Gamer in Focus – Balaji “BlizzarD” – Global Esports
Gamer in Focus is a segment that is dedicated to esports players who are toughing it out in the Indian gaming scene right now. We reached out to professional esports players in the country across different games with a few questions.
Balaji “BlizzarD”
Currently playing for Global Esports.
How did you get into gaming?
I got into gaming through my friends, who played a lot in cyber cafés.
The game you play and why you love it
Dota 2. Because the game keeps changing with every patch. Fun to learn. I enjoy adapting new strats and ideas as the game changes.
Any specific team or player you would like to play against?
Virtus Pro and Ramzes666.
Favorite gaming moment?
TI7 Finals, Liquid 3 – 0 vs Newbee.
Most unforgettable game/match you were a part of
That would be our group stage match, then Signify vs KSY, PVP Esports Singapore. It was an 89 minute long match. Very intense.
Favorite gaming personality?
Iceiceice.
Is esports your primary profession
Yes, it is.
Age – 26
Your thoughts on the esports scene in India
The esports scene in India is currently growing at a rapid pace and there are a lot of opporunities rising up if you're willing to take them.
Your current rig
Intel Core i7-8700K processor, G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB DDR4-3200 CL14 RAM, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, EVGA SuperNOVA 850 P2 PSU, HyperX Cloud 2 gaming headset, Corsair K70 keyboard, Steelseries Sensei Hearthstone edition mouse.
Disclaimer: Team affiliation is accurate as per date of publishing.
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