Backyard Science Comes in Handy as Rocket League Player Finds Alternative to Power Outage Amidst Match

Published 07/18/2023, 5:26 AM EDT

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In the world of gaming, there are many instances where players have gone to their extremes to fight for the game they love. Be it limited device specifications or formidable opponents, be it technical problems or not enough exposure, some players’ unreal dedication has led them to reach their summits. The same thing has recently been done by Oliver Gaenssler, who is a professional Rocket League player.

We have hardly seen the kind of commitment this pro has shown. Let’s dive into this article and explore the incredible achievements of this player.

Olympic’s Desperation Against Darkness

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Oliver Gaenssler, aka Olympic, is a professional Rocket League Sub-Saharan Africa regional player. He plays for Omnius Gaming.

Recently, Olympic powered his whole PC setup, which he was using to participate in the Rocket League Championship Series, entirely from his car.

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He did so to make sure there was no interruption during the match, as there is a planned blackout in South Africa now to save energy. So for the sake of the $20,000 tournament, he had to make this arrangement.

Olympic hooked up his car battery through his window and powered his system and wifi.

Fans are Amazed by This Dedication toward Rocket League

Fans couldn’t hold their emotions back seeing this amazing dedication towards the $20k Rocket League tournament. Here are some fan reactions:

This fan thinks gamers are different breeds. Yes, they really are. You have to be of a different breed to pull these things out of a pure obsession with the game.

One fan advises Olympic not to stop grinding. After seeing this incredible feat, we don’t think he is ever going to stop grinding.

This fan has pure respect for him. We all do.

Another fan thinks this dedication is unreal. To hook your car battery to your setup for a gaming tournament, the dedication really has to be unreal.

Another fan finds this Rocket League pro amazing. Yeah, he is.

This fan loves his commitment. Who can’t help but love this kind of commitment?

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Olympic’s dedication to his game taught us that if you have an obsession with what you do, you will never have anything against you. This lesson also teaches us that impeccable willpower is the key to reaching your destination.

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The whole gaming fraternity is bowing to his commitment.

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Nilendu Brahma

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Nilendu Brahma is an eSports Content Writer at EssentiallySports, bringing his passion for gaming and sports journalism to the forefront. With a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, Nilendu combines his love for writing with his expertise in eSports. As a die-hard Barcelona fan and a cricket fanatic, he understands the pulse of sports enthusiasts.
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