Michael “axtremes” Harmse is a Counterstrike: Global Offensive colour commentator, analyst, desk host and interviewer.
Michael is equally at home taking on the role of the colour commentator or the play by play commentator. He has proven to be extremely versatile and has worked successfully with many talented co-commentators for every major tournament organizer in South Africa. Michael has also worked for ESL and WESG internationally. He is also equally adept in the role of desk host or analyst. Michael is ambitious and motivated, with an eye for detail and a dedication to professionalism.
Michael is an esports writer and journalist, currently writing for Zombiegamer, the GINX ESports TV website and Game Nation SA.
He is the esports host of Africa's most popular gaming podcast, the IGN Sidequest Podcast.
Through his YouTube channel, Michael has interviewed many of South Africa’s top players, team owners, tournament organizers and broadcast talent. As a YouTuber, he produces frequent opinion and analysis pieces.
Games specialised in: CS:GO
Job Role: Commentator, Analyst, Desk Host & Interviewer
Nationality: South African
Languages: English
Achievements:
WESG South African Qualifier Grand Final with Mettlestate - Johannesburg, South Africa
ESEA Season 26 Grand Finals with Mettlestate - Johannesburg, South Africa
ESL Africa Season 1 & 2 - Johannesburg, South Africa - colour commentator, analyst and panel host including the season 1 grand final
ESWC Orena LAN South African Qualifiers at RUSH - Johannesburg, South Africa - Commentator
Mettlestate Matrix Maverick Challenge - Johannesburg, South Africa - Commentator
Mega 8 Autumn CS:GO Cup - Johannesburg, South Africa - Commentator Grand Finals
Telkom Masters Finals at rAge Expo - Johannesburg, South Africa - Commentator Grand Final
ESEA South Africa Season 24, 23 & 22 - Johannesburg, South Africa - Commentor Grand Final
Evetech Champions League Finals & Online Groups - Centurion, South Africa - Commentator
Dreamhack Summer Tours 2016 English B Stream - Commentator
WESG South African Qualifiers 2016 - Johannesburg, South Africa - Commentator
ECS Development League 2016 - Johannesburg, South Africa - Commentator
