It is just one of the many opportunities to come. A familiar face in the Counter-Strike esports scene, Sam “TechGirl” Write has been gaining traction in the community. After a surprise hosting opportunity in 2023, she became a returning talent in the Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) Cologne 2024. In a short span of time, her career evolved after landing another gig in the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024.
From Disbelief to Desk Host
“Being punked” was probably not the ideal response to think of after receiving a call to host the IEM Cologne 2023. Yet, it is exactly what went through TechGirl’s mind given how big and prestigious IEM is in Counter Strike. Wright’s hosting career in Counter Strike began with her joining the talent broadcast of IEM Cologne 2023 as desk host.
Her impressive performance in 2023 led to another opportunity of joining the desk once again for IEM Cologne 2024. This cements her position as one of the brilliant talents in the competitive Counter-Strike calendar.
Innovation at the Desk
TechGirl continues to push creative boundaries as she takes on the role of B Stream desk host for IEM Cologne 2024. She introduced innovative segments that bring refreshment into the traditional desk format of the competitive stream. It became possible as she embraced her personality as advised by fellow broadcasters.
With this, she became remarkable for her addition that reimagines the pre-game segment as a ‘90s-style television game show. This became successful with the help of producer Simon Bond in finding the balance between entertainment and meaningf
ul game analysis. Moreover, TechGirl shows how their job extends beyond delivering spiels and commentary.
The Weight of Responsibility
Intel Extreme Masters stands as one of the prestigious and anticipated events for the Counter Strike community. With this, TechGirl felt the burden of her role in telling the stories and narratives of teams responsibly. Further describing her job to come with “a huge honor and a privilege I don’t take lightly,” showing her personal character.
Given this, it helped her craft compelling narratives to make the B Stream an engaging viewing experience for fans. But besides the desk job, she also maintains an active presence across various platforms. One of them is her successful podcast called “Tech Girl Talks,” where she gives deeper insight on gaming and esports.
Ultimately, this earned her a nomination for the DSTV Content Creator Awards in three consecutive years. It makes TechGirl one of a kind talents that give beyond their best for every responsibility she has.
Shanghai Major Expectations
Recently, Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 announced their broadcast talent roster, which includes TechGirl as desk host. Once more, she has an opportunity to present herself on stage in the midst of the Counter Strike community. She’ll be in the lineup for the English broadcast that PGL will remotely produce from their studios in Romania.
This serves as another significant milestone in her career following her selection to host Majors among the vast talent pool. She’ll be joining an experienced broadcast team consisting of names such as YNk, SPUNJ, and Mauisnake. On the other hand, the community members have mixed reactions toward her inclusion in the 23-member broadcasting lineup.
Some community members are delighted to see her again behind the desk of another Counter Strike tournament. After all, she exhibited a successful track record at IEM Cologne and a growing presence in the scene. Yet, there are also some who expressed preference over other respected names to take the role as a desk host. Still, Tech Girl remains as one of the awaited talents in the upcoming Shanghai Major.
Conclusion
Counter Strike introduced Sam “TechGirl” Wright to the community that brought out creativeness within the desk. She gradually builds up on her reputation and integrity as broadcasting talent following the hosting opportunities offered to her. From screens, she is now making a name on the desk for her creative antics that made viewing engaging. With the CS2 Shanghai Major around the corner, many anticipated the energy she’ll bring to the tournament.
