Esports caster Maurits “Chronicler” Jan Meeusen is retiring from casting League of Legends after five years.
The Dutchman began casting the LCK not long after popular commentator Christopher “PapaSmithy” Smith quit to work for FlyQuest.
He also covered numerous international events, including the last four World Championships, and cast the Worlds 2023 final in Korea.
Chronicler released a personal statement on social media, revealing he is quitting to spend more time with friends and family.
“While there are a lot of additional circumstances and thoughts I have that further strengthen this decision, the main reason is very straightforward: I very much miss my friends and family.
“During these last five wonderful years, I’ve had the incredible honour of being a small part of the best esport in the World.
“I have, however, also missed funerals, weddings and other big events of close friends and family, and it’s something I really want to change.”
Chronicler also revealed he will release a video or interview to elaborate on his decision once the season has finished.
Many were quick to wish him well, including British streamer Marc ‘Caedrel’ Lamont, who started casting the same year as Chronicler and said:
“Was an absolute pleasure to work alongside you during our time together at internationals and also listening to your casts all these years was amazing.”
League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) is looking for new esports broadcast talent
The LCK, home to T1 and LoL’s all-time great Lee ‘Faker’ Sang-hyeok, is one of the most prestigious esports leagues in the world.
And now there is a major opportunity for people to build upon Chronicler’s good work as the LCK is hiring new casters and esports broadcast talent.
The Korean LoL league linked a Google Forms link where casters, broadcast writers, translators and production assistants can apply.
Anybody is welcome to apply and all of the jobs are seemingly available both remotely and on-site in South Korea.
British esports caster Dan ‘Aux’ Harrison has been part of the LCK’s English broadcast since 2023 and was eager for people to join:
“You should definitely apply for this!
“Personally, I’ve found working at the LCK has been an absolute dream. We’re looking for great people to be part of the squad, so be sure to put your name in.”
Other prominent broadcast talent in the LoL scene stressed how rare an opportunity this is.
LEC host Eefje ‘Sjokz’ Depoortere called it a ‘generational opportunity’ while LEC caster Jake ‘Hysterics’ Osypenko said:
“Opportunities like this come around once every 5-10 years”
In my seven years of esports writing, I’ve introuduced esports coverage to newspapers, interviewed some of the biggest names in the industry, and driven viewers mad with the puns in my YouTube scripts. I’m most proud of the latter.
