The Caster - Meet the Contestants - John 'Younglink' Finch

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What is a MOBA?

Multiplayer Online Battle Arenas, or MOBAs for short, originated as a sub-genre of the RTS (Real-Time Strategy) genre. Because of this, in most MOBA games, the player takes control of a single character from the isometric (top-down) view akin to most RTS games. Typically, in MOBA games, a player takes control of a single character on one of two teams. Those players choose characters that all have their own abilities, or “kits”. To win, the players must use a combination of abilities, teamwork, and strategy to not only best their opponent, but destroy the opponents main structures. A bonus to the genre is that most MOBAs are free games, which is definitely a contributing factor of the their massive success. The genre has many titles, the largest of which being Defense of the Ancients (DoTA) and DoTA 2, League of Legends (LoL), and most recently SMITE!

What is SMITE?

SMITE is one of the more recent free MOBA games to enter the fray. In SMITE you don’t just choose a character, you choose a god. You’ll instantly feel an attachment to characters like Thor and Zeus because even if you don’t know the lore behind them, you’ve at least heard their names before! What makes SMITE so immersive is Hi-Rez Studios’ inclusion of historical lore into the gods’ abilities, kits, and play styles. Thor and Loki aren’t just characters from Marvel comics and movies. They’re also a part of Norse mythology and you can take control of them in SMITE!

What makes SMITE different?

SMITE takes all of the strategy of the top MOBA games and adds another layer of difficulty by putting you into the action! Unlike most MOBA games, SMITE offers players the chance to experience the MOBA genre they know and love from a third-person perspective. This unique perspective allows for an extremely immersive experience unlike any other game in the genre. While this doesn’t sound like such a big change, once you play it you’ll understand! All of these things added together is what has gaming websites everywhere continually rating SMITE as one of the best MOBA games available!

[MegaJawa]

RIP Finch. You were a legend in the community. May you find peace in the afterlive <3

[boyxgamer]

RIP Finch. This is such a huge blow for the SMITE community.

[bonnibaby]

Just heard the news, the real gods gained a great soul on Thursday, the 20th of may, 2021, rest in peace to the legend 🙏

[avishabat]

That smile that never left his face...
Will be remembered as one of the best casters in smite history.

[NoGankOmar]

Rest easy king. You always made the games hyped and casting will never be as good without you

[rubenstroy]

Rest in peace my guy, you had a bright personality and you will be genuinely missed.

[ohewwy]

Rest In Peace Finch, SPL will never be the same without you.

[ThePhilipepaulino]

Rest in peace bro, we love you SO FUCKIN MUCH.

[Admiral__]

He reminds me of that guy who roasts people and laughs really hard

[swagwolf]

Legit was my favorite caster😞 Rest peacefully finch... still in shock.

[rosik]

Rest in peace John Finch you were a true legend. You will be sorely missed. My deepest condolences to your family and friends.

[LadyIILord]

Rest in Peace. It's too painful, thank you for entertaining me. Thank you for giving it you're all. And above all, thank you for spreading joy.

[OrbitMyMoon]

He deserves to win, Great personality

[jccc]

We got black F. and Sexier Taco for now

[kinglee]

I vote for this guy seems real chill, doesn't have an annoying voice, didn't try to hard in the interview seems like a fun loving guy.

SB: He looks like F. long lost cousin lol

[Jojuiced]

He's from Macon in Georgia, I wonder if he knew Lee Everett?

[J-CG]

This dude seems pretty chill.
Normal, no irritating tone to his voice, didn't try too hard in the video.

[lolzjj]

please get him, he looks like a really cool person!

[justvee]

Rest in peace man, I was so heart froken when I heard the news. Truly one of my favourite casters not only in SMITE but just in general. I dont think they'll ever be another to do it like you. You always made both the games you were casting fun and hype as well as making the information running smoothly and in a great manner. You truly and always will be missed.

[Mikey]

Rest In Peace, Finch. I’ve always considered finch had the best casting voice of the whole casting team. A tremendous loss for the smite community and the world. His energy, charisma, and humor made the SPL a much more enjoyable place. My condolences to his family and friends.