Known for
Twitch streaming, Overwatch pro player, Kick deal
Main Content Focus
Casino games, Just Chatting, video game playthroughs, community interaction
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Short description
Felix Lengyel, better known as xQc, is a Canadian internet personality and former professional esports player who rose to global prominence via Twitch and YouTube. Originally making his mark in the Overwatch esports scene with teams like Dallas Fuel, xQc transitioned to full-time streaming after his competitive career, quickly becoming one of the most-watched and influential streamers in the world. He is renowned for fast-paced, high-energy broadcasts, frequently covering slots, casino content, Just Chatting, and a wide spectrum of video games. Videos and streams can be found on his official channels across Twitch, Kick, and YouTube.
Full real Name
Félix Lengyel
Date of Birth
November 12, 1995
Nationality
Canadian
City or Country of Residence
Canada
Languages Spoken
English, French
Educational Background
Studied business administration at a CEGEP before dropping out in the second year.
Previous Occupations
Esports professional Overwatch player.
Interesting facts
His online alias ‘xQc’ derives from the last letter of his first name and the abbreviation of his home province, Quebec (“QC”). He represented Team Canada in the Overwatch World Cup (2017-2019) and won the MVP award for the 2017 tournament. xQc signed a two-year non-exclusive Kick contract in 2023, reportedly valued up to $100 million.
Awards and Nominations
Overwatch World Cup MVP, 2017
Media Features and Interviews
Most-watched Twitch streamer 2020–2022
$100 million Kick deal 2023
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@xQcOW/videos
Twitch Channel
https://twitch.tv/xqc
Kick Channel
https://kick.com/xqc
Last Video
Year Started
2015
Channel language
English
Platforms Used
Twitch, Kick, YouTube
Frequency of Content Updates
Almost daily livestreams
Typical Video or Stream Length
Streams often average 5-7 hours
Average Number of Videos or Posts per Month
35
Target Audience Demographics
Predominantly young adults interested in gaming and casino content
Audience Engagement Methods
Live chat interaction, responding to memes and community posts, Discord community, Reddit AMAs
Plans for Channel or Blog Evolution
Signed major non-exclusive deals for multiplatform content innovation
Camera and Recording Equipment
Custom built PC: ASUS ROG STRIX 3090TI, AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, NZXT Kraken RGB Liquid Cooler, Asus ROG Strix Z390-E
Main Sources of Income
Streaming contracts, ad revenue, sponsorships, viewer donations, brand deals
Net Worth
$10 million–$20 million (pre-June 2023), expected to rise significantly following Kick deal