Interview with Eliot PIRYT – Caster and Gaming Center Manager at Cicadas Gaming

Evalunna (Vitality)

1. Welcome and thanks for joining us! Can you introduce yourself and your team briefly?

I’m Eliot PIRYT, 23 years old, and I’ve been with Cicadas Gaming for over two years. My team? Great vibes, lots of fun, and a mix of colorful personalities.

2. What’s your role and daily routine at the Gaming Center?

I do a bit of everything, but I mainly manage the Gaming Center. I organize events, handle technical production, create videos, and cast/host when I can. It really feels like my second home. I start by checking my to-do list from the previous day, handle all urgent tasks before customers arrive, then work on projects with or without my colleagues. In the evening, I often take time to chat with customers or play a bit but sometimes I just keep working until closing.

3. What do you enjoy most about being a caster?

It’s a broad and often underrated role. I love analyzing strategies, explaining what’s happening in simple terms, and sharing my energy with the audience. If I had to pick one thing, it would be introducing new people even families to a game and making them dream.

4. What qualities should aspiring pro players have?

A lot of self-criticism and hard work on every aspect of the game.

5. What skills and path are needed to become a caster?

There’s no single profile, but being outgoing and having a strong personality really helps. I was shy, so I had to take it step by step: streaming, casting 5–7 online tournaments a week during semi-lockdown, joining local LAN events in Toulon, becoming the go-to caster in the PACA region, then getting opportunities in Lyon, Paris, Toulouse… and finally casting internationally at events like UFA. To me, it proves anyone can make it with patience and persistence.

6. Any funny or memorable casting story?

I get tired quickly once, early in my career, I even dozed off during a grand final in the middle of a heatwave after hours of casting.

7. Do you think age is a factor to go pro?

Being young helps with learning, and recruiters look for long-term potential. But hey, pro CS players average around 30, so there’s hope!

8. What would you change about how young players are trained?

I’d make sure they know this is a tough and unstable environment, and they need proper support, especially for their health.

9. What made you want to get into esports?

I love video games and competition, that’s it. Stories about great players and legendary moments made me fall in love with esports.

10. What advice would you give to someone who wants to go pro?

Same as before: self-criticism, hard work, and an understanding that this is a tough industry. Take care of your health too.

11. And for someone who wants to work in a behind-the-scenes role?

Get the right education and join side esports projects to build a solid portfolio.

12. Outside of esports, what are your other passions?

Most of my hobbies connect to esports: video and photography, for example. I also hang out with colleagues (many I met at tournaments) and enjoy hiking, trail running, or swimming when I have the time.

13. How do you see esports evolving in France and Europe?

I think we’re heading towards clubs working more like traditional sports organizations.

14. How many hours a day should a player practice to go pro?

Between 3–6 hours of gameplay plus a lot of reviews.

15. What’s your favorite game to cast and why?

Smash Bros, since I cast it most of the time. But I also really enjoy Rocket League and Valorant now.

16. Who’s your caster role model?

I’ve already met and shaken hands with some of my idols. If I had to name one: Doigby, he’s incredibly talented.

17. If you could cast a major international event, which one would you choose?

Valorant Champions I love the game or the main English stream of Genesis for Smash (I’ve already done the French one).

18. Which player or team would you dream to cast?

MkLeo on Smash, Karmine Corp on Rocket League, and Heretics on Valorant.

19. What’s the biggest myth about esports you’d like to bust?

It’s not just about players and teams. Journalists, producers, photographers… they are crucial. And grassroots esports can be even more exciting than pro play.

20. If you were in charge of esports tomorrow, what would you improve?

I’d raise production standards across the board and help clubs build a healthier ecosystem.

21. A final message for the fans?

Lots of love to my family and friends who have supported me since my very first steps in esports!

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