Cyrostims

@sebdot I remember the caster controversies with Riot's titles in the tier 1 scene. It's, unfortunately, an uphill battle for casters. Esports has so much potential, but it won't reach any of it until it deals with its toxicity, like this piece.

The caster scene is falling apart right now. Orgs have been allegedly using Liquipedia points as a means of paying casters. Casters have been offering work for free to undercut other casters in the middle of negotiations. 10s of thousands in prizepool tournaments demanding free or below min wage work. As a means of developing Tier 2 talent within not just Rocket League but all of esports, there needs to be some standards and ethics in place so people are protected. But with the state that the industry is in right now that just seems unlikely. It's already incredibly hard to develop yourself to the point where you can get these opportunities. But now you're also battling against shady orgs, and now your fellow casters. Casters aren't just there to talk over the game. They turn what otherwise would be a VOD or screaming reactions into a coherent product that tells a story and narrative. They turn the game into an esport. If we don't give a chance for casters to develop, due to shadiness, the next generation will look bleak. Remember that some of your favourite casters today started off somewhere, and built up the scene together. I just wasn't expecting casters to turn onto each other tbh. Shoutouts to the orgs who can see the bigger picture though and give talent a chance to develop into something special and see them for their value. You know who you are and I appreciate you.

@lolesports @faker is the obvious and only choice as the first inductee to the #HallOfLegends, and I'm thrilled to see him honored. Until another joins him, the #HallOfLegends should be called #HallOfTheUnkillableDemonKing. He brings the 👹👑 final boss energy to the hall.

Every day, their number seems to grow. I don't know why I'm on their radar. Hopefully, hiding works 🫣

@Vodible We need the cat's perspective on your next cast. Lil tiny headset and all

Counting my lucky stars every day ❤️

My cast is done, and omg it was fun and exciting. I am so grateful that I got to cast some @TacticalBandits BOW Fall Showdown 5 action🧡 Shoutout to 🎥@vodible and 🎙️@Wolfy2Hot_ !!! Make sure to catch the rest of the action on all the streams! #CyroCasts #RocketLeague

@TacticalBandits @Vodible @Wolfy2Hot_ @Luminosity @DeletedXDGaming @DeletedXDGaming showed up, but not quite enough to take down @Luminosity. Banger series 💯 Congrats to @Luminosity for advancing!

@TacticalBandits @Vodible @Wolfy2Hot_ @Luminosity swept 🧹🧹🧹 the first series in commanding fashion against the Young Whipper Snappers. Can they take down @DeletedXDGaming, too, to be the first seed to advance? BOW Fall Showdown 5 is definitely great to behold. GO TEAMS!!!

Surprise, I'm casting some of the fifth Bandits on Wheels Fall Showdown!!! It's been a long time since I've casted for @TacticalBandits and I'm excited to return. I'll be on @Vodible community stream alongside @wolfy2hot_ 📺twitch.tv/vodible #CyroCasts #RocketLeague

AN UPSET!!! Hey Bro gets taken down and sent to the lower bracket. Who coulda guessed! Shoutout to 🎥@vodible and 🎙️@TuckerTheCaster for production and casting. Catch the rest of #TheDraw IX on 📺twitch.tv/vodible #CyroCasts #RocketLeague

Huge shoutout and much appreciation for @Vodible for the effort, work, and community building he's done and does!!!

I'm casting the 2nd match with @TuckerTheCaster on @Vodible #TheDraw IX alt RL community stream. It will be a banger of a tournament as we hop in on the qualifier action! 📺twitch.tv/vodible #CyroCasts #RocketLeague

@burkemade @wisalallen This randomly popped up on my TL, but iirc I recommended Run with the Wind to her via this amv:youtube.com/watch?v=N3scT3… If you feel like getting hit again, give it a watch; it's imo one of the best amv out there. And I'm glad to see this anime still getting recognition.

@wisalallen thanks for recommending Run with the Wind. An anime hasn’t hit me like that emotionally in a long time.

I watched Chunk get close last year. This year, they've been on a roll and I casted them at WaterLAN 🌊 where they finished 3rd. So it feels fantastic to make this graphic for them and put their efforts and success into the spotlight. #GoCondors It's well deserved!

My time is officially wrapped up at WaterLAN 💧 is was an absolutely amazing time for me and getting to cast. Shoutout to UofW, production, and my co casters! GGs and WP to @SaintsGamingCA for their RL win. #CyroCasts #WREC

It's @UWaterlooGG vs @SaintsGamingCA for WaterLAN 💧 finals!!! There's a potential bracket reset too. LFG!!! 📺 Twitch.tv/uwaterlooespor… #CyroCasts

It's do or die now at WaterLAN #RocketLeague. It's @condorsesports vs @UWaterlooGG in losers finals. LFG!!! 📺Twitch.tv/uwaterlooespor… #CyroCasts

Day 1 casting is over for me and it was a blast. Can't wait for WaterLAN💧 day 2. A couple of Condors are taking over casting for the final bit of day 1. Catch em on: 📺 Twitch.tv/uwaterlooespor… #WREC

Just casted @SaintsGamingCA vs @UWaterlooGG and it was a sweep for SCC but Wat made a convincing case for themselves. Looking forward to @condorsesports vs @LancerGamingCA up next!! 📺 Twitch.tv/uwaterlooespor…

Getting ready to cast the #RocketLeague Day 1 portion of WaterLAN 💧 Let's go Condors! And good luck to everyone else 😉 ⏰ 3pm hopefully as there's an Epic outage atm 📺 Twitch.tv/uwaterlooespor… #CyroCasts