A Scouse gamer could become a world champion this weekend.
One of the world’s best players in Call of Duty: Warzone, Liam James is bidding to join other celebrated Scousers by becoming the world’s best in his field. Otherwise known as Jukeyz, the 27-year-old from West Derby has had a meteoric rise in the world of esports.
This weekend, he will take part in the World Series of Warzone (WSOW) 2023 Global Final in London, bidding to emulate the likes of heptathlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson and boxer Natasha Jonas in becoming the best in his field. The final will be streamed live at leveltap, a dedicated gaming venue in Liverpool city centre.
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Liam started his journey by playing small wager matches to a handful of Twitch followers and within a year was entertaining more than 100,000 people on his streams. In 2020 he joined the UK's London Royal Ravens outfit as a content creator and in 2021 he hit his stride in the professional ranks, winning 13 tournaments, including the Europe World Series of Warzone.
He also became only the second esports athlete signed by Red Bull UK, after being recommended by Liverpool FC star and keen gamer Trent Alexander Arnold, also of Red Bull. WSOW 2023 takes place on Saturday September 16.
Speaking to the ECHO about how his gaming career has changed his life earlier this year, the 26 year-old from West Derby said: “Me doing well as a streamer has allowed me to look after my family. It’s given me something to give back to them.”
The best players from across the planet, competing in a trio, will be battling out for the biggest share of a prize pot worth over
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