We are back with another update on the Dota 2 Roster Shuffle season. This week brings important news on some of the most well-known organizations in the scene. First, we have OG, the only two-time back-to-back TI champions, announcing a brand-new roster. Talon Esports also revealed their new lineup for Southeast Asia, bringing back big names from the region. BetBoom Team made a few surprising changes despite a strong TI performance, while Tundra Esports added a new soft support. Finally,<span class="read-more">more</span>

Riot Games has officially revealed Teemo as the tenth fighter in 2XKO, set to join the game’s roster and early access launch on October 7, 2025. Teemo’s arrival brings a unique blend of personality and strategic depth to the 2v2 tag fighting game, offering both longtime League of Legends fans and new players a new character to master. Teemo’s Playstyle and Key Moves Teemo’s fighting style in 2XKO draws directly from his League of Legends origins, focusing on setup-heavy, trap-based, and zoning gameplay. His toolkit includes laying traps, aiming his signature blow darts, and manipulating the battlefield with various obstacles.<span class="read-more">more</span>

The $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts (EA Games) by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is the latest (but not the last) movement we will continue seeing by petrodollars owners in their quest to dominate yet another ecosystem. Beyond the sheer financial magnitude, this symbolizes a shift toward centralized control of competitive gaming by a single geopolitical entity. For esports stakeholders, players, fans, developers, and organizations, this new reality demands a critical, nuanced examination, before<span class="read-more">more</span>

Visage is a micro-heavy hero who punishes chaotic fights and poor positioning. He controls tough flying Familiars, shrugs off burst with layered protection, and turns skirmish damage into lethal nukes. This guide explains how to play Visage in Dota 2 with clear steps, item paths, and micro tips. Who Visage Is Visage is the gargoyle form bound to the eternal spirit Necro’lic. It hunts escaped souls, scouts with Familiars, and “returns” prey through relentless pursuit. In game terms, that fantasy<span class="read-more">more</span>

As expected, shortly after The International 2025 concluded, the Dota 2 roster shuffle began across the professional circuit. Every year, this post-TI period represents a moment of transition where organizations seek to reconfigure their lineups, signing free agents or promoting new talent in hopes of creating the perfect mix before the new season begins. For some teams, it is a chance at redemption. For others, it is a necessary rebuild after failing to meet expectations. This first roundup highlights the<span class="read-more">more</span>

After achieving an impressive Top 6 finish at The International 2025, Heroic officially kicked off the roster shuffle season. The first departure came from midlaner João Gabriel "4nalog" Giannini Santos, followed soon after by Adrián "Wisper" Dobles, who also announced his exit from the squad. On the other hand, Cedric "Davai Lama" Deckmyn has returned to the offlane, leaving Heroic with what still looks like a predominantly South American roster. The replacement for 4nalog has yet to be revealed, and<span class="read-more">more</span>

Part of the regret that looms over most Dota 2 players’ heads is the fact that some hero sets were released and might never return. In the last couple of years, we have seen Valve trying to rectify this by introducing personas along with new sets designed specifically for them. With this in mind, shortly after The International 2025, Valve released the Cosmic Heroes' Hoard 2025. This treasure features 17 new hero sets along with three new persona sets. Out<span class="read-more">more</span>

Quinn "Quinn" Callahan took the Dota 2 world by storm today, announcing his retirement from the scene. The news was delivered in a video Quinn filmed in early August, roughly two weeks before Gaimin Gladiators pulled out of The International 14. The 10-minute video is quite emotional. We see Quinn recap his career, and highlight the people who helped him throughout his time. We highly recommend giving it a watch. It showcases both the beauty and personal struggle Dota 2<span class="read-more">more</span>

At its core, esports is a marketing tool for competitive games to showcase the full spectrum of the possibilities. What started as local LAN parties and gaming conventions has now grown into a full-fledged industry; an industry that fills arenas, supports thousands of careers and impacts millions of lives daily. These events that started small, now support an investment market with a humble valuation of $3.7 billion (2025) and is expected to rise to $40 billion before 2034. This growing<span class="read-more">more</span>

Medusa in Dota 2 is a late-game carry who wins long fights by converting mana into survivability and spreading damage across multiple enemies. This guide explains how her kit works, what her strengths and risks are, and how to build and play her with confidence. Who is Medusa? Medusa, the youngest of the Gorgon sisters, traded beauty for power to avenge the kidnapping of her immortal siblings. Her story revolves around a single idea: power lasts; beauty fades. The official<span class="read-more">more</span>

Now that The International 2025 is behind us, it’s time for our traditional recap with a deep dive into the heroes that shaped the meta. Despite the fairly stable environment leading into the tournament, the landscape shifted dramatically once the games began. As always, cores remained the backbone of every draft, but this time, supports took center stage as the defining force of the tournament. In this recap, we’ll explore which heroes rose to the top, which ones fell short,<span class="read-more">more</span>

The International 14 has concluded and a big congratulations to Team Falcons for taking home the Aegis. The team showed incredible understanding of the meta, and took down Chinese powerhouse Xtreme Gaming in a fantastic five game finale. We're going to be looking at a lot of the stats on TI14 and the first thing we will check is how each region fared in the event, especially with the resurgence of Chinese teams. Ranking Every Dota 2 Region At The<span class="read-more">more</span>

After a couple of weeks filled with unlikely outcomes, lucky dark horses, and unmatched Dota 2 action, Team Falcons has won The International 2025. This result marks the end of the competitive season and closes a historic chapter for the game. It is also the first time in almost a decade that the Grand Finals had no European team competing for the Aegis of Champions. This year’s event had everything fans could ask for: upsets, rematches, personal rivalries, and legendary<span class="read-more">more</span>

Parivision is out of The International 14, but it's not all bad news for them. The team secured a bronze medal, an incredible achievement considering it's the first TI for three players on the squad. After a long three game series against Xtreme Gaming, mid laner Volodymyr "No[o]ne-" Minenko shared his thoughts on his team, their last huddle, and his best moment of the year. No[o]ne-'s performance at TI 14 is his best one yet. No[o]ne- has been a Dota<span class="read-more">more</span>

The International 14 enters it's penultimate day and for some teams the dream of lifting the aegis is over. Xtreme Gaming send Nigma Galaxy packing, after a convincing 2-0 victory that left no doubt which team was in top form. The victory solidifies a top four finish for Xtreme Gaming, a step up from last year's sixth place, as well as a return to form for the Chinese scene. Xtreme Gaming avenge China's loss to Nigma Galaxy The two teams<span class="read-more">more</span>

Heroic have set a record at The International 14, taking down Tundra Esports in spectacular fashion. The win not only sends the last three-time TI hopeful, Neta "33" Shapira, home. It's also the first time a Brazilian squad has made it to top six at The International, the highest the region has ever accomplished. Heroic achieved this incredible result with bold draft at The International, along with perfect coordination between the players. Heroic first pick Pudge against Tundra Esports Game two of the series between Heroic and Tundra saw a wild opening pick by the South Americans. Pudge, the most<span class="read-more">more</span>