"I'm pretty comfortable when a lot of pressure is on me": Magi talks Falco, the Melee scene, and staying strong

Magi is one of the most interesting Falco mains in the Melee scene. And her journey is just beginning.

Justin Wong: "20 years from now, I'd still probably be pressing buttons [and] probably school 70% of the players."

Inven Global had the opportunity to talk with Justin, and discuss his new role as a content creator, his current thoughts on the FGC, and why he thinks Smash is so special.

TKbreezy: "We don't care about Nintendo anymore. They're not helping us."

Inven Global had the chance to sit down with TKbreezy, and discuss his thoughts on commentary, Smash’s relationship with Nintendo, and his future.

iBDW: "I've improved faster than anyone in the history of the game besides Zain"

Inven Global had the chance to talk with iBDW, and discuss his performance this year, how he thinks top Smash competitors rank, and his goals for the future.

The Mango vs. Armada GOAT rivalry mimics Federer vs. Nadal

Mango vs. Armada in Melee. Federer vs. Nadal in tennis. The two rivalries for the GOAT title have a lot in common.

Ice on Melee's GOAT: "You got to give it to Mang0 at some point. [...] Armada's achievements are crazy, but the game changes so much."

Inven Global had the chance to catch up with Ice and discuss his recent struggles, the European Smash scene, and his confidence going forward.

Samox: "If Twitter had been more prominent back when TSB was aired (or if TSB aired today) you'd see a mixed reaction to it as well"

It's been a good deal of time now that Metagame has been out. Obviously, there were some mixed reactions to the series when it first came out, but how do you look at it now? How do you compare it with

Zain issued a seven-day Twitch ban over insensitive Slippi tag

Zain Naghmi, the world’s best Super Smash Bros Melee player, was yesterday handed a seven-day ban by Twitch, his first on the platform.

The Plup Club is back — and we are all members!

The Plup Club has returned to glory. And it could jack this whole netplay era up.

Smash pros weigh in: The GameCube controller is still the best... for now

The GameCube controller has long been viewed as THE controller for competitive players. But is it really the best?

[Inven Global Awards] The 5 best Super Smash Bros. Melee players of 2020

Previously on the Inven Global Awards The best stories and worst dramas of 2020The most outstanding community members of 2020The best Smash Melee tournaments of 2020The best Smash Melee matches of 202

PG Justin Wharton: "Working as an artist in esports is very niche, but I think there are a lot of applications for the skill set. "

Justin Wharton spoke to Inven Global's Nick Geracie earlier this summer to recall how his path as a career artist intersected with esports and to discuss the unique challenges a professional artist faces in the gaming industry.

Shroomed: "In my opinion, the turning point for Melee will be if Wizzrobe gets sponsored."

Shroomed brought his Melee insights and experience to IGEC 2019 as a panelist of "The Smash Bros: How an Unsupported Nintendo Game Survived as an Esport." Shortly before his panel, Shroomed touched base with Nick Geracie on the state of the Smash community, the potential of Justin "Wizzrobe" Hallett being signed, and to weigh in on the "Melee vs. Super Smash Bros Ultimate" debate.