shroud / Riot GamesMixer star Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek has revealed why he struggles when playing competitive games such as Valorant on stream, after experiencing much of the tactical shooter’s closed beta. While Shroud is now one of the most popular streamers around, he was first known for his impressive career as a pro player in Counter-Strike. Following the beta release of Valorant, Shroud quickly hit his stride on the new FPS title and explained one problem he had when playing the game during one of his recent streams. Shroud was deciding what to play alongside former Apex pro Wickd and when the pair brought up Valorant as an option, he shared his thoughts on Riot’s tactical shooter. Shroud explained that, while he likes Valorant, he finds it hard not to get competitive when playing, “Valorant’s a fun game, it is, but because I used to compete…It feels very weird to play that game because it’s hard to treat it for fun.” Wickd added that games like Valorant are not those that can be casually enjoyed, with the pair agreeing that, due to the nature of the 5v5 round-based game modes, they are much more competitive compared to battle royale games like Fortnite or Apex Legends. Shroud later admitted that he probably could compete if he really wanted to but he would have little time for himself between his regular streams and competing or practicing with a team, “I don’t really want to do that again.” He also admitted that, while there was an urge for him to return to competition, he was happy with his current streaming career on Microsoft’s platform and how it had affected his ability to enjoy the game on a casual level. “I love what I do now…It just sucks because Valorant’s a great game,” he explained, “I love it and want to follow it all the way through but it’s not casual enough, I can’t enjoy it casually. Even unrated isn’t casual” Shroud has previously spoken about his potential return to pro gaming and claimed that his days as a professional esports star are now over, with him focusing on the growth of his stream following his move to Mixer instead.

Shroud explains why he ‘doesn’t mind’ losing half his money to taxes Twitch: shroudTaxes are the bane of many top celebrities, and the biggest streamers are no exception, giving up potentially millions of dollars each year. [jwplayer FBWgGe8Y] While many would complain, Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek has actually explained that he doesn’t care about losing half his money to taxes — and it’s probably a pretty sizable amount of cash considering the crazy year he’s had. It was rumored that shroud received a $10 million payout following the closure of Mixer, where he signed an exclusive streaming deal in 2019, following in similar footsteps to Tyler ‘Ninja’ Blevins. On top of that single payout, shroud makes considerably more from his stream with donations, subscriptions, brand deals and more all helping line his bank account. So, with shroud saying that he loses “half of his money” to taxes, it’s likely that he’s paying out a healthy seven-figure sum each year but it doesn’t bother him. “I don’t really care too much about taxes,” he said in his October 6 Twitch stream. “No matter what, to be in this position, of being somebody who plays video games for a living… I genuinely don’t care.” That wasn’t all, though. He continued: “Yeah, it sucks, half of my money is gone, but the fact I even have that much money in the first place… I’m literally sitting here on my a*s, doing nothing. I really don’t care.” Shroud goes on to reiterate how grateful he is to be in his current position, where he can simply sit and play video games for ten hours and make such a solid living off of it. That said, losing millions each year must be hard to stomach at times even for shroud, but he makes a fair point: if we could make that much money each year playing video games, we probably wouldn’t mind having to pay those taxes.

Shroud explains why he isn’t interested in starting an esports org Twitch / shroudWhile discussing his motivations for streaming, FPS legend Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek explained why he isn’t looking to create his own esports organization anytime soon — or ever. Fans of the FPS genre would be hard-pressed to find a more universally praised competitor than Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek, who’s developed a reputation as one of the best FPS players in the genre’s history. The former CS:GO pro turned full-time content creator remains one of the most accomplished competitors across pretty much any title he chooses to play, all while streaming his gameplay to thousands of viewers on Twitch. However, while discussing his streaming career and why he enjoys content creation so much, shroud was quick to shut down any hopes that fans might have that the former Cloud9 superstar might start his own esports org at some point in the future. During a stream on his Twitch channel, shroud was asked if he had any interest in starting his own organization. Unfortunately for that hopeful fan, he was quick to shut down any speculation around his involvement in a future org: “How about owning a team? Too much work.” He then continued, “You guys gotta realize, I don’t like work, that’s why I stream. Working sucks. So, if there’s anything that requires some work and some effort, I’m probably not gonna do it.” As some fans began pointing out his job as a content creator, Grzesiek was quick to shut them down as well. “Streaming is work?” he said sarcastically, “No it’s not f**king work, it’s a goddamn joke. I’m sitting here doing nothing. Literally doing nothing.” When even more viewers pointed to his time as a Counter-Strike pro, shroud pushed back on that notion as well: “I don’t know if you’d call what I did work. I didn’t do too much in CS, I just played. Playing isn’t working. Working is going the extra mile. I don’t think I ever did.” Unlike other massive streamers like Dr Disrespect, who’s in the process of creating his own game studio, it seems that shroud is more than content with his current streaming gig — and the massive financial boost that came with his re-signing to Twitch in 2020.

Shroud explains why he could see himself not streaming in the future Having just signed a multi-year deal believed to be worth millions with Mixer, streamer Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek is committed to livestreaming. But he has discussed what he will do after streaming, plus some ‘challenging’ plans for 2020. After moving from Twitch in late 2019, shroud took on a new challenge as he uprooted his fanbase from the leading livestreaming platform to move to Microsoft-owned Mixer. The move has impacted his viewership, with shroud himself admitting that some of his fans may not even know he’s streaming on a new site, and think he’s quit completely. This may not be too far from reality though, as shroud has revealed that he has plans beyond streaming in the new year. When asked by a fan if he ever sees himself doing something other than streaming, shroud replied “yes and no,” before going on to explaining: “I can see myself always streaming, like if it’s not my main thing, it’ll probably be my side thing.” “So yeah, I could see a future of me not streaming, absolutely,” he concluded. “I have some ideas in mind, although executing them is going to be extremely challenging. So, we’ll see what happens this year.” Shroud’s Mixer channel continues to grow, but it will be sometime before he is able to accrue the same follower count that he gained in his years on Twitch. But, the true benefit of being on Mixer is perhaps the ability to stream less, with less impact on his income. Having a contract such as the one shroud is reportedly on, means he can likely take more time off from streaming to focus on other projects. Ninja, who also moved to Mixer in 2019, once revealed that he lost up to 40,000 Twitch subscribers just by taking a couple days off from his stream. By having a contract reportedly worth millions every year, it’s likely that the pressure of streaming all day, every day, to keep up sub counts, ad revenue and donations is reduced. Shroud may be able to explore more opportunities to grow his brand beyond just being a skilled gamer and entertaining livestreamer. Ninja has already broken into the mainstream, and shroud may look to follow in his footsteps.

Shroud explains why he disagrees with xQc on insane stream setups Twitch: xQc / shroudAs the second biggest streamer on Twitch by total followers, Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek is in a unique position to judge the world of streaming, and has explained why he disagrees with his fellow broadcaster xQc about people who ‘overdo’ it. Becoming a popular streamer typically requires some kind of combination of the following: skill, entertainment, consistency, quality – and some luck. xQc, a former Overwatch professional who turned to full-time streaming after being released by the Dallas Fuel, went viral earlier this year after mocking streamers who have insane setups, featuring multiple consoles, PC, cameras, microphones and cameras. xQc’s argument was that he wanted his streams to feel relaxed; a place for him to chill out, play video games and interact with fans, rather than feeling as though he was entering an office and ‘going to work’. Reacting to the clip on September 23, shroud explained why he disagrees with xQc’s position, arguing “I think that shit is cool, I don’t know if [xQc’s] ragging on it, but I think when somebody goes the extra mile, to create all these different cameras, setups, and they work really hard, I think that’s just really cool.” The former CS:GO pro also argues that those who put that extra effort into their streaming setup will often benefit from it, “It can definitely show better results. “Imagine somebody doing a cooking stream, so you could do it from your phone, quality is kinda ‘eh’, sound quality is kinda ‘eh’. Or, you could bring a whole computer setup, with a solid $1,000 camera, $700 microphone, and it’ll show.” While shroud himself admits that his setup is none too fancy, one of his main rivals, Dr Disrespect, is perhaps the best example that stream quality can yield results in terms of growth and popularity. The Doc is known for his unrivaled production value, which includes the use of multiple cameras, green screens with various graphic designs and backdrops which add to the illusion of his ‘Arena’. xQc was more specifically targeting those streamers who perhaps go too far, and think that simply packing their broadcasts full of equipment will render them a better channel automatically. For many smaller streamers, it’s not feasible to purchase lots of expensive equipment, but, as shroud notes, a small investment can make all the difference in the long run.

Shroud explains why he always knew RDR2 was coming to PC RockstarTwitch to Mixer, explained why he always knew Red Dead Redemption 2 was coming to PC in a livestream on November 4. Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek has become one of the most iconic names in streaming, mainly due to his impeccable mechanical skills in pretty much any game he can get his hands on. This doesn’t mean he’s limited to his preferred FPS genre, though, as he discussed his excitement for the impending release of Rockstar Games’ Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC – and how he “told everyone it was going to happen.” “I’m so excited, man,” he said. “I’m so excited, I told everybody ‘it’s gonna happen’, and nobody believed me! I’m like, ‘No, it will!’” He continued, “Do you know how stupid they would be if they didn’t do that? That’s free money. The company, they’re trying to make cashola, they’re going to have to do it.” Timestamp at 33:20 for mobile users. Red Dead Redemption 2 originally launched in October 2018 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, with players and critics alike absolutely loving the game that followed one of the most successful titles in history with the original Red Dead. With the Windows launch on the horizon, shroud and his PC-playing peers are, justifiably, very excited at being able to play the game at peak performance and opening up to a whole new playerbase. It’s likely we’ll see shroud playing Red Dead Redemption 2 at some point after its November 5 PC launch date, and we’ll probably see a huge influx of other streamers playing it as the hype is still very much alive. Read More: League of Legends and Fortnite. –

Shroud explains why he can’t stand one type of FPS game Popular Destiny, are not as enjoyable to him as playing other MMORPG games. Shroud has amassed a massive following of over 7 million followers on Twitch from streaming a variety of games on his channel, but his main focus remains first-person shooters. However, when the former CS:GO pro was asked if he would try Destiny, as it was free for a limited time, shroud revealed his issue with this style of FPS titles. Shroud explained that boss mechanics used in Destiny and similar games, mainly required for players to continually and repetitively shoot at the same thing in order to win the fight. “I have tried Destiny and I’m not interested, I don’t find shooting one thing endlessly very appealing, the boss mechanics in games that are FPS MMO/RPG’s the mechanics are so stupid.” Shroud then detailed some of the steps that a player would typically have to complete while attempting to get past a boss, demonstrating how repetitive it seemed for him. “It’s like over here put this thing in here, now this is exposed, shoot it. Now go over there put that thing in there, break one of those, kill a couple of mobs, now that thing is exposed,” he explained, going through the usual bossing steps, “It just feels terrible.” Although he is not a fan of boss fights in first-person shooters, shroud admitted that he finds bosses in games like World of Warcraft, which are completed with similar steps, to be more enjoyable. “I just don’t like that style, it works when you’re playing an MMO. It works for some reason in that sense but in a shooter it’s just so weird, it just doesn’t feel good, ever.” Shroud has spent a lot of time completing boss fights in recent months with the return of WoW Classic and has been willing to lose Twitch subs to enjoy the popular MMORPG.

Shroud explains why he already likes Mixer more than Twitch Popular streamer Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek has explained why he prefers his new streaming home, Microsoft’s Mixer, over Twitch; the platform on which he grew to be the world’s biggest streamer. On October 24, shroud surprised a number of his fans by announcing that he would no longer be streaming on Twitch, but would instead be joining Tyler ‘Ninja’ Blevins on Microsoft’s streaming platform, Mixer. He has already streamed numerous times on Mixer, hitting incredible numbers on his first stream, where he peaked at 78,000 concurrent viewers while playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. This caused him to thank fans for their support and loyalty, as many followed him across the internet to his new streaming home. What an incredible first stream on @WatchMixer. Mind blown by the support of both mine and Mixers communities. You guys made this such an easy transition, excited for the future! > — Michael Grzesiek (@shroud) October 25, 2019 On October 26, the ex-CS:GO pro explained one aspect of Mixer he prefers to Twitch, despite the two being inherently similar. Asked by a viewer whether streaming on Mixer feels different, shroud responded: “I mean, at the end of the day you’re just streaming. All I do is I sit here and play games and I interact with you guys.” Read More: Tyler1 reacts to shroud joining Mixer – “So long as you guys are there, which you are,” he continued. “You guys are flying right now, then it’s no different really. It’s a different UI [user interface] and a different community vibe. I think the community vibe’s much better here.” Stating that the two are very similar from a streaming perspective, but that Mixer’s community is better, shroud definitely seems to be preferring his new online home. “But who knows what’ll happen in two years?” he asked. Grzesiek went on to imply that as Mixer’s community grows – which it inevitably will with stars such as himself and Blevins on the platform – there is the potential for more growth, but also more toxicity. “I’d like to see the growth of Mixer go up a lot,” he finished. “But also keep the same community; that would be insane… as of right now, the Mixer community is fantastic. Like way, way better than I had expected.” At the moment, shroud’s Mixer audience will likely consist of fans that have followed him to the new streaming platform. Hence, they are less likely to be toxic to a creator they are supporting. However, Grzesiek clearly believes Mixer’s community could become more toxic as it grows, and viewers begin to flock away from Twitch. A number of creators have complained in the past about the toxicity of Twitch chats and users, as the platform struggles to combat trolls and unwanted messages.

Shroud explains why Dr Disrespect’s Triple Threat Challenge is “boring” shroud, dr disrespect / TwitchMichael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek has hit out at Dr Disrespect‘s wildly popular Triple Threat Challenge on Twitch, suggesting that it’s actually pretty “boring” to watch. For those who aren’t aware, the Doc often hosts Triple Threat challenges on his channel, setting himself the task of playing three different battle royale games in the search of a victory in each, for which the world record – he says – is one hour and 55 minutes. Bringing together games such as Fortnite Battle Royale, PUBG, Battlefield: Firestorm and many others, the streamer has created some memorable moments for his fans, but shroud isn’t convinced that it’s as entertaining as it sounds. The popular Twitch streamer, who is known for his insane aiming abilities, decided to place his aim firmly on one of the Two-Time’s most popular stream styles during an August 20 broadcast. “Shroud called Doc’s Triple Threat boring,” he read from his comments, before explaining his opinion. “Wow, I can’t speak. Yeah I did say that. Why did I say that? Because those games are fucking boring ok.” While at first glance this may sound like shroud once again popping shots at Dr Disrespect, though, he doesn’t blame his fellow streamer in any way. He added: “The reason why he had that Triple Threat Challenge up in the first place is to kind of spice up the fucking games because they’re so boring, you know what I mean. If the games were good and they were fun, the Triple Threat wouldn’t exist. It wouldn’t have to.” Whether the Doc will take this personally or not remains to be seen, but he has had his fair share of criticisms about the games he’s been streaming for quite some time – issuing a desperate plea for developers to create something different in the near future.

Shroud explains why Escape from Tarkov would be problematic on console During his November 12 stream, Mixer star Michael ‘shroud‘ Grzesiek explained why Escape from Tarkov would have some major drawbacks if eventually ported to console. Human aimbot shroud shook the streaming industry to its core in October when he announced that he would be joining Tyler ‘Ninja‘ Blevins over at Mixer, and giving up his wildly successful channel on Twitch. The former CSGO pro is one of the most popular streamers in the world, as thousands tune into each broadcast to watch him perform with his god-like abilities in first-person shooters such as Escape from Tarkov. However, during a recent stream, a fan asked for his thoughts on the potential for the PC shooter making its way to console, and he had an interesting take on why gamers would be waiting a long time before that happened. Shroud says porting Escape from Tarkov to console would be difficult The streamer was playing Escape from Tarkov when a comment in his chat said, “If Day Z can make it to console, then EFT definitely can!” Responding to this, the streamer said, “I think they can. EFT can make it. But I’m sure it’s not something they plan for a very long time, because the game is very technical.” Shroud then explained the difficulties a port of the game would have, even if it eventually made its way off of PC. “Imagine going through your UI on console. Jesus!” he exclaimed, before circling back, “I’m sure eventually they can make this on console though. I just don’t know why they would want to.” The popular streamer was also asked about his thoughts on the current state of the game on PC, where he admitted that while it sometimes can run like “sh*t,” the developer had still made some huge improvements in the last couple of updates. “How well optimized is this game?” he read aloud. “It’s gotten better. There [are] times where it’s kind of sh*tty, and there’s just nothing you can do about it. This game has so much going on, you know? But it’s gotten way better. Way better!” Shroud continues to crush it on Mixer, already building up over 790,000 subscribers on the Microsoft-owned streaming platform in under a month since joining. If nothing else, this proves that regardless of the platform he is on, his fans are willing to watch him wherever to see his skills on display. Only time will tell if shroud’s predictions of Tarkov finally coming to console will come true, but his opinions certainly hold weight given he’s the king of FPS in the streaming world.

