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Crownfall has been one of the best Dota 2 events of all time, but with Act 4 drawing to a close, what date marks the end of the celebration? Crownfall was an experiment for Dota 2 events, and by most accounts, it was a success. The four-events-in-one idea featured tons of fun content both in-game and out, with tons of skins to collect and minigames to grind. They weren't all ...
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The top Dota 2 heroes dominating the meta in 7.35b
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Kenneth Williams
11/22/2023
Next Dota 2 battle pass, Frostivus event teased by Valve
The long-awaited battle pass is finally headed ...
Kenneth Williams
11/18/2023
Next Dota 2 patch release date revealed by Valve
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Kenneth Williams
11/16/2023
Falcons enters Dota 2 with new skiter, Cr1t- stack
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Kenneth Williams
11/08/2023
Shopify Rebellion disband imminent as Fly, Cr1t-, Abed leave
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11/06/2023
Dota 2 fans mourn the release of Talon Esports’ roster
The competitive Dota 2 community is heartbroken after Talon Esports let go its entire roster. It's ...
Kenneth Williams
11/06/2023
nouns disband Dota 2 roster after surprise run at TI 2023
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William Davis
11/05/2023
Mastering Dota 2’s New Map
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Kenneth Williams
11/05/2023
When does the TI 2023 Battle Pass end in Dota 2?
TI 2023 is over but the battle ...
Kenneth Williams
11/02/2023
Is zai retired after TI 2023? New statement shocks fans
Ludwig "zai" WĂĄhlberg is one of Dota ...
Kenneth Williams
11/01/2023
Valve renames Spirit Breaker in honor of Team Spirit after TI
Spirit Breaker was key to Team Spirit’s ...
Olivia Richman
10/30/2023
Dota 2 pro Taiga opens up about past gambling addiction
Dota 2 pro Tommy "Taiga" Le has ...
Kenneth Williams
10/30/2023
Team Spirit wins TI 2023, earning second Aegis
TI 2023 is over, and Team Spirit ...
Kenneth Williams
10/29/2023
New Dota 2 hero Ring Master revealed at TI 2023
Dota 2 getting a new hero in ...
Kenneth Williams
10/27/2023
Team Liquid talks handsome rankings and One Piece at TI 2023
Team Liquid is playing hot at TI ...
Kenneth Williams
10/27/2023
“I’m just a man,” Spirit talks Yatoro GOAT status at TI 2023
Team Spirit is back for another bombastic ...
Kenneth Williams
10/27/2023
Gaimin Gladiators threatens shaved heads at TI 2023
Gaimin Gladiators is still the favorite despite ...
Kenneth Williams
10/27/2023
Breakout squad nouns talks coach love and role swaps at TI 2023
nouns wasn’t a popular pick to make ...
Kenneth Williams
10/23/2023
Who is Joel? The chat meme taking over The International
Dota 2 fans tuning in to watch ...
Kenneth Williams
10/21/2023
Carry Dark Willow is the pub ruiner from The International
All eyes are The International as a ...
Kenneth Williams
10/18/2023
All about nouns, the NA team killing it at The International
While most North American fans put their ...
Kenneth Williams
10/18/2023
The best heroes of The International 2023 (so far)
The International is always defined by its ...
Kenneth Williams
10/15/2023
How is the low prize pool actually affecting TI 12?
TI 12 is in full swing, but ...
Kenneth Williams
10/02/2023
How much does the TI 2023 Aegis statue cost?
The real-life Aegis reward has returned in ...
Kenneth Williams
10/01/2023
How many TI 2023 Compendium levels can you earn for free?
The TI 2023 Compendium has given Dota ...
Kenneth Williams
09/28/2023
TI 2023 Compendium launches with new rewards
TI 2023 is fast approaching, and Dota ...
Kenneth Williams
09/13/2023
SumaiL lawsuit against Evil Geniuses to move to trial
After years of legal troubles, the lawsuit ...
Kenneth Williams
09/11/2023
Quinn proves behavior score is broken, and Valve responds
Three-time major champion Quinn Callahan may have ...
Kenneth Williams
09/08/2023
Dota 2 starts massive smurf ban wave, are you guilty?
A smurf ban wave has left 90,000 ...
Kenneth Williams
08/31/2023
The results of the TI 2023 regional qualifers
The regional qualifiers of TI 2023 have ...
Kenneth Williams
08/31/2023
Dota 2 introduces new conduct system, here’s how it work
The old conduct system of Dota 2 ...
Kenneth Williams
08/29/2023
How neutral denies work in Dota 2 and how to abuse it
Neutral denies are one of the most ...
Kenneth Williams
08/18/2023
How to get free skins for Dota 2’s 10th anniversary
Dota 2 just added a ton of ...
Kenneth Williams
08/14/2023
How to play Witch Doctor, the best hero in Dota 2 7.34
After months of boring carry domination, the ...
Kenneth Williams
08/10/2023
The new best heroes of Dota 2 7.34
Dota 2 patch 7.34 is finally here, ...
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08/09/2023
Dota 2 finally has a punishment for breaking items
Watching your carry breaking their items is ...
Kenneth Williams
08/01/2023
TI 2023 prize pool could be the lowest in years
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07/30/2023
Team Spirit wins Riyadh Masters, earns $5 million grand prize
In a repeat of their success at ...
Kenneth Williams
07/26/2023
Ward Roshan Pit with this insane new Eul’s bug
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07/24/2023
Legion Commander is the best hero of 7.33e, here’s why
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07/20/2023
How to fix Unable to Verify VAC error in Dota 2
The Unable to Verify VAC error can ...
Kenneth Williams
07/19/2023
Is Naga Siren the secret best carry of 7.33e?
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07/14/2023
TI 2023 patch 7.34 release date confirmed by Valve
A rough release date for Dota 2 ...
Kenneth Williams
07/10/2023
TI 2023 will feature a Side Shop made by the community
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07/09/2023
Gaimin Gladiators wins Bali Major, ends perfect season
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07/09/2023
All the problems with Bali Major, from cheating to stream errors
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07/07/2023
BetBoom cheating scandal puts Tundra in Bali upper bracket
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07/03/2023
The bug used by Azure Ray at the Bali Major explained
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07/01/2023
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06/30/2023
Old G could disband after Aramis abandon, Ceb says
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06/28/2023
How will Dota 2 celebrate its 10th anniversary?
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06/20/2023
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06/11/2023
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06/09/2023
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06/08/2023
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05/27/2023
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05/25/2023
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05/23/2023
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05/12/2023
xQc says Dota 2 superior to League, has “soul”
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05/09/2023
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05/07/2023
Date and city for The International 2023 announced
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05/02/2023
New MMR distribution shows everyone made it out of Herald
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05/01/2023
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Few games have proven to have the resilient popularity enjoyed by Dota 2. The multiplayer online battle arena, or MOBA for short, has been among the biggest and most successful projects released by gaming giant Valve, and it continues to enjoy great popularity to this day.

