Interview

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Interview

    AF Ucal: "We've always been a team that likes change, but after watching MSI, we became more confident in having changes in style."

    On the 9th (KST), Afreeca Freecs brought down defending champions, SK Telecom T1, in a close 2-1 match. Mid laner Son "Ucal" Woo-hyeon showed a performance that can put an end to the worries expressed

    · Jun 9, 2019
  9. Interview

    AF Kiin: "When I first joined Afreeca, I was nervous facing Khan because he’s a good player... I'm not nervous anymore."

    On the 9th (KST), Afreeca Freecs and SK Telecom T1 clashed in the 2019 LCK Summer Split. Afreeca defeated SKT 2-1 and were able to secure their first win of the season. In all three games, Kim “

    · Jun 9, 2019
  10. Interview

    AF Dread: "Ucal and I have good synergy. We get along well in scrims and practice."

    The second 2019 LCK Summer Split match of June 9th (KST) was between SK Telecom T1 and Afreeca Freecs. The two teams fought fiercely until the end, going into Game 3. It was Afreeca that was able to

    · Jun 9, 2019
  11. Interview

    KZ Naehyun: "The player I want to face and beat the most is Rookie. Personally, I think he’s amazing."

    On the 9th of June (KST), in the 2019 LCK Summer Split, Kingzone DragonX reigned over SANDBOX Gaming 2-0. Kingzone mid laner Yoo “Naehyun” Nae-hyun played Ryze and Neeko in the two games a

    · Jun 9, 2019
  12. Interview

    KZ Deft on Sona: "She has buff skills and CC, with decent damage as well. I think she needs to be nerfed."

    On June 9th (KST), Kingzone DragonX faced SANDBOX Gaming in the 2019 LCK Summer Split. In the match, Kingzone defeated SANDBOX 2-0 and continued their successful run in the summer split. Kim

    · Jun 9, 2019
  13. Interview

    KZ Cuzz: "Deft is a guy who wants to get MVP more than anybody."

    On the 9th (KST), in the 2019 LCK Summer Split, Kingzone DragonX swept SANDBOX Gaming 2-0 and rose to the top of the standings. By picking Sona in the bot lane in Game 2, they showed dominance in team

    · Jun 9, 2019
  14. Interview

    Shroomed: "In my opinion, the turning point for Melee will be if Wizzrobe gets sponsored."

    Shroomed brought his Melee insights and experience to IGEC 2019 as a panelist of "The Smash Bros: How an Unsupported Nintendo Game Survived as an Esport." Shortly before his panel, Shroomed touched base with Nick Geracie on the state of the Smash community, the potential of Justin "Wizzrobe" Hallett being signed, and to weigh in on the "Melee vs. Super Smash Bros Ultimate" debate.

    · Jun 8, 2019