Shroud explains why he can’t compete with Asmongold for best MMO streamer Twitch: Asmongold, shroudWhile he hails from the land of FPS, Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek is no stranger to MMORPGs, citing Asmongold as Twitch’s best MMO streamer. Despite his storied career in the professional CS:GO sphere, Twitch sensation and streaming phenomenon, Shroud, doesn’t restrict himself to playing just FPS games. While he’s quick to share his opinion on the likes of Valorant’s latest Agent, Neon, he’s poured hours into Lost Ark and New World, finding a home away from home on the glistening shores of both Arkesia and Aeternum. These emerald pastures have also become the home of Twitch behemoth Asmongold, whose post-Lost Ark return has seen him skyrocket to the top of the charts once more. But just how has he done it? Shroud has all the answers. Shroud explains why Asmongold MMO streams “kill it” While enjoying his time traversing the dimly lit dungeons of Smilegate’s Lost Ark, Shroud confesses that streaming MMOs is something he finds pretty difficult. “MMO streamers have got to be good at talking,” he states. “That’s why Asmon kills it, he’s just awesome to listen to really. Asmon is just great to listen to, and that’s my biggest problem when I play MMOs. “MMOs to me are just like my escape almost. I just play some MMOs, chill, vibe, enjoy my time. It’s casual, it’s laid back,” he continues, concluding “but if you mix casual and laid back on a stream nobody cares about that stream because you’re not talking.” Despite claiming that MMO success depends on the gift of the gab when it comes to streaming, Shroud continues to reel in tens of thousands of viewers a day no matter what he plays. Sure, Asmon will likely continue to dominate the MMO category for the foreseeable future, but who knows, maybe he’ll have a welcome challenger in Shroud; only time will tell.

Shroud explains why Battalion 1944 is the best FPS right now Bulkhead Interactive / Shroud – TwitchIt’s been barely over a week since the full version Battalion 1944 was finally released, and star Twitch streamer Michael ‘shroud‘ Grzesiek already believes it’s the best first-person-shooter game out right now. Released on May 23 after over a year in early-access, Battalion 1944 is a World War II based FPS game on PC that operates very similarly to traditional Call of Duty games. Considering his legendary FPS background, it came as a surprise to no one when shroud was attracted to the game upon its release, and has been binge-playing it ever since. He has expressed his fondness for the game several times, the latest coming on his June 2 livestream, revealing that he’s already got a whopping amount of hours played. “Battalion is probably the most I’ve had in quite some time,” he said. “Straight up, Battalion is f*cking awesome. I already played 43 hours. It’s so much fun. I want to play it right now, that’s how much fun I’ve had in that fucking game. It’s probably the best first-person-shooter out right now – fact, hands down. And it’s so early.” Shroud went on to explain the reasoning behind his opinion, mentioning how the game was very similar to both Call of Duty and CS:GO, a game in which he holds legendary status in as a former professional player. “But here’s the reason – it’s very competitive,” he explained. “Very very CounterStrike-esque. Also very CoD-esque, in the fact that your jump around corners, f*cking spray, dropshot, all that. So it’s like a blend of Call of Duty and CS:GO into one game. So it’s very competitive, very difficult.” How does competitive in Battalion 1944 work? The aspect of Battalion that appeals to shroud, and many others who have enjoyed the new FPS, is the CS:GO-esque competitive mode, which is seamlessly integrated with prominent tournament organizers FACEIT. Much like in CS:GO, the competitive matches in Battalion are Search & Destroy and split into numerous rounds, with players on each team earning tokens in each round based on their individual and collective performance. At the start of each round, players who were eliminated in the previous round start with a clean inventory and have to purchase the weapons and explosives they want, if they have enough tokens to do so. If not, they have to opt to carry on with a lower tier weapon until they can earn enough tokens to purchase the gun of their choice.

Shroud argues battle royale esports won’t succeed without a major change Twitch: Shroud/Epic Games/Respawn EntertainmentTwitch streamer Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek has explained what he believes is wrong with competitive battle royales, explaining that the winner is not always determined by who is the most skillful player, but who is the luckiest. While streaming on May 11, shroud engaged in conversation with his chat, regarding the current state of competitive battle royale games. Recently, shroud has frequented popular battle royales such as PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds and Apex Legends and maintains an incredibly high standard of gameplay. Although he does not explicitly name it in the clip, it is hard to believe his thoughts don’t at least partially relate to Fortnite Battle Royale, particularly with the World Cup qualifiers ongoing. “There’s no way you get rid of the RNG at the beginning, of who gets what loot,” he said. “That’ll stay, that’s what makes it kind of interesting. But progressively, what makes it less interesting, is the mid-game. Because the mid-game, everyone is hiding, and then the late game is a clusterfuck”. Basically, shroud is not a fan of the defensive play styles players employ in order to stay alive, which then cause the final, small circles to be incredibly busy and based on luck, rather than the most skillful player coming out victorious. He explained: “There needs to be something there so that there’s not 40 people [alive] at the very end. Because then it’s not a matter of skill, it’s a matter of who gets the luckiest to win the game. And it shouldn’t be that.” He concluded by saying that “to determine a win for the whole match. Luck? No, no, no.” It’s clear shroud thinks there are changes needed to make battle royale games sustainable, popular esports. He’s not the only one, as other streamers, such as xQc, have echoed his concerns. It remains to be seen what developers such as Epic Games can do to alter the play styles of their competitive players, as the ultimate goal of a battle royale will always be to be the last man standing.

Shroud explains why Asmongold is the “perfect” World of Warcraft streamer Twitch: shroud / asmongoldTwitch star Michael ‘WoW Classic streamer, as his own addiction to the MMO continues. Shroud is best known for his amazing talent on first-person shooters, but since the release of World of Warcraft Classic he’s been on an insane grind that even saw him enlist the help of his girlfriend to make sure he missed as little time playing as possible. While broadcasting the incredibly popular game for his audience, he discussed what it takes to be a truly great WoW streamer, and why Asmongold is the cream of the crop on Twitch. After Asmongold claimed that WoW was another game that the former CS:GO pro was better at than he was, the 25-year-old heaped praise on his Twitch peer. “He’s so funny,” shroud told his chat after engaging in some friendly back-and-forth with the streamer. “Asmondgold is like the perfect WoW streamer, that’s why he gets so many viewers.” He added: “To make WoW entertaining, you have to talk, and Asmond always has the greatest topics and discussions and arguments and everything.” Shroud may feel that Asmongold is the standard bearer for streamers in the WoW community, although that hasn’t stopped him from constantly streaming the game, even mentioning that he would love to become a full-time World of Warcraft broadcaster. While the Canadian is having a great time broadcasting the game, it seems not everybody is as happy to see him grinding the MMO, with Dr Disrespect donating $100 in an attempt to bring him back to the battle royale genre shroud is known for. Whether he keeps grinding the game remains to be seen, but shroud is determined to keep playing WoW for as long as he enjoys it, even if he thinks there are better WoW Classic streamers than him.

Shroud reveals only reason he’d ever retire from streaming Twitch: shroudMichael ‘shroud’ Grseziek has explained that he wants to continue streaming on Twitch forever, and would only retire if viewers stopped tuning in altogether, and wasn’t making any money. Given his massive presence across various titles, from CSGO and Valorant to PUBG and Escape from Tarkov, and the fact that he has only just celebrated his 27th birthday, the thought of shroud no longer streaming is a strange one for fans to consider. While Twitch loyalists were forced to suffer without him when he moved to Microsoft-owned streaming service Mixer in 2019, before returning to Twitch midway through 2020, fans were at least still able to access his content – just on a different platform. So when a fan asked him when he would retire from streaming altogether, shroud explained the only circumstance that would see him step down from content creation altogether. While co-streaming Sentinels’ VCT victory over 100 Thieves, shroud explained that as long as people were interested in his content, he would continue streaming – perhaps even into his 80s. “I’ll never retire,” he said. “As long as you guys are here and interested and watching me, I will never quit. “There’s just no reason for me to quit. As long as I’m making money, and I make money with you guys being here, I [will] keep doing it. I wouldn’t be surprised if I’m here for another 10, 15 years, maybe more. I play video games for a living; it’s the easiest job f***ing ever. “[Right now] look, I’m not even playing. Free content, I’m watching… I might be 80-years-old and need a nurse to help me, and I’ll still be gaming.” Of course, it would be fascinating to see an 80-year-old shroud playing FPS games, as you’d expect by then that his insane reaction time and pinpoint aim will have begun to deteriorate (unless we have access to some ridiculous biological repair technology by 2074). He said back in December 2020 that he one day wants to invest in a game studio, though this would be a massive undertaking alongside his content creation and would cost “hundreds of millions of dollars” to do properly. But either way, fans will be glad to hear that shroud will continue to stream for a very long time yet.

Shroud explains the real reason streamers are playing Escape from Tarkov Streaming star Michael ‘Shroud’ Grzesiek has questioned whether or not streamers will be sticking with Escape from Tarkov after it exits its beta phase and when they could, quite possibly, see their currently huge viewer counts drop quite a bit. Escape from Tarkov has found itself rocketing up the popularity charts on Twitch in recent days, cementing itself above Fortnite and League of Legends on January 4, as streamers flock to the game to try it out. With the realistic shooter being in a beta phase, not everyone has access quite yet, but the developers have enabled drops on a big number of streams, giving viewers the chance to pick up some high-value items before they’re able to get into the game. With this new popularity, it’s left early adopters like Shroud, who swapped Twitch for Mixer, questioning if these new streamers actually enjoy the game, or if they’re all playing for the viewers. During his January 4 stream, the former Counter-Strike: Global Offensive professional had been locked in on the game when he found himself being taken down by an enemy player. The Candian quickly moved to joke about his experience being “ruined” by all “the streamers” who had been playing. He said: “We need to get these streamers off this god damn game, just ate my bullets I think. All these new people have got to go, get rid of them – ruining our experience.” After taking a short break from his early, seemingly jokey, thoughts, Shroud circled back around and questioned whether or not the streamers will seriously be sticking around. “I’m so curious, I really want to know if all these streamers are still going to be playing in two more days,” he said. “I just feel like the reason and the hype, and the reason they’re even enjoying the game, is because their viewer count is high – you get rid of that viewer count and the enjoyment of the game is gone, that’s what I think.” Even though the game has blown up with streamers, it’s still some of the people who have been playing for the longest time who are attracting the biggest audiences. Whether or not bigger variety streamers like Dr Disrespect, who stated that he was “addicted” to Tarkov, or xQc, who compared it to gambling at a Casino, stick around remains to be seen. If they do, though, it can only be a good thing for the ultra-realistic shooter.

Shroud explains why he’s not playing Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order yet Mixer star Michael ‘shroud‘ Grzesiek gave a hilarious explanation to his chat as to why he won’t be playing the newly released Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order anytime soon. After much anticipation, the new Star Wars game ‘Fallen Order’ is finally here, as it released on November 15 to positive critical reception. The game takes place after the 2005 film Revenge of the Sith. The single-player action-adventure developed by Respawn Entertainment centers around protagonist Cal Kestis, who discovers that he is force sensitive, and is now being chased down by the Empire. Despite the game’s praise and hype, popular streaming star shroud says he’s in no rush to play the Star Wars title, and revealed to his audience that his addiction to something else has his attention elsewhere. Shroud’s not in a rush to play Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order During his November 15 stream, the former CSGO pro was asked by his chat whether he would be playing Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. “I want to play Star Wars, but at the same time… Bro, I want to play Tarkov, it’s weird,” he replied. The streamer then exclaimed, “Watching Stars Wars, I’m like “yeah, this looks cool and all” but in my mind I’m thinking I want some Tarkov! That’s what I’m saying, f*ck. I wish Tarkov wasn’t this fun, or else I would be jumping into other games!” he said, revealing his addiction for popular FPS Escape from Tarkov. The Mixer star clarified that he does want to eventually play the new Star Wars game, but not yet. “I want to play Star Wars. It does look really good, it look very interesting, pretty fun. I do want to play, but the fact that this boy is a single-player, I feel like it can wait a little bit longer,” he said. Responding further his to chat, he reiterated, “[The] game does look great, though. It’s like a Star Wars Dark Souls is what it looks like. Dark Souls games are kind of boring. But it’s Star Wars so it will make it better.” After explaining the reasons why he isn’t in a rush to deviate from his love for Tarkov, the popular streamer then joked with his audience “Let the Tarkov be with you,” echoing the iconic line from Star Wars, which got a bunch of laughs from his chat. Shroud recently left Twitch to their competitor Mixer at the beginning of October, and just broke over 800,000 subscribers on the Microsoft streaming platform. Only time will tell when his love for Tarkov will wane enough to check out another game.

Shroud explains the biggest issue with NFTs in games Twitch: Shroud/PixabayTwitch star Mike ‘Shroud’ Grzesiek believes NFTs in video games could actually work, it’s just that nobody has gone about it the right way as it stands. Over the last few months, the rise of NFTs – non-fungible tokens – has caused a pretty big split across the internet, especially as they’ve started to make ground in the gaming world. A handful of developers, including Ubisoft and Square Enix, have come under fire for wanting to quickly implement the expensive digital pieces of art into their games in some form or another. While some gamers have repeatedly spoken out about their dislike of NFTs, there are some that are open to the idea of them being introduced. That seemingly includes Shroud, who believes that the mix between blockchain technology and games hasn’t been done right just yet. The former Counter-Strike star was streaming some Lost Ark on March 20 when viewers made comparisons between NFTs and the ever-popular Twitch drops, seeing as they could work in similar ways. This discussion quickly caught Shroud’s eye. “Y’all love Twitch drops but hate bringing NFTs into gaming? I think it’s just how NFTs are brought into gaming, that’s all,” the streaming giant started. “They’re not really thought out. If you really care to make that a part of the space, you have to give it some thought. A lot of the ways it’s done now, there’s not much thought. It’s just like, hey yeah, this will be a great idea. Just copy all this sh*t.” As Shroud noted, there are some studios that appear to be rushing into implementing NFTs just as a way to capitalize on the hype. Though, there are others like Take-Two and Nintendo that are taking a wait-and-see approach to things. It remains to be seen as to whether or not they will ultimately be successful, but as Shroud notes, a lot hinges on the delivery.

Shroud embarrassed by unarmed enemy in Mordhau right after complaining about balancing Triternion / Shroud TwitchTwitch superstar Michael ‘shroud‘ Grzesiek explained a major problem with Mordhau, and then quickly showed viewers what it was, as he died to a man’s fists. Mordhau is a game that has become pretty popular on Twitch since its release, as numerous big-name streamers have given it a shot. It doesn’t look like it’s going to become the next hot commodity in streaming, but is a fun game for streamers to mess around with as a secondary option, like we’ve seen shroud do with it so far. Shroud usually sticks with shooter games but has dabbled a little in some different games before and Mordhau is one of those games. He was explaining the major issue with Mordhau so far, which is how players with no weapons and armor can still kill players who are fully geared. “A guy with a guitar and no armor can beat a knight in full level 3 armor, which is the highest armor by the way,” shroud says just seconds before he dies to a player with no armor or weapon. “I just died to a man with a fist.” Shroud does have a good point and the problem is made clear as day in his clip. Mordhau is still very early in its life so changes could certainly be on the way. Mordhau quickly became one of Steam’s best sellers, with next to no publicity before launch. The game has a bright future if it it able to take criticisms like shroud gave in stride. If Mordhau is able to retain viewership on Twitch as it gets updated, then there’s definitely a lot to look forward to with the game going forward.

Shroud explains how Valorant esports could soon rival League of Legends Riot Games / ShroudMichael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek has shared his thoughts on whether Valorant can match CSGO’s viewership, and although he thinks it’s less appealing to casual viewers, he explained how it could potentially rival League of Legends. Shroud is an open-book when sharing his thoughts and opinions on topics related to gaming and esports. He always takes time to answer questions from fans in his stream. It’s become a bit of a tradition now, and his perspective is insightful. He covered several topics in his latest stream, including the difference between single-player and multiplayer games in terms of longevity. However, he eventually responded to an interesting question about Valorant’s esports potential. “Do you think Valorant has the potential to reach CS level viewership?” asked one viewer. Shroud looked like he was unsure. He took a deep breath and collected his thoughts for a moment. “I do, but I also don’t know,” said Shroud. “The beauty of [Counter-Strike] was that it was very easy to watch. Your grandma could watch it and be like, oh this person shoots that person, oh that’s a grenade, oh that’s a smoke grenade, that’s a flashbang.” “In Valorant, it’s still the same thing,” he added. “But what’s confusing about it is everyone looks the same and everyone’s casting abilities, which are flashbangs and smoke grenades, but when you put it in that format, it’s very confusing.” “But that doesn’t matter,” he said. “Valorant has so many players that all it needs is the players to watch. Just like League of Legends, right?” Then, he explained how Riot Games could maximize Valorant’s viewership by focusing on players rather than casual viewers. “League of Legends has so many players. It doesn’t matter if your grandma can’t watch. The game is huge,” he said. “So that’s all Valorant has to do as well. Just make their game f**king awesome, and the views will come.” In the end, Shroud thinks Valorant is less appealing to casual viewers than CSGO due to its complexity. However, he believes it can match CSGO’s viewership and even rival League of Legends, as long as the focus is on the game and the player base.

