Earlier this month on June 4th, The Inven Global Esports Conference brought over 100 different panelist, speakers, and esports experts together in the same place.
Griffin, Kingzone, SANDBOX, and Afreeca are the top 4 teams in the standings for this LCK Summer. These teams' playstyle has a lot in common. They are using diverse champions and strategies during
The debut episode of Inven Global's podcast, Ranked Chat, features 100 Thieves League of Legends Team Manager Sabrina Wong. The show, co-hosted by Mandie Roman and Inven Global Director of Strategic Content Nick D'Orazio, is now available on the Inven Global Soundcloud.
The forty-five minute panel was streamed live during the conference, but for those who may have missed it, a full transcript of the spiciest panel of the 2019 Inven Global Esports Conference is now available for your reading pleasure.
As E3's final presentation looks to take place at 12 p.m. EDT today, Nintendo fans are chomping at the bit to find out what new toys they will get to play with in the upcoming months. Prior to the presentation even starting, Twitter was abuzz with die-hard Nintendo fans who aired what they want to see, what they NEED to see and what they cannot live without seeing on stream. A common theme when it comes to the messages focus on three franchises in particular: Pokemon Sword and Shield, Animal Crossing and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. As the clock ticks down until the presentation starts, here are the two biggest questions on fan's minds.
The Los Angeles Gladiators created an alternate jersey to represent Los Angeles and Latino heritage. Designing the jersey is lead designer of Meta Threads, David Siqueiros.
I'd classify myself as a simple man with simple interests. When I saw Cuphead, an indie title that has sold over 3 million copies thus far across numerous platforms, advertised at E3 in 2017 I knew I had to have it. The art was stunning, the music can only be described as a time capsule that brought me back to the 1930s and the gameplay was addictingly fun. It didn't take long for me to beat it, about 17 hours according to my Steam account, but the lasting impression it has had on me is a high I've been looking to chase since. I had no remote idea that shooting a flopping Onion while I dodged his tears falling on me would be a vivid gaming memory that would ring fresh in my mind almost two years later.
The meta is about to be shaken up again. Just a week after Blizzard nerfed four cards dominating the scene, a total of 18 Boomsday Project cards - two per class - will be buffed and an entirely new le
The apparel will be exclusive to IGEC 2019, with all-access ticket holders receiving a hoodie and standard ticket holders receiving a t-shirt.
Gaming disorder is now classified as a disease.On the 25th May, the World Health Organization(WHO) adopted the revision on their International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health
There's a misconception in the esports industry that every single person who works in the field also excels at gaming-- as if it is a prerequisite. Just because the best of the best are performing on stage under the bright lights, doesn't mean those who work behind the scenes or on the casting desk can play at a Grand Master level. In fact, it's quite the opposite. A large number of individuals who have found success in the esports space actually stink at the games they love. Does it help if the General Manager of an esports organization can play at a high-level? Sort of. Does it make him any less qualified for the job if he isn't? Nope. At the InvenGlobal Esports Conference [IGEC], you'll hear from a handful of individuals from around the world and esports space who have found their niche, ran with it and succeeded without being all that great at the games they love.
Specialist has come under heavy criticism since it became the offical format. With Masters Qualifiers underway for a couple of months we decided to ask a couple of pros to weigh in on the upsides and downsides of the format. Moreover: can Specialist be improved and made work, or should it be disregarded completely?
At 2018's annual BlizzCon event, members of the Diablo team posed a question that was not received well by attendees and became an online meme: "You guys all have phones, right?" While meme-y given the context of the situation itself, they weren't wrong. Everyone in attendance and watching online had a cellphone, likely a smart one too. So why hasn't gaming, specifically esports, flocked to that platform when it is the most accessible system? Mobile esports veterans and entrepreneurs descend onto IGEC to discuss trends and future opportunities in mobile gaming. From West to East, our panelist dive into mobile esports infrastructure and leagues, sharing insights and first-hand experiences from marquee events like the Jakarta-Palembang Asia Games 2018, where mobile esports was featured for the first time in history as a demo medal event. We all have a sense of the bright future and potential of mobile esports -- now it is time to act and re-assess our priorities. A crucial panel for forward-thinking investors, content creators, or competitors.
There's an ongoing trend where esports players are turning their back on competing, and pick up Twitch to live a streamer life. Where is this coming from? As someone who has helped numerous players in both fields, Morrison can explain what's causing the shift.
Few esports communities are as misunderstood and underappreciated at the fighting game community (FGC). For over 30 years, the fighting game scene has grown from grassroot competitions in humble arcades to international, high-stakes tournaments that capture the imagination of millions of esports consumers. We'll take a look back at how the FGC has grown and evolved with the veterans who have been there from the scene's earliest days. At the 2019 Inven Global Esports Conference [IGEC 2019], a panel of experts will break down the scene for those looking to understand what it takes for an esport to survive obscure lows and dizzying highs.
2019 MSI Finals G2 Esports vs Team Liquid Before Match Wow, look at this opening ceremony! ㄴ Thank you for allowing a semifinalist appear in the video. ㄴ Is this a Worlds opening ceremony? ㄴ It's
It takes a lot to stand out amongst the crowd of pro gamers and esports hopefuls -- especially with so much white noise enveloping our industry's social media landscape. This analysis will break down what it takes to build a unique, successful brand and encourage loyal audiences when so many people and organizations are aiming for the same success. Learn how to combat low engagement and PR disasters in this practical panel of gaming community experts. At the 2019 Inven Global Esports Conference [IGEC 2019], a panel of experts will shed light onto how making a name for yourself through social media is more difficult than it seems, how different esports organizations approach branding differently and how the gaming landscape has its' own unique challenges.
Esports and fashion come together in a unique way. The evolution of gamer streetwear serves the cross over of two niche audiences and many companies have found success in this arena. At the 2019 Inven Global Esports Conference [IGEC 2019], a panel of experts will break down the specific intersection of these two industries, how this area differs from traditional fashion, and what these companies see in the near future.
Welcome to the third edition of the Inven Global Hearthstone Power Rankings. After a three month hiatus following Blizzard's changes to competitive Hearthstone's format, the power rankings are back to
"The Female Faces of Esports" panel focuses on women who are figure heads in our community; as players, streamers, and hosts they are often faces of an industry in which they are the minority.
