Los Angeles not only dominates the film and television industry but also the video game scene. It is home to renowned esports organizations such as 100 Thieves, Sentinels, and Team Liquid, but L.A. is also where many streamers have made a name for themselves simply by gaming from home for thousands of viewers.
Below is a list featuring ten noteworthy gamers based in L.A. who have risen to popularity and established their thriving gaming careers here. Many of the gamers on this list also shared advice for the casual gamer who is aspiring to become a streamer or competitive gamer—read on to see what they have to say about becoming a success story in the world of gaming.
TTK AKA TOPTIERKID
TTK, whose real name is Eric Arraiga, is a Mexican American competitive gamer who recently competed in the international “Marvel Rivals” Ignite Mid-Season Finals Tournament at WePlay Studios in Inglewood. TTK, who is currently signed to L.A.’s prestigious 100 Thieves esports organization, told L.A. TACO that it took him two years to go from a regular gamer to a professional competitive gamer.
He originally played on console, mostly “Overwatch,” but then decided to pursue competitive gaming by focusing on first becoming a skilled player at “Marvel Rivals” on PC. He loved watching gamers play on PC so much that it inspired him to make his own pivot.