Shroud explains how WoW made him spend $13K on a private jet Mixer: Shroud/UnsplashStreaming superstar Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek has revealed how his commitment to World of Warcraft classic made him splash out $13,000 on a private jet between Las Vegas and LA. When World of Warcraft classic dropped all the way back in August, Blizzard’s return to WoW’s 2006 state dominated Twitch viewership and propelled usual WoW streamers to the very top of the charts. Though, plenty of other streamers jumped on board as well. Before he made his switch to Mixer, shroud could also be found playing classic WoW on a daily basis – even though he did lose a few thousand subscribers because of it. However, the launch of the 40-man Blackwing Lair raid apparently burnt an even bigger hole in his wallet. As he was bringing his April 26 stream to a close, the Mixer star and Justin ‘Just9n’ Ortiz had been discussing the price of flights during the current climate, when J9’s attention turned to shroud’s private jet experience. “You know the only reason I did that was to make my WoW raid,” Grzesiek said. ‘No other flight allowed me to make the WoW raid except for my own jet. I would have done a normal flight but I had to make my WoW raid because it was BWL launch day.” The former Counter-Strike: Global Offensive professional explained a few more ins and outs of getting his own jet, including the fact it cost around $6,600 per hour. Given that it’s about a two-hour round trip, that cost him in the region of $13,000 – something that left J9 pretty gobsmacked. Shroud explained that it would have cost him about $1,500 on a normal flight but again, it wouldn’t get him back on time. Though, just having a private jet was something he wanted to try anyway. “I figured you know, why not give it a shot?” he added. “That’s the best time to try it, on a very short flight where it’s not going to be like ridiculously expensive. Like, imagine going to Europe on a private jet.” While shroud’s flex might leave some viewers stunned, it does show how lucrative of a career he’s had that he can afford to spend that sort of money just for WoW. Though, even if he managed to get some pretty sweet loot from Blackwing Lair, it might not have been all that cost-effective. Related – The Secrets to Courage and Nadeshot’s Success

Shroud Explains How He is So Good at Video Games While on Insane Killing Spree in PUBG As a former professional CS:GO player and now one of the most popular streamers on Twitch, Michael “shroud” Grzesiek is considered one of the most talented video game players around. Not all Twitch streamers rely on professional level gameplay to become popular, many are simply entertaining, funny or play a variety of games with insightful commentary and discussion with their viewers. But if you were to look at the very top of Twitch, those with millions of followers and tens of thousands of viewers when they go live, it is usually streamers who provide the combination of entertainment with unrivalled skill. Shroud is perhaps the finest example of this. In fact recently, fellow streamer ‘Lirik’ complimented shroud by saying he is the very best Twitch has to offer. Stepping away from professional counter-strike in 2017, shroud shifted his focus entirely to streaming and now is most associated with playing battle royale game PUBG. He still also plays CS:GO and other games on occasion, and still showcases his skill across genres, but is most proficient at shooters. When asked by a viewer in a recent stream how he became so good at video games, shroud proceeds to show exactly how, as he quickly wipes out six enemies with assassin like efficiency. And he also manages to answer the donator’s question while doing so, explaining that it just comes down to putting in the time. “To answer that question, just playing a lot man. I’ve been gaming forever and ever and ever. I’ve been gaming for so long. It’s all I do, I live and breath this shit.” And he really couldn’t have picked any better timing to pull of this insane six kill spree while explaining how he got to this point. You can watch shroud stream most days on his Twitch Channel.

Shroud explains how streaming can ruin single player games like Cyberpunk CD Projekt Red/shroudLegendary Twitch icon Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek may be looking forward to playing Cyberpunk 2077, but he didn’t mince words when it came to how he hates how single player games initially launch. With Cyberpunk rolling out in November, gamers all over are hyped for the long-anticipated game and experiencing it for themselves – something that shroud doesn’t think will be the case for him as a streamer. During the end of an October 15 broadcast, the Canadian was checking out some Cyberpunk content and sounded off on his biggest issue with how single player games launch in 2020. “Every single time there’s a single player game, there are people manipulating time zones to play in different times to play earlier, or there are certain content creators who have the code that’s like eight hours earlier,” Grzesiek explained. “I want everybody to get the launch and the title at the same exact time.” According to shroud, as it is now, when the game releases, there are multiple YouTubers and streamers playing early and footage from even before then that ends up on websites. “I hate it,” shroud moaned. “I just want it all at the same time.” He continued to explain how, from a viewers’ perspective, it’s cool to see everybody starting at the same time. However, it does create a bit of an issue for streamers such as himself. “This is how it usually goes down: You don’t know there’s earlier footage of this game coming out and all of a sudden you are super excited for this title. Then, you are trying to watch or play live in that moment, but it might be ruined because someone has already seen it or played it somewhere and they already know what’s going to happen,” the former CSGO pro added. Hopefully, when Cyberpunk 2077 is released, the developers can grant shroud’s wish and have the game launch at the same time globally.

Shroud explains why he isn’t excited for Halo MCC after PC announcement Twitch: Shroud/MicrosoftUnlike some fans, Halo on Steam – taking time during his stream to explain why the franchise isn’t as popular as it once was. Microsoft announced on March 12, during an Xbox Inside stream, that PC versions of Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Halo: Reach from 343 Industries would be available to purchase via Steam in the near future – with Reach, the series prequel, being the first game on offer. While fans are obviously excited to be able to play the iconic Xbox series on PC, shroud isn’t quite sold – even though he will, of course, look to dominate opponents any time he dabbles in the game. After a fan asked him about the possibility of Shroud playing Halo, the streamer answered: “Yeah, sure. I’m like not as excited as you guys are. Like, everyone’s so stoked but I don’t really know why – that game is so old,” before pretending to fall asleep, implying that it is boring. “Bro, like Halo is so fucking old nobody cares. I mean, that’s exactly why they’re doing it because everyone stopped caring about Halo, you’ve got to bring it back somehow,” Shroud added. “It’s a little bit of hype. I’ll still play it. Probably. Why not? “But, at the end of the day, Halo is Halo – there’s a reason why it’s not too fucking popular anymore. I think they’re too scared to innovate it.” Shroud’s comments do hold some truth though, as releasing both the Halo MCC and Reach on PC could easily be a way to generate further interest in the franchises upcoming title – Halo Infinite. While not a whole bunch is known about Halo Infinite, 343 Industries have already confirmed that the title will be available on PC and that more of the game will be showcased at the upcoming E3 event in June. Until then, fans will have to tide themselves over with the nostalgia of playing games of Oddball on Midship.

Shroud explains his “shock” as Ludwig wins over xQc at The Streamer Awards Twitch: Shroud, LudwigLudwig’s win over fellow content creator xQc at The Streamer Awards has surprised Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek, who was certain the latter would walk away with an accolade to his name. The Streamer Awards have come and gone, celebrating the best of the streaming world by commemorating content creators with notable awards. Among the nominees were Pokimane, Mizkif, and Ludwig. Ludwig’s victory in the Streamer of the Year category may have been expected by many, but Gamer of the Year winner Shroud was surprised by the win. Shroud “shocked” over Ludwig’s Streamer of the Year victory During his March 12 Twitch stream, Gamer of the Year winner shroud expressed his surprise in regards to Ludwig’s win over xQc specifically: “I am actually pretty shocked that xQc didn’t win that last one.” “Ludwig did definitely have a huge year for sure,” continued the streamer. However, shroud seemingly hoped to see xQc walk away victorious: “But like, I dunno, it’s xQc. You know what I mean?” The Streamer Awards had plenty of content creators to spotlight, with the Streamer of the Year category showcasing a stacked nominee list. With Sykkuno, Mizkif, Ludwig, and xQc all lined up to compete for the accolade. Ludwig himself has expressed his gratitude towards everyone that voted for him, displaying his award proudly on social media. “Thank you to everyone who voted for me, I appreciate you,” said the content creator amid celebrations with fellow nominees. thank you to everyone who voted for me I appreciate you — ludwig (@LudwigAhgren) March 13, 2022 The award show itself was an astounding success on Twitch. The award show, hosted by content creator QTCinderella, broke numerous Twitch records and quickly broke into the top five trends too.

Shroud explains why Fortnite would be more fun without building Twitch: Shroud/Epic GamesTwitch star Michael ‘shroud‘ Grzesiek explained the one major change that Epic Games could make to give their Fortnite player base an even bigger boost. Fortnite Battle Royale is arguably the most popular multiplayer game in the world, with millions of players logging on every day in search of a victory royale. Despite vocal outrage from the community about season ten, Epic Games are constantly tweaking and adding new content to the game. The ever-changing aspect of the battle royale title is what keeps a lot of players coming back for more – even if they choose to play a different game more regularly. It’s a game that shroud dabbles in every so often but he has some ideas about what would make him play much more often than he does at the moment. After taking his first dip into Fortnite Season X, where the former Counter-Strike: Global Offensive professional did what he does best and showed off his god-like skills, he stated: “This game would be so much more fun if you couldn’t build.” He continued on: “I would love it – it would be awesome. I would be so down for them to introduce a new, it doesn’t have to be the same scale, map – maybe smaller scale map – with no building and the map is built so that it works with no building.” While the building is a key aspect in Fortnite, shroud believes that removing it would also bring in plenty of new players. “The amount of new players they would get would be absurd,” he added. “So many people would actually play this game if there was no building and nothing could be destroyed.” Removing the ability to build would be an extreme change for Epic Games considering it is one of the funemental aspects that sets Fortnite apart from its battle royale rivals. They have tested those waters, however, with the Tilted Town rift zone that denies players the chance to build or harvests materials. Whether or not they want to take that to the next level through season ten still remains to be seen, especially with more mash-up points of interests like Tilted Town on the way.

Shroud explains how getting into streaming was “very easy” Mixer: shroudMichael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek has grown into one of streaming’s giants, but the FPS veteran admits he had it a bit easier than most. When you think of streamers, shroud is likely to be one of the first names that pops up. The FPS veteran has been getting on camera since 2013, while his CS:GO pro career was in full swing. His god-like ability in the title drew fans in, and his entertaining personality developed as he got comfortable. Because he was with organizations like Cloud9 for so long, the streamer raked in followers, sponsors, and more. Companies wanted their games, and their products, attached to him. If shroud gave your game a glowing rendition viewers went through the roof. It only takes an example, like Escape from Tarkov, to show the weight his words have. However, shroud’s name wasn’t always at the top of Twitch or Mixer. Much like everyone else who makes it big on the platform, he had to grind his way to the top — with a healthy dose of luck on the side. The streamer opened up on his journey to the top in a March 29 YouTube video, and how his streaming dream is being realized. “What would I be doing if I wasn’t a streamer? No idea,” he said. “If I wasn’t a streamer I’d probably be trying to be a streamer, honestly. I don’t think I’d give up because — 30 years old, living with my parents, I wouldn’t [give up that dream].” For shroud, who spent a lot of time behind a screen anyways, streaming was a way to show off to his pre-existing fans. He had a fanbase waiting for him, and support in place to help boost his stream from day one. Many other streamers didn’t have that, and for that, shroud is incredibly grateful. “I’m probably one of the more lucky people in this position,” he said. I don’t know if I really earned [my fame]. I think it’s more ‘right place, right time,’ and carrying that over. Does that count as earning it? I don’t know. “To me, [beginning a career in streaming on Twitch] was very easy, but that’s because I was fortunate. It didn’t feel like I was earning anything, which I think is the best way to earn something.” For mobile readers, the related segment begins at 5:17. Shroud knows, though, that many others like him had to put in a lot of sacrifices to make their name synonymous with streaming. However, just because people work a day job, or have other life commitments, doesn’t mean they can’t stream. They just need to figure out what works for them. “Most people have started their streaming career through a 9-5, and they did it on the side, and it kind of went somewhere, and then they quit, and focused on [streaming] full time,” he explained. “Most people do start part-time with streaming. Not everyone is fortunate in the world to get into the spotlight at such a young age.” It does help to have someone to guide you through the process though. Shroud admitted that he doesn’t even know how his setup works half the time, he just has a group of people that tells him what to get to make his stream even better. “I had a friend that when I first started streaming — he’s the one that kind of got me into it. I was watching people, and I was like ‘damn, this is sweet’,” he said. “Then my buddy, he learned about how to stream and how to do the whole setup and everything. He gave me all the info on how to do it.” Now, for the FPS veteran streaming is as easy as clicking “Go Live” and seeing his legion of fans flock in. While he knows he’s more fortunate than the others, he still worked hard to get to where he is today.

Shroud’s entire setup shakes as he experiences earthquake on stream Unsplash / ShroudPopular Twitch streamer Michael ‘Apex Legends. California was been rocked by a second powerful earthquake within the space of two days on July 5, with the latest reaching magnitude highs of 7.1. As California is used as a hub for Content creators to collaborate with each other, many popular Twitch streamers who are based in the state, such as Shroud, reacted to the shock while livestreaming to thousands. Shroud was testing out the new ranked play mode that was released with Apex Legends Season Two when he realized that another earthquake was on the way, “Oh my god, did we just get another earthquake?” Shroud asked, surprised, “Yeah we’re getting the earthquake, holy fuck.” He then switched his camera to full screen and his entire desk could be seen shaking significantly in what was considered to be one of California’s strongest earthquakes in recent times, saying “Bro it’s still going, this is crazy what do we do?” One of Shroud’s friends even mentioned that the earthquake could be felt in Las Vegas, Nevada, however, it did not seem to set them back from finishing their game of ranked play and earning more elo despite their “monitors jiggling” mid-game. After the earthquake had passed, the Canadian streamer shared his emotions following the dramatic event by simply tweeting out “AHHHH” among the wave of panicked Californian residents. As one of the most popular Twitch streamers on the platform, shroud has already experienced his fair share of dramatic and bizarre events affecting him while livestreaming, such as dealing with hackers in Apex Legends, but an earthquake takes it to another level. Although it was one of the largest earthquakes in decades for the Golden State, it appears as if shroud managed to get through the tremors without damage to any of his equipment – and it didn’t stop him gaming.

Shroud explains why every battle royale “goes to shit” when they get popular L: Shroud/Twitch. R: Bethesda.Counter-Strike: Global Offensive professional may have used his CS:GO background to grow his brand on PUBG and Apex Legends. So, when he has an opinion about something, good or bad, his community – and sometimes even the game developers themselves – sit up and listen to what he has to say. During his June 15 stream, the former Cloud9 player chatted with fans about the state of the newly released Fallout 76 battle royale, which he has been enjoying since its temporary free-to-play release during E3 2019. The streamer noted that if players didn’t keep up with the new Fallout 76 offering by playing often, they would “get owned” because they would fall behind the curve. That led him to a thought on the scene of BR games in general. “Fallout 76 is going to get really hard and really sweaty very soon, so that’s why I’m trying to enjoy it as much as I can now before it goes to shit – because I know it will. Every BR goes to shit the more people play it,” shroud explained. “Just because, they get better and everyone’s like all sweaty and it’s just not fun anymore. The start of BRs is always the fun part.” While shroud may not have given any clearcut examples, any viewer of his that has dabbled in battle royale titles will know what he is talking about. Games like Fortnite Battle Royale started off life as fast-paced free-for-alls, where anybody can win, before morphing into having a ‘meta’, higher and higher skill ceilings (especially with building), and updates that completely change the game. Those sweeping changes may not affect the popularity of titles, even when players say they’re going to stop playing, but those with the experience of shroud can see the drop-off way before it creeps up on others.

