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Dota 2: OG’s Topson Will Take Time Off

Dota 2: OG’s Topson Will Take Time Off

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The International 2019 was truly an amazing tournament for the European powerhouse OG. They became the first-ever two times winners and the first team to win two consecutive TIs in a row. We can only imagine what kind of emotions the players went through in the last couple of days. That’s why it is no […]


Dota 2: Ohaiyo is Looking for a New Team

Dota 2: Ohaiyo is Looking for a New Team

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Khoo “Ohaiyo” Chong Xin is out at WarriorsGaming.Unity and is looking for a new team. It seems like the post-TI 9 shuffles have an enormous effect on the SEA region. After Minesk and Kim “DuBu” Doo-young, another ex-Fnatic player is now looking for a new team – Khoo “Ohaiyo” Chong Xin. LFT ~ — Ohaiyo […]


Dota Underlords: Top Five Alliances to Play

Dota Underlords: Top Five Alliances to Play

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Dota Underlords is still in its open access which means that there are constant updates that change the meta. In fact, the most recent one happened just a couple of days ago. It did not include that many heroes or Alliances changes but there were new items that got introduced. Having said that, let’s take […]


Dota 2 Now Has Over Five Billion Matches Played

Dota 2 Now Has Over Five Billion Matches Played

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Dota 2 is one of the most popular games in the world. Of course, there were some ups and downs in terms of the number of players but it always managed to stay somewhere near the top. Having said that, in terms of esports, Dota 2 might actually be the biggest title right now mainly […]


Dota 2: Winter and Meracle Team Up to Form Alpha x Hashtag

Dota 2: Winter and Meracle Team Up to Form Alpha x Hashtag

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One of Dota 2’s most prolific players and one of it’s most well-known casters are teaming up to create a brand new team in the Dota 2 scene. The Southeast Asia Dota 2 scene has always been one of the most dynamic ones in terms of changes. Having said that, two of the strongest Thai […]


Dota 2: MATUMBAMAN to take a Break from Pro Play

Dota 2: MATUMBAMAN to take a Break from Pro Play

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The International 2019 was not the best for Lasse Aukusti “MATUMBAMAN” Urpalainen, to say the least. After he got removed from TI 7 line-up of Team Liquid, Lasse was looking for a new team to compete in the TI 9 qualifiers. A couple of days later he ended up with Rasmus “MISERY” Filipsen’s Chaos Esports […]


Dota 2: EternalEnvy’s New Team is Revealed

Dota 2: EternalEnvy’s New Team is Revealed

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Jacky “EternaLEnVy” Mao is one of the most recognizable personalities in the professional Dota 2 scene. However, this year was definitely not in favor of the Canadian player as he missed out on the biggest tournament in esports – The International 2019. His last team was beastcoast, and it was pretty good on paper but […]


Dota 2: Infamous to Stay Together, Play Under New Name

Dota 2: Infamous to Stay Together, Play Under New Name

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Infamous has always been one of the most dominating South American teams. In fact, they were the first team from the region to ever go to The International back in 2017. This year, they broke another record by finishing in the first eight spots. Prior to TI 9, the five players from the Peruvian squad […]


Dota 2: Top 4 Mid Heroes At TI 9

Dota 2: Top 4 Mid Heroes At TI 9

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ESTNN’s Veselin Ignatov takes fans through the top four mid picks at Dota 2’s TI 9 in Shanghai. The International 9 was one of the biggest tournaments in esports history, and it was the biggest in terms of its record-breaking prize pool. Now only was it incredibly fun to watch, but it was very contested […]


Dota 2: QQQ Leaves LGD, FY to Miss Time

Dota 2: QQQ Leaves LGD, FY to Miss Time

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PSG.LGD is now without their head coach. The post-TI9 shuffle is in full swing, and even PSG.LGD isn’t immune. This morning, PSG.LGD announced that head coach Yao “QQQ” Yi has left the team. The talented Chinese player joined LGD way back in the early months of 2017. After his addition, LGD’s result really started to […]


Dota 2: Kuku leaves TNC

Dota 2: Kuku leaves TNC

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This morning, Carlo “Kuku” Palad announced that he is no longer with TNC and is looking for a new team. In just a matter of days, fans have witnessed a lot of changes in some teams post-TI. After Mineski, Complexity Gaming, Fnatic and Chaos Esports Club, TNC is the newest addition to those teams. Carlo […]


Dota 2: Khezu leaves Chaos Esports Club

Dota 2: Khezu leaves Chaos Esports Club

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Yesterday, Maurice “KheZu” Gutmann decided to part ways with Choas Esports Club. The post-TI roster changes are in full force across the Dota 2 landscape. While Mineski, Complexity and Fnatic have already seen changes, Choas Esports Club is the next in line. Maurice “KheZu” Gutmann announced yesterday that he will leave the Chaos roster. Out […]


