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OG's Documentary in partnership with PARI offers a behind-the-scenes look at the team during the period between ESL One Bangkok and BLAST Slam I. Unlike most pro Dota documentaries that highlight triumphs, this one captures the team at a low point. Since winning their second International, OG has faced a slow and painful decline. Despite multiple roster changes in the past year, the team has struggled to find synergy. Here are five powerful moments from the documentary that stood out, sheddingmore

Dota 2 is in a very interesting moment right now, and patch 7.38c is pushing teams to innovate. During the PGL Wallachia Season 4, this became even more apparent, with lots of unusual heroes appearing in all positions. In this article, we’ll explore some of the most intriguing ideas from different playoff matches. Let’s take a look at how Dota drafting is getting both weirder and more exciting in this ongoing battle of wits. Behind this calmness and composure ismore

The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced the creation of a new initiative which will see music play a larger role at the upcoming Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC). The 'Music of EWC' program will feature original tracks from some of the most legendary studios and producers on the globe, as well as an open competition with amazing opportunities. Music of EWC: On the shoulders of giants The new initiative will be spearheaded by some of the leading figures inmore

PGL Wallachia 4 is over and there is a clear meta developing. Some heroes were contested in nearly every match, while others have went completely ignored. In this article we will go over the most contested heroes in the tournament, along with the biggest losers and the highest win rates. Templar Assassin is the hottest core right now Whether it's as a carry or mid laner (or in some cases, support), Templar Assassin was the most contested hero in PGLmore

Dota 2 fans got some worrying news today, as the game hit it's lowest peak players this month. With 630,716 players, it's the lowest since October 2013. While the numbers are by no means bad, it is a continuing trend. PC MOBA games are no longer the shiny new kids on the block, and compete with several other Esport genres. Three reasons Dota 2 Peak Players shrunk in 2025 Rise of Mobile Gaming In general, the MOBA genre is evolvingmore

After a long week, Team Liquid has become the first team to successfully defend a title at PGL Wallachia, winning Season 4. The Grand Finals were a long best-of-five series with a dramatic ending after an intense, hour-long battle on the fifth map. PARIVISION earned a close second place but unfortunately could not take the top spot from Liquid. This tournament is the second edition of the PGL Wallachia in 2025, with the next iterations scheduled for June 18 andmore

Season 4 of PGL Wallachia became the stage for more drama, this time involving Doom and his Devil’s Bargain facet. During the Upper Bracket Semifinals between PARIVISION and Aurora Gaming, with the series tied 1-1, a decisive bug occurred during a critical teamfight. PARIVISION was pushing the high ground on the top lane when Aurora began defending. Doom died — and the bug prevented Egor "Nightfall" Grigorenko from buying back, ultimately ruining Aurora’s chances in the game. Doom Bug: Gamemore

OG released a surprising announcement today, with their second Dota 2 lineup. The new roster consists of five established Peruvian players and will compete solely in South America. OG has clarified that their new roster will not replace their European squad. Instead, the two lineups will compete in separate regions, as part of OG's efforts to invest in local communities. Meet OG.LATAM The new LATAM squad brings together some of the best talents in South America under one banner. Héctormore

Tinker is a highly mobile intelligence hero in Dota 2. Known for powerful damage spells and advanced gadgets, Tinker can dominate matches through careful positioning and rapid spell usage. Understanding how Tinker works helps players perform better and win games more consistently. Master Dota 2 Tinker with this simple guide covering abilities, item builds, strategies, and gameplay tips to win matches. Hero Overview Tinker, whose real name is Boush, excels at controlling fights from a distance. With powerful offensive spellsmore

According to escorenews and Reddit, Warlock was temporarily removed from the hero pool across all game modes due to a bug with his Black Grimoire facet that has been exploited for some time. This incident is reminiscent of a previous bug involving the Gris-Gris item from Witch Doctor’s innate ability. In both cases, the exploit allowed players to gain a massive early-game advantage. Fortunately, a minor patch has already been released to address the issue. ____________________________________________________________________ Warlock and the "Minormore

