Michael Jordan, Ryne Sandberg, Mario Lemieux. And PraY. The link to these four players is that they've all come out of retirement at least once in their careers. Although he wasn't away from the scene
Players can earn exclusive Splitgate in-game items, now available on Steam San Jose, CA, May 22, 2019 - 1047 Games, developer of fast-paced sci-fi multiplayer shooter Splitgate, has announced a partne
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.
Going into his 2019, Kim “Deft” Hyuk-kyu had to face a new era in his pro career. He decides to set off to Kingzone DragonX, a team that rebuilt their entire starting lineup. Looking at
G2 Esports won the 2019 Mid-Season Invitational. It was G2's first international championship title and Europe claimed their first international championship in 8 years, since season 1 of Worlds. Like
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.
Riot Games announced their plans for the Rift Rivals: LCK/LPL/LMS/VCS, an international event in which the top teams from the four regions will clash head-on for the pride of their region. 2019 Rift R
Kruise joined Inven Global during the 2019 Overwatch League All-Star event to shed some light on Paris Eternal's struggles and share his perspective on what it means to be a professional.
Hearthstone esports' new system is off to a great start. The first weekend of the competition's highest level, the Grandmasters league, saw viewership reach levels usually reserved for tournaments the
Before the League of Legends 2019 season started, one of the most iconic bot duos of the scene split up. SK Telecom T1's Bae “Bang” Jun-sik left and joined 100 Thieves of the LCS, and Lee
Ark sat down with Inven Global during All-Stars to talk about the reunion with his former teammates, his new sense of leadership in the Justice, and synergizing with his new backline partner Nikola "sleepy" Andrews.
Coach Ccomet will be returning to SANDBOX Gaming Coach Lim “Ccomet” Hye-sung, who had previously coached Jin Air Green Wings, Afreeca Freecs, and Suning will be returning to the LCK in
American Insurance company State Farm has extended its current sponsorship of League of Legends. State Farm initially partnered with LoL Esports ahead of the 2018 NA LCS Spring Split.
50% of all net profits from the Women's Flightwear line will go directly to supporting Women for Women International.
24 hours after the Hearthstone design team revealed their first set of nerfs in the Year of the Dragon card rotation, a blog post was shared that revealed details for an upcoming in-game event. Starting on June 3, players will be able to log in and receive a new free golden Legendary minion, SN1P-SN4P, play with 18 cards that were buffed and experience the next Arena draft rotation as part of the "Mech-vitational" event.
The tournament that was filled with surprises and a variety of drama, the 2019 MSI, has come to an end. The world champion team that went almost undefeated in the group stage, Invictus Gaming, was def
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.
Rumors of Super Smash Bros. Melee's demise have been greatly exaggerated. During Smash major Get On My Level 2019, Melee peaked at 65,000 viewers on Twitch. According to statistics provided by TwitchTracker, Melee's peak viewership during the tournament surpassed Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's peak viewership by 20,000 viewers.
Evolved Talent Agency CEO Ryan Morrison, better known as the Video Game Attorney, spoke to Inven Global's Tim Rizzo to provide professional insight on the lawsuit and surrounding situation.
New York Excelsior Flex Support Bang "JjoNak" Sung-hyeon generated the most jersey sales in stage 2 of Overwatch League. The season 1 MVP has retained his dominant form in 2019, earning him a starting spot on the Atlantic Divison All-Star team.
