Twitch star shroud, known for his past as a CSGO professional player, found a unique way to regain his composure while playing Marvel Rivals.
During a recent stream, he realized that taking a quick look at his bank account helped him calm down and stop getting frustrated.
Marvel Rivals is quickly becoming a strong competitor in the hero shooter genre, drawing significant attention and praise since its launch.
However, like many competitive games, it can also be stressful, even for top-tier players.
This was the case for shroud on December 15, when he felt the pressure while playing the game.
While in the heat of battle as Winter Soldier, he expressed his frustration with his teammates.
After being defeated, he vented, saying things like, “We have bad teammates. I’m getting frustrated. It’s hot here. I’m really starting to feel upset.”
He wondered how to reset his mindset to get back to the game.
As he prepared for his next respawn, a viewer suggested that he check his bank account.
This led him to grab his phone and look at his finances.
At that moment, he switched to playing as Hawkeye and returned to the game, trying to focus better.
While focusing on his bank account clearly helped, shroud also managed to turn things around in-game. He quickly eliminated three enemies, taking down half of the opponent’s team. Although he attempted to carry his teammates, he ultimately couldn’t secure a win.
Frustrated but in a lighter mood, he joked, “I typed, ‘My team is terrible,’ but it got censored,” acknowledging his mixed feelings about the match.
Despite not being able to fully rescue the game, looking at his financial success provided shroud with a mental boost. As reported by TwitchTracker, he has over 6,200 active subscribers, which could mean he rakes in more than $31,000 per month just from subscriptions.
When adding in income from Twitch advertisements and company sponsorships, it’s clear that shroud’s earnings are substantial enough to keep him calm even during the most challenging gaming sessions.
His experience highlights the pressures competitive gaming can impose on players, while also showcasing how a positive outlook—whether financial or mental—can help in overcoming frustration.
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