Dota 2: Post TI Shuffle – DuBu Looking for a New Team

Dota 2: Post TI Shuffle – DuBu Looking for a New Team

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The post TI9 shuffle is now in “full force”. So far, we know that Nikolay “Nikobaby” Nikolov, Michael “ninjaboogie” Ross and Ryan “Bimbo” Jay Qui are no longer a part of Mineski after they all stated that they are looking for a new team. In addition, Complexity also announced that they will be releasing their […]


Dota 2: Pan “Fade” Yi Retires from Dota Amid Controversy

Dota 2: Pan “Fade” Yi Retires from Dota Amid Controversy

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Pan “Fade” Yi has announced his retirement from the professional Dota 2 scene after accusing RNG of trying to poach him during TI 9. Earlier today, Vici Gaming’s Pan “Fade” Yi announced his retirement from professional Dota. This came as a shock to much of the Dota 2 community, especially considering both Yi and Vici’s […]


Dota 2: Post TI Shuffle – syndareN is Looking to Return

Dota 2: Post TI Shuffle – syndareN is Looking to Return

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The post-TI 9 shuffles have begun! So far, we know that Complexity has released their roster and Mineski are minus three of the players. In addition to that, one of Dota 2’s most loved personalities is also looking for a team. Troels Lyngholt “syndereN” Nielsen is a very well known pro player and caster. In […]


Post TI 9 Shuffle: CompLexity Disbands Full Dota 2 Roster

Post TI 9 Shuffle: CompLexity Disbands Full Dota 2 Roster

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Even though it has been only a day since The International 2019 came to an end, there are already major changes to some of the teams. The first one was related to Mineski – Michael “ninjaboogie” Ross Jr. and Nikolay “Nikobaby” Nikolov announced that they are looking for a team. In addition to them, Complexity […]


Dota 2: TI 9 Meta Analysis

Dota 2: TI 9 Meta Analysis

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We can safely say that The International 2019 was the best one we have seen yet. Everything, ranging from the cast to the players themselves was top notch. We witnessed some of the most incredible Dota 2 games in the last couple of years. Having said that, one team just re-wrote Dota’s history by winning […]


Dota 2: Mineski and the Post-TI Shuffle

Dota 2: Mineski and the Post-TI Shuffle

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Just a day after the end of the biggest event in esports, we have our first roster change. Usually, at the end of each TI, there are always various roster changes that occur. This is expected because many teams were not happy with what they have accomplished. Mineski Changes LFT — Nikobaby (@NikoDOTA) August 26, […]


Dota 2: The International 10 to be Played in Stockholm, Sweden

Dota 2: The International 10 to be Played in Stockholm, Sweden

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During the last day of TI 9, we also got to know where will the next TI be held. It turned out the rumors are true. TI 10 will be heading to Stockholm, Sweden. The International 2020 Dota 2 Championship will be held in… #Dota2 #TI9 #TI10 pic.twitter.com/kmuREm7Hbo — The International (@dota2ti) August 25, 2019 […]


Dota 2: TI 9 Grand Final Recap – OG Vs. Team Liquid

Dota 2: TI 9 Grand Final Recap – OG Vs. Team Liquid

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After an amazing LB final, it was time to focus on the most important Dota 2 series in history. Apart from the amazing $15M+ going to the champion, this was the first time where we’d have a two times TI winner. To be honest, we could not really ask for a more interesting final. Apart […]


Dota 2: TI 9 Lower Bracket Final Recap – Team Liquid Vs PSG.LGD

Dota 2: TI 9 Lower Bracket Final Recap – Team Liquid Vs PSG.LGD

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And just like that, the biggest event in esports history came to an end. It is safe to say that this was the absolute best TI we have ever seen. Not only was it full with tons of back-and-forth action but every single team had to chance to lift the trophy. Some of them managed […]


Dota 2: Another New Hero – Void Spirit

Dota 2: Another New Hero – Void Spirit

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Yesterday, Valve announced a new hero named Snapfire.  Today we have yet another new hero, Void Spirit. Lore-wise, this will be the fourth spirit alongside Ember, Storm, and Earth. Many people were expecting this, especially throughout the last couple of weeks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=trZhv9O6VFs What we know Similar to Snapfire, there is not really any information regarding […]


Dota 2: TI9 Day Nine – Recap

Dota 2: TI9 Day Nine – Recap

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The end of The International 9 is just around the corner. Our second last day of competition today saw our first team locked in for our Grand Final tomorrow, while two more of our teams said goodbye to the main stage at Shanghai. Lower Bracket Round four of our Lower Bracket today gave us a […]


Dota 2: TI9 Day 8 Recap

Dota 2: TI9 Day 8 Recap

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The International 2019 is slowly but steadily coming to an end. Following today’s’ games, there are only five teams after today we waved goodbye to two more teams. Let’s take a look at what happened during the games. Royal Never Give Up vs Team Liquid One quick game (and one not so quick one 🙄) […]


