Esports Interviews
Recently we got to speak with Byron ‘Nastie’ Plumridge from the London Royal Ravens to discuss the upcoming season, Modern Warfare 2 and much more. First of all, what are your thoughts on Modern Warfare 2 as a whole? Nastie: “The base game’s really good. I like the gunplay. It’s good. I think the maps […]
Members of Team Liquid talk about many things that aren’t Dota, and some things that are. If you love Dota, you have no doubt heard of Team Liquid. The TI7-winning clan currently consists of the quintet of Lasse “MATUMBAMAN” Urpalainen, Michael “m1CKe” Vu, Ludwig “zai” Wåhlberg, Samuel “Boxi” Svahn, and Aydin “iNSaNiA” Sarkohi. All of […]
Team Liquid discuss days of Dota past and their own journeys to the main stage at the TI Finals Week press meet. Team Liquid, are one of the four remaining teams in Singapore. All five of Liquid’s lineup — Lasse “MATUMBAMAN” Urpalainen, Michael “m1CKe” Vu, Ludwig “zai” Wåhlberg, Samuel “Boxi” Svahn, and Aydin “iNSaNiA” Sarkohi […]
We spoke with Miles Ross about his career, MW2 and predictions for CDL 2023. Recently ESTNN got the opportunity to speak with Miles Ross, a Call of Duty League caster and 2021 Esports Caster of the Year. We discussed his career as a whole, his thoughts on Modern Warfare 2 and his early predictions for […]
We spoke with DTG following his defeat to Halal Ham at MF DAZN: X Series 002. DTG took on Halal Ham in what may be the most controversial fight of the night. We spoke to DTG following his loss and got some insight on his training, thoughts on the result and what’s next for him. […]
Astrid Wett Spoke to ESTNN at today’s weigh-in at MF DAZN:X Series 002. Astrid Wett has been one of the fighters getting most of the fans attention heading into Misfits & DAZN: X Series 002 card this Saturday, October 15th at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield, England. We spoke to Astrid at today’s weigh-in and […]
KSI Spoke to ESTNN about everything Misfits Boxing and Deji v Mayweather ahead of the MF DAZN X Series 002. KSI Interview – Misfits Boxing MF DAZN X Series 002 KSI is not just a boxer, YouTuber, or musician. This weekend he takes on the role of promoter as he leads the line at the […]
We spoke to Slim ahead of MF & DAZN: X Series 002. Slim has risen to the top of the crossover influencer boxing scene in a very short space of time. He is now loved by the community, and is almost seen as the people’s main event for this upcoming card on Saturday, October 15th. […]
DTG Spoke to ESTNN ahead of Misfits & DAZN: X Series 002 this weekend DTG takes on Halal Ham in his bout this Saturday, October 15 in the Misfits & DAZN: X Series 002 card. During the press conference, DTG insisted that he is an artist, not a boxer, but he elaborated more on this […]
We spoke to Ginty ahead of his fight with JMX this Saturday. This Saturday, October 15th, the biggest names in crossover influencer boxing come to Sheffield, England. Ginty is taking on JMX, and while on paper this may seem like a mismatch, Ginty is confident he has the ability to take him on, and this […]
Cherdleys spoke to ESTNN ahead of his main event bout against Jay Swingler. MF & DAZN return with their X Series 002 card this Saturday at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield, England. The main event sees Jay Swingler take on Cherdleys in a fight you won’t want to miss. We spoke to Cherdleys at today’s […]
Adam Saleh spoke to ESTNN ahead of the MF & DAZN: X Series 002 card. We spoke to Adam Saleh ahead of Saturday night’s MF & DAZN: X Series 002 card. Adam is a Slim’s fight camp member and has over 7 million subscribers across two YouTube channels. You’re in Slim’s camp but I know […]
Hessu give insight on keys to the Toronto Defiant’s success. After a win against the Vancouver Titans, Heesu talked with us about the current standings in the Overwatch League, and Toronto Defiant’s fan appreciation weekend. The Walking Highlight Reel: Heesu In today’s match, you played against your former teammate Aspire (Luka Rolovich). What was it […]
Twilight discusses new Stage, new meta, and the homestand tournament. We had the pleasure of speaking with Joo-seok “Twilight” Lee following the Toronto Defiant’s win against the Vancouver Titans. Defiant’s Overwatch League Champion: Twilight Today in your game against the Vancouver Titans, would you have considered them to be your rival team with them being […]
