For iiTzTimmy, success is all about learning to be a better player, no matter how high his star rises. “A lot of my journey has been trying to grow as a player; improving my aiming and decision-making,” he says.
iiTzTimmy’s streams have broken records
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Early career highlights
iiTzTimmy’s road to Red Bull and the Jumpstart saga.
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iiTzTimmy’s competitive debut at TwitchCon San Diego in 2019 marked an early, but memorable, highlight. Later that year, after placing in TwitchCon’s top three as part of one of the open teams, he was signed by the Golden Guardians. The esports organisation brought him on to team-up with fellow gamers Deston ‘Bronzey’ Nguyen and Devon ‘pfitter’ Self. They competed in the 2020 Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS), qualifying for the first major.
iiTzTimmy went solo at the end of 2020 to focus on streaming and content creation, but he still competed in tournaments alongside Jack ‘NiceWigg’ Martin and Anthony ‘Apryze’ Andrade under the team name SHEEEEEEESH. They placed fifth in the GLL Masters Spring, appeared in the ALGS Preseason Qualifiers and played at the Challenger Circuits. The team even made the top 10 for the first-ever Pro League split in North America.
Two years after playing without any representation, iiTzTimmy signed on with 100 Thieves in November 2022 as a content creator and from here, iiTzTimmy only grew in popularity and skill.
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Major achievements and records
iiTzTimmy and DSG team-mates at the APEX Legends Season 4 Split 1 Playoffs
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For the 2025 season, iiTzTimmy signed with NRG and competed in the Apex Legends Global Series 2025 Open. They were one of 160 teams competing for a $1,000,000 prize pool, ultimately placing 12th.
He also competed with NRG during the Apex Legends Global Series 2025: Split 1 Pro League – Americas and finished fourth to qualify for the 2025 Midseason Playoffs, held during the 2025 Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. iiTzTimmy and his team competed amongst 40 other teams in a bid to take the Playoffs trophy at the Esports World Cup, along with grabbing a slice of the $2,000,000 prize pool. NRG were eliminated during the opening Pool Play stage, heading home in 21st place.
Heading into the Playoffs, iiTzTimmy announced that he would be retiring from competitive Apex Legends, marking this tournament as his last.
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ALGS (Apex Legends Global Series): 2024 Split 1 Playoffs: iiTzTimmy placed eighth with his team Disguised, qualifying for the Series Finals.
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Oversight Pros Series: International Edition – Split 2: iiTzTimmy placed fourth with his team Disguised.
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Nessie Cup – Invitational #3: iiTzTimmy took second place and won $2,200.
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ALGS: 2024 Split 1 Pro League – North America: iiTzTimmy and his team Disguised landed in fifth place out of 30 teams.
iiTzTimmy organised his third tournament, Timmy’s Scrimmies: Random Royale, after a quick break from the competitor’s seat. The tournament included a total prize pool of $4,500, awarding $450 to the winners of each round, plus an additional $600 to the top three overall best players.
Of course, iiTzTimmy couldn’t stay away from competing himself, featuring in 18 tournaments throughout the year and receiving a total of $65,242 in prizes. Most notably that year, his team The Dojo placed fourth in ALGS: 2023 Championship. While he placed first only in the ALGS: 2023 Last Chance Qualifier – North America, iiTzTimmy was in the top 10 for 12 of the tournaments.
iiTzTimmy has been around the world to compete in tournaments
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One of the biggest challenges was to make myself known. After that, I was like, ‘What do I do now?’ That’s why I set up these challenges
In 2022, iiTzTimmy hosted his first two tournaments, iiTzTimmy Random Royale Day 1 and Day 2. With his competitive spirit, though, the gamer couldn’t be expected to just sit on the sidelines. He competed in the second day’s event, where he placed third. On top of being an organiser, iiTzTimmy competed in 17 tournaments that year, including two wins and nine additional top 10s.
“It’s absolutely insane that a single player has managed to rack up over 9,000 damage in just one Apex match. There are only so many players in a game, so hitting those numbers is not only dependent on your skill, but a lot of luck,” said Alex Garton, a former writer for Dexerto, specializing in Call of Duty and Apex Legends.
iiTzTimmy’s 2021 schedule also included 18 tournaments, placing in the top 10 for 15 of those contests.
iiTzTimmy’s rise in the gaming community kicked-off with two tournaments in 2019, followed by 12 tournaments in 2020.
