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Young man battles cancer, receives overwhelming support from Dota 2 community
Franco Duerme was rushed to an ER on August 22nd, 2014. After an emergency helicopter ride to Seattle and a moment when his heart stopped briefly, he was diagnosed with Lymphoma - a form of cancer that affects the immune system. He remained...
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TI5 groups, Wild Card brackets and schedule released
The TI5 groups, Wild Card brackets and schedule for the main event have been revealed, outlining the path that teams will have to take in order to become champions of The International 5. The TI5 Wild Card series will take place on Sunday, July...
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Over 250 TI5 pubstomps in 50 countries: here are the 10 biggest
As TI5 quickly approaches, a simple solution is available for fans who have not been fortunate enough to secure a ticket or means of travel to Seattle, Washington. Check out the TI5 Pubstomps listings and join the fun!![[Gallery] TI5 teams arrive in Seattle](https://dotablast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/ti5ppd-265x160.png)
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[Gallery] TI5 teams arrive in Seattle
The most anticipated time of the year has finally begun, with teams and personalities from all over the world converging at the Dota 2 epicenter, in Seattle, Washington, for The International 5. Let's catch a glimpse of the moments leading up to
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Kaci Aitchison interview: TI5 and her dreams of bringing Dota 2 closer to the mainstream audience
DotaBlast talked to Kaci Aitchison about her work for The International 5, her views on competitive gaming, and her dreams of bringing Dota 2 closer to the mainstream audience. In a charmingly self-deprecating manner, Kaci confessed she's "dumb as a...
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TI5 prize pool exceeds $17 million, bigger than all previous TI purses combined
The TI5 prize pool has already gone beyond $17 million - more than the combined total of The International 1, 2, 3, and 4 prize funds. If we take away the $1,600,000 Valve chipped in, we’re left with $15,420,548 raised by the community. However,...![[VODS] ROOT Gaming, champions of BTS Americas](https://dotablast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/TCpic-265x160.jpg)
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[VODS] ROOT Gaming, champions of BTS Americas
BTS Americas has concluded with ROOT Gaming emerging as champions, after besting Summer's Rift, 3:1. This is the North American team's first championship title.
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Interview with ppasarel, Cloud 9 TI5 coach: "At first, I was a complete stranger to the staff"
We are days away from The International 5 and many of the participating teams are already in the US, or bootcamping, tweaking and optimizing their strategies and putting the final touches on their plans to secure a slice of the almost $17 million...
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