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FISSURE PLAYGROUND 2 has concluded, and Team Falcons emerged as champions, proving why they are one of the most dominant Dota 2 teams in the world. This marks their first championship title since The International 2025, setting a powerful tone for the upcoming season. The event gathered most of the Tier 1 teams eager to test their new lineups and recover momentum after TI. It served as a crucial checkpoint in the early post-TI meta, giving fans and analysts amore

G2 continue their expansion beyond the world of esports. After entering the world of traditional sports earlier this year by creating G2 FC to participate in the Kings League, the organization has now announced the launch of Red Aura, an original fantasy-action webcomic that translates the spirit and story of G2 into a new creative universe. Developed in collaboration with Japanese Art Director Runbel and KISAI Entertainment, the studio behind webcomic adaptations of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Beginningmore

OG has been struggling to form a stable Dota 2 roster, and once again they are disbanding to start fresh. This last roster was formed on September 23rd and had successive underwhelming results in the various qualifiers that took place since then. In the good old days, OG was the first organization to become a two-time TI champion and the only one to do it back-to-back to this day. Unfortunately, after their TI-winning roster retired, their results slowly declined tomore

The International Olympic Committee and Saudi Arabia have terminated their 12-year partnership to host the Olympic Esports Games in Riyadh, announced today, October 30, 2025. The cancellation, which comes a mere 14 months after the partnership was announced during the 2024 Paris Olympics, exposes the architectural incompatibility between two institutions operating from irreconcilable philosophical foundations.​ On the surface, the decision appears straightforward: the IOC and the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SOPC), along with the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF),more

Timbersaw in Dota 2 is a durable brawler who cuts through forests and foes with mechanical precision. Rizzrack pilots a Saw-suit packed with spinning blades, chains, and fire. He deals reliable damage, moves fast through trees, and shrugs off punishment with strong sustain. This guide explains his abilities, playstyle, and best items based on verified mechanics from the provided Timbersaw data. Timbersaw’s Lore Rizzrack watched Augury Bay fall to walking trees. Paranoia drove him to build the Saw-suit, then namemore

Dota 2 has seen many funny stories, but few are as absurd as Stanislav “Malr1ne” Potorak getting banned from Dota 2. After making headlines as a new International champion, he also did so as a victim of Valve’s ruthless automated ban system. Malr1ne was banned from Dota 2 by mistake — and it happened right in the middle of two major tournaments. The situation blew up fast. His friend and teammate Ammar “ATF” Al-Assaf confirmed the ban on social media.more

After another busy week of nonstop Dota 2, the FISSURE PLAYGROUND 2 Group Stage has finally come to an end. It’s time to review how each team performed, who advanced to the Playoffs, and how these results compare to their recent performances in other tournaments. While the BLAST Slam IV introduced a more complex structure, FISSURE PLAYGROUND 2 opted for a straightforward and traditional approach. After the Group Stage, teams advance into a double-elimination bracket for the Playoffs — amore

Doom in Dota 2 is a durable disabler who shuts down one target for a long time. He farms fast with Devour, controls space with Scorched Earth, chips tanks with Infernal Blade, and wins fights with Doom, which blocks abilities and prevents healing. This guide explains his lore, abilities, talents, items, and clean play patterns. The Fallen One Lucifer was a favored general “behind the light” who refused to kneel. The bell of Vashundol tolled his name, his wings weremore

While BLAST Slam IV goes into a short hiatus until its Playoffs on November 7th, FISSURE PLAYGROUND 2 steps in to keep the Dota 2 scene alive. The tournament kicks off on October 23rd and will keep fans entertained throughout the week, running all the way to November 2nd. With a fresh lineup, a classic format, and an exciting mix of teams from across regions, the event promises plenty of high-level action. In this preview, we’ll break down the fullmore

The Group Stage of the BLAST Slam IV has come to an end, setting the stage for an intense elimination phase. Several teams exceeded expectations by breaking into the Top 8, while some fan favorites now find themselves fighting for survival in the Last Chance Playoff. Let’s take a closer look at the Group Stage results, highlight the most exciting upcoming matchups, and see who earned a direct spot in the Playoffs semifinals! BLAST Slam IV: Group Stage Recap Asmore