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Iconic streams and plays
Timothy ‘iiTzTimmy’ An entertains fans in San Diego
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The top streams by iiTzTimmy represent his growing fanbase and overall ascension in the gaming world. He did a 54-hour-long Apex Legends stream in 2021 that reached 147,000 viewers, taking the Apex Legends account from Bronze to Predator during his gameplay. This gaming milestone journey involved no sleep, brief restroom breaks and going from the first stage to a level only the top 750 players have reached.
Most recently, iiTzTimmy completed 126 games of Apex Legends in a 34-hour single stream, skyrocketing from Rookie to Predator. He took 12 hours to rise from Rookie to Diamond and 22 hours to conquer the Diamond-ranked games on six hours of sleep.
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Challenges and overcoming adversities
iiTzTimmy’s first big obstacle was making a name for himself in the gaming universe. Thanks to his breakout debut moment at TwitchCon San Diego in 2019, recognition came quickly. From there, he was determined to showcase his skills. He dove head-first into new tournaments and created gaming challenges to defeat, specifically with his 54, 65 and 34-hour streams.
“One of the biggest challenges was to make myself known, and after that I was like, ‘What do I do now?’ That’s why I set up these challenges,” he said.
iiTzTimmy in action at Red Bull Home Ground in Tokyo
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Yet, as one out-of-game obstacle is conquered, another one appears. During his time with the Golden Guardians, he faced anxiety and depression as he adjusted to the cyclical competitive schedule. With so many external factors weighing on his mental health, iTzTimmy says he now looks inward to feel his best.
“A lot of the mental health challenges come from the chat, but personally, I never took offense to somebody calling me weird or cringe. That never hit me,” says iiTzTimmy. “For me, it’s more about how you find yourself comparing your career to others. ‘Why are my numbers not that good? Why don’t I have as many views?’ Obviously, you’re happy for your peers, but you also want to be happy internally. And that can get tough when it feels like you’re not moving in any direction.”
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Current status and future prospects
Since 2024, iiTzTimmy has been a dominant force in the gaming world. His recent ventures include visiting campuses, participating in major esports tournaments and shaking up those tournaments he’s in.
iiTzTimmy has a global fanbase thanks to his streams
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He also announced his departure from his DSG team in June 2024 to sign with Moist Esports for the remainder of the Split Two Pro League. Yet this transfer was just the beginning, as iiTzTimmy played alongside Apex Legends veterans.
During the 2025 season, iiTzTimmy signed with NRG and competed in the Apex Legends Global Series 2025 Open, bringing his aggressive playstyle and positive attitude to the team in a bid to take a slice of the $1,000,000 prize pool. He and his team-mates ultimately placed in 12th, an impressive feat considering 160 teams entered the competition.
NRG also competed in the Apex Legends Global Series 2025: Split 1 Pro League – Americas, where a fourth place finish after two months of competition secured a fourth place finish to qualify for the 2025 Midseason Playoffs.
Heading into the Playoffs, iiTzTimmy announced that he would be retiring from competitive Apex Legends, marking this tournament as his last. It was here in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, that iiTzTimmy and NRG competed against 39 other teams for glory, along with grabbing a slice of the $2,000,000 prize pool. NRG were eliminated during the opening Pool Play stage, heading home in 21st place and marking the end of iiTzTimmy’s competitive Apex Legends career.
His influence continues to grow however and he shows no signs of slowing down. iiTzTimmy’s future prospects remain bright.
What’s next for iiTzTimmy after his retirement from tournaments?
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Final round: A legacy in the making
iiTzTimmy’s journey from a passionate gamer to a celebrated esports icon is a testament to his dedication, skill, and unwavering love for the game. His career is filled with highlights, achievements, and moments that have left an indelible mark on the gaming community. Although he is no longer actively competing competitively in Apex Legends, he’ll no doubt continue to push boundaries and inspire others, there is no doubt that iiTzTimmy will remain a central figure in the world of esports.
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