Rishabh Nath Kalita is a gaming journalist at Sportskeeda who mainly covers Call of Duty and Valorant content. After completing his postgraduate degree in Finance in 2022, he went off the beaten track and decided to build a career in video game journalism.

Rishabh prioritizes accurate reporting and hence relies heavily on primary sources. He always prefers diving into the game himself and figuring out the specifics. However, he also tracks the social media accounts and blogs of developers and publishers to learn about official announcements and press releases. He has developed a habit of cross-checking all facts even if they are derived from reputed sources.

Rishabh embarked on his video game journey in 2002 upon getting access to a computer, and he fondly remembers his cousins showing him the ropes. He played a variety of titles like Contra and Mario, and his first AAA title was Max Payne 1. Currently, he is open to experimenting with genres and platforms, but first-person shooter games engage him the most.

The opportunity to interview Valorant Pacific franchised teams back during VCT 2023: Pacific was a career highlight for Rishabh. Interacting with some of the top athletes in the world and their coaches made for an unforgettable experience. He gained insight into the mindset of professional players, the mechanics of esports tournaments, the importance of coaches, and more, which only deepened his appreciation for the field.

Rishabh regards streamer and esports athlete Michael "Shroud" Grzesiek as an inspirational figure since he rose from a humble background to become one of the biggest CS players and streamers in the world through sheer hard work and dedication. Following in the footsteps of Shroud, Rishabh decided to make a career out of what he loved and utilize all opportunities to the fullest.

Rishabh likes to keep himself updated on the latest trends in technology and listens to progressive rock music in his spare time.

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