Interview
-
Interview
GIRLGAMER Esports Festival champion komedyja: "Attending GG changed my life and I will be forever grateful for that"
Currently playing for all-female French League of Legends team Out of the Blue, Olimpia "komedyja" Cichosz came out of GIRLGAMER Esports Festival World Edition bearing the champion title.
-
Interview
Reynad talks about Tempo Storm’s multi-million dollar investment for The Bazaar
The past few years have been busier than ever for Andrey "Reynad" Yanyuk. As his esports' organization, Tempo Storm, has continued to expand across the industry as new titles have popped up, it has made numerous investments in other forms of digital entertainment. Streamers, web shows, and even their own game: Tempo Storm explores everything the consumer of today is interested in. Last week Tempo Storm announced their latest milestone. The Bazaar, a digital, multiplayer deckbuilding game fully developed by Tempo Storm, received a $3.3 million investment to boost its production. Reynad sat down with Inven Global's Tom Matthiesen to talk about the investment, what it means for The Bazaar, and how Tempo Storm is paving the way for other organizations in the video game entertainment industry.
-
Interview
DRX Doran: "If Chovy ever says he wants to play top lane, I don’t want to give him my spot unless he pushes me out by being better."
On the 1st of March (KST), DragonX defeated Griffin in the 2020 League of Legends Champions Korea Spring Split. With today's win, DragonX gained their 6th win and placed themselves at 3rd place in the
-
Interview
GEN Head Coach Edgar: "Many people called us a ‘super team’, but I’ve never thought that. We're just a well-balanced team."
In the first match of Day 20 of the 2020 League of Legends Champions Korea Spring Split on March 1st (KST), Gen.G Esports defeated APK Prince 2-0 and continued their winning streak. It was their 4th
-
Interview
Meteos: "I had a good amount of offers this off-season, but 100 Thieves stood out to me the most."
Meteos sat down with Inven Global's Nick Geracie to discuss his team's aggressive new mindset, the changes in 100 Thieves' culture since he last played for the organization, and shed some light on Zac as an emerging pick in the competitive meta.
-
Interview
AF Ben sends a message to his bot lane partner, Mystic: "With the power of being the man of a family, let’s make sure to teach T1 a lesson."
In Day 19 of the 2020 LCK Spring split, Afreeca Freecs managed to defeat DAMWON Gaming with a set score of 2-1. The support player for AF, Nam “Ben” Dong-hyun, started for AF in game 1, ma
-
Interview
KT Hirai: "One word from the fans will give the players much more energy than ten words from me."
On the 29th (KST), KT Rolster defeated Hanwha Life Esports 2-0 in the 2020 LCK Spring Split. With this victory, KT continues their win streak by 3 games, and is now in a position to potentially set th
-
Interview
TL Jensen: "All of the problems we had are pretty clear to us now."
Jensen spoke to Inven Global's Nick Geracie after TL's win over DIG to provide insight on the team's early-split issues, improvements in play since Broxah's arrival, and the team's current form relative to its floor and its ceiling.
-
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.
-
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
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
