The Intel Extreme Masters IEM Rio Major broadcast talent line-up has been announced, and once again there’s a host of UK talent on board.
Casters and other talent from the UK appearing on the Rio Major broadcast include Freya Spiers, Pala, Veracity, Machine, Hugo, Harry, Allan and James Banks. Mauisnake, who is based in the UK, is also on board.
Observers include Rushly, Jak3y and zarx.
You can see the full broadcast talent line-up for the Rio Major – which also features Sjokz, Stunna, Launders and more – below:
James Banks said on his Facebook page: “I’m coming to Brazil! It will be my first time ever visiting Brazil as well as my first time in South America. The IEM Major is the first Counter-Strike Major to be in Brazil and will have a crowd for every stage of the event… I don’t even know what to expect, but I can guarantee you that it will be amazing from start to finish!”
UK org Endpoint also had a few names to mention:
Another British talent, OJ Borg, might not be a part of the above line-up, but he’s getting involved with something interesting.
OJ Borg, who has cast various esports events as well as worked as a radio and TV presenter, will be working on ‘the ultimate CSGO majors documentary’ with the BBC.
He said he’ll be working with BBC Studios to provide a behind-the-scenes look into the Rio Major, and is currently looking for people to get involved with the project:
Earlier this year, OJ Borg hosted a new show dedicated to UK armed forces’ esports activities with the British Forces Broadcasting Service. He also works as a DJ for Radio 2.
The Rio Major starts on October 31st and runs until November 13th 2022. It will feature some of the world’s top CSGO teams, from Navi to Fnatic, Team Liquid, Vitality and more. FaZe, who won IEM Katowice 2022, will also be taking part.
UK CS player Smooya also qualified for the IEM Road to Rio 2022 European RMR but his CSGO mix team for this missed out due to visa issues.
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