New LCS Play-by-Play Caster Talks About His Role in the Broadcast
A week before the LCS season begins, Marc Alexander “Raafaa” Arrambide, the new play-by-play caster, held a Q&A session on Reddit to answer questions from League of Legends fans.
During the session, Raafaa expressed his enthusiasm for promoting emerging talent from the North American Scouting Grounds. As a caster, he wants to highlight the stories of these players and give them more recognition.
According to Raafaa, there hasn’t been enough focus on the origin stories of players who debuted after being featured in Scouting Grounds. Their stories have often been overshadowed by the louder player personalities who attract more attention.
Raafaa’s Journey from Pro Player Aspirations to Caster
Raafaa’s casting career began in 2017 when he realized his dream of becoming a professional player was not feasible. Instead of playing scrims, he started commentating them in the team’s lobby. He then honed his skills by casting unofficial LMS games and amateur leagues.
Later, he transitioned to Wild Rift, the mobile version of League of Legends, and casted the World Final in Singapore. In 2021, he joined the NA Academy and Proving Grounds official cast.
Emphasizing Storytelling in the LCS Broadcast
Storytelling is Raafaa’s main focus as a caster in this year’s LCS broadcast. Apart from highlighting emerging grassroots talent, he is exploring ways to enhance storytelling through elements like music or sketch-related segments.
This season’s LCS marks a significant change with a new schedule and the departure of Dash, a longtime face from the desk. While some fans and personalities are concerned about the league’s future, the introduction of a new caster like Raafaa could bring a fresh perspective and rejuvenate the league.
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