Updated on April 26, 6:03 a.m. (GMT+8): Updated scores and standings. Mark your calendars, because ESL One is making a triumphant return to Birmingham after a five-year hiatus. From April 22nd to 28th, prepare to witness an epic clash between 12 Dota 2 powerhouses to find out who will be crowned champion. Credit: Valve, ONE Esports Learn how to use the Hero Chat Wheel Here’s everything you need to know about ESL One Birmingham 2024. What is ESL One Birmingham 2024? ESL One Birmingham is the first ESL One tournament to take place in 2024. Teams will fight for a staggering $1,000 ..read more

Valve announced The International 2024 (TI13), Dota 2’s most prestigious tournament, will return to Europe in September this year. The tournament takes place at Copenhagen’s Royal Arena, where 16 of the world’s top Dota 2 teams will compete for the Aegis of Champions. Valve also revealed the tournament is bringing back its independent direct invitation system to determine which teams will compete in Denmark.  Credit: Valve Learn how to use the Hero Chat Wheel This is a departure from the Dota Pro Circuit (DPC) format, which, since 2017, has determined the teams that directly qua ..read more

Playing as the Invoker at the mid lane in the early game can be a challenge when most of your spells are still unavailable to you. Here is a great example of out the box thinking to turn the tides brought to you in partnership with Samsung. Erin Jasper “Yopaj” Ferrer shows us just how he gets out of a tight spot where he uses tower and creep mechanics to get an edge over a Lina hell bent on shutting him down. Not only does he find safety, also secures first blood for his team. READ MORE: How to use Hero Chat Wheel in Dota 2 The post Learn from the Dota 2 pro: Dominate mid lane as Invok ..read more

It’s easy enough to spot all the Dota 2 heroes we are familiar with in Netflix’s DOTA: Dragon’s Blood. But with Viceroy Kashurra, an anime-original character, it can be easy to miss certain things. On the surface, Kashurra looks to be a kindly old man with a penchant for calling Mirana his “little sunbeam.” That’s before he reveals his true nature. Warning: Major spoilers if you are yet to watch DOTA: Dragon’s Blood book 2. Who is Kashurra? Credit: Netflix When we first meet Viceroy Kashurra, he’s presented as one of Mirana’s oldest allies, who helped her escape the Helio Imperium and has sin ..read more

Saieful “Fbz” Ilham and Farith “Matthew” Puente are the latest additions to Nigma Galaxy’s roster, the organization announced last night. The additions of these two players mark Nigma’s fourth player change in less than a month, with Daniel “Ghost” Chan and Roman “rmN-” Paley joining and departing the org after just 15 days. Tundra Esports completes Dota 2 roster with Pure Topson confirmed for Tundra’s active roster with all-new teammates Nigma Galaxy Dota 2 roster for 2024 Credit: DreamHack This won’t be Fbz’s first stint in a Western European team. After a lengthy and loyal career with BO ..read more

This is the first article in an exclusive interview series with OG’s Sébastien “Ceb” Debs. Two Aegises of Champions, multiple Major titles, and one retirement later, Sébastien “Ceb” Debs is still here. He’s taking on yet another new role, this time as the captain and hard support for OG’s newest Dota 2 roster.  In this exclusive interview with ONE Esports during ESL One Kuala Lumpur in December, Ceb talks about OG’s newest acquisitions, how OG prepares for player changes and roster reshuffles, and what separates OG from the rest of the pack. OG’s two new players were a year in the making ..read more

The International 11 champions aren’t resting on their laurels, picking up another Aegis holder for its new Dota 2 roster. Ivan “MinD_ContRoL” Ivanov is Tundra’s newest offlaner, the Western European organization announced last night. This marks MinD_ContRoL’s first official transfer in more than four years. The 28-year-old was part of Nigma Galaxy’s first roster — staying with them for more than four years. The oflaner had played with former captain Kuro “KuroKy” Salehi Takhasomi for over seven years and three separate teams. Ame’s allies assembled: Xtreme Gaming completes Dota 2 roster It ..read more

Topias “Topson” Taavitsainen isn’t going anywhere else for 2024. The two-time The International winner will once more be in the thick of things with Tundra Esports, confirmed as the Western European organization’s midlaner moving forward in 2024. Tundra’s support duo has also been confirmed — Edgar “9Class” Naltakian and Matthew “Whitemon” Filemon will take up positions four and five respectively. Ame’s allies assembled: Xtreme Gaming completes Dota 2 roster It’s a Christmas Miracle-: Superstar makes active return to Nigma Galaxy Topson returns to Tundra Esports Dota 2 roster for 2024 Credi ..read more

DOTA: Dragon’s Blood book 2 had its fair share of familiar heroes, but the anime hasn’t shied away from adding its own original characters. Vinari might not have much screen time, but her actions had massive impacts on the events of the show. Her unique character design helps as well, and many have been left wondering just who — or what — she is. And seriously, who can ignore the “cold, calculating bounty hunter” who walks the talk with her very particular set of skills? Warning: Major spoilers if you are yet to watch DOTA: Dragon’s Blood book 2. Who is Vinari? Credit: Netflix Dota 2 fans mig ..read more

While several Dota 2 heroes made their debuts in DOTA Dragon’s Blood, Marci’s addition to the game after her appearance in the show marked the MOBA’s first anime-original playable hero. With DOTA Dragon’s Blood book 2 now out, yet more eligible — and badass — candidates have tossed their hats in the ring. Now, it’s no longer implausible to consider that soon, you might be playing one of your favorite characters from the show. Just who could be the next Dota 2 hero from the anime? Warning: Spoilers if you are yet to watch DOTA: Dragon’s Blood book 2. Who could be the next Dota 2 hero from DOTA ..read more