Shroud Enters the Matrix During Rainbow Six Match Taking Down Enemies with Only his Pistol Twitch streamer shroud, formerly a professional CS:GO player, has been improving at Rainbow Six Siege at an impressive rate, having voiced his ambitions of playing at a high level. Previously a pro player for Cloud9, shroud played at the highest level in Counter-Strike for a number of years, and is widely recognized as one of the finest first person shooter players in the world. Now a full time streamer on Twitch, his impressive gameplay has made him one of the most popular channels, sitting third of all streamers by follower count. Perhaps best known now as a PUBG streamer primarily, he has become more interested in Rainbow Six Siege over recent weeks, and his gameplay is equally as impressive on the tactical shooter. Fans first started noticing that his skills from CS:GO were transferable after clip of him wiping out the Cloud9 professional R6 roster went viral online. And he was back at it again on a recent stream, playing a high level Ranked match, he used only his Berretta 92 silenced (Caviera’s signature “Luison” weapon) to take out the final two opponents in the round. What was most impressive is how he appeared to almost dodge his opponents shots, as he alternated his shooting angle, taking them down with ease from range. Although shroud doesn’t have any grand ambitions of being a professional player, he did state when he first started playing Rainbow Six in summer of 2018, that he wanted to get to a point where he was fully comfortable with the game. “I want to learn this game more, and see how it feels when I’m more experienced and have the map knowledge.” Judging by this recent play, he is certainly getting the hang of it now.

Shroud and Dr Disrespect slam Gears 5 mechanics Shroud, Twitter / Dr Disrespect, TwitchTwo of Call of Duty Gears of War sequel on his September 23 stream, playing through rounds of the multiplayer mode to get a feel for the latest entry to the chainsaw-loving franchise. Grzesiek had a few things to say about the game’s cover mechanics as he played, after one instance of the diving feature caused him to leap straight out in front of two enemies to be killed before he could react. The streamer had clearly had his fill of battling the cover-based moves. The Gears of the War franchise has always been based around cover-based combat and chainsaw guns. “Why? Why does it roll? I’m just trying to get off the fucking wall, bro!” shroud yelled as he was sent into the rapid-fire Gears respawning process. The Counter-Strike pro wasn’t the only one that hasn’t had grievances with the cover-based system. Dr Disrespect, who had been tuned in to his streaming colleagues’ broadcast, also aired his problems with the automatic evades in-game. “Watching shroud right now playing Gears 5. He’s echoed the same problem I have. Why isn’t there a disable button for automatic evade off of cover?” the Two-Time asked. “I get that it does it off the cover edge but it seems too ‘systematic’ and limiting. I want full control.” Watching @shroud right now playing Gears 5. He’s echoed the same problem I have. Why isn’t there a disable button for automatic evade off of cover? I get that it does it off the cover edge but it seems too ‘systematic’ and limiting. I want full control. — Dr Disrespect (@DrDisrespect) September 24, 2019 These issues with mechanics aren’t the first time one of the platform’s biggest streamers has struggled through problems relating to Gears 5 and its systems. When the title was first released, Dr Disrespect spent hours battling with his PC options as he tried to turn off the Xbox notifications he was being bombarded with by fans, slowly descending into muted rage on-stream until he finally found a solution. Shroud and Dr Disrespect have both called out Gears 5’s cover mechanics. Although both Twitch stars have struggled to adapt to Gears’ click-and-stick cover mechanics, they’ve not lost any of their ability to produce exciting moments on their broadcasts. Earlier this week, shroud bagged his first nuke of Modern Warfare on the final day of the beta, while the Doc proved that no matter how he feels about a game, he’s always willing to get better at it when he clutched a 1v4 sudden-death moment to win the round for his squad.

Shroud and Dr Disrespect disagree over the best battle royale game In a recent gaming session together, popular Twitch streamers shroud and Apex Legends, Doc also said he was going to be uninstalling Fortnite, “just because it’s on here,” but shroud very quickly told him not to do that, claiming that “Fortnite is a gem.” This may have been a step too far for the Doc. “I don’t trust you,” he told Shroud. “I feel like you have to be joking. Why do you think it’s a gem?” Shroud’s initial response was “I just strongly believe that it’s a gem. I won’t say that about many games besides two. It’s just incredible. You’ve got all aspects covered.” “The only problem right now is that their frames are kind of bad,” he continued. “They f***ed that up with the latest update. Besides that, they’re great: they’re pooling in money for esports, keeping the meta interesting by constantly changing it, which might be frustrating but it’s also interesting.” The Doc had heard enough and cut shroud off, saying “It’s not interesting. If there’s no prize pool as big as it is, nobody’s watching. Because it’s not a fun thing to watch.” Shroud disagreed with Dr Disrespect, who went on to discuss the flaws in Fortnite’s esports system, saying that you have to watch players chasing points rather than the actual battle royale game itself. The two went on to discuss how battle royale could be improved, what battle royale games need to be better for spectators and the potential of other games, such as Escape from Tarkov. In true Doc fashion, the discussion ended with him questioning shroud’s credibility. “You don’t disagree with me,” he says when shroud apologizes for disagreeing. “You agree with me, it’s just… I don’t know, your mods or something.” Dr Disrespect has always made his disdain for Fortnite well-known but has been playing it more recently following the launch of Chapter 2. Perhaps, over time, he could end up agreeing with shroud.

Shroud doesn’t even know where his Streamer Award is after winning title Twitch: ShroudDespite winning Gamer of the Year at the Streamer Awards, Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek hilariously revealed he doesn’t know where his award is, what it looks like, or who claimed it for him. It’s like he didn’t win anything at all. The Streamer Awards was a smash-hit among viewers, pulling big numbers and even breaking records on Twitch. It peaked at around 380,000 concurrent viewers, but apparently, shroud wasn’t one of them. Shroud won Gamer of the Year, which was one of the most prestigious awards of the night. However, not only did he not attend the event in favor of streaming Lost Ark instead, he doesn’t even know where the award is. He’s been at the top for years, and he sniped this victory from a mile away! Congratulations @shroud on winning Gamer of the Year for this installment of #TheStreamerAwards He’s even gaming right now! pic.twitter.com/moigi8ShnW— The Streamer Awards (@StreamerAwards) March 13, 2022 “Okay, this is going to be a terrible question, um… but was there an actual award?” he said. “Like, was there a physical award? I didn’t watch. I played a lot of games, but I didn’t watch.” After viewers told him there was, he asked: “Can I see it?” He was so oblivious to the award and the Streamer Awards ceremony in general, he didn’t even realize his girlfriend, Hannah ‘Bnans’ Kenney, and Timmy ‘iiTzTimmy’ An, both went on stage to claim it for him. “Who claimed the award?” he asked. “I should probably watch it. Hold on.” After realizing Bnans took it home, he laughed it off and kept on gaming. So, he wasn’t even aware it was somewhere in his own home. To be fair, it’s pretty typical of shroud, who doesn’t like to gloat about his success despite being one of the biggest streamers on the platform. He doesn’t even try to build hype for his streams or even care about his sub-count. Still, as indifferent as he seems about the award, it was voted by fans — suggesting the community at large firmly believed he deserved to win Gamer of the Year in 2021 after racking up countless headshots.

Shroud can’t understand why people won’t subscribe to “rich” streamers Twitch superstar Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek is one of the most popular content creators on the platform, with tens of thousands of subscribers, but says he struggles to understand why some viewers choose not to subscribe to “rich” streamers. Sub counts fluctuate frequently on Twitch with events like ‘Subtember’ as well as the recent introduction of gifting subs meaning that the overall number of subscribers per month can sometimes be skewed. Nevertheless, Shroud is currently the second most subbed channel on Twitch, according to TwitchTracker, but confessed he fails to comprehend why people are unwilling to sub to the top earners on the platform. While he didn’t mention Tyler ‘Ninja’ Blevins specifically, the Fortnite Battle Royale star is a prime example, as his sub count dramatically decreased after achieving plenty of success during the game’s boom in popularity. The former CS:GO professional stated that he will “never understand the people who won’t sub to someone who is ‘rich’”. “If you go back five years to when I first was partnered, you’d sub then right? But you wouldn’t sub now?” he added. Shroud explains why to sub to a channel The 24-year-old went on to clarify to his viewers, in his opinion, the reasons why people should subscribe to a Twitch channel – regardless of their wealth. “You should always try to think of subscribing to a channel if you enjoy the content,” shroud said. “Another thing to consider is ads. Is it worth it to sub for ads? How much do I watch him? “That’s the best way of looking at it. Of course, there is the support, but I guess you guys don’t want to support someone who is already well off, that’s fine – it makes sense.” While some people may not choose to support shroud due to his overwhelming success, his Twitch channel is still flourishing. Shroud may also have one eye on the current top spot for Twitch subscribers, which stands at 49,000, in the coming weeks.

CS:GO: Shroud discovers what happens when you start a fist fight with a barrel in Danger Zone Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek is widely regarded as one of the most talented gamers on the planet but even he can’t win a fist fight with an explosive barrel, as he proved during a recent stream. The Canadian Twitch sensation was testing Counter-Strike: Global Offensive’s all-new battle royale mode, Danger Zone, shortly after it went live on December 6 when he came face-to-face with a bright red barrel. Naturally, shroud proceeded to start punching the object numerous times to see whether it would actually explode or not, and he seemed disappointed when nothing happened. “What?” said the the 24-year-old in confusion. “I thought it blows up…” The timing of that last statement could not have been more perfect as, one more punch, shroud was hurled into the air by a massive explosion: Luckily for shroud, the death occurred during the warm up phase of the game so he spawned back in immediately and wasn’t punished for starting a fight with a flammable object! The Canadian’s confusion at the barrel not exploding immediately was understandable, though. After respawning, he showed that they are supposed to blow up as soon as they are hit. Perhaps it was just lulling him into a false sense of security… Danger Zone is CS:GO’s take on the battle royale craze that has swept the world of gaming over the last two years, but it doesn’t work quite like the Blackout or Fortnite games that you’re used to. The player count is significantly lower and players have to complete mini tasks and missions to earn more equipment, adding a new layer to the mode. How it will be received in the long run is anybody’s guess, but it’s definitely an interesting concept. You can find out more about Counter-Strike’s new battle royale mode and the new free-to-play model for CS:GO here.

Shroud “triggers” viewers with hilarious eating habit Shroud / TwitchThe so-called ‘human-aimbot’ Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek showed little respect for his mouse as he triggered his Twitch viewers – and gamers everywhere – after covering his peripherals in chicken grease. Shroud, one of the most popular streamers on Twitch, will often stream for upwards of eight hours, with tens of thousands of fans in different time zones around the world, and so regularly eats while on broadcast. During his July 13 stream, the former CS:GO pro decided to troll some of his viewers while eating, after one commented that way he was eating a chicken sandwich was “triggering” them, while queuing for a game of Apex Legends. The Twitch star was tucking into his food when the comment caught his eye: “Bro, watching you handle that chicken and then touch your mouse is triggering me.” In response, shroud had some fun by picking up the chicken sandwich and looking into the camera – before dabbing the half-eaten sandwich all over his mouse, lathering it in grease, to the disgust of gamers everywhere. After intensely wiping the whole mouse with the sandwich, shroud rubbed it in to the viewers too – “Ah look at that grease!” Although fans begged him to stop the blasphemy, shroud decided he was not finished and began to get every portion of his meal involved, following up the sandwich with some fries, “Maybe a little fry action, you know? He said, while slapping the mouse with his fries, “Slap it with a fry!” Clearly unfazed by the grease or the mess he had created, shroud quickly picked up the fry he had launched at his mouse and finished it off. Before he could troll his viewers any further, he realized that the queue had found him a match and he began to wipe everything down, fortunately for his viewers. It seems shroud’s skills were unaffected by the now-slippier, grease covered mouse. Shroud often finds himself on the receiving end of being trolled as many streamers on Twitch do, however, he did not hesitate to get one back over his viewers when the opportunity presented itself.

Shroud on where Minecraft and Rust rank against the best games of all time Facepunch / Twitch: shroud / MojangMinecraft is one of the most popular games of all time, and CS:GO, the Canadian has turned his attention to streaming, and played a host of highly-rated games for his audience such as Apex Legends, PUBG, and even Overwatch. While many would automatically think that the 25-year-old would stick to his FPS roots when discussing the greatest games ever made, shroud instead turned his attention to two games that couldn’t be further from the genre – Rust and Minecraft. When a viewer in his chat stated that Rust was “boring,” shroud immediately defended the game, explaining that while he couldn’t play it due to stream snipers, it’s an incredibly fun game – even labeling it as “one of the best games you can buy.” “That may be going a bit far?” read the streamer from his Twitch chat. “No, Rust is incredible. It’s not going a bit far at all. It’s one of the best games you can buy on PC. 100%, without a doubt.” Rust isn’t the overall winner as the greatest game of all time though, with shroud agreeing with another audience member who brought Minecraft into the conversation. The Canadian stated: “Not better than Minecraft though, true. Minecraft might be the best game of all time, you’re right. That game will always just age perfectly.” Thanks to content creators like Felix ‘PewDiePie’ Kjellberg, Minecraft has undergone a huge renaissance, and even shroud got in on the act by playing the game in virtual reality to the delight of his audience. The streamer enjoyed his VR adventure in the game, and based on his latest comments, it seems like he isn’t finished with the game he describes as “one of the best ever.”

Shroud discovers the real reason xQc talks so fast on stream Twitch: xQc / Mixer: shroudAnyone who has ever watched popular Twitch streamer Felix ‘xQc‘ Lengyel knows that he speaks at an amazingly fast pace, and Michael ‘shroud‘ Grzesiek interviewed him to find out the reason why. Tactical first-person shooter Escape From Tarkov has captured the attention of a number of the gaming’s most popular streamers, leading to the formation of all-star teams as they join up to loot, hunt down enemy players, and make it out of the matches alive with the spoils they collected along the way. On Thursday, January 23, a four-man team that many thought they would never see together entered the fray, as four of the world’s top creators came together with Dr Disrespect and Jaryd ‘Summit1g’ Lazar linking up with xQc and shroud to create the ultimate streaming dream team. While playing together, shroud decided he finally had an opportunity to ask xQc about the reasons behind his quick-fire speech, and after explaining he wasn’t trying to insult his fellow Canadian, the former CS:GO pro put the question to him, in hopes of finding out the reason. “Do you speak quickly on purpose,” shroud asked, “or is that just natural? You talk fast bro.” The former Overwatch pro replied: “I really like the idea of talking, but I don’t like the action. I think it’s too long to talk, I try to crunch all the words together to get it done as fast as possible. So sometimes I end up cutting syllables and whatnot, you know?” Shroud admitted that he understood the thought process behind xQc’s quick speech, comparing the action of talking to playing Overwatch or CS:GO, saying that sometimes you want to get things done quickly, and not tell a story every time you open your mouth. While xQc’s reasoning behind talking quickly does make sense, it’s still surprising to hear him say that he doesn’t particularly like speaking at all, especially considering the industry he works in. Addressing your audience is a cornerstone of being a Twitch streamer, as fans listen in to hear your hilarious anedcotes or fascinating opinions, but for xQc, it’s all about getting the talking portion over as quickly as possible so he can focus on the game.

Shroud utterly confused by idea of Borderlands battle royale Popular Twitch streamer Michael ‘ Counter-Strike: Global Offensive professional has risen to stardom on Twitch thanks to his insane skill and ability to dominate opponents in battle royale games like PUBG, Fortnite Battle Royale, and Apex Legends. When a new BR game is set to launch, he becomes a sounding board for some viewers who want to get his views on whether or not it’ll be successful and ultimately be the title to take top spot from Fortnite Battle Royale. Would a Borderlands battle royale work? During his April 29 stream, shroud had been taking questions from fans during a slow game of Apex Legends. When one viewer asked if he thought a Borderlands-themed battle royale would work, shroud responded with an answer that they probably weren’t hoping for. “No, a Borderlands BR would not work,” started shroud. “It doesn’t make any sense. What would that even be? This [Apex Legends] is probably the closest we got to a Borderlands BR actually if you think about it. “This is actually really close to a Borderlands BR – it’s got the classes, the abilities, the ultimates. It’s got these fancy colorful weapons and these energy-type things, it’s almost there.” Will Borderlands 3 have a battle royale? Fans are still waiting for more information about the highly-anticipated Borderlands 3, which is set for release on September 13, 2019. The game developers, Call of Duty-style multiplay add-on that is set from the core game. It remains to be seen if Gearbox will follow the popularity of having a battle royale mode, but for now, shroud, at least, is doubtful that it would work.

