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New Patch update 7.02

February 9th, 201726 Valve has released the new patch update 7.02 mid way through DAC 2017 qualifier playoffs. Gearing up for the rest of the season filled with some big LAN tournaments, the...

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ESL plans for television style production value

February 1st, 201711 ESL plans to elevate esports into television style production. The first step in their venture has been to partner up with former Fox TV executive David Hill. Plans...

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FC Copenhagen brings Maelk on board as esports director

January 4th, 201766090 FC Copenhagen brings Jacob “Maelk” Toft-Andersen on board as esports director for North - their esports division. The Danish club has already signed a CS:GO team and...

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FC Copenhagen purportedly to pursue esports

December 22nd, 20160 Danish football club FC Copenhagen reportedly to make a go into espoorts, rumored to be looking specifically at having CS:GO and Dota 2 rosters, as well as FIFA players....

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Spring Major team registration

December 21st, 20162 The new Spring Major team registration has been announced by Valve. Registration still includes two phases and begins now with the first phase - the roster drop - until...

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Ten changes you need to know as you boot Dota 7.00

December 13th, 2016515 The Dota 7.00 patch makes Dota 2 a new game at fundamental levels. Here are ten important changes you need to know before you boot Dota 7.00. Preface: I started...

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A New Journey; Valve introduces Dota 2 Update 7.00

December 11th, 20161 Valve released Dota 2 Update 7.00 only one day following the Boston Major. - saying goodbye to years spent with patch 6. DotA was released in 2005 under patch 6.xx and...

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Houston Rockets hire Director of Esports

December 1st, 20160 NBA franchise The Houston Rockets have hired Sebastian Park - former CEO of Team Archon as Director of Esports. This signals the intention and first step towards...

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ReDeYe launches Code Red Esports; an esports agency

November 30th, 20160 Paul “ReDeYe” Chaloner has partnered up with Austin “Capitalist” Walsh and other revered esports professionals to launch Code Red Esports. The new esports agency...

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IKEA instructed to change name coming into Kiev Major EU regional qualifiers - Now 4 protect five

'To the end' - Ad Finem parts ways with their Dota 2 team

Changes in Team Secret Management: Kemal steps down, John Yao appointed CEO

XBOCT signed by Russian Premier League organization FC Anji

FATA returns to competitive play, forms new team

2016 debutantes and break out players from around the world

YapzOr nominated for Red Bull's "Best Esports Player of the Month"

SumaiL shortlisted as one of the most influential teens of 2016 by Time.com

The International 2018 - who will qualify and who are the favourites to win?

Newbee, LGD.FY, Secret invited to Perfect World Masters minor

Liquid, OG, Secret, VP to square off in ROG DreamLeague season 8 EU+CIS qualifiers

Barcelona to host the WESG Dota 2 2017 Europe and CIS regional qualifiers

Trumps travel ban; The International, careers, tournaments at stake

New Patch update 7.02

ESL plans for television style production value

FC Copenhagen brings Maelk on board as esports director

Dota 2 API Key allegations and implications: A case against LGD owner, Pan "RuRu" Jie

Sources: Monkey Business to play under a new brand

Sources: London Conspiracy squad no longer with the organization

London Conspiracy to replace Vega Squadron for MLG Pro League LAN finals

Special Event; Dark Moon available for a limited time

Battle Cup Winter 2017; Chance for six teams to participate in Kiev Major regional qualifiers

Charity; Gamers can make a difference

TI6 Trove Carafe and Lockless Luckvase released

bOne7 interview: "I told Envy I want to coach his team so that I can build up my reputation and start playing again"

SingSing interview: "I'm going to quit pro Dota forever, this has been my last tournament"

MVP.QO interview: What makes MVP special, road to 9K MMR, personal background

swindlemelonzz interview: Early struggles, family support, blunt chronicle of the scene

Dear Dota 2 personalities, you should be the ones setting up a good example

Dota 2 tournaments: Watch out for the elusive cash cow!

Team Secret accused again for allegedly owing money

Flipsid3, PR, ProDota, DB ripped off after tournament organizer disappears with prize money

Mineski Dota may pursue legal action against former players for breach of contract

Valve clears Ewolves and Infamous of match-fixing ProDota Cup Americas series

Changes in MatchMaking; No ranked group games, Random Draft & Captains Mode out of Solo Queue

The curious incident of the Kiev Major tickets: A look into event ticketing

Valve issues cease operations notice to third party betting websites

The Spring Cleaning 2016 Update

Biased gender role cast poses question: How inclusive has esports become for women?

Valve, The International 6 and Miracle- among winners at the Esports Industry Awards 2016

Puppey featured as a guest speaker for TEDx at TTÜ

Miami University to launch first varsity esports program

Valve answers MMR complaints with new update

From Dota 2 to Overwatch – a game comparison

Ten changes you need to know as you boot Dota 7.00

Ten of the most important changes in patch 6.87

Understanding The Offlane Jungle

Frankfurt Major stats: Of Sides, Farm, and Rapiers

Beyond summary: truly understanding 6.85 Phantom Lancer, Gyrocopter and Intelligence Cores

6.84 items - winners, losers, equine superheroes, and pizza rolls

6.84 myths and realities

Dota 2 Bot API on the horizon

BecomeTheGamer drafting assistant: a statistically better drafting phase

Loot Market: one secure way to sell your Dota 2 items for real cash

Gamekit: Earn points and exchange them for Steam dollars!

The best Dota 2 tournaments for gamblers

TI5 VIP passes, limited eligibility

Sold Out! The International 5 tickets gone in minutes

The International 5 tickets on sale soon

coL undefeated, Wheel Whreck features first female player to advance through Kiev Major NA Open Qualifiers

Purge and Day[9] embark on their first adventure tonight

Arcana Votes: Eight heroes remain

City Hall employees fired for playing Dota 2 at work

ARS ART meltdown: "Artstyle is another player!"

How to Techies

TI5 compendium: The Summoning comic and other rewards

ESP giveaway: win an Arcana item (UPDATE: WINNER!)

ESP giveaway: win 100 Battle Pass levels (UPDATE: WINNER!)

LootMarket giveaway: win a $75 gift card (UPDATE: Winner!)

LootMarket giveaway: seven weeks, seven arcanas (UPDATE: WINNERS!)

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Trumps travel ban; The International, careers, tournaments at stake