UNF0RGIVEN, MAD Lions’ rookie ADC has confidence and the performances to back it up. ESTNN’s Bence “Atreus” Loksa chats with William “UNF0RGIVEN” Nieminen after MAD’s victory over Excel Esports; one of the best rookies of the current European scene and a great candidate for this Springs Rookie of the Split award, about his new team, […]
COD League’s newest franchise Boston Breach speak on all things CDL Recently, ESTNN got the chance to speak with Boston Breach’s Head Coach Zach “Zed” Denyer, and starting player Dylan “Nero” Koch. We discussed representing Boston, Sniper GA’s, the Kickoff Classic and much more. You can watch the full video interview on our YouTube below. […]
ESTNN interviews Anne Fish — the mum of Fortnite pro benjyfishy — who recently published a book about her experiences alongside Benjy; from his childhood through online fame. The evolving game of competitive Fortnite features many of the world’s most talented players. It’s a challenging task—mastering the art of building, editing and understanding critical game […]
What makes CS:GO Junior Teams & Academy Leagues so important? We chat with WePlay Esports’ Lead Esports Manager, Eugene Shepelev & Young Ninja’s Coach Fredrik “slap” Junbrant to find out. More than thousands of players play Counter-Strike at a top level, but only a few go through to the top. Many young players fail to […]
Oner has been instrumental in the growth of the young T1 League of Legends team. Upholding the marvelous legacy of the Korean League of Legends team, T1 has made an explosive entry to Worlds 2021. The young roster brimming with talent under the veteran leadership of Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok is ready to make strides on […]
Toronto Defiant’s newest rookie gives his first interview since joining the Overwatch League. Few rookies in the league have gotten the same props as Luka “Aspire” Rolovic for their flashy plays, clutch moments, or even hard carries. That’s why we knew we had to get in touch with him before the Defiant take their second shot […]
EG’s iceiceice talks about his team, regions in Dota 2 & shares his perspectives on the game. Evil Geniuses have been an interesting team to watch in the recent competitions. ESTNN had the pleasure of speaking with Daryl Koh “iceiceice” Pei Xiang, offlaner for EG. EG’s run in both Singapore and Kiev Major were testaments […]
ESTNN spoke to Blazt about his Call of Duty career so far. Recently, we got to speak with Minnesota ROKKR’s Rasim “Blazt” Ogresevic about his Call of Duty career, joining Minnesota ROKKR, his favorite Warzone meta and much more. You can watch the full video interview below. Blazt’s COD Origins How did you first get […]
Dashy speaks on OpTic’s season so far, and much more. Recently, ESTNN got to speak with OpTic Chicago’s Brandon “Dashy” Otell about OpTic’s season so far, Online COD vs LAN, how he got the nickname Bruce, and much more. You can listen to the full interview below: 2020 vs 2021 How are you enjoying the […]
EMUHLEET talks to ESTNN about the growing power of women in gaming. What is it like to be a woman in today’s esports scene? How much harder do women have to work in order to have a career in esports? ESTNN asked Emmalee “EMUHLEET” Garrido, in-game leader of Dignitas’ all-women Valorant team about the topic […]
Emmalee “EMUHLEET” Garrido talks about passion and perseverance with ESTNN. How do you balance a regular job until your career kicks off? We talked to Emmalee “EMUHLEET” Garrido about juggling the “real world” around esports, and how her and her team got their start in the scene. EMUHLEET’S Origins Emmalee first got into games when […]
ESTNN got an inside look into Upper Deck’s position in esports. Recently, ESTNN had the chance to sit down with Upper Deck’s Director of Gaming, Bubby Johanson, and talk esports, NFTs, COD League and much more. The full video interview can be found below. Upper Deck’s Esports Origins What made Upper Deck venture into esports? […]
After T1’s win against TNC Predator in the tiebreakers, ESTNN chatted with Nuengnara “23savage” Teeramahanon, about the road ahead. T1 might have started off their first week with a loss, but their team never looked back once they started winning. Things went up for their team at the start of the second week in the […]
After an incredible semifinals knockout stage, we got the chance to hear from all 4 teams. Damwon Gaming MAD Lions Royal Never Give Up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAkHwnSn-pM PSG Talon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsqDQElQeaY
