From Engineering Student to Million-Follower Gaming Phenomenon: The Rise of a French Minecraft Master
When you think of French Twitch streamers who've made it big in the Minecraft world, Rayenne Guendil—better known as Etoiles—stands out as someone who turned his passion for gaming into a million-follower empire. With over 1.2 million followers on Twitch and a growing YouTube presence, this 28-year-old from Limoges has carved out a unique space in the streaming landscape that goes far beyond just playing games.
Etoiles' path to streaming success wasn't exactly traditional. Despite earning his computer engineering degree from EFREI Paris in 2020, he chose to pursue content creation full-time. His journey hasn't been without challenges—he's openly discussed managing Type 1 diabetes while building his career, something that required him to balance hospital visits with his studies during his teenage years. Yet he still managed to graduate with honors, showing the same determination that would later fuel his streaming career.
What sets Etoiles apart from other Minecraft streamers is his versatility. Sure, he's known for his engaging Minecraft gameplay, but he also brings cultural content to his streams, including appearances on shows like "Questions pour un champion." His streaming persona has evolved through various aliases—from "Mr. Cucumber" to "Security"—each reflecting different aspects of his personality that his French audience has grown to love. He's also made waves in the Super Smash Bros Ultimate community, where he mains Pac-Man and has competed in major tournaments like GENESIS X.
His involvement with Quackity's QSMP (Quackity's Survival Multiplayer) since May 2023 has been a game-changer for his international reach. The multilingual Minecraft server brought together content creators from different countries, and Etoiles quickly became a fan favorite for his problem-solving skills and collaborative approach to the server's mysteries and challenges. This participation helped him break out of the primarily French-speaking bubble and connect with a global audience.
Beyond the numbers and achievements, what makes Etoiles genuinely compelling is how he's maintained authenticity while scaling up. His streams typically run Monday through Thursday, with sessions ranging from quick 2-hour chats to marathon 7-hour gaming sessions. Currently ranked #160 on Twitch globally, he's proven that French content creators can compete on the international stage. Whether he's deep in a Minecraft build, theorizing about QSMP lore, or just chatting with his community, there's a genuine curiosity and enthusiasm that comes through the screen—qualities that have helped him build one of the most engaged French-speaking gaming communities on the platform.