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...
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“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...
Has Fearless Draft actually improved champion diversity in League of Legends?
The League of Legends pro circuit used to have a drafting problem, but has Fearless...
“Honor of Kings had its biggest year yet”: As HoK grows outside of China, the PC vs. mobile MOBA clash is heating up
It’s easy to know that League of Legends, with its immense history and popularity, is...
The International 2026 meta: It’s all about tanks, healing, and late games
The International 2026 (TI 2026) is currently underway in Shanghai — and if you’re a...
China’s Dota 2 teams are eliminated from TI15, and even worse, they don’t seem to care
For the first time in Dota 2 history, zero Chinese teams have qualified for the...
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Los Ratones won’t play in tier-two League of Legends next year
Los Ratones founder Marc 'Caedrel' Lamont has announced that the team will not be competing in the second...
Dota 2 midlander tier list: Who are the Position 2 heroes?
The Dota 2 midlaner tier list analyses the best and worst heroes in the current meta for general...
Gumayusi signs for Hanwha Life Esports
Hanwha Life Esports has announced bot-laner Lee 'Gumayusi' Min-hyung to its League of Legends roster for the 2026...
MOUZ wins PGL Wallachia Season 6
MOUZ has been crowned the champion team of PGL Wallachia Season 6 after defeating Team Spirit 3-2 in...
Deadlock vs Dota 2: Which Valve MOBA has more to offer?
Deadlock and Dota 2 share core MOBA mechanics like lanes, objectives, item scaling, and team roles, making Deadlock...
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