May 23rd, 201610TI6 prize pool has already surpassed $7,238,000 - a 352.38% increase in only six days. If we take away the $1,600,000 Valve chipped in, we’re left with over $5,638,000 raised by the community. However, only 25% of the proceeds of each sale contributes to the TI6 prize pool. Therefore, the Dota 2 community actually spent over...
April 2nd, 201616Danil "Dendi" Ishutin has broken the all-time record for most games played with the same Dota 2 club. Having joined Natus Vincere on December 25, 2010, the totemic mid-laner is in his sixth year of loyal service for the Ukrainian organization and has played 1039 games under the black and yellow banner, so far. The previous record holder...
March 26th, 20162White Fries Gaming brings together Gong "ZSMJ" Jian and Benedict Lim "hyhy" Han Yong in a new team. The two acclaimed veteran players will be joined by Fan "ayo" Tianyou, Pan "yCyKzXy/ychen" Shuaifang and Li "chisbug" Chen.
White Fries Gaming - hyhy & ZSMJ will play together this season. #SpringShuffle...
August 10th, 20151On their home turf, Evil Geniuses managed to turn the odds to their favor and claim the TI5 Aegis of Champions and $6.6 million in prize money, thus becoming the first American team to win The International.
July 27th, 20150A permanent fixture at The International and an iconic part of Chinese Dota through the years, LGD has maintained a remarkable presence in the regional and international Dota 2 scene. Regardless of roster changes or any extenuating circumstances, the team has always risen up to the occasion and are expected to keep up with tradition...
July 27th, 20150Natus Vincere is Latin for "born to win", an aphorism that would prove to be true over and over again for the Ukrainian team. Boasting the record for the Dota 2 team with the most championships to date, success seems to come naturally for the team. Na'Vi have participated in all four previous International tournaments and took the...
July 27th, 20151Invictus Gaming is a Goliath on the landscape of Chinese Dota 2 teams. Towering above their counterparts with an indisputable presence, Invictus Gaming has been a part of virtually every premier and major tournament in the past year. TI5 will be their fifth International attendance.
July 26th, 20150Fnatic's new roster sprung into life at the first signs of early spring. Since then, the Mushi-fronted Malaysian squad has participated in some of the biggest tournaments in the world. Reminiscent of the legendary TI3 Orange Esports, Fnatic's lineup may have had a bit of a Cinderella run leading up to TI5, but they definitely have what...
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 25th, 20150Evil Geniuses are in a league of their own in the Americas region. Their individual talent stands out and their unparalleled results are setting them apart from their peers in the region. Moving into TI5, Evil Geniuses are one of the favorites to lift this year's coveted Aegis trophy.