Shroud criticizes gamers who expect everything for free Mixer: shroudMixer streamer and ex-CS:GO professional Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek has explained why he is not a fan of gamers expecting in-game content for free, particularly in games that cost nothing to play. Large portions of the gaming community have been loving Call of Duty: Warzone since its March 10 launch, with the free to play battle royale being compared favorably to Blackout – the battle royale that launched as part of 2018’s Black Ops 4. However, during a March 13 stream, shroud explained why he thinks developers asking players to purchase seasonal passes is completely fair, particularly when the game itself is free to download and play. At the same time, he criticized players who expect in-game content to be given away completely for free. Read More: Call of Duty: Warzone world records – “What if they made a currency for this mode [Warzone] to buy skin operators and what not?” he read from a viewer. “Yeah but that kinda defeats the whole purpose of making money. There’s a battle pass, right, you can earn a lot from it.” He went on to state that players “have to” expect to pay something somewhere, and that he “doesn’t like” it when players expect a plethora of content completely for free, especially in a game that already costs nothing to download and play. He simultaneously commended the battle pass for its diversity of content and host of accessible skins. While some want the content completely for free, shroud seems to be of the opinion that the service being provided requires some literal payback from players. Similarly, Grzesiek praised game developers for battle pass systems that enable players to buy subsequent passes through items earned. For example, purchasing a Fortnite or Apex Legends battle pass will reward players with sufficient in-game currency to buy the next one without investing more real-world money. Provided they keep playing, players can acquire the battle passes at no extra cost. While some players want to see a currency system added to Warzone, shroud clearly thinks the current system allows players to acquire in-game content while still rewarding developers for their hard work.

Shroud confronts Apex Legends hacker to find out why he cheats Twitch: ShroudMichael ‘Apex Legends player about why he cheats. Thanks to his time as a professional CS:GO player, there are few streamers on Twitch who could go toe-to-toe with shroud on a first-person shooter, as his incredible aim and impressive mechanical skills see him dominate any game he plays. On May 19 though, it was the streamer who found himself being crushed by an opponent, leading to an interesting in-game conversation between shroud and the apparent hacker. Shroud encounters a hacker on Apex Legends While playing Respawn Entertainment’s popular battle royale title, shroud ran into an enemy player, who immediately took the former CS:GO pro down, giving him no chance in the firefight. “This guy owns,” a bewildered shroud told his audience. “He just destroyed me, Jesus Christ. Is that guy cheating? Yup. I was wondering why I got owned so hard.” Shroud continued to watch the hacker, as he took down another team with ease, with the streamer musing that the cheater had a “vendetta against streamers” due to his in-game username, ‘ImaTTVCringeKid.’ What confused shroud the most was why he chose to cheat, with the Canadian explaining to his chat: “The sad part isn’t that he’s cheating, the sad part is that he’s actually not bad at the game, and he’s cheating. “This guy could actually have a good time playing the game normally, but instead he’s just aimbotting. He has good movement – his movement’s pretty fucking good – if he just played normally he could do pretty well.” Shroud interviews Apex Legends cheater Realizing that shroud was watching his gameplay, the cheater alerted the Twitch streamer that he was watching his broadcast, prompting him to start an impromptu interview with the hacker. “Why do you cheat?” asked shroud, telling him to draw his answer by shooting bullets into the wall, causing the player to start carving the letters “IDK” into the rockface. “‘I don’t know.’ Okay. So you don’t know why you cheat. Listen man, your gameplay is actually not bad. You could probably feel much better about yourself killing these dudes [by] playing normally.” Shroud had one final question for the hacker, enquiring as to what age he was. The streamer and his audience watched intently as he moved his weapon to create the shape of “25” with his reticle. The former CS:GO pro concluded: “Okay, you’re 25 years old. That’s all I needed to know. He’s a 25 year old child. There’s no way he’s 25, that’s a lie. There’s no way a 25 year old would act like that.” While Apex Legends had a relatively bug-and-hacker-free start to life, the game has become overrun by issues and players who use programs to give themselves an advantage over other players. While Respawn Entertainment continue to ban players who are caught cheating, more seem to spring up all the time, either unworried or unaware of the possibility of getting banned from the game entirely by the developers. With hackers continuing to appear in Apex Legends, it seems extremely unlikely that this is the last time the human aimbot will encounter his virtual counterpart.

Shroud confused after winning PUBG match without looking at screen Shroud, TwitchMichael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek has made quite the reputation on Twitch for his unbelievable aiming abilities and thrilling matches, but that wasn’t exactly what his viewers were treated to during a game of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. As many of his fans will know already, the variety streamer enjoys mixing up the games that he plays on a regular basis, whether it be Apex Legends, World of Warcraft, or something completely different. However, PUBG has been a mainstay on his channel for quite some time, and having decided to jump on the game for a few matches during his October 9 broadcast, nobody could quite believe what they were seeing – even he was shocked. The former CS:GO professional was running forwards with just two more enemies to eliminate in the match, before he decided to take a look down at his phone for a moment. While taking your eyes off the screen can always leave you in a vulnerable position from nearby opponents, this was quite the opposite. “Wait, what? I looked at my phone for one second. What just happened?” he said, clearly bemused after seeing the ‘match finished’ animation appear, declaring him the winner. He didn’t have to fire a single bullet to be victorious in the final three and nobody could believe it. Upon closer inspection, the kill feed in PUBG revealed the true fate of the two other players who seemed to just disappear at the end. One was killed with an M14, but must have just dropped a frag before being eliminated and the grenade took out the other player – leaving shroud the last man standing. Shroud might well have given his fans some of the most breathtaking gameplay in the past, although this is right up there with not only the most confusing, but luckiest finishes as well. Nevertheless, a win is a win. After all, he’s had some up and down experiences since returning to the game, with a technical glitch completely ruining one of his matches on October 8. At least this victory was an improvement on that!

Shroud has major concerns with Battlefield V’s Firestorm battle royale mode Twitch/Shroud/EATwitch’s most subscribed to streamer, Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek, has shared both his anticipation and concerns for Battlefield V’s new battle royale mode, Firestorm, ahead of its March 25 launch. Off the back of Epic Games’ Fortnite, and its incredible success since its July 2017 release, many gaming studios have seen the potential of battle royale to grow and innovate their games, for example Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s Blackout. Since his retirement from professional CS:GO in 2018, shroud has played a large variety of games on his Twitch channel, with a particular focus on battle royale games such as PUBG, Blackout and Apex Legends. Players have been anticipating Firestorm since it was announced at E3 in 2018. In line with this community interest in battle royale, EA DICE announced they would be implementing a battle royale mode of their own into Battlefield V, called Firestorm. The mode was developed by Criterion, the team behind 2017’s Battlefront II. This also follows disappointing sales for Battlefield V, which sold just over 7 million copies by the end of 2018. Now, shroud has shared his thoughts on stream after watching a trailer for the upcoming mode. He starts off by conveying his excitement for the game, but quickly explains his worries about its quality. “I’m actually so stoked for this game,” he says. “But I guarantee you it’s gonna suck.” He goes on to say that he thinks Battlefield V’s battle royale mode should be a “gem”, but that he’s worried it will leave players “disappointed”. At the end of the trailer, shroud says that it looks “pretty cool”, and thinks it could be “dece [decent]”. However, he thinks the buzz for its launch would have been improved if it launched earlier, specifically in January. “You know what sucks?” he stated. “If it launched in like, January, holy fuck it would have owned. But they [EA DICE] probably just weren’t ready.” Here, shroud is likely referencing the fact that a January release would have meant it launched before Apex Legends, Respawn Entertainment’s battle royale, which came out on February 4. Apex Legends has become incredibly popular with the gaming community, hitting 50 million players faster than Fortnite did, and so could detract from the player count of Firestorm when it launches. EA and DICE will certainly be hoping that Firestorm can be as popular as Apex Legends and Fortnite, boosting Battlefield V’s previously disappointing community reception.

Shroud claims NoPixel rules “all over the place” after xQc’s third GTA RP ban Twitter: xQc / Twitch: ShroudMike ‘Shroud’ Grzesiek shared his thoughts on Felix ‘xQc’ Lengyel’s third GTA RP ban, and although he sympathized with both sides, he admitted the rules on the NoPixel server are “all over the place.” Just when it looked like xQc was turning a new leaf on the NoPixel GTA RP server after two previous bans, he was banned again. It happened shortly after he copped a jail sentence he disagreed with and allegedly encouraged chat hoppers to invade other Twitch streamers, although an official reason hasn’t been given. Shroud commented on the situation, and although he urged xQc and other players to respect the rules, he admitted the rules on the server have always been inconsistent and “all over the place.” Like everyone else, Shroud doesn’t know the reason why xQc was banned. However, he believes it’s hard to get banned once, let alone three times, and jokingly implied xQc could have been purposefully seeking it for the drama. “I mean, sh*t, it’s hard to get banned,” he said. “You have to try to get banned from that sh*t. You really do. To get banned from NoPixel? Come on. You have to actively try to get banned.” However, after deliberating over it for a few minutes, he softened his stance and defended xQc. He turned his attention to the inconsistent rules on the server. “I’ve always thought that the rules on NoPixel were always all over the place.” “It could have easily been a case of, ‘we’ll ban this person for this, but someone else did it, and we won’t ban them.’ It could have been something like that because I feel like NoPixel is so large [and] there is some bias.” In the end, though, the discussion came full circle. He wrapped things up by saying, “At the end of the day, you do have to remember that this is all like its own privately done thing. You, no matter what, have to be respectful, right?” “I don’t play on a community server and start talking sh*t to the admins. If you do that, you should be done permanently. I’m not saying that happened. But if it did, and that resulted in a permanent ban, then it would make sense. You can’t argue that.” “Accept the fact that it’s their space, that is their realm, that is their creation, that is their rules. Whatever. Just respect them.” Either way, the fact xQc has been banned three times now is a sign that something isn’t working out, regardless of whether it’s his fault, other people’s fault, or a combination of them both. It will be interesting to see what happens next and whether the drama will continue if he returns to the server.

Shroud compares Battalion to Call of Duty 2, but says there’s one game it can’t top HyperX / Bulkhead InteractiveMichael ‘Battalion 1944 to one of the greatest games he’s ever played in Call of Duty 2, but there’s one game that he says it will never top. The popular Twitch streamer has received tons of questions about the first-person shooter, after it rose to prominence on the platform following a major update. While he might have had a lot of good things to say about the game since giving it another try himself, he’s not prepared to rank it at the very top at this early stage of its life cycle. For a streamer that’s very well known for his incredible multiplayer gameplay on first-person shooters, it might have come as a surprise for some viewers to hear that the best game out there – in his opinion – is actually an old roleplaying game. “What are your thoughts on Battalion so far?” he said, reading from messages in his chat. “It’s fun. It’s like CoD 2. It’s literally Call of Duty 2, it is what it is.” He continued: “It’s not the best game in the world, no way, but that’s only because the best game in the world is World of Warcraft. You can’t really beat that.” Read More:CS:GO pro player went on to list the things that set World of Warcraft apart from its competition, including not only player-versus-player gameplay, but also the adventure and teamwork aspects of the game too. Whether or not this paves the way for shroud to start streaming the game on Twitch remains to be seen, but his appreciation for WoW is clear – even if he sticks to playing first-person shooters. –

Shroud claims upcoming ICARUS game will be “one of the greatest survival games ever” RocketWerkz / Twitch: ShroudMichael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek is a massive fan of survival games, and after playing the beta for ICARUS, an upcoming session-based PvE survival game, he claims it’s going to be the best one yet. ICARUS has been getting lots of hype ever since it was first announced at the PC Gaming Show in 2020. Described as a session-based co-op survival game similar to Escape From Tarkov, it pits players on a hostile alien world to gather resources. They’ll need to do everything they can to try and make it back to their space station alive, including crafting tools, building structures, hunt wildlife, and more. But it’s not only dedicated players who are excited about it. Shroud, who has been a fan of the genre for a long time now, made a bold claim that he “knows” it’s going to be “one of the greatest survival games ever.” “Is this game good, or is it dookie, chat? This game is far from dookie. Far! But it is a beta, so expect it to be, you know, a beta,” he said. In fact, he’s enjoyed it so much, he claimed it’s going to be the best survival game ever. “I think this is going to be one of the greatest survival games ever made once it’s out. Actually, I don’t think. I know. There’s no thought here.” He didn’t exactly explain why, but he believes if you play it for as little as five minutes, you’ll come to the same conclusion. “How do you not see it from even playing just five f**king minutes? How do you not see it?” ICARUS is expected to launch on November 21, 2021. However, if you can’t wait until then, you check it out for yourself during the beta, which takes place every weekend in the lead-up to its release between 5 PM PST on Fridays and 10 PM PST on Sundays. The beta is only available to people who have pre-purchased the game. So, you’ll need to pull the trigger and commit to it before you can try it. But you can always form a first impression by watching Shroud play it.

Shroud claims next Apex Legends character is ‘not going to be that sick’ Dreamhack / Respawn EntertainmentThe popular Twitch streamer has claimed to have some input in the battle royale game in the past, directly influencing Apex Legends weapon recoil, and now it seems as if he’s been privy to some inside information about an upcoming legend. With speculation building about the potential future addition of Wattson, as Counter-Strike: Global Offensive pro said on stream, after being asked about Respawn’s future plans. “All I can tell you about the next legend is that it’s not going to be that sick. It’s going to be cool, but it’s not going to be that sick – that’s all.” The last legend to be added to the game was Octane, which is a character that very much relies on its speed and movement. It has certainly proved to be a hit with the fanbase ever since its release, but if you’re expecting more of the same, you could be disappointed – if shroud is to be believed. Is the new legend Wattson? According to shroud, the next addition will be a more “situational” figure, as opposed to one based around speed like Octane. The streamer went on to compare the next addition to the likes of Gibraltar and Caustic. Read More: Apex Legends player comes across mindblowing bug that causes teammates to insta-die for no reason – One curious Apex Legends fan wanted him to go a step further, though, asking whether or not the next addition to the roster would be “electric” – clearly looking for a hint towards the introduction of Wattson – but the streamer’s lips were sealed. “What are you trying to say, man? What are are trying to get me to say here?”

Shroud leaves Twitch to join Ninja on Mixer Superstar streamer Michael ‘shroud‘ Grzesiek has announced his move from Twitch to Mixer and will be broadcasting exclusively on Microsoft’s streaming platform. Shroud shocked the online gaming world on October 24 by announcing that he had left Twitch and moved over to Mixer on an exclusive basis. The announcement came via a video, captioned “Same shroud, new home,” which showed him gaming at his streaming setup with the Mixer logo emblazoned across all of his monitors. Same shroud. New home.https://t.co/eZV2GBBSsY pic.twitter.com/AHaajkjees — Michael Grzesiek (@shroud) October 24, 2019 Not only does Shroud’s page already have a subscribe button, but fans can now claim a subscription for free thanks to a limited time offer, which should last through shroud’s first month on the platform. As for when he will be going live for the first time, the channel currently features a countdown that indicates the start time to be at 5 PM PST / 8 PM EST. This is likely for the launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, which will be releasing about an hour after he goes live, so fans can expect a heavy dosage of the new CoD game in his first stream on Mixer. We have included the stream below for your convenience. With this announcement, shroud has become the second prominent streamer to make the move to Mixer from Twitch, following Ninja’s similarly groundbreaking transition in early August. Almost instantly after his move, before he had even gone live for the first time, he was setting records left and right for things like most followers, most subscribers, and so forth. While only time will tell whether shroud will be able to beat those numbers, there is no doubt that he will at least challenge Ninja for the top spot on the platform, and the two will be miles above everyone else. With his departure, shroud leaves a massive legacy at Twitch, having established himself as one of the biggest and most popular streamers on the platform. His seven-plus million follower total was good for third overall, behind Ninja and Turner ‘Tfue’ Tenney, and he was consistently either at or near the top of the list when it came to channels that had the most subscribers. Read More: Shroud embarrasses attention-seeking viewer – As expected, Twitch have already stripped him of his partner status and subscribe button, although they’re left his channel alone for the most part otherwise. They seemed to have learned their lesson from the controversial way they handled Ninja’s departure, when they drew heavy backlash for briefly removing his page completely and using it to promote other streamers.

Shroud claims he isn’t a gaming “god” and reveals the key to his success Twitch superstar Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek brushed off suggestions that he is a gaming “god”, suggesting his viewers could reach a similar level of ability to himself if they put their mind to it. The former CS:GO professional is known for his insane aiming abilities, which make him one of the most feared first-person shooter players on the planet as he excels in almost every game he gets his hands on. Despite achieving tremendous success in tournaments and his streaming career, shroud refuted claims that he should be considered a “god” at gaming, suggesting his skill set was not unique to other top players. While shroud admitted he was better than the majority of other gamers, he insisted his abilities are common among other top streamers too. Asked whether he was a “god” in the world of video games, the Canadian said: “No – what do you mean a god? Do I think I’m well above your average player? Absolutely. “But there is so many people that have the same skill set as me, I’m not unique, unfortunately.” Shroud continued to explain why he doesn’t feel different to other streamers and highlighted one of the main reasons behind his achievements. “I might have made a unique impression, but I’m not unique. There are plenty of people with the same skillset and the same exact talent,” he added. “It’s not that hard, you just have to play a lot of games – that’s it! You have to play a lot of games and know how to learn.” While practice does make perfect, it would take an unholy number of hours to replicate the aiming abilities of the 25-year-old, who has perfected his craft over many years of gaming. In the meantime, aspiring gamers will continue to watch his streams in the hope of picking up as many tips and tricks as they can.