Dota 2: New Hero Revealed at TI9

Dota 2: New Hero Revealed at TI9

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Every year, TI always surprises us by revealing a new hero. Today, we got the chance to watch a very interesting trailer. In fact, Valve decided to introduce it in between the EG vs. TL match. Snapfire, this new hero’s name, is expected to arrive this Fall and by the looks of it, it will […]


Dota 2: TI9 Day 7 – Recap

Dota 2: TI9 Day 7 – Recap

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The heart-pounding action continued at TI9 today as we saw two more of our teams eliminated. Let’s see how the day panned out. Lower Bracket The day began with round two of our Lower Bracket series. While some might have thought the morning’s matches would be over early, our teams had other things in mind. […]


Dota 2: Ogre Magi wins the Arcana Vote

Dota 2: Ogre Magi wins the Arcana Vote

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After an epic battle, we finally know the name of the Arcana winner – Ogre Magi. He won the final vote against a formidable enemy – Windranger, a hero which has always been loved by the community. The result was definitely expected, considering how Ogre won against his other enemies. In fact, he pretty much […]


Dota 2: SK Telecom T1 Enter Pro Dota

Dota 2: SK Telecom T1 Enter Pro Dota

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The International 2019 is still not over but we already have news about new teams. SK Telecom T1 is, arguably, the most powerful League of Legends organization in the world and has decided to step in into the Dota 2 world by giving the task to Lee “Forev” Sang-don to form a roster. We are […]


Rivalry and MoonDuck TV Announce Partnership for The International 9

Rivalry and MoonDuck TV Announce Partnership for The International 9

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Dota’s $33.5 million The International tournament is one of the most impactful and most viewed esports events in the world. Commonly referred to as TI, the main event will be taking place in Shanghai, China during this week. Not everyone is willing to stay up until 4 am just to watch a tournament live in […]


Dota 2: TI9 Day Six Recap

Dota 2: TI9 Day Six Recap

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After an incredible day one of the main event yesterday, day two was also full of very interesting results, amazing comebacks, and dominant performances. Unfortunately, two more teams were eliminated, which means that there are only 10 more remainings. Upper Bracket OG vs Newbee We're closing our series against @newbeecn with a convincing 2-0 score. […]


Dota 2: TI9 Day 5 – Recap

Dota 2: TI9 Day 5 – Recap

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Today’s main event at the International 9 began today in Shanghai. Our playoffs are double elimination, which meant we saw four teams go home. While another two fell to tough it out in the lower bracket for a chance at this year’s aegis and their cut of the massive $32 million US dollar prize pool. […]


Dota 2: The Trove Carafe is Live

Dota 2: The Trove Carafe is Live

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With just a couple of hours before TI 9 resumes, Valve decided that it is time to release this year’s Trove Carafe. It includes new items for Bounty Hunter, Crystal Maiden, Nature’s Prophet, Arc Warden, Templar Assassin, Chaos Knight, and Tusk. In addition to that, which each chest that you open, you also have a […]


Dota 2: TI 9 – The End of the Group Stage, Main Event & More

Dota 2: TI 9 – The End of the Group Stage, Main Event & More

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When the dust settled from perhaps one of the most interesting Group Stages that we’ve seen at any TI so far, it’s time to take a look at which teams lived up to the expectations and which were simply blown away from the competition. Group A With the group stage behind us, it’s time to […]


Dota 2: TI9 Day 4 – Recap

Dota 2: TI9 Day 4 – Recap

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The group stages of The International 9 are in the bag. We saw our second team eliminated from the tournament, and the seeding for our upper and lower brackets is now set. Let’s take a look at some of the highlights from our final day. Group A Highlights The last of our Group A matches […]


Dota 2: TI9 Day Three Recap

Dota 2: TI9 Day Three Recap

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After an amazing day three full of epic action, new records (Syed Sumail “SumaiL” Hassan now has over 1000 kills at The International) and eliminations, it’s time to see some of the most interesting series of the day. Team Secret vs TNC – The Europeans Can Bleed #SecretDota successfully takes down @TNCPredator in game one […]


Dota 2: TI9 – Day 2 Recap

Dota 2: TI9 – Day 2 Recap

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Day two of The International 9 is a wrap and what a crazy day of Dota it was. If your predictions ended up in the garbage, don’t feel bad. This TI has been full of so many surprises so far, it’s impossible to know what is coming next. Let’s take a look at some of […]


Dota 2:TI 9 Day One Recap

Dota 2:TI 9 Day One Recap

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The first day of The International 9 is all wrapped up, and ESTNN’s Veselin Ignatov is here with a recap of the day. After a long wait, TI 9 finally kicked off in Shanghai! The biggest event in esports began today and it was full of exciting matches. Not only did fans get to see […]


