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In the fast-growing world of Philippine esports, few voices capture the intensity and excitement of competitive gaming quite like Guiang Gaming. Known off-cam as Brian Guiang, he has carved out a name for himself as a dynamic esports caster and analyst, bringing sharp game insight, engaging commentary, and authentic passion to every broadcast.
Beyond the mic, his journey is just as inspiring — transitioning from a licensed civil engineer to a respected figure in esports, while also being a leukemia survivor and fitness advocate. His story reflects resilience, reinvention, and the power of pursuing one’s passion.
You’re a licensed civil engineer turned shoutcaster — how did that career shift happen?
- It all started when the 2020 Covid Pandemic happened. I was an onsite Civil Engineer/Field Engineer at that time and work stopped because of the pandemic. My best friend “Robert Barrales” encouraged me to start going back to my dreams of streaming and shoutcasting and really supported me throughout my journey, which helped me become who I am and where I am today.
Surviving leukemia is a huge part of your story. How has that experience shaped your outlook on life and work?
- With already going through so much, and this life being like my 2nd life, I take everything as a bonus experience. I live my life, not by how I should be living it, but how I want to be living it, following the moral and ethical compass I have and achievements that I truly desire. Nothing else matters, and no amount of money will take me away from doing what I love doing.
Outside of gaming, you’re into marathons and calisthenics. How do you balance physical health with the long hours of esports?
- It’s really contradicting to be honest. Esports is draining, stressful, and in a downward spiral as of the moment. What helps me balance is my love for health, feeling healthy, and looking healthy. I love calisthenics and being healthy so I do it as well. I find time no matter how busy I am to keep a balanced lifestyle.
What first inspired you to become a shoutcaster?
- The combination of LS, PapaSmithy, and Captain Flowers and hearing them commentate more than 10 years ago inspired me to do commentating as well. I’m already a person who loves talking to people and talking in general, giving commentary and expressing my thoughts. They helped me have a guide to how I can turn my strength into a career.
What was your most memorable tournament to cast, and why?
- I’ll never forget my first shoutcast event. It was from Klowi Buffs back in July 2020. She was the first person who gave me an opportunity to shoutcast to a tournament and I always look back to that moment.
Many fans know you for your unique style — how would you describe your “signature” as a caster?
- My shoutcasting style isn’t really unique at all. I had a video as well here https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Gd2J2uz2R/
My casting style is a combination of Atlus on how he hypes, and drakos + captain flowers on the speed and pacing. I also still have the traits I acquired from LS and PapaSmithy on the analysis and color side, which helped me become a more well rounded shoutcaster that can easily fill in the role needed, and lead the tandem/trio.
What’s your take on the growth of esports in the Philippines compared to other SEA countries?
- We’re still struggling, we have the potential, but it will take a huge movement to have the same support system for Korea and China. I know we’ll get there eventually, we just have to grind it out.
As a Filipino shoutcaster, do you feel pressure to represent the local scene on the global stage?
- I usually just feel excited. If I feel pressure, it’s usually not for myself, but the pressure of wanting our Philippines representative team to win. I always maintain an unbiased approach and delivery to my shoutcasts, but I always express being sad about a loss of cam whenever it happens, similar to Wild Rift League Asia Season 1 and 2, Wild Rounds Smash 2025, and LCP Promos.
What qualities do you think separate a good shoutcaster from a great one?
- People usually think it’s speed, diction, accent, knowledge, vocabulary, or looks, but it’s not actually that. In game terms, what separates it is “Scaling”, the things you do to be a better shoutcaster – VOD Review, Practice, Reading, Watching, Learning. Most shoutcasters don’t actually do that, due to the amount of time it takes (example: Shoutcasting for 8 hours, then having to watch it again for 3-6 hours just to review), but it’s one of my favorite things to do. I like “Cringing” about my shoutcast then improving it right away. One thing also is not negatively comparing yourself to another, since we all have our styles and target markets. I only compare myself objectively to my past, and I look to be better than before all the time.
What were some of the toughest challenges you faced breaking into esports?
- My toughest challenge would be wanting to stick and support League of Legends and Wild Rift only. It’s the reason why I started wanting to be a shoutcaster in the first place. And my goal is to go to the international stage (LCP, MSI, Worlds). Both games are struggling right now in the Philippines, which also affects how sustainable it is for me. Which is why I work 2 jobs and some side hustles to afford maintaining doing what I love.
How do you handle nerves or mistakes when casting live in front of thousands of viewers?
- One of the reasons why I don’t have nerves when shoutcasting is because, for me, the event is not and never will be about me. I’m just a commentator.
- The event is for the players and the people supporting and loving the game/event. My job is to connect everyone’s emotions and make sure credit goes to where it deserves, may it be a fantastic play of a team/player, or a backstory of anyone there as well, even the fans.
I also do content creation and event organizing, but my limit stops there. I am aware of my limits and I want to focus on where I enjoy the most which is Shoutcasting, Organizing Events, and Content Creation.
What message do you want to send to fans and aspiring casters who look up to you?
- Keep Scaling. I know that I’m the only OG shoutcaster that never left League of Legends and Wild Rift. It’s been rough and devastating to me as well, but honestly, you guys keep me going and charging forward. As I always say, as long as I’m here, there’s nothing for you to worry about. We’re all in this together, win or lose. For aspiring casters out there, keep scaling and learning. I started shoutcasting just commentating on games, hosting custom 5v5’s, and watching. You can do that too. You don’t have to wait for an event to improve. Do what it takes to deserve it and when you do, remember your responsibility.
Looking ahead, where do you see yourself in 5 years — still casting, or perhaps expanding into new roles in esports?
- I see myself shoutcasting more on the international stage (LCP, MSI, Worlds), but also balancing shoutcasting in the local stage, and still organizing events, especially grass-roots events here in the Philippines. I would have a bigger team by then to balance things out and handle it well. I’m the type of person who grinds and charges forward, but never forgets to look back on where I came from, and will always support everyone that helped me get where I am.
Stay updated with Guiang Gaming’s latest projects, insights, and broadcasts. Follow his official social media accounts and be part of the growing esports community.
Facebook.com/guianggaming
Tiktok.com/@guianggaming
Youtube.com/@guianggaming
Twitch.com/guianggaming
Instagram.com/brianguiang
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