March 23rd, 20162News of the Team Secret new roster has once again shaken the Dota 2 scene. Omar "w33" Aliwi and Rasmus "MiSeRy" Filipsen have been replaced with Artour "Arteezy" Babaev and Saahil "UNiVeRsE" Arora, both from Evil Geniuses, four days before the rosters become locked for the Manila Major and The International 6. Evil Geniuses have not...
August 13th, 20150Five days have passed since The International 5 has come to an end. Evil Geniuses defeated CDEC, 3:1, in the grand finals to grab the prestigious Aegis of Champions. The astounding prize pool of over $18 million dollars, the first ever Wild Card team to make it to the grand finals and the first North American team to be awarded The...
July 28th, 20159Known for his good-humored, jovial personality, Cloud 9's support, Johan "BigDaddy" Sundstein started gaming at a tender age. In his TI5 player profile video, he welcomes us into his home, introduces us to his family, his girlfriend and his dog, Pumba, talks about his goals and gives advice to new players who are just getting acquainted...
July 27th, 20150Perhaps the most shocking development from the TI5 qualifiers across all of the regions, compLexity Gaming secured their position to attend The International 5 and represent the Americas region alongside Evil Geniuses, after sweeping through Team Archon (then known as North American Rejects), 3:0, in the grand finals.
July 25th, 20150Cloud 9 is one of the most inspiring examples of hard work, determination, courage, and the sheer will to succeed. Often the subject of controversial headlines, with a reputation for "always placing second", Cloud 9's journey to the top has been brimming with both struggles and rewards. They are widely regarded as top-five contenders at...
July 24th, 20151The two TI5 All Star Match lineups have been announced. Cloud 9's Johan "BigDaddy" Sundstein and IG's Wong Hock “Chuan” Chuan will take the captain roles. The selection was decided by the Dota 2 community, by votes casted through the TI5 Compendium. The TI5 All Star Match is scheduled for August 6th.
July 23rd, 20150Franco 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 hospitalized for two and a half months, three weeks out of which - in a pseudo-coma, with a...