Interview

  1. Interview

    GrabbZ talks about the future of G2 and Perkz leaving: "He will elevate the entire NA region."

    G2 Esports Head Coach Fabian "GrabbZ" Lohmann joined Inven Global’s Lara Lunardi to discuss the team’s journey in 2020, the new roster, Perkz’s departure, World of Warcraft with Wunder, and more.

    · Dec 1, 2020
  2. Interview

    SANDBOX head coach Micro: "I wanted to go to a team that REALLY needed me. There were more than enough reasons to not hesitate."

    The first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Kim “Micro” Mok-kyoung is DAMWON Gaming. Micro had been a coach in several different teams before he took the challenge of creating his

    · Dec 1, 2020
  3. Interview

    Ryu remembers his career and chasing his brass ring: "Why wasn’t I able to win a single championship?"

    During my last interview with Kim "Ssumday" Chan-ho, I heard that Yoo “Ryu” Sang-wook will start his mandatory military service in December and I couldn't just let him join the army withou

    · Nov 24, 2020
  4. Interview

    Team Liquid Kold: "There's more between the lines, but I'm coming [to NA] to win, that's for sure."

    Among Liquid's off-season changes was the addition of Kold to the LCS coaching staff. Kold spoke with us about his time with Liquid at Worlds and how he hopes to power up the team in 2021. Read his interview here:

    · Nov 22, 2020
  5. Interview

    "I was unsure if I was allowed to be this happy on my way to work": Meet LCK announcer Yoon Su-bin

    The long-waited franchising is coming to the LCK in 2021. Among the many talent that will aid the broadcasting, one person is preparing for her second chapter in the LCK. Meet Yoon Su-bin, the announc

    · Nov 20, 2020
  6. Interview

    Queens changes the game with women-focused collective

    Queens Gaming Collective hopes to level that playing field with an agency led-by women for women.

    · Nov 18, 2020
  7. Interview

    Kill Steal CEO Sabby explains the artistic vision behind her newest project STARLUST CO

    In a conversation with Inven Culture, Sabrina “Sabby” Wong explained a little bit about her newest project, STARLUST CO, launching today.

    · Nov 11, 2020
  8. Interview

    Alicia Marie talks about creating Megan Thee Stallion's Mileena costume for Mortal Kombat

    With the reveal of Mileena, Alicia has once again picked up the sewing needle, making a show-stopping look for rapper Megan Thee Stallion. With 2020 hits like WAP and SAVAGE, Megan is coming in hot. Inven Culture sat down with Alicia to talk about how she created the look in four days, what the vibe on-set was like, and her love for gaming.

    · Nov 9, 2020
  9. Interview

    Higround is making PC hardware you want to wear -- the Hypegeek aesthetic

    "It’s early 2000’s culture like Pharrell, translucent Gameboys, Dreamcast/PS1 universe, SSX Tricky, Super Mario Sunshine, Sonic Adventure, Wipeout, Graduation-era Kanye, etc."

    · Nov 8, 2020
  10. Interview

    iG Rookie: "It might sound arrogant, but I’ll be bringing the Summoner’s Cup back next year."

    When we met Song “Rookie” Eui-jin in a cafe in Gangnam, we came with good expectations. The short conversation to arrange the interview highlighted his friendliness and we've also all seen

    · Nov 5, 2020
  11. Interview

    [BLAST Fall] G2 kennyS on NiKo's arrival: "He brings a lot of dynamics into the game. For a player like me, it's even easier to play"

    Inven Global was able to chat with him before the team’s entry into BLAST Fall, where they face tough opposition in Group C with FURIA and Astralis ready to test them.

    · Nov 2, 2020
  12. Interview

    [BLAST Fall] VIT ZywOo: "Individually, I never second-guess myself or go 'Damn, why did I fail that?'"

    Before the team entered the BLAST Fall tournament, Inven Global was able to chat with ZywOo, a few days removed from their finals appearance at the 2020 DreamHack Open Fall. The following transcript was translated from French.

    · Nov 1, 2020
  13. Interview

    [Worlds 2020] DWG ShowMaker: "Since last year, I worked on how I can be more team-oriented. That hard work paid off tonight."

    It's a moment that many LCK fans have been waiting for 3 years. DAMWON Gaming took down Suning Gaming in the 2020 LoL World Championship finals, and took back the Summoner's Cup back to the LCK. Their

    · Oct 31, 2020
  14. Interview

    [Worlds 2020] DWG Press Conference ShowMaker: "After I couldn't qualify for Challengers Korea playoffs in 2018, I thought 'What am I going to do with my life?"

    They were Worlds favorites from the very start, and they lived up to the hype. DAMWON Gaming blew through the entire World Championship, only losing three games from start to finish. See thier press conference here:

    · Oct 31, 2020