From Counter-Strike to Poker: Angier's Journey Through Cyber Sports

Angier's journey in the world of cyber sports began during his school years in Monino, where he started playing Counter-Strike 1.6. His passion for the game led him to become deeply involved in the cyber sports community, eventually transitioning into journalism.

Angier's first job was as a journalist on a cyber sports website, where he earned around $300 per month. He worked on various projects, including a large article about elemeNt and several significant interviews. One of his most memorable interviews was with Alexander “KALbI4” Grivov, a member of the team that won the World Cyber Games (WCG) in 2002.

Angier's career in cyber sports journalism also included attending major events like the ESWC championship in Paris. At this event, he worked as a journalist and team manager, meeting influential figures such as Anton “Cooller” Singov, a legendary Quake player. His transition from cyber sports journalism to poker was influenced by the increasing popularity of games like DotA and LoL, which brought significant changes to the industry.