Silicon Valley's tech-savvy approach to focused and deliberate business fused with South Korea’s esports culture and history—what more could you ask for? KSV Esports is exactly that, and at the head of it all is Kevin Chou. Chou came to prominence with his leadership and prowess in the gaming industry. As the co-founder and CEO …
Continue reading “Kevin Chou, CEO of KSV eSports, shoots on the business side of esports”
Like hundreds of thousands of Counter-Strike fans, you are probably hyped going into this Major. This grand festival of Counter-Strike only happens twice a year. Maybe you bought tickets. Maybe you rearranged your schedule so you could watch the games. You have willingly sacrificed things in order to get the best experience possible. But this …
Alberto "Crumbz" Rengifo has done it all. With experience as a coach, player, caster and analyst for League of Legends, Crumbz is one of the authorities on esports as a whole. Starting in early 2011, Crumbz started his tenure within League of Legends, which was the vehicle that ignited his career in esports. In his …
Continue reading “Interview with Crumbz – the transition from League to Overwatch”
Many pieces of fine art and literature all capture something about the human condition. They explain the complexities of life through the use of metaphors and artistic representation. They almost pride themselves on being able to capture the essence of archetypes that anyone, regardless of creed, religion, or race, can relate to. Kim “Fleta” Byung-sun …
Continue reading “Finding Fleta – A candid interview with Kim “Fleta” Byung-sun”
This is Part 2 of "Ragnarok – The Swedish Slump." This is a link to Part 1 After the death of Baldur, the situation in Asgaard got progressively worse. Three winters came without summer. Then, Fenrir, the wolf, swallowed the sun and the moon. Every monster was unleashed unto the world, killing all of the gods. …
I have found again and again that ancient stories of peoples long before me to be applicable to situations that may, at first glance, appear unique to today’s culture. People on both sides of the Cold War thought that this was the first time that humanity lived under the threat of impending absolute doom. However, …
From his time within teams like LDLC, Luminosity Gaming Loyal, and Bazooka Puppies, Toni "Ube" Häkli has been around the block. Ube now has joined up with DOSE Overwatch to compete for a chance to play in the Overwatch Contenders Season 2. He spoke with Esports Heaven about healthy attitudes in gaming, why we might …
Mihail Cristian "Meza" Paunescu has been on the grind that is Overwatch since early on in 2017. The former LDLC and Complexity member now resides in team Bazooka Puppiez attempting to blast their way into Overwatch Contenders Season 2. Meza stopped by Esports Heaven to talk about his thoughts on certain tank heroes in Overwatch, …
Formerly of eUnited and dating all the way back to the beta of Overwatch, Normunds "sharyk" Faterins has always found a way to be involved. His newest team, CIS Hope, looks to take their chance on the upcoming season of Overwatch Contenders. Sharyk sat down with Esports Heaven to discuss his journey as a player, …
Not everyone has the mental fortitude for greatness – and that’s okay. Some players with a noted aspiration for true greatness (check out this Thorin’s Thoughts video on what separates good from great players for details about this) will, at some point, look at being on a top team as a priority in achieving …