"I had no idea what I was doing, had to go and buy a suit..." - Skimmy - In Retrospect [Part 1/3]

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Published on August 22, 2023 7:00:20 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfdlhnCR68Q

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Heroes of the Storm (2015)

Duration: 44:39

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In Retrospect is a long form video series, featuring players, pundits and other industry professionals within the Asia Pacific esports scene discussing their careers and defining moments in depth.

Episode 17 features Skimmy, who is among the most accomplished esports commentators hailing from New Zealand. He is well known for his time working LCO & OPL, but has also had a rising career cut short in other titles along the way.

This video is Part 1 of 3 of my interview with Skimmy.
You can find Part 2 here - https://youtu.be/IATlKg_zPdc
You can find Part 3 here - https://youtu.be/s1yITWONdyw

0:00 Intro & who is Skimmy
1:15 "The anxiety is trumped by the enjoyment" - Being an introvert & a caster, how does Skimmy make it work?
9:50 Starting off in Call of Duty and falling into casting
18:55 Skimmy's brief stint as a Heroes of the Storm 'pro' player, gaming in his garage
25:20 "I randomly got a DM" - Quitting HotS & transitioning into casting Heroes of the Storm
28:10 Flying back & forth to Australia to cast, first casts in studio at ESL Australia, learning on the job
33:20 "It definitely had its moments" - State of HotS scene in ANZ at the time
36:15 "Had no idea what I was doing, had to go and buy a suit..." Working overseas for the first time at Western Clash
40:10 "I think the casters I was working were surprised, thinking I don't know if he deserves it" - Attending Blizzcon & proving that he deserved the opportunities he got

Thumbnail image: HLTV
Intro music: Sakunera

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