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Malr1ne joins Liquid as Nisha steps away from Dota 2
The Team Liquid roster adds former Falcons mid laner Malr1ne for the 2026-2027 Dota 2 season after Nisha steps away from competition. The post Malr1ne joins Liquid as Nisha steps away from Dota 2 appeared first on Esports Insider.
Pro Dota 2 Player Claims He Had to Play a Full Match in Front of Police Officers to Prove His Identity
A pro Dota 2 player is claiming that he had to play a full Dota match in front of police officers to prove his identity. According to Nuengnara "23savage" Teeramahanon, who currently plays hard carry for Xipto eSports, the team’s boot camp in Kuala Lumpur was raided by police earlier this week. In...
Pro Dota 2 Player Claims He Had to Play a Full Match in Front of Police Officers to Prove His Identity
A pro Dota 2 player is claiming he had to play a full Dota match in front of police officers to prove his identity. Thankfully, he had the sauce.
Dota 2 pro forced to play in front of police to prove who he is after esports bootcamp raid
Dota 2 pro 23savage says he dropped 32 kills in front of police to prove his skills after officers raided his team’s bootcamp and handcuffed players.
Tidebound Reunites Four TI 2025 Players for 2026-2027 Return
The Tidebound roster returns to competitive Dota 2 after a 10-month hiatus, with xiao8 coaching four TI 2025 returnees and veteran offlaner Yang. The post Tidebound Reunites Four TI 2025 Players for 2026-2027 Return appeared first on Esports Insider.
March of Giants Might Actually Get You to Play a MOBA Besides Dota 2 and League | IGN Preview
It's wild to challenge the titans of it like League of Legends and Dota 2. However, key developers on March of Giants also worked on another game you'd think was challenging immovable competition—Rainbow Six Siege, which in many ways went up against tactical shooter titan Counter-Strike and has...
You're hyped for Deadlock's new heroes and map updates, I'm hyped because of the 800 extra pre-match conversations, we are not the same
I kinda wish Deadlock wasn't a MOBA—not because I don't play MOBAs, you understand. I have a misspent youth of over 2,400 hours in Dota 2 and 340 of the suckers in Deadlock itself. I know ball. Rather, I think Deadlock's universe and characters are so damn charming that I'd love for more people to...
Dota 2 BLAST Slam 8: Schedule, results, standings, teams, and how to watch
The TI champs and other powerhouse teams are back.
Stanley Parable Co-Designer Perfectly Explains Why People Play 1,600 Hours Of Dota 2 And Still Hate It
This is exactly how I've felt
William Pugh, co-designer of The Stanley Parable, has over 1,600 hours in Dota 2: 'It's not a game made of love. It's a game fuelled by hate and a desire to conquer'
The founder of Crows Crows Crows guides us through the games on his PC.
Gabe Newell had a "room full of knives and blades and swords," says Counter-Strike co-creator
Gabe Newell - billionaire yacht enthusiast, daily Dota 2 player, Valve co-founder. Now, you can also add bladed weapon maestro to his resume, according to Counter Strike co-creator Minh 'Gooseman' Le. The co-developer of the Half-Life mod that spawned the ultra popular Counter-Strike series, Le...
From eSports Arenas to Digital Lounges: The Convergence of Competitive and Casual Gaming
In 2025, you’ve seen eSports grow into a skyscraper of competition, towering over much of the gaming terrain. Titles like Counter-Strike 2, League of Legends, VALORANT, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Dota 2 dominate 2025’s biggest tournaments and prize pools. Local arcades and digital lounges have...
Topson’s OG Return Leads Rebuilt Dota 2 Lineup
Topson's OG return headlines a rebuilt 2026-27 Dota 2 roster, with the two-time champion set to debut at BLAST SLAM VIII on September 29. The post Topson’s OG Return Leads Rebuilt Dota 2 Lineup appeared first on Esports Insider.
Topson reunites with OG after three years for Dota 2 2026-2027 season
A legend has made a comeback.
Top PC Games in 2026: Competitive Play and CS Betting Explained
Find the top PC games in 2026, from CS2 and Dota 2 to Minecraft and Baldur’s Gate 3. Compare genres, play styles, costs, and key trade-offs. The post Top PC Games in 2026: Competitive Play and CS Betting Explained appeared first on COGconnected.
ATF signs with Team Yandex ahead of Dota 2 2026-2027 season
TI-winning offlaner joins a TI caliber squad.
Biggest changes in Dota 2 patch 7.41f: Shadow Fiend and Bounty Hunter nerfs, Ursa buff, more
Massive nerfs slapped on heroes that dominated TI 2026.
Near-Perfect MOBAs Nobody Talks About Anymore
Not every MOBA can have the long-lasting impact of LoL or Dota 2, and even once popular games eventually drift to the wayside and become forgotten.
Dota 2’s Davai addresses his former ‘Davai Lama’ username in public apology
Davai sets the record straight.
Who really owns The International? A regional analysis of TI history
The International has always sold Dota 2 as a global competition, yet the teams carrying each region’s banner have rarely been national squads. Instead, rosters have usually comprised a mix of players from different countries, making team-level labels a poor guide to where TI’s strength actually...
Team Falcons explains exit from Dota 2, cites long-term sustainability
End of an era for the longest-standing roster in professional Dota.
Dota 2’s biggest winners don’t play Dota 2 anymore, they trade it
The International brought together the top 16 Dota 2 teams in the world, with Team Vision lifting the Aegis of Champions. The total prize pool was $3.32 million, but the top 10 traders at Polymarket earned over $5.3 million between them. Team Vision took home $1.46 million as it joined the list of...
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 Natus Vincere lifted it at the inaugural International in 2011, TI has delivered unforgettable plays, legendary dynasties, unexpected underdog runs, and some of the most memorable grand finals in esports history. Below is the...
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 of Champions three times, doing so at TI15 in Shanghai last week. Their conquest this time around was a little harder than their previous one, as they had to take down tournament favorites TEAM VISION 3-2 in the Grand...
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