ESTNN had the opportunity to talk to the RNG’s prime ADC Chen “GALA” Wei after they lost the first match in the tournament Nobody is going undefeated at MSI 2021! LPL representatives Royal Never Give Up had a fantastic show in the tournament so far but dropped one match to PSG.Talon, who went on to […]
ESTNN had the opportunity to speak to PSG Talon’s Jungler, Kim “River” Dong-woo, after they qualified for the Rumble Stages in MSI 2021. After dominating PCS Spring 2021, PSG Talon is looking stronger than ever coming into MSI 2021. There were a few hiccups on the road, such as the unavailability of ADC Unified for […]
ESTNN had the opportunity to talk to Pentanet.GG’s AD Carry Mark “Praedyth” Lewis after they pulled off a comeback in the tie-breaker against the Unicorns of Love. Pentanet.GG, the LCO 2021 Champions, crafted a whole new narrative after coming into MSI 2021. Even though Group A had only three teams due to the absence of […]
The 2021 LCS Mid-Season Showdown came to a close with Cloud9 walking away as champions! Below you can find the press conferences from the top 3 squads. Cloud9 – Champions Team Liquid – Second Place TSM – Third Place Follow ESTNN on Youtube for more esports videos.
Recently ESTNN had the opportunity to sit down the Minnesota ROKKR’s new signing and CDL Rookie, Eli “Standy” Bentz. We discussed everything from his first CDL matches, to early inspirations and returning to LAN. The full interview can be found below. Call of Duty League’s Standy Talks Joining ROKKR, Early Inspirations And Returning To LAN […]
We spoke to one of FaZe Clans founder about everything FaZe and esports Recently ESTNN had the opportunity to sit down with one of the three Founders of FaZe Clan, Eric “FaZe ClipZ” Rivera. We discussed FaZe’s origins, NFTs, esports and the future of FaZe Clan. The full interview can be found on YouTube below. […]
100 Thieves FBI talks about community anger towards ry0ma, his aspirations and how he believes All-Pro should have gone. 100 Thieves have set themselves up with a fourth-place finish and are looking to prove that they can be in contention for the championship following a 3-0 victory over Dignitas. Fans are still hesitant about what […]
TSM PowerOfEvil discusses the series win against Evil Geniuses and looking forward to completing the lower bracket run. A week ago, TSM took a rough defeat against Team Liquid and was forced into their “comfort zone” of the Lower Bracket. Fans were hoping to see a more polished team take the Rift, but at times, […]
We spoke to Silly ahead of the Guerrillas Home Series event. Just before the start of Stage 2, ESTNN had the opportunity to speak with the Los Angeles Guerrillas, Justin “Silly” Fargo-Palmer. We discussed their roster, their SnD success and the Map Pool for this year. The full video interview can be found below. The […]
TL Jatt sat down with ESTNN to discuss narratives, playoffs and first-year coaching. For many fans, Jatt is probably a household name, or at least a memorable one from his time as a caster. Ten months into his new coaching career however Jatt is looking to make Team Liquid a team to be feared. After […]
After a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Cloud9, General Manager PapaSmithy sat down with ESTNN for an exclusive interview. 100 Thieves may have started the season as one of the hottest teams in the league, but the team has been a shell of its past self since halfway through the split. While many fans still have […]
TSM’s Head Coach, Bjergsen, sat down to speak with ESTNN following their loss to Team Liquid in the Mid-Season Showdown. TSM might have finished second in the regular season but after their series against Team Liquid, many fans will shift their power rankings. TSM went to the lower bracket following their 3-1 defeat to Team […]
ESTNN chats with Sceptic about his rise in Fortnite, streaming career and thoughts about the game. Griffin “Sceptic” Spikoski started his three-year gaming journey in a simple manner – playing Fortnite Battle Royale while his friends watched. It didn’t take long for the now 16-year-old to ascend the ranks as a popular streamer and competitive […]
Recently ESTNN had the chance to sit down with Bance and Cammy from Toronto Ultra and discuss their season so far, bringing Insight onto the roster, and their goals for Stage 2. The full interview can be found below. Firstly, we asked them about their thoughts on the return to 4v4 competitive play for […]
ESTNN chats with Bkop about China’s Seaon 1 in the DPC, and beyond. The DPC entered a new format this year, with teams being split regionally into Upper and Lower Divisions. We’ve seen how it played out in EU, CIS, NA, SA and SEA. And soon, we’ll find out who nabbed the top spots in […]