That popularity has endured despite a great number of changes that have been made to both the game itself and to the communities surrounding it. The competitive title’s history reaches all the way back to another game created and published by another developer, but with Valve now leading the way, Dota 2 seems primed to last well into the future.

From Blizzard to Valve, Dota 2 continues to evolve

While know today as one of Valve’s key game properties, Dota 2 has its origins in a real-time strategy game developed and published by famed video game company Blizzard. One of the franchises that keyed Blizzard’s success and reputational growth in the games industry is WarCraft, which today is best-known for the popular massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) World of Warcraft.

But prior to the success of World of Warcraft, the high-fantasy franchise was experienced through a series of RTS games. The third main title in that series, WarCraft 3, provided players not only with a great experience right out of the box, but also with the opportunity to heavily modify the game and its functions, and to play modified versions of the experience as custom games online with other players.

The most popular of these custom game modes was arguably Defense of the Ancients, or DotA for short. This custom game mode saw two teams of players face off against each other with strong individual champion characters, as opposed to building out complex home bases and developing broad armies of diverse units.

It was an entirely different way to play the game, and it proved so popular that would eventually give birth to an entirely new genre of video games: the MOBA genre.

The continuation of the original DotA became Dota 2, a project developed under the guidance of famed developer and publisher Valve. Flush with success from online marketplace Steam and its own franchises including Half-Life and Portal, Valve was more than willing to invest in this new and innovative game type.

The International sets Dota 2 apart

While there have been many other competitive games created and released since, including other popular MOBAs such as Riot Games’ League of Legends, Dota 2 has stood apart for remaining true to its roots and for massive competitive events like The International. First held in 2011 for the purpose of bringing together disparate competitive teams from all around the world with more than $1 million on the line, the esports tournament quickly grew into the biggest such event of each calendar year.

One of the main drivers behind that immense growth was the upwards trajectory of the tournament’s prize pool. Partially funded by Dota 2 players and esports fans, the prize pool for The International began increasing in 2013 and eventually ballooned to a massive total of over $40 million by the time 2021 rolled around. For the groups of players and coaches who climbed this mountain and won its top prize, it was a truly life-changing event.

For varied reasons, Valve eventually soured on running the event itself and on the idea of having so much money filtered into one specific event. Prize winnings were dropped significantly in 2022, and even further for the 2023 and 2024 events. But despite the prizes on hand no longer being quite so astronomical, The International still boasts a prize in the low millions, and it remains the biggest event on the Dota 2 competitive calendar and arguably on the greater esports calendar across all games.

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