JENKINS interview for SKY NEWS about DOTA and ESL Birmingham

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[@orangehash]

Jenkins - "So it's like chess..." Interviewer - "No, you can do better than chess!?!" Jenkins - "So anyway, since you're dumb, it's like checkers for you. Back to me describing it like chess." Love you Jenkins

[@billder2655]

the interviewer is from a different generation, he wouldn’t know about the chess resurgence so he wanted to get away from the analogy because he thought it might put people off going to watch

[@Waywardway3]

He handled the interview with grace I'd say. Quite the lad

[@TheOfficialCzure]

grace? he forceably jammed the chesss analogy over and over when the interviewer clearly wanted to move on...

[@konstantinospalapanidis6414]

​@@TheOfficialCzureit is not easy to make connection between someone who is clueless about dota and dota given the complexity of the latter. His chess analogy was quite smart. Think about it, what else could he say beyond the fighting between teams, everyone gets his own "piece" which does a lot, killing enemy base wins the game. I do not think there is a few word explanation why dota is so addictive.

[@banishedbr]

@@TheOfficialCzure i make the chess analogy myself, but it's a team game, but very chess, more important your time ticks even if you don't move

[@eliteweep5683]

@@TheOfficialCzure Name one comparison that is complex like Dota other than Chess? The point is that Chess is a very complex game with different outcomes on each move you make, same thing as Dota.

[@Waywardway3]

@@TheOfficialCzure I think the Chess Analogy is quite apt, I get why the interviewer wanted him to stray away from it because aesthetically the two comparisons aren't similar, but the objective (to seige the other sides throne/king) is the same, so it really is the closest analogy you can make to explain to a normie what Dota 2 is, and after all, this interview was meant for normies and not gamers.

[@Kiwibacon619]

What a great Dota ambassador, did the Dota community proud with this interview.

[@TheOfficialCzure]

pls tell me ur sarcastic

[@kishorpathak2760]

Hahah he didnt show his true self.. Thats quite good

[@versev0]

Glad he on the good cosplay for interview

[@m.caglartufan2454]

İmagine if it was slacks

[@iamdopeasfcuk]

lol, i'm glad he wasn't freddie mercury for the interview.

[@getsomeguyd]

​​@@m.caglartufan2454Slacks is an absolute gem ❤

[@lennon0670]

Imagine if he was still on his homeless phase

[@ETin6666]

Imagine doing this interview in his ephy costume.

[@whcre-2776]

i'm so proud of bsj he handled this interview absolutely perfect

[@bachirbechaalany7716]

This is not bsj 😂😂

[@da4127]

@@bachirbechaalany7716 what you mean? This is obviously bsj

[@krazed0451]

​@@bachirbechaalany7716 You clearly missed the Grubby trolling drama...

[@quaweds]

He really slammed his banana this time.

[@bigggmoustache8868]

Holy shit I would have died if this were in the interview

[@emil6097]

Me before: "Oh god, Jenkins in traditional media.." Me after: *proud*

[@theself7139]

For these formal interviews, someone like purge woulda been a good choice. Cause hes "by the book/conventional/boring?/newcomer friendly" guy. But throwing in one of our most unhinged talents was beautiful lol.

[@FJL36]

He's probably more eloquent at answering these question. Love Jenkins, but I do agree with you

[@WayneHaworth]

Fuck it though right? Esports has gotten where it is by not trying to conform but forging its own path when traditional media wanted nothing to do with it. I say we show a little of that raw/quirky edge, and be proud of it.

[@taelandi]

it's only a matter of time until Jenkins infects the entire zeitgeist of human consciousness. He cannot be stopped

[@seeker530]

Who u trying to impress bro?

[@Jemski_T]

what do you mean he hasn't done this yet?

[@user-gr3oo6ss1r]

@@seeker530 who you trying to depress bro?

[@greggreyes6869]

interviewer became that nodding meme at 2:28 lol

[@StepcurryNgPinas]

million dollars )))

[@verdansk4761]

The Sigma or whatever it's called meme? 😂😂

[@Jabude]

That pout. Hahaha

[@daniyarsariev6483]

He though he was Cristian Bale lmfoa 😂

[@TheAngryDoctor92]

the nice meme

[@cheshire9646]

For those who don't know, Jenkins had a bet with newsham about how many times he could say chess during this interview

[@ungabunga345]

That's unfortunate.

[@zharifzuhair]

For the uninitiated, jenkins nailed it.

[@hahahaha-bv9be]

I hope my dad watch this interview. And if I born 20 years later. I think my dad would be supportive when he saw me play dota after watching this interview. I played dota 20 years. Since 5.84b.

