Interview

  1. Interview

    “A card game without an esport is like football without championships”: LoR #1 player Ultraman on meta, esports, and work ethic

    At the time of our interview, Belgian Alessio “Ultraman” Boukou stands as the single best Legends of Runeterra ladder player in the world. But a year ago he was stuck in another game, another universe, and a disheartening routine that was grinding him down.

    · Jul 29, 2020
  2. Interview

    [LoL THE NEXT] MaRin and Wolf as mentors, competitors, and on rookie talent in the scene

    On the 27th (KST), Riot Korea unveiled ‘LoL THE NEXT', a seven-episode series where 40 players over Diamond 1 on the solo queue ladder have been chosen through open applications and will be unde

    · Jul 27, 2020
  3. Interview

    DIG Johnsun: "Our most consistent player right now is aphromoo."

    Johnsun spoke to Inven Global's Nick Geracie about Dignitas' exciting win over EG, building new roster synergy in the middle of a split, and what he's learned since his LCS debut this spring.

    · Jul 26, 2020
  4. Interview

    TL Jensen: "The night before I won my first LCS Title, I re-watched that Ekko game just to remind myself of those emotions."

    Jensen has had a fairly long, storied career, coming to the League Championship Series as Cloud9's starting Mid Laner in 2015. In his LCS debut, he beat rival org, TSM, despite trailing behind Bjergsen throughout the game, leaving him with a criticism that he could not keep up with the league's best, one he wouldn't shake for many years. Read his thoughts on his career and perception here:

    · Jul 25, 2020
  5. Interview

    DRX Chovy on facing DWG: "I don’t think any special strategy will work against ShowMaker. I just need to do my best to win with my own ability."

    On the 25th (KST), DRX and Gen.G displayed the most exciting match of the 2020 League of Legends Champions Korea Summer Split. The two teams fought fiercely throughout the three games, but it was DRX

    · Jul 25, 2020
  6. Interview

    T1 Cuzz: "Volibear is kind of like AD Elise. You need to see and do the dives well."

    On the 25th (KST), T1 defeated Hanwha Life Esports 2-1 in the 2020 League of Legends Champions Korea Summer Split. Hanwha Life Esports surprised T1 by taking the first game, but T1 managed to pull the

    · Jul 25, 2020
  7. Interview

    AF Spirit on Poppy jungle: "She's very good at messing with your opponents... Both in-game and mentally."

    On the 24th (KST), Afreeca Freecs took on SeolHaeOne Prince in round 2 of the 2020 LCK Summer split. WIth a set score of 2-0, AF dominated SP in a very quick fashion. While AF found joy in breaking th

    · Jul 24, 2020
  8. Interview

    DWG Canyon: "I'm going to buy all my teammates ice cream for making me the first LCK jungler to score a penta."

    On the 24th (KST), DAMWON Gaming took down SANDBOX Gaming with a set score of 2-0. The jungler for DWG, Kim “Canyon” Geon-bu, became the first jungler in the LCK to score a pentakill. He e

    · Jul 24, 2020
  9. Interview

    DWG Nuguri on his choice of K-pop star to wear his jersey: "Right now… I’d wish IU would wear my jersey."

    On the 24th (KST), DAMWON Gaming defeated SANDBOX Gaming in round 2 of the 2020 LCK Summer split. With a set score of 2-0, DWG shut down SB to continue exerting their domination in the standings. Jang

    · Jul 24, 2020
  10. Interview

    Excel goes on vacation: Patrik and Caedrel share the importance of taking time off from the LEC

    Marc Robert "Caedrel" Lamont and Patrik "Patrik" Jírů from Excel Esports shared their experience going on a trip to Malta, with their team, and why the time off is so important for professional players.

    · Jul 24, 2020
  11. Interview

    G2 Grabbz on recent slump: "We're not quite sure now where the meta lies."

    Inven Global was able to chat with GrabbZ following the team’s defeat against Origen in week 5, where he explained what factors into G2’s losing streak, particularly given the current circumstances and how the meta is shaping up.

    · Jul 24, 2020
  12. Interview

    Dignitas Invert: "Nobody is giving up. We're only one win out of Playoffs, players have good energy and a lot of motivation."

    We conducted two different interviews with Invert based on Dignitas' off-season changes, mindset, and Summer goals. Check out what Dignitas has been doing this Split, how they operate and function as a ten man unit, and what their hope is for the team by Playoffs here:

    · Jul 23, 2020
  13. Interview

    EG Huni: "I just have to play like Huni, and I don't think anyone can stop me."

    Huni is back in the LCS after spending a couple months playing in Academy for Evil Geniuses. Hear what he has to say about his re-debut, his Karma record, and what to expect from him and EG moving forward here:

    · Jul 23, 2020
  14. Interview

    Interview with Ferris, winning artist of the Fortnite Spray Contest

    United States-based artist Andrew Ferris won the Fortnite Spray Contest with a Meowscles-inspired spray that is now available in game. Ferris spoke to Inven Global's Nick Geracie about winning the Fortnite Spray Contest, his artistic background, and to give advice to fellow artists creating for video games.

    · Jul 23, 2020