Interview

  1. Interview

    Part 1 with ESPN's Jacob Wolf: "I would like to think at least that at the past four years I've proven what I can do in terms of being a good reporter in really difficult moments."

    Jacob Wolf is a veteran in esports journalism, growing from grassroots, and becoming a full-time journalist with ESPN Esports. Since being employed with ESPN, Jacob has done various types of content for ESPN from written, audio podcasts, and now, video content. During NYXL's homestand in the opening week of the Overwatch League season, Inven Global's Chris Cuevo had an extensive chat with Jacob Wolf about getting started in esports journalism, his position at ESPN, and advice for up and coming journalists.

    · Feb 28, 2020
  2. Interview

    Trihex talks about his recent Twitch ban; explains how to prevent the abuse of copyright strikes

    Trihex spoke to Inven Global's Tom Matthiesen about his ban, and explained what he thinks needs to be done to improve the situation for digital content creators.

    · Feb 28, 2020
  3. Interview

    DRX Pyosik: "I personally feel that Tarzan is the best jungler in the world, so I really want to beat him."

    On the 28th (KST), DragonX and APK Prince faced off in the 2020 LCK Spring Split. With a set score of 2-0, DRX took down APK. Although the LCK was held without any spectators and Press due to the Coro

    · Feb 28, 2020
  4. Interview

    LEC Medic talks life changes and dealing with stress: "I live by the philosophy that you shouldn’t really regret any decision you make"

    The League of Legends European Championship brings in talent with stories that are no short of fantastic, with Aaron "Medic" Chamberlain being no exception. Earning his name by being a real life doctor, the play-by-play caster shares what has prompted the lifestyle change.

    · Feb 27, 2020
  5. Interview

    Kerry LaRose & Kaeo Milker talk Blizzard's partnerships with ESL & DreamHack; Warcraft 3: Reforged

    Kerry LaRose, Esports Lead at Blizzard Entertainment, was instrumental in executing upon Blizzard's new involvement in the ESL Pro Tour from start to finish. Kaeo Milker is the Production Director of Warcraft 3: Reforged, and previously was the Production Director of Blizzard titles such asHeroes of the Storm, Starcraft 2, and the original Warcraft 3: Reign of Chaos. LaRose and Milker joined Inven Global's Nick Geracie for an interview at DreamHack Anaheim 2020.

    · Feb 26, 2020
  6. Interview

    Schalke 04 Innaxe: ”I see five people and the coach versus the problem, rather than me versus everyone else as the problem”

    Nihat "Innaxe" Aliev is the newest addition to Schalke 0, joining in as Bot Laner, substituting the highly anticipated and biggest let down of the season Konstantinos-Napoleon "FORG1VEN" Tzortziou. Restructured, the team finds itself slowly moving up the ladder of the championship. On the fifth week of the League of Legends European Championship, the player shared his expectations for the remainder of the split and doubling down on team duty.

    · Feb 26, 2020
  7. Interview

    T1 Head Coach Kim Jeong-soo: "Whatever champion Faker plays, there’s something from him that makes the game turn around when trailing."

    In the 2020 League of Legends Champions Korea Spring Split match held on the 26th (KST), T1 defeated Griffin 2-0. As of this win, T1 extended their winning streak to 5 games. Park “Teddy”

    · Feb 26, 2020
  8. Interview

    G2 Esports GrabbZ: “It’s always good to feel threatened”

    G2 Esports coach Fabian "GrabbZ" Lohmann talks about the importance of giving players time to progress through the season, addressing the 0-2 weekend and the issues the team had faced prior to the losses.

    · Feb 25, 2020
  9. Interview

    Vitality Duke talks about the players' struggles through the LEC: "The first losses added up on them and at some point they just lost trust in themselves"

    Vitality has secured its first win of the split during the fifth weekend of the League of Legends European Championship, avoiding the so feared 0-18. Coach Hadrien "Duke" Forestier talked to Lara Lunardi about the team’s underperformance this split, the issues they must face, decompressing from stress and painting Warhammer models.

    · Feb 24, 2020
  10. Interview

    C9 Vulcan: "We expected to be strong, but we also expected to have more competition for 1st place."

    Vulcan joined Inven Global's Nick Geracie after defeating IMT to break down the farming Tahm Kench strategy, discuss Cloud9's dominance throughout the LCS Spring Split, and to give his opinion on who could contest C9 down the stretch towards the Spring Playoffs.

    · Feb 23, 2020
  11. Interview

    Fnatic Hylissang talks about his twin brother and their passion for League of Legends

    During the fifth weekend of the League of Legend European Championship Zdravets "Hylissang" Iliev Galabov opened up about his competitiveness with his siblings and having a twin brother that helped him out in his League of Legends career.

    · Feb 23, 2020
  12. Interview

    KT Ray: "I was a very inconsistent player... Reapered, NoFe, and Heart led me well, and iloveoov is also teaching me well."

    On February 23rd (KST), kt Rolster faced Afreeca Freecs in the 2020 League of Legends Champions Korea Spring Split. kt Rolster finally climbed out of their long losing streak with a 2-1 victory.

    · Feb 23, 2020
  13. Interview

    SB Leo: "Outside of the game, GorillA looks after us like a mom. He tries to do the same in-game, but I try to control him..."

    On the 23rd (KST), SANDBOX Gaming shut out DAMWON Gaming 2-0 in the 2020 League of Legends Champions Korea Spring Split. SANDBOX was on a 4-game losing streak after their first win against APK Prince.

    · Feb 23, 2020
  14. Interview

    KT Kuro: "I really wanted to win a lot whatever team it was, but since we defeated my former team, Afreeca Freecs, it felt even better."

    On the 23rd (KST), kt Rolster finally gained their first win of the 2020 League of Legends Champions Korea Spring Split over Afreeca Freecs. It was a difficult start of the season for kt Rolster but

    · Feb 23, 2020