[@phraggers]

Jenkins made it through an entire interview without referencing farts once, very impressive

[@Asian_J3sus]

Dude missed the chance to say "It's what LoL was based on"

[@b-towndota2161]

why even mention LoL when you can explain Dota so eloquently and in such a relatable way

[@photosbyjames_]

Plus it’s on the news, last thing you want is for a whole population to start playing LoL which is a “similar” but “easier” game to reduce the potential new player pool, as opposed to talking about counterstrike or super smash which at totally unrelated games to dota

[@basti_lol]

"What is League of Legends?"

[@pseudoluv27]

i don't think Valve would like LoL to be mentioned

[@Crying-Lightning]

​@@pseudoluv27he's not employed by valve and can literally say whatever he wants to

[@makkar7]

And that's why i don't miss a single clip from Jenkins! I hate watching streams, but this man makes it feel otherwise. I've watched almost all of his Herald Review clips. Btw sick interview man!!!!

[@Indyyy8]

Surprised at how genuinely interested the interviewer is.. or at least it seems 😅

[@DotaContentional]

he is good at faking it :DD

[@oyuyuy]

"I'm gonna sound like every legacy media interview you've ever done" He doesn't know PepeLaugh

[@ungabunga345]

This guy was much better than most

[@ChezzyKnytt]

Honestly that was very self aware lol

[@jaylucino8890]

Someone who actually doesn't just outright mock the esporsts scene feelsgoodman

[@chestervillafana4401]

It's like a fantasy novel, but you get to play a character, you get to play with 4 other characters as your teammates, you have a mission to destroy the base of the opposing team, and you get the chance to write your own amazing fantasy story. ❤

[@most_sane_comment]

Where winning is not the hard part but convincing your teammates to play to win is 😂

[@oyuyuy]

That's gay

[@ScuffedLife]

It's a fantasy novel, where you get into various states of existential crisis from all the insults thrown at you by your team mates, and you have to endure that for an hour at least. The true mission of a game of DoTA 2 is learning to become stoic whilst in the company of people you dislike and that dislike you and somehow pull off a victory together. If you manage to make friends in those conditions, you made friends for life. It's a true example of art imitating life. Oh yeah, there's also an opposing team trying to end you at every corner, but that's a side quest.

[@mrsmile5009]

except everyone of your teammates can turn into a villain anytime.

[@most_sane_comment]

@@mrsmile5009 turn into? 🤨 They’re already villain to start with.

[@SajidKhan-lt2un]

Jenkins should be the highest paid talent in dota 2 after this interview he did dota 2 justice and he was well spoken

[@caneste]

the best person they could have interviewed.

[@Naufal_Nugraha]

Thank you BSJ

[@yujidevelle]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@markhenrycapre3577]

I guess he didn't drink the Jenkin Juice for this interview😂😂 He nailed this

[@Nitrix77]

Composure most of us can only dream of, great interview.

[@rasmuslundsteen7546]

Thanks Jenkins for helping the world understand our beautiful sport a little more

[@unoclepteltd3775]

Excellent analogies.keep up the good work Jenkins

[@djwretchedstallion5625]

im so proud of jenkins

[@JustJybe]

wow so cool to see Jenkins on the News HOLY!

[@konstantinospalapanidis6414]

Very articulate way of describing dota. I cannot imagine anyone else from them being a better choice for this interview.

[@ssaalleeeemm]

I was surprised that jenkins didnt let his sarcasm/trolling come out

[@seanhembree6154]

What do you mean? The guy said chess is boring and Jenkins said "Maybe checkers is more your speed" right to his face.

[@shahbazjavedqureshi]

Dude wore a bow tie, a pair of glasses and a hat to a British interview. If that isn't sarcasm / trolling idk what is lol

[@ChrisMissal]

Like basketball, but a fantasy battle... Two teams of five pick and play as magical heroes against each other to defend the base, the ancient. The battle gets more intense over time and lasts as long as it takes for one base to fall.

[@yujidevelle]

If Space Jam was a game

[@Lazrbeams]

Basketball but everyone is a wizard and they get taller every time they score.

[@doyok31]

Well said jenkin 👏

[@bilalalhudaybi880]

Pretty good interview tbh

[@SilverTheChosenOne]

Hell yeah, Jenkins

[@user-gr3oo6ss1r]

i was always on the fence about saying dota is like chess, but big J really got me convinced here

[@shreyas275]

Love you Jenkins 💯

[@schneeraizor7020]

Jenkins is so good on screen

[@bingshavebeenchilled]

damn why didn't sky wanna get this interview when my man had his austin powers outfit on

[@bangnee]

Go Jenkins!

