Interview

  1. Interview

    Mandie Roman talks IGEC 2019, gaming fashion, and the future of North American esports

    Mandie Roman's well-rounded experience in the esports industry and affinity for gaming lifestyle made her appearance at the 2019 Inven Global Esports Conference a perfect match. The gaming fashion expert and host moderated three panels, spoke on another, and co-hosted the IGEC2019 networking afterparty.

    · Jun 6, 2019
  2. Interview

    GRF Viper: "Yuumi is a very annoying champion... She doesn't need to move, yet she can attack all day long."

    On June 6th (KST), Griffin defeated Afreeca Freecs 2-1 in the 2019 LCK Summer Split. As much as the score was 2-1, the games were close and fierce to the end. In the match, Park “Viper” Do

    · Jun 6, 2019
  3. Interview

    GRF Chovy on Ucal: "I think today’s match wasn’t appropriate to decide who’s better between us."

    On the 6th (KST), in the 2019 LCK Summer Split, Griffin squeezed by Afreeca Freecs 2-1. In the tight full set match, Griffin displayed calmness in teamfights to seize the victory. Jeong “Chovy&r

    · Jun 6, 2019
  4. Interview

    GRF Sword on Playing Against Kiin: "I think the design of my glasses granted me the advantage. I’d like to thank my parents for recommending the design."

    On the 6th of June (KST), in the 2019 LCK Summer Split, Griffin faced off Afreeca Freecs. The two teams fought fiercely to the end. Griffin won Game 1, and Afreeca won Game 2 in 45 minutes. In Game 3,

    · Jun 6, 2019
  5. Interview

    SB Summit: "I want to beat Griffin no matter what [this season]. They’re the only team we weren’t able to beat in the spring."

    On June 6th (KST), SANDBOX Gaming played Hanwha Life Esports in the 2019 LCK Summer Split. It was the first match for both teams this season. During the spring split, SANDBOX Gaming did not give up a

    · Jun 6, 2019
  6. Interview

    SB Dove: "She’s not as OP as she used to be... However, when HLE picked Yasuo - Gragas, I thought Akali was perfect."

    SANDBOX Gaming and Hanwha Life Esports clashed on the 6th of June (KST), in the 2019 LCK Summer Split. SANDBOX Gaming defeated Hanwha Life Esports 2-0 and registered their first win of the season. In

    · Jun 6, 2019
  7. Interview

    GEN Peanut on KZ: "PawN has not been included in this Summer roster... wouldn't that make it a bit easier for us to win?"

    On the 5th (KST), Gen.G Esports defeated DAMWON Gaming 2:1 in the 2019 LCK Summer Split Day 1. With Gen.G's jungler, Peanut performing well on Skarner-Sejuani , their new mid laner, Kuzan, who made

    · Jun 5, 2019
  8. Interview

    GEN Ruler on Deft: "I personally think that he is a great bottom laner. As long as our bottom duo can perform well, we have a good chance of winning."

    On the 5th of June (KST), Gen.G Esports defeated DAMWON Gaming 2:1 in the 2019 LCK Summer Split Day 1. Gen.G was defeated twice against DAMWON last split, but this time they managed to put on quite

    · Jun 5, 2019
  9. Interview

    KT Bdd: "PraY is a veteran player. I believe that he will deliver his 100% very soon. His comeback is the most powerful weapon of KT."

    Bdd showed his respect on PraY's comeback. On the 6th of June (KST), kt Rolster defeated Jin Air Greenwings 2-0 in the 2019 LCK Summer held in the LoL PARK located in Jongro, Seoul. It was the first

    · Jun 5, 2019
  10. Interview

    KT PraY: "I've performed in my first match since my comeback and I did feel nervous. I told my fans that this might be the last chance to see me on stage."

    On the 5th of June (KST), kt Rolster defeated Jin Air Green Wings 2:0 in the 2019 LCK Summer Day 1. Kim "PraY" Jong-in was included in the KT starting lineup and successfully made his comeback to

    · Jun 5, 2019
  11. Interview

    KT Kingen on Top Pyke: "During practice, we thought that he went well with our team style... so we were considering to pick Pyke during the Picks & Bans."

    On the 5th of June (KST), the opening match for the 2019 LCK Summer, kt Rolster versus Jin Air Green Wings (JAG) took place in the LoL PARK Seoul, Korea.

    · Jun 5, 2019
  12. Interview

    [LCK Media Day] KT Head Coach, ZanDarC: "I'm responsible for the team's underperformance... our goal is to make it to the Worlds."

    On the 3rd of June (KST), the 2019 LCK Summer Split Media Day was held in the Riot Korea headquarters. We met up with kt Rolster head coach, Oh "ZanDarC" Chang-jong who was determined to jump back

    · Jun 3, 2019
  13. Interview

    Bakery aims to shatter the mold on what a career in esports looks like

    Currently, the Business Development Manager of Dignitas, one of the largest esports organizations in the world, Bakery's day to day roles drastically differ from when he rose to the top of the Heroes of the Storm scene during his playing days. Instead of grinding matches, dissecting replays and mastering his mechanical craft on the keyboard, Bakery's life now consists of overseeing ways to monetize the company via their website, merchandise, and social media platforms. Upon making an abrupt retirement announcement at the end of 2017, Bakery set his sights bigger than just being good at playing a specific game better than almost anyone else in the world.

    · Jun 3, 2019
  14. Interview

    [LCK Media Day] SKT Faker: "In MSI, we lost to G2 five times. Their style is unconventional, so we learned a lot about the strengths of that style."

    On June 3rd (KST), the 2019 LCK Summer Split Media Day was held. Players and coaches from the teams of LCK came and spoke of their excitements, expectations about the upcoming season. After the

    · Jun 3, 2019