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...
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The latest news for Dota 2 esports. Including event updates, ecosystem changes and major team news.
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...
“He just thought he wouldn’t get caught”: Dota 2 coach Astini on the larger match-fixing, cheating problems in South America behind TaiLung’s ban
The Dota 2 scene was unpleasantly greeted with groundbreaking news days before The International 15,...
The International 2026 predictions: which teams will make it to the playoffs?
Dota 2's The International is always difficult to predict, but this year may have one...
Dota 2 Fantasy picks for TI 2026: best players, Emblems, and more
Dota 2 Fantasy returns for The International 2026 (TI 2026), giving everyone another way to...
Valve has finally made Dota 2 worth grinding again with the latest MMR system update
It’s no secret that professional Dota 2 players have been breaking MMR records like twice...
Dota 2 Meepo hotfix targets game-breaking item duplication exploit
On Jul. 28, 2026, Valve released a Dota 2 hotfix addressing a critical Meepo exploit...
South American Dota 2 just got dealt one of its worst blows yet after PlayTime’s scandal at the Esports World Cup
South American Dota 2 just got dealt one of its worst blows in God knows...
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DOJO Madness acquire LeagueCoaching.gg to add human coaching layer to data-driven offering
DOJO Madness, an esports big data startup, have today announced the acquisition of LeagueCoaching.gg in a move to...
Esport Talk – Are Ad Finem entering CS:GO?
Are Ad Finem entering CS:GO? Valve'a MOBA Dota 2 is one of the amongst the most famous esports...
Orlando John expands its esports portfolio with Swedish superstar talent
Orlando John continued its esports surge yesterday as the agency signed a plethora of established talent to its books. The...
ZOTAC announce $100,000 Dota 2 tournament to take place in Taiwan
ZOTAC, has announced the first ever ZOTAC CUP MASTERS in partnership with Battlefy. The tournament will boast a $100,000 (£82,000) prize-pool...
Team Secret reshuffles management as payment feud resurfaces
Team Secret announced yesterday that Kemal Sadikoglu would no longer be a director with the company whilst John Yao would...
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