[@Agent86th]

Thanks jenkins

[@Jaytee27]

Id explain like a its a gladiator arena but its a team game 5v5 since the interviewer would like a more interesting comparison than a chess

[@AndrewChin-ck9uk]

But chess is the right comparison because end of the day, dota is about invading space and restricting space for enemy. It follows the same foundation as chess. More space = more farm/kills, less space = less farm/kills.

[@bzibubabbzibubab420]

Nine insight​@@AndrewChin-ck9uk

[@28lester]

@@AndrewChin-ck9uk Yep, also very strategic, and each player or 'piece' has a special skill set.

[@jjiiijj]

Jenkins cosplaying as normal human being for once thank you brother!

[@slattslatt]

Well said Jenkins

[@shrezowski]

That's not Jenkins, that's Sommy Thelby from Beaky Plinders

[@quaweds]

It's like chess... it's like chess, FIRMLY CHESS IT!

[@MadWizard89]

dota deserve alot more space on tv, chess is probably easiest most simple logical game ever, i would fall asleep as a kid playing it ,i play esport since my childhood-quake 3 , CS, warcraft3 and dota 2 is perfection

[@risydahaerudin5279]

To play Dota 2, you need really big brain, fast hand, good fingers coordination, and teamwork.

[@charliesheet6699]

good job bsj

[@jmlb1223]

For those uninitiated who wants to maybe understand the hype of DOTA tournaments shoud defenitely watch the True Sight documentaries.

[@abhinandansingh5650]

harold reviews are coming

[@connorcoxmusic5942]

Imagine SirActionSlacks doing this interview.

[@strewnfieldtektites6744]

Slacks is actually super smart and well educated. They are in on the joke, not the butt of it.

[@connorcoxmusic5942]

@@strewnfieldtektites6744 I know hes smart, but hes a wild man.

[@mlefun1303]

Just say theres 2 team and 5 heroes in each team, and they fighting each other to defend their throne.

[@ImaginationKiller]

Good for jenkins, i mean people that plays dota really comes down to say dota is chess once your king(ancient throne) destroyed you lose, no matter how many soldier you had.

[@freydomgod7112]

GGWP Jenkins

[@N1NJ4P1R4T3]

Lmao, Jenkins doing a serious interview xD

[@fragiledj]

Anchor is surprised by 1million USD Jenkins shud have told him 1 million was Ti1 prize pool xD

[@theself7139]

Was expecting that tbh cause he was talking abt how esports grew recently. Like no our dota has always been popular since day1.

[@Jupex]

@@theself7139 Media has been acting surprised about esports growth for over 10 years, nothing has changed :D

[@lexjacobov]

I always explain it as chess and football when everybody starts to play together against each other, and all the pawns are creeps.

[@thaethirilynn172]

“Actually.. A million is not high for Esports” 😂 well said!!🎉

[@wits643]

I can imagine Purge doing that interview and getting really pissed off with him and essentially calling him stupid. I think the only other guy who could have done that interview would be Slacks. I’d pay to see that 😂😂😂

[@mrstabez6437]

I would say, it is much like all other sports. Like Rugby, there are many players doing different jobs, for one goal. The situation, positions, and what happens will always be different and is controlled by peoples actions(thoughts), just like any sport. So the games and rules remain the same, but millions of different outcomes can happen. and that is why it will always be played and entertaining to watch. just like any other sports. Dota 4 life

[@fabbes4808]

Something about Dota I can finally send to my dad.

[@kenvevoofficial6246]

It's chess but 5v5 where most of the time you are also fighting 1v9.

[@ryanbaruke7864]

"AMMAR THE FILIPINO" is the goat😂😂🤣

[@XycopathHEHE]

Always liked Jankina

[@tomarintomarin9520]

Jenkins is my son and I’m proud of him

[@Xsksnssjccxghb]

I’d usually explain to non players that it’s more like basketball than chess with economy.

[@theself7139]

To be very honest, it didnt quite like the explanation/description(10+years of dota) . Feels abit confusing/unorganised. But its ok. Good to use a description thats different from usual go to "5v5 defend throne kill enemy" kinda one. We can hv ppl talking abt it. I didnt even know there's reality TV abt doctors in ER lmao.(im not from US)

[@pieterpieter4837]

Holy, he wasn't a cringe lord. I'm honestly shocked

[@mitchelloucks9840]

Jenkins been in the lab. Buddy is a cutie patootie

[@fuhrer8635]

Jenkins looking fine

[@S4ntia60]

Old media is sooo screwed

[@Randoman590]

Not sure why Jenkins decided to jump right in with the Chess comparison, but somehow it's very in-character for him to flump the explanation.