Dota 2: TI 9’s Fantasy Challenge Picks and Tips

Dota 2: TI 9’s Fantasy Challenge Picks and Tips

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ESTNN’s Veselin Ignatov walks players through the TI 9 Fantasy Challenge. The Fantasy Challenge is one of the most interesting things to do every time TI rolls around. Apart from winning extra battle points, players can also see how they stack up against their friends! Having said that, in order to be competitive, players must […]


Dota 2: The Arcana Vote Ends Soon

Dota 2: The Arcana Vote Ends Soon

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Dota 2’s Arcana vote nears its end, and there are only two heroes left to vote for. After some epic duels, there are only two heroes remaining in Dota 2’s Arcana vote – Ogre Magi and Windranger. These are definitely two heroes that not that many people expected to be int he final two but […]


Dota 2: TI 9 Groups, Tiny’s Prestige Item and Custom Creeps Revealed

Dota 2: TI 9 Groups, Tiny’s Prestige Item and Custom Creeps Revealed

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With just a day until the biggest event in Dota 2’s history, we finally know the two groups in the tournament. As you can see, both groups seem to be reasonably balanced. However, Group A will definitely be a lot more interesting to watch. After all, Team Liquid and Team Secret are in it. Group […]


WePlay! to Host Reshuffle Madness 2019

WePlay! to Host Reshuffle Madness 2019

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Just days after WePlay! announced that they will be hosting an amazing event with a $300K USD prize pool, we are in for another threat. In addition to that, there will be a new tournament starting in around a month from now. It’s called WePlay Reshuffle Madness, and it will have an impressive $50K prize […]


ESL Gets Kunkka for Midas Mode 2.0

ESL Gets Kunkka for Midas Mode 2.0

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For those of you who have no idea about Midas Mode, it is basically a new type of game mode which got developed by MoonDuck. Having said that, this year’s event is definitely going to be even crazier. After all, there are already a couple of very powerful heroes present. From the front of the […]


Dota 2: Afoninje & BOO!K Leave Gambit

Dota 2: Afoninje & BOO!K Leave Gambit

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Gambit Esports was one of the biggest surprises in this DPC season. They had an amazing season and even managed to win a couple of big events. However, sadly for them, they started to lose at the very worst moment. What happened In fact, Gambit and Alliance both were contenders for the last spot of […]


Dota 2: TI 9 Battle Pass Heroes Prediction

Dota 2: TI 9 Battle Pass Heroes Prediction

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Today, ESTNN has the best picks for the hero specific section of the Battle Pass predictions. There are less than 3 days until TI 9 begins! This means that you still have some time left to decide which predictions to put in your compendium. Yesterday, we took a look at the most likely tournament predictions […]


Dota 2: Mushi to Coach Mineski at The International 9

Dota 2: Mushi to Coach Mineski at The International 9

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Mineski was the last team that managed to secure a spot for TI 9 in SEA. Even though they were one of the best teams in the region, something happened along the way that led to their downfall. Luckily, they added the Bulgarian prodigy Nikobaby just in time for the qualifiers. After an amazing five-series […]


Dota 2: TI 9 Battle Pass Tournament Predictions

Dota 2: TI 9 Battle Pass Tournament Predictions

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ESTNN’s Veselin Ignatov has our predictions for the Dota 2 Battle Pass predictions minigame. With less than four days until TI 9, fans should be buckling down for a great pinnacle event. Interestingly, anyone with a Battle Pass can make some pretty fun predictions for the tournament. It’s definitely not a new feature, but its […]


Dota 2: Dendi Leaves Na’Vi, Becomes a Free Agent

Dota 2: Dendi Leaves Na’Vi, Becomes a Free Agent

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Natus Vincere, also known as Na’Vi, announced today that Danil ‘Dendi’ Ishutin is leaving the team. Dendi did not play under Na’Vi’s banner in the last DPC season. The legendary mid-laner decided to try his luck elsewhere and he ended up joining a SEA team called Tigers. Even though they had good players, the results […]


Dota 2: WePlay! Announces Tug of War: Mad Moon LAN Event

Dota 2: WePlay! Announces Tug of War: Mad Moon LAN Event

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WePlay! just ran a successful Dota Underlords tournament, but they’re back to Dota 2 with their Tug of War: Mad Moon LAN event. TI is just around the corner, but there is already news about new tournaments coming up in 2020. Check your calendars, because WePlay! has announced their Mad Moon LAN event to be […]


Esports as an Equalizer: A Chat with Permastunned Gaming

Esports as an Equalizer: A Chat with Permastunned Gaming

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Together, Martins ‘Shattovv’ Jeremy, Florian ‘Caddelane’ Schorner, Jacob ‘Yakobis’ Stanley, Marc ‘ZaW’ Werner, and Marek ‘Marard’ Ardamica make up Permastunned Gaming. A professional Dota 2 team with a pretty unique outlook on the game, and life in general. And if you’re wondering about their name, yes, it’s a pun. Each member of Permastunned’s roster has […]