Shroud carries randoms to incredible Apex Legends victory RespawnFormer racking up over 25 million total players. Yet, for shroud, the title is just another playground in which he can dominate opponents. The CS:GO pro-turned streamer dominated the month of February on Twitch, amassing over 495 thousand new followers. He showed why thousands of viewers tune into his stream on a daily basis, as he carried two random players to victory – culminating with an incredible final two-on-one battle. One of his teammates, joshdn13, made his own bold attempt to win the game for his squad by taking on the remaining pair of enemies head-on. However, he was quickly vanquished – leaving shroud with it all to do. Leaving his teammate to die, the streamer quickly attempted to flank his opponents after giving himself a health boost. He laid down fire with his EVA-8, knocking one of the final two to the ground. However, as the other attempted to revive their downed partner, shroud immediately fired off another round of shots – picking up the kill and the victory. The difference in the three players post-game stats revealed just how heavy a weight shroud carried on his shoulders. The former CS:GO pro racked up 22 kills and dealt over 4100 damage, while the next highest on his squad achieved two kills while dealing 272 damage. The incredible highlight shows just why shroud has achieved the success he has when it comes to battle royale titles. His immense gaming talent shines through and there aren’t many, if any, in the world who can compete with him.

Shroud celebrates as Fall Guys hacker in his game fails miserably Mediatonic/Twitch: shroud[jwplayer KgEHMxKl] Twitch streamer Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek was left in hysterics after one of his opponents in Fall Guys failed to qualify for the next round — despite using hacks. Fall Guys has become super popular with streamers and regular players alike, with the fun battle royale-style game allowing players to let off steam in a much more relaxed and lighthearted way. That said, some people do take it seriously: so serious that they’re willing to use all manner of hacks and cheats to get the edge over their opponents. Hackers are apparent in just about every multiplayer game imaginable, but the absurdity of hacking in Fall Guys isn’t lost on most players. But, they’re present, and you can often find them speeding ahead of the competition ten times faster than everyone else, almost guaranteeing that they can complete courses without having to worry about being eliminated. That’s not always the case though, as shroud found out in a hilarious fail seen on stream after completing the Gate Crash map. Shroud qualified as one of the 39 players to make it to the next round with a bit of time to spare, too, and found himself spectating his opponents after crossing the finishing line. Immediately, he found himself watching a player moving at an alarming rate, almost flying through the map — and not even cross the finish line in time. “I have a cheater in my game,” he said, before the ‘round over’ text popped up on screen and shroud realized how badly the player had failed. “He didn’t make it,” shroud exclaimed through his laughter. “He didn’t make it, dude!” Obviously speed isn’t the most important factor in Fall Guys; you need precision, timing and a little bit of luck to even reach the end, but if you’ve only got to reach the end of a game of Gate Crash within the first 39 players, you really can’t afford to lose while hacking — especially not when shroud is showing it to thousands of viewers.

‘Shroud’ calls Dr Disrespect from his shower after witnessing impressive PUBG snipe Dr Disrespect/ShroudDr Disrespect got a surprise phone call from a showering Michael ‘shroud‘ Grzesiek while playing PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. With 42 players remaining in the match, Doc took it upon himself to clear out some of the competition. While taking fire as he drove, the two-time got out of his vehicle, used it as cover and lined up a beauty of a headshot onto the target with his third kill of the match. As he drove off, the popular Twitch streamer got an unexpected phone call from ‘shroud’. “The two-time,” he said as he answered. “Shroud, what’s going on? You liked that shot, huh? Haha, I knew you would.” After a brief pause he continued, “hey, what are you doing? …so your iPad is waterproof? Pretty impressive.” “Alright, well finish up your shower,” he adds before hanging up, implying that shroud was watching from his iPad while showering. Not only was the shot clutch, but the delivery on the phone call afterwards was top notch and classic Disrespect. The joke call came after shroud called Doc’s Triple Threat Challenge ‘boring’. “Shroud called Doc’s Triple Threat boring,” Grzesiek read from his comments. “Wow, I can’t speak. Yeah I did say that. Why did I say that? Because those games are fucking boring ok.” “The reason why he had that Triple Threat Challenge up in the first place is to kind of spice up the fucking games because they’re so boring, you know what I mean. If the games were good and they were fun, the Triple Threat wouldn’t exist. It wouldn’t have to,” he added. While it’s unknown if this latest call was Doc’s attempt at a bit of payback, it will be interesting to see how and if the feud between the two elite streamers escalates.

Shroud calls on game devs to fix rampant stream sniping and cheaters Popular Mixer streamer Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek calls for changes with his latest game of choice, Escape from Tarkov, explaining his frustrations over stream sniping and cheaters. Stream sniping can be one of the major downsides when broadcasting online as a popular streamer, and many of the top creators often find themselves getting paranoid that everyone is out to ruin their game. Shroud, who has run into his fair share of viewers trying to best him during his career as a streamer, explained some of his frustrations with games like Escape from Tarkov, after being repeatedly stream sniped. Many games such as the popular battle royale Fortnite have a feature that streamers can take advantage of to hide their identities in-game and counter stream sniping. After his stream on the tactical first-person shooter on December 6, shroud called for such a feature that would hide his name in the opposing player’s death screen. “Two nights in a row getting blatantly stream sniped in Tarkov,” he expressed, clearly frustrated with the state of his recent matches, “might be time to hide who killed you on the death report screen.” Two nights in a row getting blatantly stream sniped in Tarkov… Might be time to hide who killed you on the death report screen. @bstategames — Michael Grzesiek (@shroud) December 7, 2019 Shroud then explained that once enemy players had realized who had killed them they’re behavior in-game would change, suggesting that he often found himself getting specifically targeted. “Whenever I kill a player it says “Killed by shroud”, I can tell the whole dynamic of the fight changes when I kill one member of the squad,” he revealed. Honestly pretty much how you can tell anyone is sniping/cheating in a game. You play the game long enough you can tell when someone is cheating yeah? — Michael Grzesiek (@shroud) December 7, 2019 After many questioned if the streamer was just overly paranoid, shroud explained that, with enough practice on a certain game, he could tell the difference between those who were stream sniping, likening it to how he identifies those who cheat against him in-game. However, despite his abilities to detect stream snipers, Battlestate Games have not shown any sign of adding such a feature to Escape from Tarkov as of yet, so it is likely that he will have to change his in-game name often to avoid those targeting him.

Shroud hit by ‘blue screen of death’ after 25 hour WoW Classic stream Twitch: Shroud / WikipediaMichael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek was exhausted after streaming for 25 hours straight on World of Warcraft Classic’s release day, and so was his computer. In an eventful 25 hour stream full of shenanigans, shroud’s PC hit him with a blue screen of death right as he was wrapping up his marathon. The tired shroud had logged out of World of Warcraft just a minute before his computer decided to give up the ghost while loading up Battle.net. “My computer just ‘blue screened’,” he said. “Wow. Interesting. My gaming computer just hella ‘blue screened’. Okay, weird. Good timing I guess? Meant to be? Very strange. It just ‘blue screened’ when I was trying to load up Battle.net.” Read more: Shroud dies in embarrassing fashion – It seemed to be perfect timing for shroud, who looked absolutely drained from the long stream. After 24 hours of queuing to get into the game, then queuing in-game to kill mobs while running around with his guild mates, he was depleted. Shroud managed to grind his Shaman from level one to level 25 on WoW Classic’s opening day, and has now considered himself completely invested into the game until he hits his goal of level 60. “God this is such a grind, I can’t believe I’m committing this much into WoW. What the f*** is wrong with me. F***. I mean I’m down, I’m down, I want to hit 60, and I don’t want to be too f***ing late. I want to be like there, you know what I mean? I want to be attuned, I want to be ready to do [Molten Core].” Shroud is no stranger to long streams and blue screens. In February 2018, his PC crashed while playing a game of PUBG, while he has been holding marathon streams since his first 40 hour marathon in 2014. He will be live again at 2pm ET on August 28 to continue grinding on the road to level 60.

Shroud boss fight ruined by Lost Ark servers going down at worst possible moment Popular Twitch streamer Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek faced the most unfortunate timing as the servers ruined his intense Lost Ark boss fight. Despite claiming it’s the most boring game he’s ever played at its worldwide launch, shroud has quickly become obsessed with Lost Ark. The Twitch star has put in over 212 hours of the popular MMO so far – and that’s just counting the hours he is streaming. Recently, the former Counter-Strike pro even confessed himself that he’s addicted to the game, revealing that the first thing he thinks about every day is doing his Lost Ark daily quests. While the streaming star certainly spends a lot of time in Arkesia, nothing could prepare him for the servers going down at literally the worst possible moment. During a recent March 23 live stream, the Twitch star was attempting to take down the Road of Lament Abyssal dungeon boss ‘Kyzra’. After a long and intense fight, the battle was almost over. However, with just a smudge of health left on their enemy, the servers suddenly shut down for maintenance. “No dude,” he cried out, after realizing he could’ve killed Kyzra in time and got the loot. “No, if ultimate landed dude! If my ult landed! Oh no, alright, well I tried.” Players and content creators alike are no strangers to unfortunate timing, and many can likely be able to relate and feel shroud’s pain. Luckily, the boss wasn’t all that important to the Twitch star, with him being able to laugh it off with his chat pretty easily.

Shroud blows his own mind during CS:GO match Sometimes you make such a clutch play that you have no idea how it happened, which is exactly how Michael ‘Shroud’ Grzesiek felt after scoring a game-winning triple kill while streaming a CS:GO match. With the round tied 3-3, Shroud engages the enemy team from behind cover with his trusty AK-47 and almost as fast as his opponents appear, Shroud is able to dispatch them with an efficient shot to the head. His first foe falls so fast it’s easy to miss, the second takes a few more shots before falling, as well. Shroud almost seems to miss the third enemy, but the kill feed says otherwise and Shroud ends the round with three more heads on his wall. After racking up these impressive kills, Shroud seems to be in disbelief, “I don’t even, how did I even, what? How did I kill that guy?” “That looked so stupid, alright,” he concluded before queuing up for another match. His Twitch viewers didn’t seem to mind though, as they spammed “POG” and “TOP FRAG BOIS” in chat. Shroud might be retired from professional Counter-Strike, but it seems like he still has some of the crazy skills that made him one of the most popular CS:GO players in the world. The streamer has started to play more CS:GO in recent weeks after stepping away from PUBG, which Shroud thinks needs some major changes to make it fun to play again. Read More: Every Call of Duty Black Ops 4 map layout – Shroud also got into the Call of Duty Blackout private beta in September and had positive things to say about the new battle royale mode.

Shroud believes esports pros could compete until they’re 50 years old shroud / Riot GamesMichael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek is known for his incredible FPS skills, but the streamer recently gave his opinions on the retirement age of esports pros. The world of esports is notoriously competitive and even the best athletes can end up retiring early. In fact, many pros often retire from professional play during their late 20s, with the vast majority taking on managerial or commentary roles later in their careers. Just like most competitive sports, the world of esports is often rife with debate. One of the most common areas that receives a lot of discussion within the industry is the ideal retirement age. While many pros and critics alike will argue that younger players often have faster reaction times, shroud believes that older esports pros can still maintain a successful career. When asked what age shroud believes esports pros can play competitively at, he responded with a surprising answer. “Maybe 50 is your max. I truly believe that,” says shroud. “If you were starting early, say 16/17 playing professionally and you played professionally until you were 50, you’re still going to be playing at a high level.” It’s certainly an interesting take and one that is fairly refreshing, especially given how players’ ages are often brought up when discussing skill and experience. While an athlete’s reactions may naturally slow, shroud believes that dedication and hard work can still persevere. “Yeah sure, you could lose some reaction time,” explained the streamer. “But I’m telling you, you will still be at that high level if you have that same passion, drive, and motivation to improve. You’ll still get there, you’ll still have it.” Another area shroud touched on was that an older esports pro would naturally have a wealth of game knowledge and experience. It’s this area that would likely give more mature athletes an edge over their younger foes. Of course, the retirement age differs from player to player, but shroud believes dedication can go a long way in making a lengthy career in competitive gaming.

Shroud believes Dr Disrespect won’t return after scandal: “He’s out of our scene” Twitch: Shroud / YouTube: Dr DisrespectShroud is convinced Dr Disrespect is done for good. In light of the disgraced streamer’s scandal, having admitted to talking with a minor, shroud believes there’s no coming back and Doc is “out of our scene” forever. In 2020, Dr Disrespect was mysteriously slapped with a permanent ban on Twitch. The reasoning for said ban finally came to light in 2024 as former Twitch staff spilled the beans on Doc, real name Guy Beahm, and his interactions with a minor on the streaming platform. Dr Disrespect soon admitted to as much and was subsequently removed from Midnight Society, a gaming studio he co-founded. Sponsors then began cutting ties as longtime friends stood against his actions. Amid the fallout, Doc revealed his plans to take an indefinite break from the streaming space, despite a lengthy statement assuring he’ll be back in due time. For shroud’s money, he doesn’t see an eventual return in the cards. The actual FPS phenom and multiple-time champion argues it’s a matter of age and public sentiment that’ll keep Dr Disrespect off the internet for good. While the nature of any relationship offline remains nebulous, shroud and Dr Disrespect have certainly streamed together a great deal over the years. With friendly banter along the way, the two often took shots at one another online through their time playing H1Z1, PUBG, and many other hit shooters. The two even once collaborated on a Battle Royale project together. Discussing his former content creator pal amid the fallout, shroud admitted Doc was right for doing one thing: Coming clean amid the accusations and not leaving fans in the dark. “I think he made the right choice,” shroud began. “Him admitting to it was the best course of action. What he did was absolutely f***ed up, but him admitting to it is at least…The worst thing he could have done is keep it going, that would have been the worst.” If Beahm had remained silent, not addressed the allegations leveled against him, “all these people who support him” would have been left without “any information,” shroud argued. So from that angle, appreciates the controversial figure speaking up, but he strongly believes it’ll be the last we hear. “We don’t know the context, we don’t know how far it went, but that doesn’t matter, that’s irrelevant,” shroud added. “What matters is it’s admitted to, and we’ll see if he ever comes back. I don’t think so, I don’t think he comes back.” Although Dr Disrespect claimed he’d return after an extended vacation with his family, shroud thinks it’s time for him to step away once and for all. Firstly, “he’s old,” shroud said. “He’s 42 years old. What is he gonna disappear for four years and hope the internet forgets about it? “I think he might just say f*** it and find something else to do. I think he’s out of our scene.” With sponsors out of the picture, multiple companies and high-profile brands assuring they won’t work with him again, not to mention former friends speaking against him and his actions, if Dr Disrespect does eventually return, he’d effectively be on his own.

Shroud becomes second streamer to hit major Mixer milestone Mixer: shroudStreaming star Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek has become the second Mixer creator to topple the one million follower mark, though he sits a long way behind fellow streamer Tyler ‘Ninja’ Blevins’ updated total. Back in October of 2019, shroud shocked everyone when he deiced to call time on his relationship with Twitch and head to Mixer. He wasn’t the first major name to make the switch, as that honor belongs to Ninja, but shroud’s arrival on the Microsoft platform seemed to indicate a major changing of the guard. Since then, both he and Ninja have encouraged streamers to follow them in making the switch, with shroud himself teasing some other moves in the future, as some content creators have headed to YouTube Gaming. While the move from Twitch to Mixer seemingly paid off in terms of money, with one report suggesting that “the biggest streamers are earning as much as $40 million over three to five years,” his viewership has been down. Regardless of that, though, shroud’s follower numbers are still nothing to scoff at. The former Counter-Strike: Global Offensive professional has now eclipsed one million followers – becoming the second streamer behind Ninja to achieve that feat. While he’s managed to do so, the former Cloud9 member sits nearly two million followers behind Ninja – who is on his way to hitting three million subscribers in the near future. Shroud is also still some way off overtaking his Twitch channel’s follower total of over seven million, which was cultivated over the years of streaming on the platform both part-time while competing and full-time once he had stepped away. The streamer has already explained why his viewership and follower figures have been down since joining Mixer, claiming that some fans thought he’d just given up on streaming. Whether or not he’ll be able to hit seven million followers again remains to be seen, but at least he’s already on his way.

