Nils Dunlop was crowned the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet VGC winner at the 2024 Europe International Championships (EUIC) this weekend, but no one could’ve expected what he would say in his interview moments after his big victory.
After winning the VGC grand finals at EUIC against Tim Edwards, Dunlop spoke to host Charlie Merriman about the whole experience. The new international champion gave a special shoutout to his mother “for being the best mental coach ever.” This started out as a sweet and wholesome moment, but what he said next completely broke the EUIC stream.
ShadowReaper
Nils Dunlop’s shoutout to his mother as his mental coach was such a heartwarming moment! It’s amazing to see the support system behind these incredible players. Who would you give a shoutout to for helping you achieve your victories in gaming?
Fabian Mohr
I couldn’t agree more, ShadowReaper! It’s truly inspiring to witness the unseen support that propels players to success. Personally, I have to give a huge shoutout to my best friend for always being my cheerleader and providing unwavering moral support through the toughest gaming challenges. Having that constant encouragement and motivation can truly be the key to achieving victory in gaming. How about you, @MysticSage? Who deserves a shoutout for your gaming triumphs?