Interview

  1. Interview

    GEN Peanut on Meeting PraY Again: "I did miss him...Since we have a long way to go, I think he should let me win."

    On the 13th (KST), in the 2019 LCK Summer Split Day 7 match between Gen.G Esports and Jin Air Green Wings, Gen.G dominated the game. Jin Air picked Yuumi and mid Renekton, but Gen.G countered them

    · Jun 13, 2019
  2. Interview

    Developer insight into the delicate balance behind Chen’s rework

    You'd be hard-pressed to find a character in Heroes of the Storm over the last few months that have had more requests to be reworked than Chen. The only "Pandamonium" that he has brought to the battlefield for the last couple years has been to the player piloting the panda who has a fondness for drinking brew. More often than not, Chen didn't feel impactful when dropped on the map. His death-by-papercuts damage output was a minor nuisance; his over-reliance on consuming brew to stay alive in fights wasn't particularly interactive; and when it came to the solo-lane, he was out-classed by many.

    · Jun 12, 2019
  3. Interview

    SB Ghost: "Yuumi’s a champion that has all the most annoying factors in LoL rolled into one. She’s not good for mental health."

    On the 12th (KST), SANDBOX Gaming defeated Griffin in the 2019 LCK Summer Split Day 6 match. SANDBOX countered Griffin's Sona well and was able to take the victory. Jang “Ghost” Yong-jun

    · Jun 12, 2019
  4. Interview

    SB Summit: "GRF and SKT are both really strong teams... We’ll do our best to take the match against SKT as well."

    On the 12th of June (KST), in the second game of the 2019 LCK Summer Split Day 6, SANDBOX Gaming brought down Griffin in a 2-1 match. Griffin picked Sona twice but lost both games that they picked Sona

    · Jun 12, 2019
  5. Interview

    AF Ucal on Playing Against Kingzone: "We’re both aggressive teams, so I think it’ll be fun. I personally want to hunt down Deft."

    On June 12th (KST), in the 2019 LCK Summer Split Day 6 Game 1, Afreeca Freecs demolished Hanwha Life Esports 2-0 and proved that their recent performance against Griffin and SK Telecom T1 wasn't a

    · Jun 12, 2019
  6. Interview

    AF Kiin: "Dread’s recent form is amazing, so it’s big help."

    On the 12th (KST), in the 2019 LCK Summer Split Day 6 match between Hanwha Life Esports and Afreeca Freecs, Afreeca secured another win. Starting with early benefits, Afreeca rolled the snowball to

    · Jun 12, 2019
  7. Interview

    C9 Portilho: "I 100% feel that the Cloud9 community was built by memes."

    Following IGEC 2019, Portilho sat down with Nick Geracie to discuss his role in Cloud9, his journey through esports, and the laid back culture that extends far beyond Star AD Carry Zachary "Sneaky" Scuderi.

    · Jun 11, 2019
  8. Interview

    D'Ron "D1" Maingrette on Casting with Prog, Working with Other Casters, and What Nintendo Can Do to Help Smash

    Super Smash Bros. has left a footprint in the gaming industry. A veteran caster who has been involved in the professional Smash scene, D'Ron "D1" Maingrette, stuck with the scene in its ups and downs. D1 spoke with Inven Global after his IGEC panel to talk about his thoughts on Smash, casting with Prog, and thoughts on the future of Smash.

    · Jun 11, 2019
  9. Interview

    FGC Caster James Chen on Preserving Grassroots Culture in FGC, Favorite Moments, and Inclusion in the FGC

    James Chen is a long time caster in fighting games, whether it is in Street Fighter or Marvel vs. Capcom. James talked to Inven Global about his thoughts of the community, whether the Capcom Pro Tour needs to be like other esports leagues, and what's next for the FGC.

    · Jun 11, 2019
  10. Interview

    TSM Ablazeolive: "Mid Lane is probably in one of the best spots it's ever been."

    Ablazeolive joined Nick Geracie after defeating TLA to share his thoughts on the Mid Lane meta, playing with a non-cardboard version of Support Erik "Treatz" Wessén on stage,  and forming Mid/Jungle synergy with Mingyi "Spica" Lu since Jonathan "Grig" Armao re-joined TSM's LCS roster.

    · Jun 10, 2019
  11. Interview

    Thooorin: "People compare me to Skip Bayless or Stephen A. Smith, and I say, 'Thank you very much.'"

    Thooorin sat down with Nick Geracie before his IGEC 2019 panels to lay out his talking points and give an exclusive look into his journey through esports journalism.

    · Jun 10, 2019
  12. Interview

    CS:GO Caster Jason "moses" O'Toole on the Current State of CS:GO, Favorite Moments, and What Esport He Would Like to Cast In

    Jason "moses" O'Toole is a staple in esports and the professional scene in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. moses spoke with Inven Global to share his thoughts on the history of Counter-Strike, where he would love to cast, and his thoughts on where CS:GO can go from here.

    · Jun 10, 2019
  13. Interview

    NRG/SF Shock President Brett Lautenbach on His Background, Shock's Success, and the Shock's Future

    The San Francisco Shock and NRG Esports made their footprints in the esports space. They have seen success in Overwatch, Rocket League, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. NRG/Shock President Brett Lautenbach spoke to Inven Global about the org's success.

    · Jun 10, 2019
  14. Interview

    [Teamfight Tactics] Riot Product Manager Richard Henkel on TFT: "Think Super Mario Party meets Clash Royale"

    Those who've been getting sick of playing the same game every day is in for a treat. Riot announced a new mode for League of Legends: Teamfight Tactics. Unlike the URF mode, and like the ARAM mode,

    · Jun 10, 2019