Dota 2: Virtus.Pro Unveils Special TI-Only Branding

Dota 2: Virtus.Pro Unveils Special TI-Only Branding

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Virtus.Pro has introduced TI-specific branding for Valve’s upcoming The International 9. There is exactly one week left until the biggest event in Dota 2 begins – TI 9. With that in mind, it looks like a Dota 2 powerhouse is having a little fun with their logo in the lead up to the tournament. For […]


Dota 2: The TI 9 Talent Lineup has been Published

Dota 2: The TI 9 Talent Lineup has been Published

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Today, Valve released a new blog post in which they are hyping fans for the upcoming TI 9. Alongside that, one can now go to the in-game Compendium to check the complete list of Casters and Talents for this year’s event. Of course, all the big names from the English panels will be there. In […]


Dota 2: OG Releases Documentary, TI 9 Hits $32M USD

Dota 2: OG Releases Documentary, TI 9 Hits $32M USD

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ESTNN’s Veselin Ignatov is here with today’s Dota 2 news roundup. Even though it’s been almost an entire year since OG won TI 8, RedBull has finally released their eighty-minute documentary featuring the team. Everyone’s excited, to say the least – OG is one of the most loved teams in the world. Fans can watch […]


Dota 2: The Semifinals of the Arcana Vote Are Here

Dota 2: The Semifinals of the Arcana Vote Are Here

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This year’s Dota 2 Arcana Vote is going just the way most predicted it. Ever since Valve introduced the Battle Pass to Dota 2, the players have been able to vote each year for the next hero who will receive an Arcana. As usual, fans are giving some heroes a lot more love than others […]


Dota 2: TI 9 Immortal Treasure III Is Live

Dota 2: TI 9 Immortal Treasure III Is Live

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Finally, the long wait for Dota 2’s third Immortal Treasure is over. With less than ten days until The International 2019, Valve decided that it’s time for players to receive the third big prize from this years’ Battle Pass. Of course, everyone will get at least one Immortal Treasure III. However, if players want more […]


Dota 2: TI9 Regions Preview – CIS & NA

Dota 2: TI9 Regions Preview – CIS & NA

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NA and CIS are definitely the weaker regions at TI 9, but what are their strengths? TI9 starts in just a few days, and all teams are set to show their best. Having said that, regions in the DPC have as unbalanced as they are this season. Europe is clearly dominating with six EU teams […]


Dota 2: Yol accuses Clutch Gamers of Witholding Salary

Dota 2: Yol accuses Clutch Gamers of Witholding Salary

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Professional Dota 2 player Vladimir “yol” Basov has accused the Clutch Gamers organization of refusing to pay his salary. Clutch Gamers is a professional Dota 2 based in Malaysia. At first, the team had a roster consisted entirely of players from the Philippines. During its early days, the team found a fair amount of success […]



Dota Underlords: WePlay Tournament Day 3 – Results

Dota Underlords: WePlay Tournament Day 3 – Results

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Day Three of the WePlay! Dota Underlords open tournament was a doozy. Yesterday was the third day from one of the first big events in Dota Underlords – the WePlay! Dota Underlords open tournament. Having said that, we finally got the chance to watch the eight best players battling head to head.   WePlay! Dota […]


Dota 2: The (Most Likely) Top Picks for TI 9

Dota 2: The (Most Likely) Top Picks for TI 9

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ESTNN’s Veselin Ignatov takes viewers through what we think will be the pro’s top picks at TI 9. The International 2019 is getting closer with each day that passes by. Apart from being the most important tournament of the year, TI is also life-changing due to its incredibly high prize pool. In fact, this years’ […]


Dota 2: Team Spirit Releases Their Dota 2 Roster

Dota 2: Team Spirit Releases Their Dota 2 Roster

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The CIS Dota 2 scene has always been one of the most interesting to watch. One of the main reasons for this is the fact that each team is so unique. Having said that, the roster of Team Spirit used to be one of the most promising ones because it featured some of the biggest […]


Dota 2: Dreamhack to Host a Series of Weekly Dota 2 Tournaments

Dota 2: Dreamhack to Host a Series of Weekly Dota 2 Tournaments

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 Dreamhack is organizing a new series of Dota 2 events called DreamHack Weekly. DreamHack announced today that they will run a series of weekly Dota 2 tournaments via the organizer’s official website: “During August and September, we’ll be running weekly online Dota 2 tournaments… which will lead to a monthly qualification final. After both months, […]


Dota 2: OG and PSG Sign Sponsorship Deals with SteelSeries, Betway

Dota 2: OG and PSG Sign Sponsorship Deals with SteelSeries, Betway

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OG has signed a sponsorship deal with SteelSeries, and LSG has inked a partnership with Betway. With TI 9 just around the corner, the hype is getting bigger and bigger with each day. Having said that, a lot of the top organizations in Dota 2 are getting new sponsors lately. PSG Esports and Betway PSG […]


