Midas Mode 2.0 ends with Vici Gaming, J.Storm as champions
Midas Mode 2.0 has ended with Vici Gaming and J.Storm claiming first place in the Asia and Americas divisions, respectively.
The quirky tournament gave Dota 2 fans a good bit of fun before the start of the Dota Pro Circuit season. The fun lineup of teams and unique ruleset made for a unique experience with legitimate teams drafting eccentric compositions, going for bounties, and taunting each other in all chat. Despite that, the tournament ended with some of the on-paper favorites coming out on top.
In the Americas region, J.Storm stood out. The team was the top seed in the group stage and earned a grand finals slot. Jacky “EternaLEnVy” Mao and David “MoonMeander” Tan’s stack, Fighting Pepegas, faced Team Anvorgesa in the semifinals.
Fighting Pepegas opted for a Techies and Earthshaker draft against Team Anvorgesa’s Meepo pick in their best-of-one series. After 30 minutes, the Pepegas admitted defeat.
During the best-of-five grand finals, Team Anvorgesa attempted to repeat the success of its Meepo pick. However, J.Storm retaliated with tanky heroes such as Mars and Tidehunter. J.Storm claimed the first victory to open the series.
Team Anvorgesa found its stride in the second game and chalked up a win, but J.Storm did not let its opponent bounce back. They claimed the next two games to win the series with a 3-1 score and claim the Midas Mode 2.0 Americas championship.
In the Asia Region, Chinese team Vici Gaming took the crown, but not without some controversy.
After the team kicked off the series with a win against Fnatic, Jake “SirActionSlacks” Kanner announced that Vici Gaming would not be able to compete in the previously planned best-of-five series. This resulted in both teams agreeing to void the first game and proceed with a best-of-one grand final series.
With the series reset, Fnatic brought its A-game, but Vici Gaming was prepared for the onslaught. After 54 minutes, Fnatic tapped out of the tournament.
J.Storm and Vici Gaming both earn $22,000 for taking first place. Meanwhile, Team Anvorgesa and Fnatic take home $14,000. Though the Americas and Chinese divisions went largely by the numbers, things were a bit more wild in Europe where a
squad of streamers and journeymen
upset three former The International winners.
The Dota 2 competitive scene returns to normal with the start of the Dota Pro Circuit. The open qualifiers for the MDL Chengdu Major and Dota Summit 11 are currently underway.
Read Also
Dota 2
Oddin.gg’s head of risk helps explain how alleged match fixing during Dota 2 at EWC was flagged
Michael Hassall
The Dota 2 competition at The Esports World Cup 2026 was shaken to its core during the Survival Stage earlier in the week when Southeast Asian-backed, South American team PTime (better known as PlayTime) were removed from the event citing “integrity concerns.” While the case is still ongoing, and none of the accused confirmed to be guilty, one of the biggest questions behind the incident was just how these concerns ...
Dota 2
PTime removed from Dota 2 at EWC 26 as ESIC investigates coach and captain
Michael Hassall
Filipino organization PlayTime Esports has been removed from the Esports World Cup 2026 Dota 2 competition following an intervention by the Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) and a ruling by the Esports Foundation and EWC. Following a postponement of the PTime vs. Vici Gaming Survival Stage matchup on July 14, ESIC announced that it was actively investigating two members of the South American-based PTime organization, Team Captain Gonzalo "DarkMago" Herrera and ...
Esports Betting
Here’s the complete Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 schedule
Hannan Mundia
The Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 has finally arrived, and here’s the complete schedule for the event to ensure you don’t miss anything. While it isn’t exactly the newest name in the esports scene, the EWC has quickly become a leading event for esports fans worldwide. It brings together professional players and fans from various games, combining them into one long event that everyone can enjoy. 2026’s Esports World Cup ...
Dota 2
Dota 2 at the EWC 2026 preview, details, predictions, and more
Michael Hassall
A titanic 24 teams are set to compete in Dota 2 at the Esports World Cup 2025 in one of the largest events of the competitive season. These two dozen organizations are set to take over the Paris Convention Center, filling it with top-tier competitive Dota 2 action. With a $2,000,000 USD prize pool, the largest on the Dota 2 calendar, there’s everything to play for in the final major ...
Dota 2
Top Dota 2 combos to boost your MMR fast
Wasif Ahmed
Dota 2 is a complex and interesting game that requires skill, strategy and teamwork to be successful. Having said that, one of the best ways to improve your MMR is by learning certain Dota 2 combos that have proven themselves over time. It’s worth knowing that there are not that many Dota 2 combos that have survived the test of time because every new patch changes the game’s meta. Nevertheless, ...
Dota 2
Dota 2 temporarily deletes popular hero before launching huge Dark Carnival update
Michael Hassall
If you were an Axe player in Dota 2 earlier this week, you’d have found yourself out of luck when you tried to pick the stalwart Oglodi warrior, as the hero was straight up removed from the game on June 23. The hero was completely missing from All-Pick and his hero model was replaced with a missing poster. Axe couldn’t even be demoed or picked in a custom game for ...
Dota 2
Team Yandex stop the magic, defeating LGD in BLAST Slam VII finals
Michael Hassall
Team Yandex have defeated LGD Gaming in the grand finals of BLAST Slam VII in a dramatic 3-1 series that saw both teams pushed to the limit, but ultimately Yandex come out on top. Concluding the last major tournament before teams head to the Esports World Cup and The International 2026 next month and in August, Yandex were able to counter the momentum of LGD that had brought them into ...
