Rachel ‘Seltzer’ Quirico has become synonymous with the world of esports. Having rooted herself within the industry in its earliest days, Rachel continues to further herself and the esports industry on whole, providing top level hosting talents wherever she can. With the years of esports experience that Rachel Quirico has in her history, there are few people who could be better to discuss the future of the industry with.

I was fortunate enough to have the chance to speak to Rachel at the Dreamhack Montreal Bud Light stage.

Timestamps

0:57 – Describe the stage that Bud Light has set up here, its really something else!

1:29 – This must be a crazy experience for you to see mainstream brands expanding into the esports industry, something you’ve been involved with for so many years. What’s that like?

3:11 – What’s it like dealing with the shift in esports towards a more adult friendly environment? Was it sudden and unexpected, or was it a gradual transition?

4:30 – You were involved in the WCG Ultimate gamer, one of the rare esports ventures that was broadcast on cable TV. With the existence of livestreaming, do you see esports needing to care about traditional TV at all, or do you think that eventually cable TV will be important to esports?

6:50 – So how did you come to be involved with the Dreamhack Bud Light project?

8:40 – You spoke about CSA, the agency that represents you, and you talked about mainstream brands getting involved with esports. Are there any mainstream influences trying to enter the world of esports talent management?

10:50 – Do you think that as time goes on, we’re losing that heart and soul in esports where everyone knows each other and everyone has everybody else’s back?

12:51 – What are your plans for the coming year/s? Anything that you can let us in on?

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