Staff Introduction – TheViking

Posted by John Jackson May 28, 2019 in COMMUNITY
Today we sat down with TheViking aka Dave Peters.
What is your gamer tag and how did you get the name?
Do have a variety of usernames but most commonly something on the line of Viking as I’ve always been told I looked like one (even though I’m welsh through and through)
What age did you start playing games and what’s the first game you remember playing?
5
What made you decide to pursue a role in Esports? 
I only started playing games that have a heavy esport presence (LoL etc) in last year or so but I believe that with practice I can get to the levels that requires of myself
What’s your all time favourite game?
Oh a tough question especially with playing for 20 years of gaming but for favourite it be series such as elder scrolls MGS etc
What is a typical day like for you?
These days I’m spending time between university and helping family if I’m not working then playing games in the evening
What do you like to do when you aren’t gaming or working in gaming? 
Watching films/tv and on YouTube
Can you give any advice to anyone looking to start working in the Esports industry?
Not only find games that you enjoy playing but make sure to put the time in to get that rank you’ve set your eyes on
Any shout-outs?
N/A

Quick Fire round!!!

1. PC or Console?

Both

2. Prime or Netflix?

Both

3. Cat or Dog?

Both

4. Star Trek or Star Wars?

Both

5. Coffee or Tea?

Both

6. Android or iOS?

Both

7. Facebook or Twitter?

Both

8. Instagram or Snap chat ?

Snap chat

9. Pepsi or Coke?

Coke

10. Brown or White Bread?

White Bread

11. Ghost Busters or Goose bumps

Ghost Busters

12. South Wales or North Wales
South Wales

13. Ice or Fire
Ice

14. Football or Rugby
Rugby

15. Twitch or Youtube
Both

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