Interview

  1. Interview

    “Reddit isn't about discussion — it's about power and domination": former Riot PR on the dark side of gaming subreddits

    “In 2021, we can pretty much discard the pretense that discussions on video-game-themed subreddits represent pure player opinion."

    · Dec 21, 2021
  2. Interview

    Score on Gen.G's superteam: "I watched a lot of LCK and I was in awe of Chovy's mechanics. It’s jaw-dropping."

    Score is still a rookie when it comes to head coach duties, but seeing him return from the military after two years brought a very different atmosphere from when he was a player.

    · Dec 18, 2021
  3. Interview

    Rdu: "Battlegrounds could take inspiration from TFT. TFT has been doing much better for tournaments"

    We sat down with the veteran to talk competitive Battlegrounds, balancing Hearthstone as a hobby, and what can BG learn from Teamfight Tactics.

    · Dec 16, 2021
  4. Interview

    "It was not my intention to return to LoL": Crumbz on leaving the LCS, time in Overwatch, and the future

    With a career spanning a decade both as a player and on-air analyst, Crumbz announced he would not be present for the 2022 LCS broadcast. Inven Global had the opportunity to speak with Crumbz, to discuss this move, his future plans, and thoughts on the esports industry.

    · Dec 15, 2021
  5. Interview

    Maister on Mr. Game & Watch haters in the Smash community: "I think they are just jealous about me"

    Maister loves Mr. Game & Watch. But the hate sometimes gets so bad he questions leaving Ultimate behind entirely. Well... First he has to get top three. Then we'll see.

    · Dec 10, 2021
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    Hajin shares her journey as T1's player development coach & player work ethics: "I’m now able to understand the players' perspectives a lot more."

    Can you introduce yourself to our readers? My name is Hyunseon, but people in esports call me Hajinsun. [KOREAN] I'm Korean, I was born here but I move to Paris when I was young. People ask me how I e

    · Dec 9, 2021
  7. Interview

    Axe on aMSa at Smash Summit 11: "I think he could have won Summit if things went his way"

    Competing in Super Smash Bros. Melee is stressful. But Axe said he won't stop playing until his hands fall off.

    · Dec 7, 2021
  8. Interview

    Ssumday: “If I won Worlds as an LCS player, wouldn’t that be legendary?”

    With the pandemic still raging throughout the world, I wasn't able to meet up with one of my favorite interviewees in the LoL scene — Kim “Ssumday” Chan-ho. We always had to talk

    · Dec 3, 2021
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    Hungrybox: "It would be such poetry if I was able to get back to rank one"

    Hungrybox has seen a lot of changes within the competitive Melee world. But one thing hasn't changed — he is still fighting to be number one.

    · Dec 1, 2021
  10. Interview

    Azael on inflated buyouts: "It's clearly not sustainable. It doesn't make any sense to have Jensen and Nisqy not have any team."

    Inven Global had the opportunity to sit down with Azael during the Worlds 2022 announcement event and discuss the crazy offseason, his perspective on Worlds, and the future of the LCS.

    · Dec 1, 2021
  11. Interview

    C9 Portia on Battlegrounds tournaments: "It’s disappointing that we don’t have much support from Blizzard yet."

    Inven sat down with Portia to talk about Battlegrounds, Lost Ark, and streaming as a competitive player.

    · Dec 1, 2021
  12. 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
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    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
  14. 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