Aidan Moon

Aidan “Zirene” Zukas Moon’s early engagement with video games began in his youth, following a bike accident that led to an extended hospital stay. This period introduced him to gaming, starting with titles like Pokemon Red on a Gameboy, and later progressing to computer-based games. He played World of Warcraft at a competitive level during the Burning Crusade expansion. His involvement with League of Legends began later, where he achieved notable success by winning the University of California, Irvine’s League tournaments in both Fall 2012 and Spring 2013.

Moon’s professional casting career in esports commenced with his role as a shoutcaster for the High School Star League. In February 2014, he joined Riot Games to cast the 2014 NA Challenger Series, collaborating with fellow caster Phreak. His expertise and commentary subsequently led him to join the broadcast team for the LCS at the start of the 2015 season. During his tenure at Riot Games, he cast numerous significant events, including multiple LCS seasons, Mid-Season Invitationals, and World Championships, contributing to the professional presentation of League of Legends esports. Moon departed from Riot Games on March 18, 2019.

Following his departure from Riot Games, Aidan Moon transitioned into game design, taking on a role as a Game Designer for Blizzard Entertainment on World of Warcraft Classic. This move represented a shift in his career path, leveraging his extensive background in competitive gaming and esports into game development. His career progression highlights a continuous engagement with the gaming industry, evolving from a competitive player and caster to a developer contributing to major titles within the space.