Interview

  1. Interview

    Riot Global Esports Co-Lead Jarred Kennedy: "No matter what happens tomorrow is history-making...I think it’s the best Worlds we’ve ever had."

    Hi, nice to meet you. Can you briefly introduce yourself?My name is Jarred Kennedy, and I'm co-head of esports for Riot Games. What are the main things you do?I'm generally responsible for the health

    · Nov 2, 2018
  2. Interview

    [Worlds Finals Media Day] iG Rookie: "I want to have a skin that sells well. Since LeBlanc, Irelia, and Akali are fancy so I probably would pick from them."

    The Media Day for the Grand Finals was held on the day at LoL Park in Seoul. The players of Invictus Gaming had a time answering questions from the media. You reached the finals. How are the iG fans

    · Nov 1, 2018
  3. Interview

    [Worlds Finals Media Day] Fnatic Bwipo: "Most of us are confident. Nobody’s scared. Everyone understands their roles...I think we can take it all."

    On the day before the Grand Finals, a Media Day event was held at the LoL Park in Seoul. All the players of Fnatic appeared on stage and answered questions from the media. The current meta at worlds

    · Nov 1, 2018
  4. Interview

    Team Dignitas Snitch about the HGC Finals: "A lot of the meta revolves around Tyrande"

    "If Gen.G is the final boss then bring it on: we want to play that level of a series again"

    · Oct 31, 2018
  5. Interview

    After a decade long chase, HasuObs attends his first BlizzCon

    The name “HasuObs” has been associated with three different competitive Blizzard Entertainment titles for over a decade. Yet, while Dennis Schneider, his real name, has been in the top one percent of players across Warcraft 3, Starcraft 2 and, now, Heroes of the Storm, he has never been to a BlizzCon before. Part of the problem has to do with the fact that he lives in Germany and it’s not an easy travel for him. Another has to do with, as he admits, just not being able to get over the hump of the stiffest competition in Europe.

    · Oct 31, 2018
  6. Interview

    Falcone discusses value of Hearthstone Global Games; weighs-in on its controversies

    It's one of the biggest annual events in the video game world: BlizzCon. This weekend, hoards (and alliances) of people will visit the convention and closely follow all the announcements Blizzard make

    · Oct 30, 2018
  7. Interview

    Second Wind CarCar talks Contenders qualification, the current support meta, and more

    Carson "CarCar" First is a support player for Second Wind, who recently qualified for NA Contenders, taking 1st place in the Group Stage with wins over Skyfoxes, Phase 2, and GOATS. They also took 3rd

    · Oct 29, 2018
  8. Interview

    LA Valiant KSF: "I want to be known as one of the best DPS players in the world"

    KSF divulges the details of his career aspirations; his life as a pro player; and, his focus on hero pool expansion in his first interview with Inven Global.

    · Oct 28, 2018
  9. Interview

    FNC Rekkles on the Finals: "We've beaten IG twice. It wasn't random or luck."

    Fnatic will face Invictus Gaming in the 2018 World Championship Finals. On the 28th of October (KST), Fnatic (FNC) defeated Cloud9 (C9) in the 2018 Worlds Semifinals day 2 and advanced to the Finals.

    · Oct 28, 2018
  10. Interview

    IG Rookie: "I want to go against Caps. I want to make my revenge to prove that I’m better."

    On the 27th (KST), Invictus Gaming (IG) swept G2 in the 2018 World Championship Semifinals day 1. IG's concept was clearly focused on the early game. Using their signature aggressive playstyle, they

    · Oct 27, 2018
  11. Interview

    HeroesHearth Homi: “I will try to do my best to basically not be a burden.”

    As HeroesHearth Esports, the number one seed from North America, approaches this year’s Heroes Global Championship (HGC) BlizzCon event, they feel as if they’re playing with house money. They have to, as they perform best in a relaxed environment, just having fun with the guys. The group of underdogs rose up from the Open Division and qualified for every international event in 2018. And, while their performance at such events leaves much to be desired, their growth is indisputable. But, in order to be considered among the other top teams in the world, they will need to overcome, yet again, another bump in the road.

    · Oct 25, 2018
  12. Interview

    [Video Interview] Meet The Goddess of EU LCS, Sjokz in a "1 Second Interview"

    Wherever League of Legends is, Eefje “Sjokz” Depoortere is there with enthusiasm. As always, Sjokz was at the 2018 League of Legends World Championship, shining brightly. Although her time

    · Oct 25, 2018
  13. Interview

    Khaldor on North America: "There is a lot of entitlement and there is not really a very good work ethic."

    Everyone is allowed to partake in a little drama, gossiping and rumor-sharing from time to time. There’s no shame in that. It’s part of human communication and can help form relationships with peers. It does, however, become an issue when certain individuals would rather start and spread tittle-tattle than shrug it off and not get involved. For Thomas "Khaldor" Kilian, a 16-year veteran of the esports industry and current Heroes of the Storm caster, he has seen his fair share of drama and, from his experience, no region focuses more on it than North American.

    · Oct 25, 2018
  14. Interview

    Relationships: one of the many sacrifices made in esports

    Dedicating your life to mastering a craft requires an internal understanding that sacrifices need to be made if your intention is to be the best you can be. Relationships with friends, one’s own health and the ability to dedicate enough time and energy to enter the dating world are some of the very common facets of everyday life that are occasionally put on the backburner when you work in an industry as volatile as esports. Long hours, working weekends and traveling around the world can and do impact those who work “traditional” jobs but esports can take it to extremes at times. Thomas “Khaldor” Kilian is no stranger to the impact that devoting more than 15 years of his life to esports has had on his ability to find love, enjoy a night out with friends and form intimate relationships with peers around him.

    · Oct 23, 2018