Many eSports professionals stop playing competitively by the age of 25 or at the latest by 30, taking on other roles in the eSports universe instead. Twitch streamer shroud contradicts the idea that eSports players must retire early in a clip, explaining that one can still compete at 50 years old.
Who is shroud? Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek is known as a streamer who showcases his fabulous shooting skills in games like PUBG, Valorant, and Apex Legends. He was dubbed a “shooter god” due to spectacular actions like this one.
In one of his Twitch streams, he spoke about the age limit for eSports players and sets it, contrary to common belief, quite high. At 50, one can still perform at a high level, says the streamer (via Dexerto.com).
“Sure, you lose reaction time, but …”
This is what the streamer says: During a Twitch stream, shroud is asked at what age one can still compete as an eSports professional. Initially, there’s a joke about the number 50, but then shroud becomes serious and explains: “Maybe 50 is the upper limit. I really believe that. If you start early, playing professionally at 16/17 and continue until 50, you’ll still be playing at a high level.”
Often, arguments about age center around the idea that reaction time declines and thus one has a disadvantage. Shroud addresses this topic and notes that this could be true.
“Yes, of course, you could lose reaction time. But I tell you, you are still at a high level if you still have the same dedication, the same drive, and the same motivation to improve.”
25-year-old LoL player says age does not hinder him
Who could be his example? Faker was considered the “LoL god” in the League of Legends community for many years. But as early as 2019, the then 22-year-old had to hear that he was too old for LoL. The big stars in LoL at the LoL Worlds 2020, like Showmaker and Canyon, are 20 and 21 years old.
Now, Faker is 25 years old and states that his age does not harm his gameplay. He does not believe that LoL players necessarily need to be young to perform well. He believes he can still improve at his age. In the future, there will be older professionals as well; they just have to train hard enough.
Currently, in the MOBA LoL, one is considered a candidate for retirement already in their mid-20s.
What do you think of shroud’s statement? Do you agree that with enough dedication and motivation, one can still perform well at an older age? Additionally, there is the experience gained over the years in gaming.
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