Shroud becomes 6th Twitch streamer ever to reach 10 million followers Twitch: shroudStreaming and FPS phenom Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek has become just the sixth Twitch streamer in history to reach the incredible milestone of 10 million followers on the livestreaming platform. After leaving the world of professional CS:GO behind him, shroud became a streaming enigma, with accuracy second to none and raw ability that made sure all eyes were on him — literally. While his come-up and much of his fanbase is comprised of those who love his gameplay in first-person shooters, he’s admitted to favoring MMOs like New World in 2021 — but that hasn’t held him back at all. Kicking off 2022 in style, shroud has officially hit 10 million followers on Twitch, etching his name in the history books forever and joining a very elite club. Who else has 10 million Twitch followers? Before shroud, only five other streamers have reached 10 million followers on Twitch. Ninja ranks at the top with over 17 million followers, followed by Auronplay, Tfue and Rubius. Read More: Top 20 most-followed Twitch streamers – Shroud started streaming on Twitch full-time after retiring from CS:GO in April 2018 and has seen significant success since. At one point he was the most-subbed streamer on the platform with 114,000 subscribers, double that of second-placed TimTheTatman. He lated joined Ninja over on Microsoft’s streaming platform, Mixer, for some time, before they ceased operations and he received a reported $10m payout. He returned to Twitch in August 2020, and hasn’t missed a step since, continuing to grow quickly. While shroud was ahead of xQc for some time, the Canadian star overtook him right before reaching the landmark, hitting 10m slightly quicker. Next up are Spanish stars Ibai and Grefg, who are at 9.2 and 9.5m respectively at the time of writing.

Shroud’s Apex Legends stream gets hit with confusing Dr Disrespect cameo appearance Top Apex Legends. Since making the transition from Counter-Strike: Global Offensive professional to full-time Twitch streamer, shroud has become one of the most recognizable faces on the livestreaming platform – racking up thousands of viewers as soon as he goes live each day. Some of most entertaining moments, aside from when he’s ruining enemy players with his God-like aim, revolve around fellow streamer Dr Disrespect – be it when shroud imitates him, or the pair link up for a game. Yet, shroud got the surprise of his life when the Two-Time made a late-night appearance on-stream despite not receiving an invite to the broadcast. During his July 18 stream, the former CS:GO pro had been waiting to dive into another match of Apex Legends ranked mode when an extremely familiar voice made himself known – as Dr Disrespect laid out his plans for the game’s final circle. Shroud was immediately left confused and began looking around his streaming set-up to try and find the source. After The Doc finished his message, the streamer called out: “What the hell?” and immediately burst out laughing about what had just unfolded. Some viewers speculated that the Doc had made a surprise jump into shroud’s Discord call and dropped a quick message – while others were sure that someone had played an old clip. Either way, the Canadian couldn’t uncover its source and was left to move into his game without knowing what had happened. Despite that, shroud took the idea on board and suggested, a few moments later, that he wouldn’t hate it if it was actually a thing in Apex Legends. “I kind of like that idea,” he started, with his teammates chimed in with their own ideas. “I like that. Last circle, no shields – free for all,” shroud added, as the trio continued to jump into their next match. We may never know how the Doc made a surprising appearance on shroud’s stream, but can only hope that the pair decide to partner up again for some violence, speed, and momentum in one of the top battle royale titles.

Shroud beats out Asmongold for most watched Starfield launch day Twitch stream Twitch: Shroud/StarfieldShroud has beat out Asmongold, CohhCarnage, and plenty others as the most watch Starfield Twitch stream on its official launch day. After years of development, Bethesda’s long-awaited space exploration game Starfield was finally released on September 6, 2023, to critical acclaim. In typical fashion, Twitch’s top creators began streaming Starfield and had tens of thousands of fans flock to their channels throughout the day. Former CS:GO pro shroud took the lead with the most hours watched with his Twitch stream, beating Asmongold and CohhCarnage in the process. Shroud beats out Asmongold for Starfield watch hours Thanks to Streams Charts, we know just how many hours of Starfield Twitch streams that people watched on launch day. With over 2.4M hours watched on Twitch total, Streams Charts revealed that 185,000 of those watch hours was from shroud’s channel alone. This is a massive 75% watch hours more than the second and third most watched viewers, CohhCarnage and Asmongold. shroud’s stream was longer, too, coming in at just under two hours longer than Cohh. Asmongold wasn’t live on his own channel either, instead streaming the launch on his alt Twitch account Zackrawrr which regularly gets less viewers than his Asmongold channel. Rounding out the rest of the list is Fextralife, who recently came under fire for “stealing views,” as well as the likes of MoonMoon, Summit1g, and Jenfoxxx. JenFoxxx, also known as IndieFoxx, was banned from the platform back in 2021 but it was lifted two years later prompting her to celebrate with a massive 17k viewer stream. For more Entertainment news and other viral stories, head over to check out our coverage.

Shroud announces Twitch return date and unveils new logo Logitech / shroudStreaming star Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek announced that he’s moving back to Twitch after Microsoft shut down Mixer to merge with Facebook Gaming, all while unveiling his new branding and logo. On June 22, Microsoft made the unexpected announcement that they are shutting down Mixer. The major tech company had previously tried to strengthen its streaming service by signing major exclusivity deals with Twitch stars such as Tyler ‘Ninja’ Blevins and shroud in 2019. Following the decision, shroud revealed that he’s planning to stream on Twitch once again. The personality is going to be welcomed by the huge following he’s made in the first-person shooter genre, with his skills earning him the longtime nickname, “human aimbot.” Shroud moves back to Twitch Shortly after Microsoft made the announcement that they are merging with Facebook Gaming for streaming, reports revealed that the company had bought out shroud’s contract, making him a free agent. The popular FPS player followed that up with a series of teasers before finally dropping the huge news on August 11 that’s he’s returning to Twitch, the platform he called home for years before his surprise move to Mixer in 2020. I’m coming homehttps://t.co/0nsby7MTHi pic.twitter.com/6qO2E4m4jy — Michael Grzesiek (@shroud) August 11, 2020 The video not only reveals the huge news but also unveils shroud’s new logo and branding, which features his name next to a reticle with an arrow pointing at it. When is Shroud streaming on Twitch? Shortly after the announcement, shroud also revealed that he’ll be kicking off his first Twitch stream back on Wednesday, August 12 at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET. What’s more, the former CSGO pro is already partnered again on Twitch, meaning he’ll have his subscriber button ready to go for the hundreds of thousands of viewers that are expected to show up in his first few return broadcasts. His Twitch partnership was revoked, of course, following the move to Mixer, but now it’s been reinstated, which means he won’t be able to stream anywhere else, unlike fellow star Ninja, who also was on Mixer and is now allowed to broadcast on whatever platform he chooses, without exclusivity. Shroud’s decision to return to Twitch was probably an easy one, as at the time of writing his channel has over 7.1 million followers and will be one of the platform’s faces again upon his return. Viewers will no doubt be eager to watch the star show his mindblowing FPS skill and prove, again, that he’s the Human Aimbot.

Shroud explains why Apex Legends is his favorite battle royale game Respawn / Twitch: ShroudMichael ‘Shroud’ Grzesiek went through a list of all the best battle royale titles, including Apex Legends, Fortnite, PUBG, and Warzone, and conceded Respawn’s is his favorite. Here’s why. Battle royale games started as mods and went to become standalone games before going mainstream. PUBG and Fortnite exploded onto the scene in 2017 and 2018, followed by major publishers like EA and Activision cashing in on the trend with Apex Legends and Warzone in 2019 and 2020. Now, they’ve all become staple titles in arguably the most popular genre to date. Many gamers have dabbled in them all at various times, including Shroud. He’s streamed PUBG for 2624 hours, Apex Legends for 609 hours, Fortnite for 251 hours, and Warzone for 60 hours. Based on those stats, you’d assume PUBG is his favorite battle royale by far. However, it turns out they aren’t necessarily reflective of his preferences. He ranked these games from best to worst live on stream and explained why Apex Legends is his clear-cut favorite. “If I’m talking about the most fun I have, it’s different from what I think is the most competitive one, right?” he said. “To me, Fortnite’s number one and Apex Legends is number two – if we’re talking competitive.” “But if we’re talking for me, my most personal fun, Apex Legends and PUBG are number one and two, and then three is Fortnite and then Warzone [is fourth].” He prefers Fortnite over Warzone because it’s “unique.” Based on his comments, Apex Legends is Shroud’s favorite battle royale in terms of what he finds the most fun. However, that doesn’t mean he thinks it’s perfect. He described it as being “such a tilter” because the servers are still “so bad.” And he’s been critical of other aspects in the past, too, like suggesting it needs stronger abilities. Still, Respawn must have gotten a lot of things right if they’ve managed to win Shroud’s affection.

Shroud and Dr DisRespect Official PUBG Skins Confirmed After Leaks by Data Miners Michael “Shroud” Grzesiek and Dr DisRespect, best known for streaming battle royale game PUBG, look like they are getting their wish as files discover new personalized official weapon skins. As two of the most popular streamers on Twitch, Shroud and Dr DisRespect attract tens of thousands of viewers every time they go live with PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds most often their game of choice. PUBG rocketed to popularity in 2017, not just to play, but also to spectate, often being the number one viewed game on Twitch at any given time (until the usurper Fortnite Battle Royale took its spot in early 2018). Dr DisRespect and Shroud are still avid PUBG players – despite its main competitor Fortnite undoubtedly the more popular game now in the battle royale genre – and have been making hints towards in-game skins specially for them over recent days. The Doc’s now infamous tweet where he demanded PUBG add a skin for him or he would never play again gained a lot of attention since, and it looks like the game’s developers have wasted no time in meeting his demands. Or rather, all of this was planned to build some hype around the new skins dropping, but either way, it worked out fine in the end. *Update – the weapon skins have now officially been confirmed by Dr DisRespect himself. Looks like they gave into the ultimatum. It’s amazing being an international video game superstar. New skins coming soon! w/ @shroud pic.twitter.com/qmJGovfHEH — Dr DisRespect (@DrDisRespect) May 29, 2018 Data-miners via website SkinTracker have uncovered and released images of four new weapon skins – two for Dr DisRespect and two for Shroud – featuring the logo’s of the popular streamers. The skins were reportedly added as part of the test server update which is set to go live on June 1st. There will also be new Gold Plated and Silver Plated skins, but the Dr DisRespect and Shroud skins will undoubtedly spark the most interest. 7 new Weapon Skins have been added in the latest #PUBG Test Server update: 2 “”Ghosted”” Skins from @shroud 2 “”Speed & Momentum”” Skins from @DrDisRespect 2 Silver Plate Skins 1 Gold Plate SkinYou can take a closer look at them here: https://t.co/BiNQtXyvXz pic.twitter.com/cr8o9eWCPZ — Skin-Tracker (@SkinTrackerCom) May 29, 2018

Shroud and Dr Disrespect uncover hilarious Ghost Recon Breakpoint glitches Shroud, Dr Disrespect / TwitchTom Clancey’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint’s beta is redefining the realms of possibility, but not in a good way as Twitch stars Michael ‘shroud‘ Grzesiek and Dr Disrespect discovered some insane glitches in the game. The highly anticipated title is set for an October 4 release date, although both of the streamers were able to get hands-on during broadcasts on September 7 using the beta version. While their experiences on the game were, of course, very different, there was one parallel that could be drawn between the two – vehicles definitely weren’t working as they should. Starting with shroud’s stream, there was something very off with the driving and it was noticeable almost immediately after he hopped onto a motorbike. First of all, in almost every realistic game there are obstacles that players cannot drive into without putting their character in danger, but that didn’t seem to be the case in this trial version of CS:GO player steamrolled through the forest with no problems. The further he drove forward, the more you could see something funny was about to happen, although nobody could have expected what came next as he came flying off the vehicle and appeared in the trees. “We’re fine. We’re fine dude,” he joked. “That’s some good driving right there.” If you thought that vehicle glitch was bad, wait until you see the one Dr Disrespect came across! It was so bad that the ‘Killed in Action’ screen was forced to come out. The Two-Time was walking his way through the woods before he spotted a huge truck rolling around in the air, almost as if it had been caught up in a hurricane. As it spiraled uncontrollably towards him, the Doc mimicked the motion of being splatted by it on camera – rolling down his chair. While these moments almost certainly made for great viewing, there’s no doubt that Ubisoft will be looking to put these issues to bed before the game officially launches in October. There’s only so many bugs players can take.

Shroud gets ambushed by CJ from GTA San Andreas stream sniper in PUBG Twitch superstar, Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek, received a surprise visit on stream from a popular Grand Theft Auto character while playing PUBG. The former CS:GO professional has been playing a wide variety of games on his channel such as Escape from Tarkov and ANNO 1800 as he continues his recovery from elbow surgery following his scooter accident. Since returning to streaming, shroud has once again been playing PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds rather than Apex Legends and during his April 20 stream, encountered a very familiar face from another popular game after dropping into the map. Shroud comes face to face with CJ While scoping for potential enemies, the ever-aware shroud heard footsteps to his right and instantly reacted only to be greeted by a character with a striking resemblance to Carl Johnson from Grand Theft Auto San Andreas. Timed to perfection, the player used his voice chat to play the San Andreas theme song for shroud while busting out some dance moves and the streamer was unable to contain his laughter which ultimately cost him his life. Shroud instantly recognized the meme and praised the efforts of the stream sniper for creating a hilarious moment for him and his Twitch chat. “Ah shit, here we go again” meme GTA V San Andreas has risen to prominence in recent weeks after many memes have gone viral on social media from the memorable starting scene where CJ is seen walking away from the cops while stating “ah shit, here we go again.” The player was able to take advantage of the many new features added to PUBG in recent months such as emoting and improved character customisation meaning it may not be the first time we see recognisable faces in-game in the near future.

Shroud and Dr DisRespect Meet the Best ‘Stream Snipers’ Ever in PUBG As the two most popular PUBG streamers on Twitch, both Dr DisRespect and shroud suffer more than their fair share of ‘stream snipers’, but recently met a stream sniper with a difference. If unfamiliar, stream snipers are essentially in-game trolls, who will watch the channel of a popular player in order to target, harass or just generally annoy them. Dr DisRespect and shroud both regularly attract viewers in the tens of thousands, so there are always people looking to find them in game and get their moment of attention. With PUBG’s ‘proximity chat’ settings, any player within range of another on the map can hear their microphone, so PUBG stream snipers typically use this to yell expletives etc. while they know they’re on broadcast. But recently, shroud has been running into a different, more creative breed of stream snipers, who rather than trying their best to be obnoxious, perform songs for him instead. After this first example at the end of a match, it seems a trend has begun. Next, shroud and Dr DisRespect were playing together, when another stream sniper wanted to show off his singing skills in the 1v1 vs shroud, instead of actually winning the match. The Doc explains: “Ladies and gentlemen, this is the difference between shroud’s stream snipers, and the Doctor’s stream snipers.” The lyric to the song, ‘Wadu hek’, originates from another popular Twitch streamer, Wadu, who was known as a stream sniper himself. Twitch itself frowns upon stream snipers, and has even been known to hand out bans to users doing it to other partnered streamers on the platform, in an effort to curb the trolling. But, as shroud shows, maybe not every stream sniper has bad intentions.

Shrek superfan splits TikTok with insane forehead ‘tattoo’ TikTok: thomsontattoos/DreamworksA Shrek superfan has split TikTok with an absurd forehead “tattoo” of the Shrek logo which has many asking if it’s even real. Tattoos are a near-permanent decision. Thus, when someone gets a rather unordinary piece of art on their body for life, it leaves much of the world in disbelief at their choices. Especially if it’s a large tattoo on your forehead, one highlighting the name of a particular ogre. A TikToker, Ana Stanskovsky, recently went viral for a fake tattoo of her boyfriend’s name in large font on her forehead, which sparked plenty of debate if it ever is a good idea to get your partner’s name inked. And it seems others are taking inspiration, as a Shrek superfan has stunned TikTok with an insane forehead tattoo, although it’s dubious if this one is real too. Posted by TikToker Will Thomson a tattoo artist and self-described “professional roaster”, the clip sees him tattoo a man’s forehead with a massive Shrek logo soundtracked by Smash Mouth’s All-Star, which was of course famously in the first Shrek film. Naturally, this attracted a lot of attention, particularly comments questioning if the Shrek forehead tattoo was real. Not too surprising since TikTok had been recently spoofed by another similar prank. “Surely not?” one commenter wrote in speculation. But others decided to go with the hilarity of the tattoo. “Tattoos are cheaper than therapy,” a viewer joked, with another writing, “Shrek is love, Shrek is life.” Unfortunately, Will hasn’t yet confirmed if it truly is a real tattoo, however, his TikTok page is filled with memes and parodies of tattoo advice videos, so the chances of the Shrek tattoo just being a parody are pretty high.