The world of esports is growing exponentially and with that growth, the competitive industry is evolving constantly. Riot’s latest first-person tactical shooter Valorant is making waves when it comes to inclusivity in esports. In honor of International Women’s Month, Riot and Galorants have teamed up with GenG to host the biggest celebration of women in […]
Minnesota Rokkr spoke to ESTNN on their Search and Destroy dominance Recently, Minnesota Rokkr invited ESTNN to a press conference to speak to Lamar “Accuracy” Abedi, Preston “Priestahh” Griener and Head Coach Brian “Saintt” Baroska about their CDL Super Week. Being 5-1 in the season so far, Minnesota Rokkr has dominated in Search and Destroy. […]
Paper Crowns reveal more on their humble beginnings, partnership with the CDL, and much more. Recently, ESTNN had the opportunity to speak with Paper Crowns Founder & CEO, Skyler Johnson, along with their Lead Developer, Ollie Groves. We spoke about everything from their origins as a company, their recent partnership with the CDL, and what […]
Valorant’s first competitive year has come to a close, and we got to speak with Andbox’s final addition to their Valorant roster, Aaron “boi” Thao. What was your competitive gaming experience like before Valorant? Before Valorant, I started in the Counter-Strike scene at around the amateur and semi-professional level. That was my first taste of the first-person shooter competitive scene. […]
ESTNN recently had a chance to chat with some of Valorant’s biggest stars, Hiko, Kaboose and Subroza! 100T Hiko Team Envy Kaboose TSM Subroza Thank you for watching, for more Valorant interviews follow us on our Valorant esports Twitter and check out our Valorant esports page. Featured image: ESPAT by Kyle Miller
Renegades’ Stephen “Berghy” Bergh took the time to speak with us after defeating Cloud9 Blue and qualifying for the First Strike North American Regional Finals. He talks about everything from joining Renegades to what made him fall in love with Valorant and even going up against TSM at First Strike. What was your first introduction […]
Only a week after Team Envy’s victory over 100 Thieves at the Nerd St. Gamers Closed Qualifier, we got the chance to interview Victor “food” Wong. This year, Valorant saw massive success as CS: GO players flocked from the tier 2 scene to compete in the brand new esport. Of the professionals that decided to […]
With the world of collegiate esports growing larger every day, ESTNN speak with some of the bright young minds working to shape the next generation of professional players. Despite the industry growing so rapidly over the last decade, the concept of esports is still a bit of a mystery to the mainstream. But that is […]
ESTNN got the chance to sit down with two of the 2020 Call of Duty League Championship winners and discuss their preparations, the winning moment, and their thoughts on Black Ops Cold War. Cuyler “Huke” Garland and Indervir “iLLeY” Dhaliwal got their first taste of success this year winning three Home Series and the World […]
ESTNN got the chance to catch up with Gen.G’s Danny “Huynh” Huynh days before the final North America Ignition Series tournament. Huynh is a former CS: GO player turned Valorant player that is proficient with the Operator. The Canadian sniper played CS: GO competitively for three years before making the switch to Valorant in May. […]
Recently we got to speak with Preston “Priestahh” Greiner from the Atlanta FaZe ahead of the 2020 Call of Duty League Playoffs and Championship Weekend. ESTNN sat down with Atlanta FaZe’s Priestahh to talk about his team, the upcoming playoffs and Championship weekend, his hopes for CoD 2020, and even his predictions for the upcoming […]
Recently we got to speak with the London Royal Ravens’ twin duo of Bradley “Wuskin” Marshall and Matthew “Skrapz” Marshall in one of our most honest interviews to date. ESTNN sat down with Wuskin and Skrapz to talk about everything; from their preparations for Playoffs and the Championship Weekend, to the lack of developer support […]
When Riot released the beta for Valorant, professional and casual gamers were immediately drawn to the tactical first-person shooter. Esports organizations began building rosters of Fortnite, CS: GO, and Overwatch professionals to dominate the new title. In addition to T1 picking up star-studded player talent, they also managed to acquire former Counter-Strike player and now […]