[@lashbash]

Let's be honest, everybody was thinking LoL

[@JustAPositivoGuy]

Whatta boss, the presentor was so intimidating, not a big deal for jenkins

[@yutubnyaDimi]

Come on Jenkins, tell them to watch herald reviews instead.

[@SkylerEvansAK]

Great job, though it did sound like he was coming up with answers off the cuff rather than prepared, and normally the interviewer will give them some heads up about questions. 😅 I like the chess comparison, but I've always likened it to Chess mashed with (American) football, or basketball. It helps highlight the team angle, pushing toward goals on opposite ends of the map, and how much positioning and communication is so important to making plays, in addition to it being real time. Also, easiest esport for someone to get into has to be Rocket League, hands down. Especially considering football/soccer is the most popular game in the world, it's really easy for people to understand "Oh, its football with cars. And the cars have jetpacks." BOOM, no further explanation needed. It's also very obvious, just at a glance, how technical and difficult the plays are even with no further knowledge of the game.

[@moepentroepen]

grande

[@jameseden9380]

Thats my boy!!!! Dota is like chess 😂

[@mcdomadera2204]

Ammar The Filipino lol

[@Murdoc--]

Now this is Jenkins being weird

[@jackparker6766]

Gotta respect the restraint to not just shit all over league of legends when he got asked that "easiest esport" question.

[@madness1383]

the question was easiest to watch, not easiest to play

[@reecejoyce5183]

Slacks should've been there

[@xReisk]

I think people needs to figure out a better way to describe dota rather than always bringing Chess all the time. Good interview tho

[@joemodest]

modified capture the flag perhaps?

[@musska18]

I mean i'm inmortal and also Inget 1500 Elo playing chess and the Best way to describe dota is chess with soccer or basketball, dota is almost 60% Essence of chess. Like if u can explain same ideas.

[@ameyakale2739]

I mean, chess is the closest analogy you can make and then expand on that… decision making, predicting and confusing your opponent, and the mental fortitude required to carve a path through the board are all fundamental to Dota as well

[@ChrisMissal]

Basketball covers the 5v5

[@theself7139]

​@ameyakale2739 i think u forgot to mention "trading". Its more about how much a team can trade efficiently/effectively/smartly the higher u go. U start from draft all the way to micro and macro. From the laning stages/harassing to trading towers/objectives. Dota is similar to chess in this regard too. Most of the times ure just trading things. Only if u can trade better than the enemy u win.

[@davidcummins8124]

WHY JENKINS? WHY JENKINS

[@sammcewan2182]

Hahaha Jenkins wearing his old timey English clothes

[@5RustyBin]

Thank god he didn't have his Dr Evil or Freddie Mercury outfit on when doing this interview.

[@andrewwee8450]

Clearly the anchor doesn't like chess

[@kokey5735]

Jenkins: 'Anyway so back to Chess...' Interviewer: Shut up about chess that sounds boring

[@hmgc6031]

AMMAR THE FILIPINO!!!!

[@jjll-cp3ko]

Where a diff speices is all you really had to say Xdd

[@Renvyr]

The interviewer doesn't like chess which probably says alot about him

[@iordanstefan1]

He was so not jenkins in this interview :)))

[@alan090179]

"Whats the easiest esport" ... such a missed oportunity to say League XD

[@OHOHOHCOME]

The better analogy would be it is like basketball but rather than whichever team scores the most point wins, it is whichever scores 500 points first wins, and everybody gets their own balls and there are three hoops on each side of the court. Also, you get to box with players from the other team so you put them out of commission for a minute or two, which gives you the chance to score points without resistance.

[@staceym.parker8122]

Great explanation, they should've interviewed you.

[@dsjfcibuwildvsdi9307]

Nardwuar roleplay

[@ajitbalkawade]

The explanation of dota 2 to non viewers was really terrible! We need more interviews like this and need better presenters.

[@krazed0451]

Choosing our memelord as our ambassador was a terrible decision.

[@neilfishingcamp]

Counter strike players are gonna be salty about this. 😂😂😂

[@etofok]

thanks BSJ dota is chess

[@DanmarK21DK]

the guy has some chessophobia .

[@ThomasTheConqueror]

That's nardwuar 😂

[@Joyexer]

Now, I love dota 2 and esports in general. I think dota is super hard of course. But the hardest? Hmm no, I can not agree. The hardest for me will probably always be RTS, in particular Starcraft (2), as it has so much to do, and so much strategy and optimizations that can be done, its litterally impossible for a human to play it perfectly, even if you had perfect Information.

[@RapFa-Hater420]

Moba killed rts as a genre

[@Joyexer]

@@RapFa-Hater420 wtf are you talking about xD