Dota Underlords: Devs Tease Upgrades to Hero Visuals

Dota Underlords: Devs Tease Upgrades to Hero Visuals

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The Dota Underlords developers teased a visual upgrade to heroes today on their official Twitter account. Just a couple of days ago, the official Dota Underlords twitter account released some of the upcoming changes to ranked gameplay. How about another peek at the next update? Coming soon, a large number of heroes will have their […]


Dota Underlords: WePlay!’s Underlords Open Tournament Kicks off this Week on Twitch

Dota Underlords: WePlay!’s Underlords Open Tournament Kicks off this Week on Twitch

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WePlay!’s first-ever Dota Underlords Open Tournament kicks off this week, and here’s everything you need to know. From August 1-4, WePlay! will stream their first Dota Underlords open tournament, featuring the top sixteen players from the open qualifiers which took place earlier last week. Over 5,000 players participated in the open qualifiers for their chance […]


Dota 2: Dealing with Tilt and How Mastering it Can Win You More Games

Dota 2: Dealing with Tilt and How Mastering it Can Win You More Games

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ESTNN’s Veselin Ignatov walks players through dealing with frustration when playing Dota 2. Dota 2 is truly a wonderful game that gathers millions of players worldwide. However, the game always had one major issue – its community. Specifically, the sheer toxicity of this community is, sadly, one of Dota’s trademarks. In fact, in a recent […]


Dota 2: ONE Esports to Host a $500K USD Dota 2 Tournament

Dota 2: ONE Esports to Host a $500K USD Dota 2 Tournament

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ONE Esports announced a $500K USD Dota 2 tournament yesterday. The hype for the biggest event in esports, which also has the biggest prize pool of any game as of today ($31M USD) is getting bigger and bigger with each day. Having said that, there is constant news about some of the upcoming events in […]


Dota 2: The Summit 10 Recap

Dota 2: The Summit 10 Recap

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The last event before the biggest tournament in Dota 2 is finally over. There were a lot of exciting and fun games to watch but probably the most entertaining part of the event was the commentary. Let’s take a closer look at what happened during the groups and afterward. Group Stage The main stars of […]


Dota 2: Top Players That Won’t Be At TI9 Part 2

Dota 2: Top Players That Won’t Be At TI9 Part 2

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In Part 1, we looked at two of the biggest Dota superstars who won’t attend this years’ TI. If you missed it, feel free to read it here. Having said that, let’s take a look at other top players who won’t be making the trip to Shanghai. Danil “Dendi” Ishutin When fans think about professional […]


Dota 2: Newbee’s New Team Will Only Compete at TI 9

Dota 2: Newbee’s New Team Will Only Compete at TI 9

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Yesterday,  Newbee announced that they will add Yawar, CCnC, pieliedie, Snekying and MSS under their banner in order to take part in the upcoming epic tournament – The International 2019. This was definitely unexpected, which is why fans immediately started to ask a lot of questions. Having said that, in order to answer the most […]



Dota 2: The Summit 10 Starts Tomorrow

Dota 2: The Summit 10 Starts Tomorrow

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The tenth iteration of the fan-favorite Dota 2 Summit event starts tomorrow. Even though this years’ DPC is over, there is still one more tournament to watch before The International 2019. The Summit 10 is one of the most player and viewer-friendly Dota 2 events out there.   did we say see you next season? […]


Dota Underlords: Two Strong Setups to Increase Your Winning Percentage

Dota Underlords: Two Strong Setups to Increase Your Winning Percentage

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Dota Underlords is slowly becoming one of the most popular games on Steam. In fact, the entirely new genre, called “Auto-battlers,” is taking over the gaming scene with the speed of light. This means only one thing – very soon we will have a new legitimate category of esports. Even though there are a lot […]


Dota2: Boom ID to add SEA’s #1 MMR Player

Dota2: Boom ID to add SEA’s #1 MMR Player

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SEA Dota 2 team Boom ID will add Muhammad ’InYourDream’ Rizky to their roster. Boom ID is a very interesting team that exploded onto the SEA scene a couple of months ago. Shortly after, they failed to qualify for TI 9, which meant the team was first in line to make some roster changes in […]


Dota 2: n0tail Is Working on a Dota 2 Tutorial

Dota 2: n0tail Is Working on a Dota 2 Tutorial

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OG’s Johan “N0tail” Sundstein is currently developing a Dota 2 tutorial for players. When you think of a diverse professional player, one of the first names that comes to mind is Johan “N0tail” Sundstein. The Danish superstar is one of OG’s most important players. He’s also one of the reasons for OG’s success at TI […]


Dota 2: Newbee Are Your WCG Champs

Dota 2: Newbee Are Your WCG Champs

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Every top team encounters problems now and again. However, Newbee took it to an entirely new level during this DPC season. In fact, not only did they qualify for just a few events, but even when they did, the results were just not there. As the season progressed, Scc and Co. decided to focus on […]


