Dota 2’s biggest winners don’t play Dota 2 anymore, they trade it
The International brought together the top 16 Dota 2 teams in the world, with Team...
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League of Legends Team Voice could transform Solo Queue forever… with one condition
For 17 years, League of Legends has asked players to coordinate in-game solely on pings...
LEC vs. LCS: Who leads League of Legends’ oldest regional rivalry?
Europe vs. North America has been one of the game’s defining regional rivalries since the...
“It’s just not sustainable”: Tier 2 esports orgs discuss the shocking finances and player poaching that comes with (finally) reaching the LCS
The North American Challengers League – North America’s League of Legends Tier 2 system –...
Dota 2 The International winners: every TI champion in history
The Aegis of Champions is by far the most iconic trophy in Dota 2. Since...
“It’s very sad for players and coaches”: Esports pros react to sudden Esports Nations Cup delay with further training, confusion, and a wedding
Choi “huhi” Jae-hyun wasn’t focused on the Esports Nations Cup. It was just one of...
Sanatic’s hype vs. Yatoro’s dynasty: TI15 put Dota 2’s best carries in an anime-style clash
Team Spirit has officially become the first Dota 2 team to have lifted the Aegis...
How Team Spirit made history at The International 2026
Team Spirit entered the grand final of The International 2026 (TI 2026) with a rather...
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How DPC changes will really affect Dota 2 esports
Earlier this week, Valve announced changes to the Dota Pro Circuit that will change the landscape of Dota...
Esports investments, mergers, and acquisitions in February 2020
As the esports industry continues to grow, so does the interest in owning a piece of the pie....
Government gives esports massive boost in the Philippines
Esports in the Philippines recently received a massive boost after the government declared its official support for the...
gianDK banned from joinDOTA League for matchfixing
Jose GianMarco Durand Cornejo, known in the world of Dota 2 as gianDK, has been banned from all joinDOTA...
Riot Games awarded $10million and full control over Leaguesharp websites in recent settlement
Late last week Riot Games, were awarded $10m (£8.2m) following the settlement of a lawsuit against Leaguesharp, a service...
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