“I could feel the earth tremble because the fans just went crazy!” he says, adding that an event of this magnitude would normally require up to 20 marshals and 10 camerapersons.Gaming knowledge is essential for breaking into the sector – for example, being able to spot cheaters and ensure fair play is a highly valued skill.
However, he hopes to dispel the myth that working in the esports industry is “all fun and games” and consists solely of playing video games.“For example, if you feed a visual that doesn’t match the caster’s commentary, you’re going to be screamed at by the producer.For Malaysia to position itself as a hub for esports in the region, Cheong says more training opportunities have to be provided to upskill manpower and improvements have to be made to the existing infrastructure.