Dota 2: Top Tier Players Who Won’t be at TI 9

Dota 2: Top Tier Players Who Won’t be at TI 9

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ESTNN takes fans through two of the best players that won’t be at TI 9. As we all know, The International is the most important tournament for every top player. With each day that passes by, the TI 9 hype is getting bigger and bigger. Having said that, there are a few of the top […]


Dota 2: TI 9’s Prize Pool Hits $30M USD

Dota 2: TI 9’s Prize Pool Hits $30M USD

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Dota 2’s largest tournament of the year, The International, has hit a total of $30M USD for its prize pool. The International has always been a very special tournament when it comes to Dota 2. Not only is it the most important and prestigious event of the year but it is also the one which […]


Dota 2: TI9 Region Preview | China

Dota 2: TI9 Region Preview | China

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The International is the biggest event in Dota 2 and it has the potential to change the life of the players. That’s why every single team attend the tournament always gives it all out. Having said that, it’s time to have a closer look at some of the strongest regions, which could “elect” the next […]


Dota 2’s Wacky Midas Mode 2.0 Comes to Denver

Dota 2’s Wacky Midas Mode 2.0 Comes to Denver

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Dota 2’s outside-the-box tournament, Midas Mode, will return this year. This year’s Dota 2 tournament schedule was very different compared to last year’s. Apart from the changes made to the DPC season, there were various non-DPC even which were very interesting to watch and also included some amazing prize pools. Having said that, the first […]


Dota 2: English Casters Revealed for WePlay!’s Dota Underlords Open

Dota 2: English Casters Revealed for WePlay!’s Dota Underlords Open

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WePlay! unveiled the English-speaking casters for their upcoming open tournament for Dota Underlords. Tournament organizer WePlay! has announced their English casters for the upcoming open to the public Dota Underlords tournament. Robert “RobAJG” Gonzales will host the English stream.   For the casters, WePlay! has compiled four English-speaking commentators for their tournament: Shannon “SUNSfan” Scotten Sean […]


Dota 2: The World Cyber Games Is Back

Dota 2: The World Cyber Games Is Back

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The World Cyber Games (WGC) will return to Dota 2 at the end of July. Once upon a time, WCG was the most important tournament in Dota 2. It was essentially the World Cup of Dota 2 esports. However, as the game industry started to rapidly develop, WCG became less and less levant, to the […]


Dota 2: TI 9 – Players & Countries

Dota 2: TI 9 – Players & Countries

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ESTNN’s Veselin Ignatov takes fans through the players from each country attending TI 9. Yesterday, we covered all of the teams attending TI 9, so now it is time to take a look at the players. The easiest way to do this is by separating them by country, starting with the region that has the […]


Dota 2:  Overview Of All Teams At TI 9

Dota 2: Overview Of All Teams At TI 9

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ESTNN’s Veselin Ignatov takes fans through all the teams attending TI 9. All of the Closed Qualifiers for the upcoming TI 9 are finally finished. Now that that is done and over with, we finally know the names of all the teams that will attend this year’s International. What’s more, the current TI prize pool […]


Dota 2: How to Register for the $15K WePlay! Dota Underlords Open Tournament

Dota 2: How to Register for the $15K WePlay! Dota Underlords Open Tournament

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WePlay! has announced that open registration for their first Dota Underlords tournament has begun. Open Registration for WePlay!’s first Dota Underlords tournament is officially underway as of this morning. According to an official press release from the organization, open registration for the $15,000 USD tournament is now live and will run from today, July, 15th to […]


Dota 2: TI 9 Europe Closed Qualifier Results

Dota 2: TI 9 Europe Closed Qualifier Results

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Similar to China, today fans also found who the last European team would be to join the big names in TI 9.  EU Closed Qualifiers Group Stage TI 9 The groups were very interesting to watch because they were full of surprises.  Teams that many considered to be favorites couldn’t even make it to the […]


Dota 2: TI 9 China Closed Qualifier Results

Dota 2: TI 9 China Closed Qualifier Results

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ESTNN’s Veselin Ignatov walks fans through the results of the TI 9 Chinese Closed Qualifiers. After several days of amazing Dota, fans finally know the name of the last Chinese team that will attend the biggest tournament in Dota 2 – The International 2019, this time in Shanghai, China. The Group Stage in the Chinese […]


Dota 2: The International 2019 Collector’s Cache Vol II

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Similar to the previous year, the TI 9 Collector’s Cache is back yet again. This time, it features multiple items from this year’s Call to Arms, in addition to other workshop items. As always, it is available to buy for $2.49. What’s more, if you open thirteen of them, you`ll also gain thirty-two Battle Levels. […]


Dota 2: TI 9 China Closed Qualifier – Group Stage

Dota 2: TI 9 China Closed Qualifier – Group Stage

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ESTNN’s Veselin Ignatov walks fans through the Group Stage of China’s Closed Qualifiers for TI 9. After two days of intensive action, the group stage in the Chinese Closed qualifiers for TI 9 is over. This was definitely one of the hardest group stages out of all regions because every single team which took part […]