PGL Wallachia Season 4 is advancing to the playoffs, so let's take a quick look back at the Group Stage. Right after that, we’ll break down the upcoming playoff matches and highlight the most exciting ones to watch. Even though we’re past the halfway mark in the tournament, the best matches are still to come. The remaining teams represent the strongest half of the competition — and most of the heavyweights have yet to face each other. ____________________________________________________________________   PGL Wallachia Season 4: Group Stage Recap Round 3 After five intense days of Swiss format action, the Group Stage hasmore

Black Arachnia spent centuries beneath Mount Pyrotheos, raising millions of spiderlings in lava-carved tunnels. Treasure hunters trampled her young, so she surfaced to purge every intruder. The result is a hero who locks down ground with permanent webs, breeds an army on the fly, and relies on fast tempo to win before rivals scale. Broodmother fills several roles at once: carry, pusher, escape, and nuker. She attacks in melee, draws on an agility stat pool, and demands tight micro ofmore

A week has passed since ESL One Raleigh crowned its champions, and now Season 4 of the PGL Wallachia is upon us. Sixteen teams will fight for the lion’s share of a $1 million prize pool, with Team Liquid entering as the reigning champions. Take a look at the finer details of the last major PGL tournament before The International. We’ll break down the tournament format and preview the matchups for the first round of the Group Stage, which kicksmore

The Esports World Cup Foundation has officially unveiled the complete schedule for the highly anticipated Esports World Cup 2025. The tournament is set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from July 7 to August 24, 2025. This year's event promises to be the largest esports tournament yet, featuring a record-breaking $70 million prize pool, 25 tournaments across 24 games, and more than 2,000 players from over 200 clubs competing on the world stage. Tournament Schedule The seven-week competition hasmore

Leshrac is a hero that can dish out heavy damage with area effects and spells. His abilities allow him to push towers and disrupt team fights. This Dota 2 Leshrac guide covers his background, abilities, item builds, and gameplay tips to help players improve their game. Background of Leshrac Leshrac was once a philosopher driven by the search for meaning. Exposure to a dark truth twisted his nature, and he now uses his power to channel the destructive forces ofmore

ESL One Raleigh is finally over, and Ancient Apparition’s performance was nothing short of stellar. Despite receiving a minor nerf in patch 7.38c, the hero dominated most matchups. If you're looking to climb the MMR ladder, now’s the perfect time to take advantage of this icy powerhouse. Here are five reasons to pick Ancient Apparition and make your journey a whole lot easier. Ancient Apparition Has Been Consistently Good Let’s start with the numbers. Ancient Apparition has been on firemore

Since time immemorial, Dota 2 has almost always had a star team each year. In the good old days, Natus Vincere was the team to beat. After that, Alliance took the spotlight for a while. This trend lasted so long that it almost felt like that’s just how things were supposed to be. But in 2025, things unexpectedly changed — and expectations were shattered. Tundra Esports was expected to be the dominant force, but their reign was short-lived. Now, we’vemore

Recently, the list of invited teams for BLAST Slam III was revealed. It features 10 directly invited teams, with no qualifiers for additional slots. The news brings mixed feelings — it's great for Chinese Dota, but disappointing for Southeast Asia and the Americas. According to the official BLAST website, invites are based on recent performance and community interest. Unfortunately, if that's the case, the absence of SEA and American teams is somewhat justified. The two invited Chinese teams have recentlymore

ESL One Raleigh is over and Parivision have emerged victorious. The team take home a quarter million dollars in prize money, along with 7,040 EPT. Winning the trophy places Parivision at the top of the EPT table, guaranteeing their sport at the upcoming Esports World Cup. Parivision had to win two series in the final day but thanks to their unorthodox picks, star carry player, and overall performance, take their second ESL One trophy in a row. Satanic shines onmore

Fans have spent much of 2023 waiting for the next Dota 2 patch release. After a new patch involving a brand new hero, Muerta, was announced at The International 2022, it seems everyone has been highly anticipating the patch. Patches and game updates play a huge part in keeping Dota so popular. Official Announcement from Valve - Dota 2 Patch Release Date The official announcement comes in the form of a blog post from Valve in the wake of leaked information. They did bury the lead in information about the Lima Major, however. In the short post, Vale confirmed themore