August 2nd, 20150Xu "fy" Linsen has been praised as one of the great support play makers. Having started his Dota 2 career playing with Vici Gaming in 2012 with no prior experience, he has quickly risen to the captain position, leading his team to many championships titles and their greatest achievement to date - second place at The International 4. Fy's...
July 31st, 20150To say that Bai "rOtk" Fan is a highly accomplished player would be an understatement. Known for his risky style of play, rOtk has competed in three previous International championships and has now led his current team to the Upper Brackets of The International 5 main event. In his TI5 player profile, rOtk talks about his desire to help...
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, 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 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, 20151In the Southeast Asian region, which is typically given only one spot to represent a series of small countries, Korean team MVP.Phoenix has to compete heavily in order to keep themselves in the spotlight and gain international experience. During the past year, with the emergence of teams such as Rave and Fnatic (formerly known as Team...
July 26th, 20150The CDEC Dota 2 squad may be young, but they have served their apprenticeship under LGD Gaming's tutelage. That alone makes them a force to be reckoned with. Leading up to TI5, CDEC have faced off against all the top tier Chinese and even managed to pose a threat every now and then. They will go up against CIS team Vega Squadron in the...
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...