Dota Underlords Battle Pass Leak

Dota Underlords Battle Pass Leak

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The topic of Dota Underlord’s Battle Pass has been on ever since the first rumors started. Having said that, the first real information about it came from Valve a couple of days ago. According to them, “The week after you`ll see the release of progression and what we call the Proto-Battle Pass. This beta Battle […]


Dota 2: Virtus.Pro Will try to Defend their ESL One Hamburg Title

Dota 2: Virtus.Pro Will try to Defend their ESL One Hamburg Title

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Despite the fact that everyone is preparing for TI 9, ESL One has just announced the first team on their list for ESL One Hamburg, which will take place at the Barclaycard Arena in October this year. Of course, it is Virtus.pro, which was expected, considering the fact that they are the current champions there. […]


Dota 2: CIS Closed Qualifiers Results

Dota 2: CIS Closed Qualifiers Results

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Apart from SEA, the other region which “elected” it’s representative is the CIS. During the Group Stage, Vega Squadron was the main attraction as they completely ripped through their enemies, finishing as winners without dropping a single game. Their luck was with them in the first game of the Playoffs against Na’Vi as well. However, […]


Dota 2: SEA Closed Qualifiers Results

Dota 2: SEA Closed Qualifiers Results

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ESTNN’s Veselin Ignatov walks fans through the results of the SEA TI 9 Closed Qualifiers. After several days of amazing drama, the SEA open and closed qualifiers are finally over. As expected, it all came down to Mineski and Team Jinesbrus to determine which team will head to Shanghai for TI 9. In the end, […]


Dota 2: The Summit 10 Announces First 2 Teams and Casters

Dota 2: The Summit 10 Announces First 2 Teams and Casters

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Beyond the Summit has announced the first two participating teams and on-air talent for Summit 10. After several months of uncertainty, Beyond the Summit has confirmed that Summit 10 is will take place at the end of July. For the past couple of years, The Summit has been an immense part of every Dota 2 […]


Dota Underlords: How-To Get & Use Gold

Dota Underlords: How-To Get & Use Gold

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As you are probably aware, the new auto battles genre is slowly taking over the world. It all began from a small Custom game in Dota 2, but now, both Valve and Riot Games have their standalone version of Auto Chess. Let’s not forget Drodo studios, the main creators of this new genre, who also […]


Dota 2: CIS Closed Qualifiers – Gambit are out

Dota 2: CIS Closed Qualifiers – Gambit are out

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The Group Stage round-robin has just finished and we now know the names of the four teams which will be going to the playoffs. Having said that, the biggest favorite did not make it. In fact, they just felt shortly after losing the last game in the group stage against Vega. The top four teams […]


ESforce Holding Partners with Rocketbank for TI9 Quals, offers free Battle Pass Upgrades

ESforce Holding Partners with Rocketbank for TI9 Quals, offers free Battle Pass Upgrades

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ESforce and Rockbank partner to bring free Battle Pass Upgrades when players apply for a Rocketbank card and spend 645 Rubles (approx. $10USD) and refer their friends. Russian tournament organizer ESforce has partnered with Rocketbank today according to an official press release from the organization. The partnership includes sponsorship of the upcoming Dota 2 TI […]


Dota 2: TI 9 EU Closed Qualifiers Overview

Dota 2: TI 9 EU Closed Qualifiers Overview

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ESTNN’s Veselin Ignatov walks fans through the teams participating in the TI9 EU Closed Qualifiers. After the end of the EPICENTER Major, all eyes were set on the biggest prize in Dota 2 – The International 2019. Having said that, the first two Open Qualifiers in all regions are now over, which means that it […]


Dota Underlords: Ranked Play Explained

Dota Underlords: Ranked Play Explained

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ESTNN’s Veselin Ignatov walks players through the newly introduced Dota: Underlords Ranking System. Dota: Underlords has added a ranking system to Valve’s brand new autobattler, and we’ve got everything you need to know to climb the ladder. Dota: Underlords’ Ranking System Explained In most games, players earn more MMR points when they finish a game […]


Dota 2: SEA TI9 Open Qualifier #2

Dota 2: SEA TI9 Open Qualifier #2

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The second qualifier for TI 9 in Southeast Asia has finished. We now know the names of all of the teams that will attend the closed qualifiers.   496 Gaming The first team which made it through the open qualifier massacre was 496 Gaming. They had a difficult time, especially in the semifinals against PG.Barracx.They […]


Dota 2: China TI 9 Open Qualifiers #2

Dota 2: China TI 9 Open Qualifiers #2

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The second open qualifiers for TI9 in Dota 2 are now over. Having said that, all the teams that managed to go through need to prepare themselves for the upcoming Closed Qualifiers that start in just a few days. Team Serenity The first team that managed to prevail was Team Serenity. They fell short in […]