While he is best known for his streaming career, Lengyel initially gained recognition as a professional Overwatch player. His esports career began in , during which he also started streaming regularly. He joined the Dallas Fuel , a team competing in the inaugural season of the Overwatch League , in late However, his time with the Dallas Fuel was marred by controversy, resulting in repeated suspensions and ultimately his release from the team midway through the season.
Following his departure from competitive Overwatch , Lengyel shifted his focus to a full-time streaming career on Twitch. During this period, he also signed with several esports organizations, such as Sentinels and Luminosity Gaming , as a content creator. Throughout his streaming career, Lengyel has faced several bans and suspensions on Twitch for violating platform guidelines.
These incidents involved showing explicit content, making offensive remarks, and engaging in stream sniping. Despite these controversies, Lengyel maintained a large and dedicated fanbase, consistently attracting high viewership numbers. He was the most-watched streamer on Twitch for three consecutive years, from to After finishing high school , Lengyel enrolled in a CEGEP , studying business administration until dropping out in second year after feeling "directionless".
Consequently, he adjusted his alias to xQcOW to reflect his association with Overwatch. Lengyel embarked on his professional esports career in Overwatch by initially competing in smaller online tournaments as a tank player for teams such as DatZit Gaming.
He acknowledged prioritizing gaming over fundamental aspects of life, such as sleep, nutrition, and personal relationships, and he would dedicate all of his time to playing ranked matches to regain confidence following subpar performances. The team reached the tournament finals before ultimately being defeated by the reigning champions, South Korea. The first suspension was a hour penalty in November for misusing the game's reporting system. The second suspension, a seven-day penalty in December, was a result of him throwing games on stream.
