Everything You need to Know about Esports Casters

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be seated right above the action, clear from any obstruction, with a microphone to narrate all the things you see? Yeah, never. But, luckily for us there are some awesome people out there who have a passion for it. We’re talking about the people that talk and talk until their mouths foam up, the people that can either make or break a viewing experience, the casters!


Similar to traditional sports, esports casters must also have a deep understanding of the game.  There are two primary types of casting, color and play-by-play casting. While one caster can possess the skills to do both, it is more likely to see a duo in which one caster analyzes the strategies and the other calls the game play-by-play.


Color casting, also known as analytical casting, throws in details from previous match-ups, game updates, roster changes, and other outside forces that may affect the game at hand. Play-by-play casting is more focused on describing the action live, alerting the viewers to things they might have missed on the screen.


Believe it or not, the caster’s job is not finished as soon as the game is done. They also have a lot of responsibilities after matches like conducting player interviews, commenting on the outcome of the game and how it unfolded, and providing insights for upcoming matches. 


The beauty of esports is that there are endless titles that require casting roles, and this brings opportunities for upcoming casters to experiment with different games and see which one would suit them best. Fighting games, strategy, sports simulations, first-person shooters, and everything else. You get a chance to find the game where you belong!


In summary, we can easily say that casters carry a huge role in connecting the audience to the game and players. They have to be attentive and active throughout the match to offer a full experience, creating hype for fans who are watching from home.