Thorin a.k.a. "The Esports Historian". Esports journalist since 2001, specialising in Counter-Strike, Quake, StarCraft, Overwatch and League of Legends. Winner of the Esports Awards Esports Journalist of the Year award 2017 and two time winner of the Cadred/Heaven Media Esports Journalist of the Year award (2012 and 2013). Worked as a studio analyst for over 70 Counter-Strike LAN tournaments, including a record eight majors as primary analyst.

Creator of the 'Grilled' and 'Reflections' interview series. Host of the iconic 'Summoning Insight' talk show among many others.

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