Interview

  1. Interview

    CLG Smoothie: "My job is my whole life, so if I'm not winning, it feels like I'm empty."

    CLG Support Andy "Smoothie" Ta joined Inven Global's Nick Geracie after the team's win over TL to shed light on the team's struggles, how Pobelter has changed the team for the better, and issues an apology to the CLG fanbase.

    · Mar 15, 2020
  2. Interview

    G2 Jankos' fast responses to keywords: "Draft? My sh*t coach, GrabbZ!"

    Our “KeyWord”  short interview series evaluates player responses to simple words. The response has to be based on the first thought that comes to mind once they hear a word, sometimes followed by additional questions.

    · Mar 15, 2020
  3. Interview

    Xixo shares his thoughts on Legends of Runeterra's potential as an esport

    Legends of Runeterra is almost two months into its open beta. While the game itself is in a healthy state with a vibrant meta and regular patches, there's a lot to be desired when it comes to its comp

    · Mar 15, 2020
  4. Interview

    Rogue Larssen: "I don't think there's a very big difference between Faker and a middle-tier LEC Mid Laner."

    Emil "Larssen" Larsson, who made his debut on the main stage last year for Rogue and still sports their jersey today, has set his eyes on becoming the absolute best Mid Laner. He joined Inven Global's Tom Matthiesen for a talk about the Mid Lane role, and how he became a player who stands his ground against those he once looked up to.

    · Mar 14, 2020
  5. Interview

    Vitality Selfie: "I have learned to deal with losses a little bit better than others, so I try to help players to go through it."

    Starting the seventh week of the League of Legends European Championship in a rush, Marcin shared thoughts on the current situation with Team Vitality.

    · Mar 13, 2020
  6. Interview

    Excel YoungBuck: "We have to be confident in the players so they can be confident in themselves."

    Now stuck in playoff limbo, Excel depends on the misplays of Misfits and MAD Lions for a chance to join the best teams. Head Coach Joey "YoungBuck" Steltenpool talked to Inven Global about his experience with the team so far, the changes implemented to ensure better performance and his optimism for the Summer Split.

    · Mar 12, 2020
  7. Interview

    Origen Destiny: "I want to set an example and show that, regardless of where you're from, you can do something great if you really care."

    You've been in Europe for almost a full Split now, but let's dial it back a bit. What went through your head when you heard that Origen was interested in you? When I was first told about it by my mana

    · Mar 11, 2020
  8. Interview

    Fnatic Mithy opens up about leaving his player career behind and becoming a coach: "I have a very different idea of what coaching should be"

    Once crowned Support King, now Head Coach of Fnatic, Alfonso "Mithy" Aguirre Rodriguez opens up about his transition from player to coach.

    · Mar 10, 2020
  9. Interview

    DRX cvMax on 2020 LCK Spring Round 1: "Up to now is better than I predicted... The rookies were more geniuses than I thought."

    DragonX head coach Kim "cvMax" Dae-ho spoke of how he felt after finishing the first round of the 2020 League of Legends Champions Korea Spring Split. After failing to reach the World Championship for

    · Mar 10, 2020
  10. Interview

    C9 Reapered after clinching 1st place in LCS: "I will take home the championship this year."

    Though the team's perfect split was cut short in a defeat this weekend at the hands of TSM, a Monday night win over Golden Guardians brought Cloud9 to a record of 13-1 and subsequently, a lock for the first seed in the 2020 LCS Spring Playoffs.

    · Mar 9, 2020
  11. Interview

    SK Gaming Crownshot: "Our scrims are going so much better than our stage games. I just hope we can find a way to bring that performance to the stage."

    Last year you guys barely missed out on a top-six finish—what were the expectations for 2020? We expected more than what we're doing now, for sure. I think we're not playing well on stage, we're

    · Mar 9, 2020
  12. Interview

    Laure Valée "This is my drive, the fact that I cannot sleep without this game."

    Laure "Bulii'' Valee is a role model to be followed by many aspiring women professionals in the esports scene. Living and breathing League of Legends, she started her career writing for LoL Esports, now being a figure of authority, presenting broadcasts and interviewing personalities in the field, with a home basis at the League of Legends European Championship.

    · Mar 8, 2020
  13. Interview

    G2 Wunder plays KeyWord: "Win. Well, more like winning big things, you know? Not winning against Vitality."

    This week, we are introducing a new experiment, or rather, a new content series. Titled “KeyWord”, we will shout random words at players, while they respond with the first thing that crosses their minds. Our first guest is G2 Esports Top Laner Martin "Wunder" Nordahl Hansen.

    · Mar 6, 2020
  14. Interview

    KT bonO: "We’ll be back in good shape when the season starts again. "

    On March 6th (KST), in the 2020 League of Legends Champions Korea Spring Split, Griffin faced kt Rolster in the last match of Round 1 before going on hiatus. In the battle between the two teams, KT

    · Mar 6, 2020