DOTA 2 News
The wait for a Dota 2 Event is over! ESL One Fall 2021 announced for 21-29 August
After a painful one a half weeks of nothing after a heated TI10 Qualifiers, Dota 2 fans have a new event to look forward to.
Mike Tsang
Winter Wyvern Mid actually legit (ft Tundra’s Nine) – Hero Guide
Learn how to play Winter Wyvern Mid from Tundra's Nine - who made it look monstrous in the WEU TI10 Qualifiers. From abilities to items to playstyle, we've got you covered.
Mike Tsang
2.5 million messages later the science is in: Dota can be a den of toxicity
Data science student Balaganesh crunched the numbers around how Dota 2 players communicate in chat. To no one's surprise, toxicity is rampant, but there may be a way to fix it.
Christian Decker
Juggernaut is WHAT Tier!? SUNSFan and SyndereN rank all 19 Dota 2 Arcanas
There are now 19 Dota 2 Arcanas, so there’s always going to be some favorites and some to forget. We asked Shannon “SUNSfan” Scotten and Troels Lyngholt “syndereN” Nielsen to rate every Arcana, and put together a comprehensive tier list.
Michael Hassall
After 1,300 duo casts MLP and Johnxfire are ready: “I want us on LAN, I want us to be able to show off what we have. It feels like it’s just been so close yet so far.”
esports.gg had the chance to chat with the long-time duo to talk about their journey as professional casters. The duo have had a breakthrough year, but are still waiting for the opportunity to bring their energy to a big offline event.
esports.gg Editorial Team
The Ship Has Sailed – Vikin.gg release Dota 2 roster after failing to qualify for TI10
The roster that terrorized the WEU Lower Division have been released from their organization. The news came as a bit of a shock to the community given how well Vikin had progressed in Season 2.
Mike Tsang
BMW Berlin Brawl 2: Dota 2’s n0tail dabbles in Street Fighter II and Strider in fun retro event
The BMW Berlin Brawl 2 gathered six professionals to compete in a selection of retro games, including double TI champion Johan "n0tail" Sundstein. (Image: @BMWEsports)
Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips
Stacked WEU Qualifiers draw in insane viewership to become 4th most-watched event of all time outside of TIs
On July 10th, the Lower Bracket Finals Western European Qualifiers for The International 2021 wrapped up with OG triumphing over Team Nigma to head to the Grand Final. It was an incredible series. But few expected it to become one of the most-watched Dota 2 events in history.
Michael Hassall
“The hardest battle” – Reigning champions OG are the final team to qualify for $40 million TI10
OG clutch out a 5 game series for a chance to defend their championship title at The International 10. Opponents Tundra put up an incredible fight.
Christian Decker
Elephant Clutches Out Against EHOME to Send Their Super Team To TI
In October 2020, online rumours emerged about a new Chinese Dota ‘super team’ being formed. Just nine months later, that super team, Elephant, are headed to The International 2021.
Michael Hassall
