Interview

  1. Interview

    Mike Haze: "All the stuff that happened last year definitely was a motivator for me to distance myself from the community"

    Mike Haze looks back on his time in the Smash scene with mixed emotions. He misses the game and competing, and has seen growth in the community. But he loves his life without it.

    · Nov 30, 2021
  2. Interview

    Kobe on LCS popularity in 2022: "I think we are probably going to see a bounce back from last year."

    Inven Global had the chance to talk with Kobe, and discuss his thoughts on NA, his perspective on casting, and why he loves Super Smash Bros. Melee.

    · Nov 30, 2021
  3. Interview

    Atlus talks Worlds, the LCK, and his 2022 dream team: Kiin, Canyon, ShowMaker, deokdam, and Keria

    As reggae music livened up the restaurant we sat in and as great Jamaican dishes filled our tables, I had the pleasure to talk with Atlus about his Worlds finals experience and what he’s looking forward to in the 2022 LCK season.

    · Nov 29, 2021
  4. Interview

    Lucaplex Cosplay: "Seraphine I had planned to do ever since she got announced"

    "Casual cosplay for me is something where I can buy all the costume pieces with little to no modification and is basically just everyday wear. It's a good way to cosplay a character, especially if they have a really recognizable hairstyle or other defining feature without having to make an entire costume."

    · Nov 23, 2021
  5. Interview

    Chillin on his return to competitive Melee: "The mental game is what held me back"

    Chillindude is looking to make his return after spending time spitting rhymes and commentating.

    · Nov 20, 2021
  6. Interview

    T1 CEO Joe Marsh: “Even now, [Faker] kind of transcends the sport and he’s truly an international celebrity.”

    It can be tough being the leader of the most popular esports team on the planet, but it's also rewarding when that team does well. Since joining T1, Joe Marsh has made many moves — some good, so

    · Nov 19, 2021
  7. Interview

    EE on improving the Super Smash Bros. community: "Everything doesn't need a goddamn Twitlonger"

    EE has learned a lot about the Smash community during his time being a commentator.

    · Nov 17, 2021
  8. Interview

    iBDW on Melee tourneys after Mainstage run: "It's frustrating when there's a lack of professionalism"

    Mainstage was tiring and challenging for iBDW. But the Melee pro is already ready to refocus his energy and improve for the next major.

    · Nov 15, 2021
  9. Interview

    vS ZachO: "[Grandmasters] are not immune to making poor judgment calls like running Safety Inspector in Paladin."

    Statistics and data science has been developing rapidly in the sports industry for the past few decades. At first, many sports players couldn’t accept how people who never played professional sports could define their performance with some numbers. Now, data science is used everywhere in sports.

    · Nov 13, 2021
  10. Interview

    'The questions that need to be asked in the face of conflict': A conversation with the co-creators of Arcane

    Riot Games has shocked the world once again with their latest project. Their animated series, ‘Arcane' is now streaming worldwide on Netflix; it has since then become the number one show on Netf

    · Nov 13, 2021
  11. Interview

    Dark Wizzy on making the Smash community inclusive: "I just want to help other people feel accepted."

    Dark Wizzy has made a name for himself as a talented Mario main. Now he is using his voice to make the Smash community more inclusive and safe.

    · Nov 10, 2021
  12. Interview

    Viper: "2021 felt like a complete reboot. [...]I admitted what I did wrong and went back to the starting point."

    EDward Gaming have done the improbable, defeating DWG KIA 3-2 to win the Worlds 2021 finals. After the five-game tug-of-war, the newly-crowned champions joined the press for a conference. To Viper: DW

    · Nov 6, 2021
  13. Interview

    Hard work pays dividends: EDG's mid laner Scout wins Worlds 2021 finals MVP

    The mid laner for EDward Gaming, Lee “Scout” Ye-chan, was selected as the 2021 LoL World Championship Finals MVP. After a full five-game series, EDG managed to take game 5 against DWG KIA

    · Nov 6, 2021
  14. Interview

    DK Khan: "I hope that people send me off in a cheery mood. There’s no need to put the blame on anyone."

    After taking second in an incredibly tense, viewership-breaking grand final, DK sat down with the press for a surprisingly cheerful press conference... and got to dunk on Kim "Khan" Dong-ha in the most good-spirited, well-meaning way.

    · Nov 6, 2021