Shroud hits insane viewer numbers on first Mixer stream Popular streamer Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek is already hitting incredible viewer numbers on his first Mixer stream, following his surprise move to Microsoft’s streaming platform. Shroud has become the second of Twitch’s biggest names to make the leap over to Mixer, following in the footsteps of streaming superstar Tyler ‘Ninja’ Blevins. Both men hold numerous Twitch records, but have transitioned over to Mixer after being approached exclusively by the platform. Grzesiek announced the transition on October 24, before debuting on Mixer later that same day. Now, thanks to Arsenal.gg, we are able to get more of an insight into the incredible numbers he managed to pull in, just a few hours after making the announcement. Same shroud. New home.https://t.co/eZV2GBBSsY pic.twitter.com/AHaajkjees — Michael Grzesiek (@shroud) October 24, 2019 Arsenal.gg have combined with Lightstream to bring the latest figures with regards shroud’s viewers and followers on Mixer, as he hopes the majority of his Twitch audience will follow him to its biggest rival. For comparative purposes, it’s important to consider averages for shroud when he was streaming on Twitch. Thanks to Lightstream, we can see that he averaged between 15,000 and 40,000 concurrent viewers, depending on the game he was playing – with CS:GO, the game where he made his name, being more popular than others. Lightstream shows that, even before he had played a minute of a game, he had 240,000 followers on Mixer. The fact that a quarter of a million followed him so quickly highlights his standing as one of the most popular streamers of all time. Despite some struggles getting into a Modern Warfare lobby, he peaked at 78,000 viewers during his time on the latest CoD installment. While playing CoD, he averaged a whopping 67,000 viewers, highlighting the interest in both shroud and Modern Warfare. While impossible to state that we’ll see the numbers stay the same, the incredible transition highlights how popular shroud is with his fans, and that Twitch’s time as the undisputed streaming service could be under threat. Shroud later thanked his fans for their support and loyalty, referring to the stream as “incredible”. What an incredible first stream on @WatchMixer. Mind blown by the support of both mine and Mixers communities. You guys made this such an easy transition, excited for the future! > — Michael Grzesiek (@shroud) October 25, 2019 Shroud has seemingly made the transition flawlessly, as would be expected of such a veteran of both gaming and streaming. With both him and Ninja now on Mixer, it will be fascinating to see if the balance of power in the streaming world moves over to Microsoft’s streaming platform or stays with Twitch. Mixer certainly seem to be doing all they can to attract the biggest names, as shroud – and his viewers – are proving.

Showtime reportedly wants Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury after Tyron Woodley fight Triller/Instagram/tommyfuryShowtime boxing is reportedly eyeing a potential fight between Jake Paul and Tyson Fury’s brother Tommy after their fights on the August 29 Paul vs Tyron Woodley card. Jake Paul is set to fight former UFC champion Tyron Woodley in August and some big names have been added to the undercard including Tommy Fury and Paul’s sparring partner Anthony Taylor. It would seem, however, that the addition of Tommy Fury on the card is part of a larger plan up Showtime’s sleeve. As the Paul brothers move up the boxing ladder fighting bigger, badder and better talent, many have been wondering when Jake would fight an actual boxer instead of UFC stars and former NBA pros. Now, fans may be about to get their wish. As reported by MMA Mania, Tommy Fury is signed to two fights with Showtime and his second is reportedly planned to be against Paul himself. That is, of course, if Paul and Fury emerge victorious. So far, Jake has wasted no time in helping market the undercard, hyping up his friend Anthony Taylor in a video. “Tommy Fairy, I’m coming to knock you out!” Taylor warned, purposely mispronouncing his opponent’s last name. the shit talk has began😂@tommytntfury vs @anthony_foreal Sunday August 29th pic.twitter.com/QLVAuBwR6g — Jake Paul (@jakepaul) August 2, 2021 “The sh*t talk has begun,” Paul captioned the video and posted it on Twitter. While Tommy Fury isn’t quite the major star that his brother Tyson is, the possibility of these two duking it out could be something special. Considering Tommy is an actual boxer and undefeated, it could make for a special fight. If Jake Paul manages to beat Woodley and Fury wins against Taylor, both fighters will be undefeated when they square off. A battle between two boxers who have yet to lose could be a major attention-grabber and result in some nice pay-per-view buys. Nothing has been announced just yet, but a potential fight is definitely something to keep your eyes out for, especially once the fight outcomes have been decided.

iShowSpeed roasts Trent-Alexander Arnold to his face with bizarre rap on stream YouTube: iShowSpeedStreaming star iShowSpeed had Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold on his November 2 stream, and decided to be cheeky with the England star over his defensive abilities. Over the last few months, iShowSpeed has set the internet ablaze with his wacky streams, but he’s also tapped into a new-found love of the beautiful game – football. The 18-year-old’s love of Cristiano Ronaldo is what propelled him into the spotlight for many football fans, but he expanded on that with his showing at the 2022 Sidemen Charity Match, finding himself on the scoresheet but also offside far too often. As a result, he’s gotten further and further entrenched in the footballing world. He’s had Premier League stars like Jese Lingard and Anthony Elanga on stream, asking both if Ronaldo is aware of him. Now, he’s got his biggest catch in the form of Trent Alexander-Arnold. iShowSpeed trolls Trent Alexander-Arnold on stream The Liverpool defender, who is no stranger to the gaming world, having streamed FIFA and Call of Duty in the past, hopped on Speed’s November 1 stream to chat. Speed was, at first, hesitant to troll the right-back and kept things on the level for a little. However, once his game of Stumble Guys took a footballing turn, he told Alexander-Arnold that he had prepared a little “rap” for him. The streaming star started things off a bit normally before he started to be a bit more cheeky and take shots at Alexander-Arnold’s defensive skills – which have been a common criticism of his. He yelled “Defend!” over and over for a few seconds before bringing his ‘rap’ to an end. Timestamp of 2:24:49 The Liverpool said “thank you” for the encouragement but it wasn’t long before he dipped out and left Speed to himself. Naturally, some fans found the whole interaction amusing, and the pair suggested that they may link up in person before long. So, expect some more shenanigans if that happens.

Showstar face backlash over racism accusations and “rigged” FaZe Temperrr fight Showstar BoxingMarch 5’s Showstar boxing event featuring big YouTubers like Deji, Alex Wassabi, and more has been widely criticized by fans. Fighters have been accused of racism, while fans claimed the organizers “rigged” the FaZe Temperrr fight — and that’s not all. Showstar’s UK vs USA bout was meant to be on the scale of some of the previous influencer boxing fights featuring big names like Jake Paul, Logan Paul, and KSI. However, viewers on social media have widely condemned the event. While people online praised some fights — like Stromedy’s win over Austin Sprinz — others have been marred in controversy. Ryan Taylor was disqualified in his bout with DK Money for throwing a headbutt, which caught the ire of referees and fans alike. However, some claimed that it wasn’t as shambolic as some of the other fights. Three headbutts were thrown in the Kristen Hanby vs Vitaly fight, which ended in a draw. Deji vs Alex Wassabi was interrupted by a TikToker jumping into the ring and stopping a round prematurely. The clip was originally tweeted out by Showstar who called it “chaos in the ring,” but it was quickly deleted and the fight was resumed. A random guy claiming to be a TikToker just jumped in the ring during the Deji vs Wassabi fight 😂https://t.co/jBQo9HfLkb — Dexerto (@Dexerto) March 5, 2022 Another big controversy came in the FaZe Temperrr fight. Representing the US, he looked like he had the upper hand on King Kenny outside of one flurry in Round 4. However, the judges gave the win to the UK representative. After the fight, Temperrr called the result “f**king bullsh*t” and said he “gave that boy a boxing lesson”. Temperrr’s disdain was echoed by others on social media who called the fight “rigged,” and even FaZe Clan were getting in on the action. King Kenny denied the claims though, stating: “Everyone in the arena saw I won that. I don’t know why people online are saying it’s rigged. Gonna review the whole fight shortly on a video and show why I won.” However, one comment before the fights even began started the social media furor. Halal Ham and his team were called out for racist comments made on stream. Big J, who was battle rapping before the start of the Salt Papi fight, said the boxer had “Chinese eyes.” This caught the ire of many online. Big J defended himself on Twitter, saying “just like that, man’s the villain. People don’t understand battle rap I’m telling you.” At the same time, Halal Ham apologized for Big J’s comments: “Apologies I didn’t know how [far] he was going to go, I’m sure you could see from my face I wasn’t impressed. I did say to him roast him on whatever, I should have been more clear.” Racist UK rapper cancelled himself in front of live crowd at @showstarboxing event! – Salt Papi the person be targeted won his fight vs Ham! #DramaAlert pic.twitter.com/DGd8b4gQrq — KEEM 🍿 (@KEEMSTAR) March 5, 2022 Showstar are yet to address any of the controversies that happened on March 5.

Shopper goes viral tricking Walmart into letting him buy display that’s not for sale TikTok/realbusboysA Walmart shopper is going viral on TikTok for discovering a way to buy displays for items that aren’t even on sale. Have you ever been at a store and really admired an item display? Maybe it’s a cardboard cutout of a mascot or a statue of Mario, you want it, but it’s not for sale. What do you do? One bold TikToker figured out a way to actually buy these displays, but it’s quite nefarious and could get you in trouble if you’re caught. In a video going viral, ‘realbusboys’ showed exactly how they managed to walk out of Walmart with a Jack Daniels display, despite a close call with the store’s staff. TikToker tricks Walmart staff to buy display In the clip, realbusboys got another item’s tag and put it on the display, thereby making it available for purchase. After somehow fitting the monstrosity into his shopping cart, the TikToker approached the checkout where employees began to “ask questions.” Somehow, the shopper was able to talk his way through the transaction, got a receipt and made it through the doors with the Jack Daniels display in his cart. Amazingly, in the comments, the TikToker revealed he put an $8.49 tag on the display, which probably made the whole encounter with staff a lot more difficult. Some users, however, aren’t impressed. For one, they claim the video takes place in a Meijer and not a Walmart. Others are slamming the TikToker for uploading a crime to the internet. Regardless, the video has gone quite viral, amassing over 14.5 million views in just a few weeks. Now, realbusboys can enjoy his viral fame while admiring his Jack Daniels statue at his own home.

Shoppers furious after discovering clothes that are “designed to fade” Reddit: HushraiA shocked shopper has taken to Reddit after discovering their newly bought shirt was “designed to fade” and it turns out they’re not the first to be fooled. Buying new clothes can be a fun and exciting way to revamp your closet and treat yourself to something nice. But be sure to check the tag for all care instructions before buying something you might later regret. Now, one disappointed buyer has hopped onto Reddit after missing this vital step and discovering the print on their new shirt was “specifically designed to fade.” ‘Hushrai’ posted to the subreddit mildlyinfuriating, writing, “Just found out my new shirt is designed to fade over time. I specifically bought this shirt because the color was nice.” Including a picture of the shirt, Hushrai showed the tag that came with it; “This garment has been specifically designed to fade over time. The dye in this garment may transfer to itself or other objects. Avoid making contact with light surfaces and wash separately.” And it turns out Hushrai isn’t the first to accidentally purchase a fading garment, with fellow Redditors taking to the comments to share their own tales of misfortune. “Had the same crap with black shorts I bought for my partner online. No mention of fading on the website,” account ‘RedditGoneToTrash’ wrote. “When we got them they had a similar notice and are now grey and look awful after 2 washes. They didn’t even ‘fade’ evenly.” Redditor ‘conmanmurphy’, however, was less convinced by the purposeful intention of the fading garment; “That just feels like a way to positively spin ‘ We made a crap product!’” Next time you’re out shopping for clothes, check the design labels carefully. And in the meantime, be sure to check out all the latest entertainment news on our page here.

Shoplifter uses influencer as human shield while robbing Forever 21 TikTok: remibaderAn influencer for Forever 21 was taking photos in the store when a shoplifter used her body as a shield to escape before he could get caught. Though the two had never met, the timing of one influencer and shoplifter couldn’t have been more divine. As she was taking photos in Forever 21, influencer Remi Bader was pushed through revolving doors by a shoplifter who used her body as a shield. Though she was “shook” by the intimate nature of the robbery, Bader also laughed at the situation. TikTok has also found the random moment funny. Shoplifter gets away after using influencer’s body to push through the doors Bader is both a model and influencer for many brands, including Forever 21. So when she went to the store’s location in NYC’s Times Square to advertise her photos in Forever 21’s holiday campaign ad, she could never have expected what was to happen next. As her friend recorded her with bags in her hands walking through the revolving doors towards the sidewalk, a shoplifter pushed his way into Bader’s body, using it to shield himself from harm. The alarm system even went off while he was making his getaway. However, there was no security heading his way in the short time it took to get through the doors. The shoplifter actually got so close to Bader in the revolving doors, that had he not scurried away quickly, both of them would have been likely questioned for stealing. And though the timing couldn’t have been more perfect with the shoplifter robbing the store while Bader’s friend recorded the whole scene, Bader took it personally, saying she was “shook” by the incident. After Bader uploaded the video to TikTok, it went viral and brought in many comments about the hilarity of the encounter. One person commented, “Lmao, what on earth?!” Another wrote, “Hahahaha, there is no way, but glad you’re ok.” Many others commented on how they weren’t surprised that this happened while in Times Square, as one viewer even said the same thing happened to her at that exact location. And though the alarms did go off while the shoplifter escaped, Bader has not disclosed if she was approached by Forever 21 management about the thievery.

Shoplifting OnlyFans model makes $24K in just one week after mugshot goes viral Instagram/buffmommyabThey say no good deed goes unpunished, but it turns out some bad deeds can result in massive rewards. A 28-year-old OnlyFans model who was arrested for shoplifting and disorderly conduct got a huge payday after her mugshot exploded on the popular ‘Mugshawtys’ Instagram page. Abbie Newman was going through a rough patch in her life managing her borderline personality disorder and PTSD while off her medication as well as dealing with a traumatic miscarriage. However, her life suddenly got a lot better when she was arrested for shoplifting in Alabama – something she says ended up “saving her life.” OnlyFans model makes a fortune after being arrested Speaking with The Daily Mail, Newman explained that after she got out of jail, she saw her mugshots had done viral across social media and her accounts were blowing up. “I was really depressed right before the arrest and didn’t even log on [to my OnlyFans account] for a good while,” she said. “Then I made $24,000 in a week after getting out of jail, just from customers adding my Snapchat, Twitter and OnlyFans.” The OnlyFans model explained that the huge payday let her pay off debts and live a more comfortable life. Not bad, considering most people don’t exactly benefit from being arrested. “Really it turned out for the best I suppose,” she added. “Honestly, going to jail didn’t just help me financially, it also saved my life in a way.” For her part, the 28-year-old mom says she understands how lucky she is, stating that “most people don’t get second chances” while she believes she’s on her tenth. This isn’t the first time a model has benefitted from breaking the law. Earlier this year, a politician made a fortune on an OnlyFans-like site despite being under investigation for stealing taxpayer money.

Shopkeeper appears to threaten IRL streamer with loaded gun during tense exchange Instagram: DaviVisa/UnsplashViewers of IRL streamer ‘Chicken Andy’ were shocked when the YouTube broadcaster was allegedly threatened with a gun for not turning his stream off, despite multiple warnings to do so. The rise of in-real-life streaming has given a huge amount streamers a platform to show off their everyday lives to a wide audience as they act out their own reality tv show-like broadcast. Sometimes, these streams give viewers hilarious moments like watching a restless dog bounce around, or stranger moments as streamers take hits of illegal drugs. Yet, sometimes things even ramp up further and put the broadcasters in dangerous situations – especially if they are the person causing the tension. 600During his August 15 stream, Chicken Andy had been going door-to-door between stores and asking if any of them had jobs available, when he walked into a jewelry store and immediately put the shop’s employee on the defensive. “Y’all motherfuckers hiring?” he called out, seemingly to the shock of a worker who repeatedly asked him to repeat what he said. The streamer backtracked on the curse word and asked again if the store was hiring before being asked to turn his camera off. While he made out as if he had done so, the stream carried on running – pointing directly at the visibly annoyed worker. The pair continued their exchange as the worker asked the streamer to “clean his mouth” when talking, before proceeding to ask him to leave the premises. Of course, Chicken Andy didn’t follow through on the request immediately and stuck around to ask a few quick-fire questions as well as trying to pitch himself for a job. The man became even more visibly frustrated, criticizing the streamer’s clothing and again asking him to stop recording. As the whole exchange became pretty awkward, Chicken Andy stated that he was finally going to leave but stopped and asked a few more questions. Read More: xQc explains why he’s a “risk” for Twitch – That prompted the store worker to reach behind the counter, open a drawer and pull something out. While viewers couldn’t see what was in his hand, it the man appeared to cock the barrel of a pistol, with the noise being pretty audible. The streamer was shocked by what had happened as he backed away but still wouldn’t leave. “Be very careful with your next step, walk out the door,” warned the worker, looking straight at the camera. Chicken Andy ultimately heeded the warning and finally left the store just as his chat filled with spam about calling the police. While the streamer didn’t opt to do so, ignoring his chat’s messages about being threatened, being faced with a pretty serious situation might just make him reconsider how he goes about introducing himself to folks for future broadcasts.