Celebrating excellence across esports in all shapes and forms, the Esports Awards return for their tenth iteration! The Esports Awards 2025 Ceremony is set to honor several names across the industry on November 19th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The final list of nominees is out, so make sure to head to this link and vote for the esports titles, players, teams, and personalities that you think deserve to be recognized for their contributions throughout the year among categories such as "Esports Game of the Year", "Streamer of the Year", and many more. Esports Awards 2025 Nominees To give you a glimpsemore

Venomancer, also known as Lesale the Deathbringer, is a Dota 2 hero defined by his toxic attacks and relentless ability to deal damage over time. He infects enemies with venom, slows their movement, and surrounds himself with Plague Wards that spit poison at anything that moves. His playstyle revolves around gradual, unstoppable damage—forcing enemies to retreat or succumb to decay. The Origins of Lesale the Deathbringer Lesale was once an herbalist who journeyed to the Acid Jungles of Jidi Islemore

Another week brings another wave on the Dota 2 roster shuffle across the professional landscape. Since our last recap, a lot has changed: Aydin "Insania" Sarkohi has retired, Team Liquid secured a strong offlane and support, and Maroun "GH" Merhej announced he’d be taking a break. On top of that, Chan "Oli" Chon Kien changed teams once again, Ivan "Pure" Moskalenko was benched and then picked up shortly after, Nikita "panto" Balaganin found a temporary new home, and Rodrigo "Lelis"more

The BLAST Slam IV is about to begin, and we’re bringing you a complete tournament preview. We’ll break down the lineup, explain how the tournament structure has changed for each stage, and tell you where to watch the matches live. At the same time, we’ll provide a full schedule for the Group Stage and highlight the most exciting matchups to keep an eye on. Finally, we’ll add some context behind each key encounter, including roster changes and past results thatmore

Right after The International 2025, the roster shuffle brought a wave of new lineups and fresh team dynamics to the competitive Dota 2 scene. Among the many teams adapting to this transitional moment, Heroic seized the opportunity to rise above the competition and dominate FISSURE Universe Episode 7. Their victory marks the first championship of the 2026 season, a strong statement that this new iteration of their roster has the potential to rise to higher positions on the competitive ranking.more

Part of being a Dota 2 player is finding as many good sources of in-game knowledge as possible — and to help with that, we’re starting a new series of articles called Strafe Recommends. Our goal is to highlight interesting content creators, series, and channels you might not yet know about. To kick things off, we bring you none other than two-time TI champion Sébastien Debs, better known as Ceb. He launched a video series earlier this year, called “Ceb Dissects”,more

Team Liquid continues it's roster overhaul, this time by recruiting two of their biggest rivals. Marcus "Ace" Christensen and Erik "tOfu" Engel join the squad, after a three and a half year stint with Gaimin Gladiators. The two players will fill the gaps left behind by Jonáš "SabeRLight-" Volek and Aydin "Insania" Sarkohi, who have been benched and retired, respectively. Team Liquid has a long history with Ace and tOfu As part of Gaimin Gladiators, the new duo faced offmore

FISSURE Universe Episode 7 marks the first tournament featuring Tier 1 teams after The International 2025. Although invited teams skipped the Group Stage, this event will finally let us gauge how things are shaping up following three weeks of roster shuffles. Meanwhile, Tier 2 teams have been grinding qualifiers and scrims to stay sharp. Now that Team Yandex, MOUZ, 1win Team, and AVULUS have made it through the Group Stage, they’re ready to test their rosters against top-tier opponents.  more

Dota 2 just wouldn’t be the same without its beloved hats and with that in mind, Valve has officially opened the voting for the next iteration of the Collector’s Cache in Dota 2. This special treasure features the community’s most upvoted hero sets, which will be released in a curated collection once voting concludes. If you want to have your say on which sets make the cut, the voting is already live on Dota 2’s home screen. It began onmore

We may still be a ways away from the start of the event, but the Esports World Cup has already announced its lineup of game titles for 2026. Set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between July and August of next year, the EWC 2026 will feature a total of 24 titles; 20 of which have now been announced. The remaining 4 will be revealed at a later date, keeping fans intrigued for what's to come. Esports World Cup 2026: Titles Revealed The 20 titles revealed for the EWC 2026 will include some of the biggest games on themore