Keven “AZK” Larivière has a long history in competitive gaming, reaching all the way back to 2004. He is no stranger to first-person tactical shooters with over 10 years of professional Counter-Strike experience. The top-tier competitor played Overwatch for a short period before settling into the professional Valorant scene. AZK joined a stacked T1 squad that […]
ESTNN caught up with CleanX and Classic as they near the end of the 2020 CDL season. Ahead of Toronto’s very own Call of Duty League Home Series, we got to speak with Tobias ‘CleanX’ Jønsson and Nicholas ‘Classic’ DiCostanzo about the new meta, their 10 man roster and preparations for Call of Duty League […]
ESTNN chatted with Darshan “ZionSpartan” Upadhyaya ahead of the LCS Summer Split. Let’s get right into it. You got your start in competitive play with Monomaniac sports in April of 2012. As one of the most veteran players in the scene, what do you think is the biggest difference for esports pros is then and […]
ESTNN caught up with Golden Guardians’ top laner Kevin “Hauntzer” Yarnell ahead of the LCS Summer Split. Your name Hauntzer has to be derived from the Pokemon. What made you choose this name and did you play a lot of Pokemon as a kid? “Yeah I played Pokemon as a kid, I think everyone did. […]
ESTNN sat down with Greyson Gregory “Goldenglue” Gilmer ahead of the LCS Summer Split. Now correct me if I’m wrong, but you grew up in Flower Mound, Texas right? What was it like growing up there? “Flower Mound was pretty nice, suburban area, and one of the most iconic suburban areas in America you could […]
ESTNN caught up with Dignitas’ jungler Matthew “Akaadian” Higginbotham ahead of the LCS Summer Split. I have always loved your IGN, it’s so unique! After doing some research, I found a couple of possible origins. The first is an ancient Mesopotamian empire called Akkadia that existed in 2000 BC, and the second is from the […]
ESTNN caught up with Zaqueri “Aphromoo” Black a few days before the LCS Summer Split. Now on your 10th competitive League of Legends team, and your 3rd LCS team (not counting Curse 6 days), at 27 you are one of the oldest North American players still active. What truly drives you to keep competing? “I […]
ESTNN sat down with Cloud9’s support Philippe “Vulcan” Laflamme ahead of the 2020 LCS Summer Split. First off, how has the break been for you and the team? “The break’s been pretty good. Obviously, we had a longer season than most teams and were boot camping in Korea early so we had a pretty early […]
ESTNN had the chance to talk to FlyQuest’s top laner Colin “Solo” Earnest ahead of the LCS Summer Split. First off, how has the break been for you and the team? “It’s been ok. Its been a little boring, I mean, I didn’t play a full split and I wasn’t nearly as burnt out as […]
We chat with David “Simo” Rabinovitch, an amateur esports commentator who’s recently been gaining some traction in Valorant. With its explosion in popularity during its recent closed beta release, VALORANT has been elevating many careers to new heights. It’s also been creating careers and giving the spotlight to otherwise unknown personalities; Among these rising stars […]
Making money playing video games isn’t a pipe dream anymore. Now it’s a real job. Most video game fans know the stories of successful, millionaire streamers like Tyler “Ninja” Blevins, Michael “shroud” Grzesiek, and Turner “Tfue” Tenney. But how do you make money on Twitch in 2020 if you’re not already blessed with a massive […]
We chat with two-time DreamHack finalist, Christian “Fray” Hennig about everything from competing to where he sees Fortnite headed. Christian “Fray” Hennig is one of a select few professional Fortnite players who competed at both DreamHack Winter and DreamHack Anaheim. Competing out of Germany and the EU region, his career dates back to early 2019, […]
When it comes to high-quality mobile titles, there are few companies more trustworthy than Madfinger Games. With their range of success over the years, from the cult hit Samurai: Way of the Warrior, to the upcoming high thrills shooter Shadowgun War Games, they deliver quality games that have grown in popularity as well as genre […]
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has made some significant changes to the usual gameplay formula of the franchise. Preston “Prestinni” Sanderson has the sort of unique position of having played through a three-year development cycle of Call of Duty, starting his pro career with Black Ops 3, yet still a new enough player where he […]
