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BLAST Slam VIII Will Bring Changes to the Series

BLAST Slam VIII Will Bring Changes to the Series

The BLAST Slam has established itself as one of the biggest tournaments in the Dota 2 professional circuit, and the eighth edition of the series will introduce several changes, including an expanded lineup and a new Group Stage format.

Dota 2
4 Jul
Eric Oliveira
Dota 2 Update: Fixing Dark Carnival

Dota 2 Update: Fixing Dark Carnival

With the debut of a new event, Dota 2 also had a selection of bugs that needed fixing. If you have had any problems with Dark Carnival, take a look at what was fixed to check if you problem was solved.

Dota 2
2 Jul
Eric Oliveira
The International 2026: Regional Qualifier Results

The International 2026: Regional Qualifier Results

After a long wait for the Open and Closed Regional Qualifiers to conclude, we finally know the nine teams that will join Valve’s direct invites at The International 2026.

Dota 2
28 Jun
Eric Oliveira
Esports Nations Cup 2026 Qualifiers Preview

Esports Nations Cup 2026 Qualifiers Preview

The Esports Nations Cup 2026 Regional Qualifiers are about to start and we will take a look at the competition's format, schedule and participating countries fighting for a slot in the tournament that so far will still take place on November 2 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Dota 2
27 Jun
Eric Oliveira

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Tundra Esports Founder: “Maintaining a top-tier Dota 2 roster has become increasingly expensive."

Tundra Esports Founder: “Maintaining a top-tier Dota 2 roster has become increasingly expensive."

Tundra Esports founder Maxim Demin spoke to Esports Insider in an interview and shed some light on the reasoning behind selling his organization's former top-tier Dota 2 roster to 1Win Team.

Dota 2
27 Jun
Eric Oliveira
Dark Carnival: The Long Wait Is Over

Dark Carnival: The Long Wait Is Over

The Dota 2 community waited for months for a new event and now everyone can dedicate their time to a new event called the Dark Carnival. The event continues the story that started 2 years ago on Ringmaster's official teaser.

Dota 2
26 Jun
Eric Oliveira
New Study Finds 400 Million Gen Z Consumers Regularly Engage With Esports

New Study Finds 400 Million Gen Z Consumers Regularly Engage With Esports

The numbers are in, and they're hard to argue with. A new whitepaper from ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), Hero Esports, and Niko Partners titled The Esports Generation: Who They Are & Why They Spend dropped today, and it paints a picture of an audience that is bigger, more engaged, and more commercially valuable than many brands still realize

25 Jun
Thales Costa
G2 Esports and One Piece Collaborate to Create New Limited-Edition Drop

G2 Esports and One Piece Collaborate to Create New Limited-Edition Drop

Esports giant G2 is making another move into the anime fashion space, this time partnering with one of the most beloved franchises in the world. In collaboration with One Piece, G2 has announced a new limited-edition streetwear drop available as of today (June 25).

25 Jun
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
The International 2026: North America Regional Qualifier Schedule

The International 2026: North America Regional Qualifier Schedule

The International Regional Qualifiers are coming to an end but not before deciding which North American team will fight for the Aegis of Champions representing their region.

Dota 2
22 Jun
Eric Oliveira
Miposhka Returns To Team Spirit As Coach

Miposhka Returns To Team Spirit As Coach

Almost a year after being moved to Team Spirit's inactive roster, Yaroslav "Miposhka" Naidenov returns as a coach to help his former teammates on their journey to the Esports World Cup and The International 2026.

Dota 2
21 Jun
Eric Oliveira
The International 2026: Europe Regional Qualifier Schedule

The International 2026: Europe Regional Qualifier Schedule

Western and Eastern Europe are huge regions with a lot of competitive teams on their own, but for The International 2026, Valve decided to merge them into one big qualifier that will definitely be as entertaining as most tournaments.

Dota 2
19 Jun
Eric Oliveira
Esports Nations Cup 2026 Tickets: Pricing and Purchase Guide

Esports Nations Cup 2026 Tickets: Pricing and Purchase Guide

Tickets for the inaugural Esports Nations Cup are now live, with weekly and tournament passes currently available. Here's how to purchase them.

19 Jun
Adarsh J. Kumar
Esports World Cup 2026: All Dota 2 Teams Invited and Qualified

Esports World Cup 2026: All Dota 2 Teams Invited and Qualified

The Esports World Cup (EWC) Regional Qualifiers are over, and with the tournament approaching, it's time to check which 24 teams secured their spots through the ESL Pro Tour (EPT) Ranking and the Regional Qualifiers.

Dota 2
18 Jun
Eric Oliveira
GOALS Partners with PUMA for Exclusive In-Game Collectible Cosmetics

GOALS Partners with PUMA for Exclusive In-Game Collectible Cosmetics

The new online football game currently gathering momentum — GOALS — has announced their latest endeavour: a team up with major sports brand: PUMA. The sports brand giant becomes the first to align themselves with GOALS for the release of an exclusive line of collectable cosmetics.

18 Jun
Foo Zen-Wen
The International 2026: Southeast Asia Regional Qualifier Schedule

The International 2026: Southeast Asia Regional Qualifier Schedule

Let's take a look at the Southeast Asian Regional Qualifiers for The International 2026 and check everything you need to know about the invited teams, format, possible rivalries, and much more.

Dota 2
18 Jun
Eric Oliveira
The Biggest Losers Of Dota 2 Patch 7.41d

The Biggest Losers Of Dota 2 Patch 7.41d

Now that Patch 7.41d has been out for a while, we can have a better idea of which heroes were the most affected by the changes, either directly or in response to changes in other heroes.

Dota 2
17 Jun
Eric Oliveira
Brazilian Justice Condemns Steam, PlayStation, Xbox and Others to Pay USD 50 Million for Loot Boxes

Brazilian Justice Condemns Steam, PlayStation, Xbox and Others to Pay USD 50 Million for Loot Boxes

The Federal District Court has condemned Steam, PlayStation, Xbox and other major gaming companies to pay R$ 298 million in collective moral damages related to loot boxes. The ruling also imposes new transparency and protection obligations for children and teenagers, including clear disclosure of probabilities and refunds for purchases made by minors.

16 Jun
André Guaraldo
Quartero's Curios: New Season, New Sets

Quartero's Curios: New Season, New Sets

As The International 2026 gets closer, our friend Quartero renewed his stock of items and brought in a new trio of sets for Broodmother, Nyx Assassin and Venomancer to unlock by playing pubs.

Dota 2
13 Jun
Eric Oliveira
Esports Foundation Bets $2M on Creators to Bring EWC and ENC to Every Corner of the World

Esports Foundation Bets $2M on Creators to Bring EWC and ENC to Every Corner of the World

The Esports Foundation just made a major move for content creators. On June 11, 2026, the organization behind the Esports World Cup and the Esports Nations Cup officially opened applications for its 2026 Creator Program, the largest co-streaming initiative esports has ever seen, and it is backing it up with a $2 million investment in creator rewards.

11 Jun
Thales Costa
Valve to Phase Out Steam Physical Gift Cards By End of 2026

Valve to Phase Out Steam Physical Gift Cards By End of 2026

Valve have decided to cease restocking on Steam Gift Cards with retailers, with an estimate that they should be out of circulation by end of 2026. The reason cited was due to scammers' continue exploitation of the gift card system.

10 Jun
Foo Zen-Wen

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