Dota 2 News
December 5, 2023
What went wrong for Eastern Europe’s 9Pandas at TI12?
The journey of Eastern Europe’s 9Pandas at The International 2023 (TI12) for offers a compelling story of ambition, internal struggles, and the harsh realities of competitive Dota 2. Gleb “Kiyotaka”…
December 4, 2023
ESL’s EPT Dota 2 Leaderboard faces early criticism as DPC rankings abolished
The ESL Pro Tour (EPT) Season 2 for Dota 2 has recently sparked significant debate within the Dota 2 esports community. Central to this controversy is the leaderboard’s methodology for…
October 28, 2024
Is G2 Esports really entering Dota 2 Esports in 2024?
We are back to theorycrafting on why G2 Esports is not fielding a Dota 2 roster yet. Every few months a new leak appears seemingly hinting G2’s entry into Dota.…
December 4, 2023
All Stars that are stepping back indefinitely from competitive Dota 2
We’ve had several high profile players announce they are stepping away from competitive Dota 2 or are unable to land a spot on any team currently. Let’s go over who…
December 4, 2023
MinD_ContRoL ever closer to Pinnacle’s Anniversary Show Dota 2 trophy
Pinnacle’s 25th Anniversary Show featured plenty Dota 2 legends and formidable lineups. We are now down to only six teams and six matches until we crown the champions. Ivan “MinD_ContRoL”…
August 31, 2024
Dota teams lack clear direction and structure for 2024 season: Is the Tier 2 scene dead?
Most established Dota 2 event organizers are favoring well-known teams, leaving lower-tier teams to scramble through online qualifiers for very few spots at events. Without financial incentives, competing in Dota…
December 4, 2023
FNG on Why Supports Have a Hard Time in Dota
Ever wonder why supports have a limited hero pool while carry players seemingly have their pick of the pool? Well, turns out there’s more to this unusual trend than just…
May 12, 2024
Is Riyadh Masters going to be the new Dota 2 Championship?
In a recent livestream, Shopify Rebellion’s carry player, Artour “Arteezy” Babaev, spoke about his consideration between participating in The International (TI) and Riyadh Masters. This raises a dilemma for pro…
August 19, 2024
Cr1t on ATF: “He Might Not Be As Toxic As We Thought”
In a recent interview, Andreas “Cr1t” Nielsen shed light on the formation of the new Falcons Dota 2 team, emphasizing the strategic selection of its members. He revealed that many…
November 24, 2023
Taiga’s Journey: From TI11 Disappointment to Overcoming Gambling Addiction
Tommy “Taiga” Le has spoken at length about his personal journey through gambling addiction and how he has fought his way towards recovery. The story was brought forth in a…