Red Bull AdrenaLAN celebrated esports and gaming with tournaments, speedruns, hackathons, and live streams between Dec. 7 and 8. Call of Duty League team Toronto Ultra also attended AdrenaLAN and brought the first official Modern Warfare tournament to the city. Attendees met and greeted the players, as well as competed against each other. The ultimate […]
Red Bull AdrenaLAN showcased esports and gaming talent on the weekend of Dec. 7 and 8. One of the guests was League of Legends player and live streamer Kelsie “KayPea” Pelling, who hosted the 1v1 tournament and duked it out in matches outside of the bracket to showcase her skills. ESTNN met up with KayPea […]
The Premier League is one of the most prestigious football league’s in the world. With the rise of esports and games such as FIFA dominating the international sports games market, it’s no surprise that the Premier League partnered with FIFA to launch the ePremier League. Giving players a chance to compete and represent their favorite […]
Launched this April, Amuka Esports is an incubation company with a focus on the casual gaming market. Ben Feferman, the CEO of Amuka Esports, has played video games like Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!! and NHLPA Hockey ’93 since he was five years old. “Those were the games that really transformed my childhood,” he told ESTNN. “I loved […]
The Overwatch League, in partnership with its franchises, has just announced its plans for 2020, which includes a new homestand series. The Call of Duty League is also headed for a homestand series model during its inaugural season. ESTNN sat down with Chris Overholt, president and CEO of OverActive Media Group, owners of the Toronto […]
ESTNN had the pleasure to sit down and talk with Kevin “Hauntzer” Yarnell, top laner for Golden Guardians, after week three of the 2019 Summer Split. Hauntzer is known for his time in TSM, where he found himself to be one of the best top lane players in the LCS. After a disappointing 2018, TSM […]
ESTNN had the chance to talk to Matthew ‘Deftly’ Chen following their victory in Week Three over 100 Thieves. Deftly has been part of the Golden Guardians for the past two years and has seen recent success with the rest of the Golden Guardian squad. He has long been considered a strong North American talent […]
We sat down and talked with Neil “Pr0lly” Hammad, Head Coach of 100 Thieves, after their loss to Golden Guardians. Pr0lly talked about the slow start of 100 Thieves, what methods they are using to improve, his thoughts on the meta and how that has influenced the rise of the West. So this might be […]
We caught up with Kim “Ruin” Hyeong-min, Top Laner for CLG, after their victory over Golden Guardians during week three of the LCS. We were able to ask him about how he feels in the LCS, the difference between the different regions he has played, and even some picks he would like to pull out […]
ESTNN’s FPS Editor-in-Chief Nicholas Johnson managed to wrangle Frankie Ward, one of the only professional esports interviewers, away from the stage at IEM Sydney and got her perspective on her job, her experiences, and esports as a whole. There’s something to be said for post-game interviews. Through the interviewers, fans get an inside look […]
We got the chance to sit down with Raul Fernandez, General Manager for Riot Games Latin America. We were curious at what Riot wanted to do with some of the minor regions moving forward and how they looked to improve a region such as LAN and LAS. ESTNN: We are aware that Latin America is […]
New Wave Holdings Corp. is a recently established competitive gaming and esports investment company. Their CEO and CMO, Tolga Onuk and Daniel Mitre, come from an extensive background in both the technology and gaming industries. Having previously worked for companies like Electronic Arts, Sega, and Thunderbolt Studios, their venture into esports and its communities with […]
ESTNN interviewed Chris “HuK” Loranger, Boston Uprising’s President of Gaming and Head Coach, about his thoughts on the Overwatch League and his journey into the world of esports as a whole. As the Overwatch League inexorably moves forward into Stage 2 tomorrow, the Boston Uprising continues to vie against their opponents in an effort to become […]
Boom ID have proven true to their catchphrase “hungry beast” already this year. They’ve secured a spot at the StarLadder ImbaTV Dota 2 Minor, held in Ukraine next month. This weekend they placed second at the Asia Pacific Predator League Finals. We had a chance to chat with team captain, Alfi ‘Khezcute’ Nelphyana, between competitions, […]