Dota 2 Articles

The International 5:All Star Match

<p>For the first time in The International history Dendi will miss the All Star match.</p>

Day 2 and 3 in Seattle: Media day and bootcamp

<p>After an eventful first day, here is what happened on the days leading up to the groupstage of The International 5. This blog entry features experience from the welcome party, the photoshoot and the bootcamp.</p>

Favorites of the International 5

<p><a href="https://www.gosugamers.net/dota2/events/332-the-international-2015" target="_blank">The International 5 </a>is just around the corner, let&#39;s take a look at the favorites for this year: Team Secret, Evil Genuises and Vici Gaming.&nbsp;</p>

The groups for TI5 have been drawn

<p>After all the teams arrived in Seattle for the biggest event of the year the two groups of The International 5 have been drawn.</p>

Day 1 in Seattle - Touchdown!

<p>Touchdown!&nbsp;After years of failing my visa application, I am finally here in Seattle for The International. From what I was&nbsp;informed, the TI bootcamp and groupstage is a closed door event and hopefully I am able to provide you an insight as to what happens here.</p>

HuomaoTV Mid-Summer League: Round2 - Newbee.Y vs Tongfu

<p>The fans of Newbee.Y and&nbsp;Tongfu&nbsp;are in luck as these two teams face off in the finals of a tournament once again. This time around, it is a best-of-five in the finals of the&nbsp;HuomaoTV&nbsp;Mid-Summer League.</p>

Douyu Cup finals: TongFu vs Newbee.Y

<p>Having started on the 10th of July, there are only two remaining teams in the Douyu Cup. Today, they will be facing off&nbsp;in a best-of-three to decide the victor of the tournament.</p>

Middle of the pack at The International 5

<p>With a few short days left until the group stage of <a href="https://www.gosugamers.net/dota2/events/332-the-international-2015" target="_blank">The International 5</a> kicks off, this is the last opportunity to review some of the teams that are not perceived as clear favorites but certainly have the potential to claim the Aegis.&nbsp;</p>

The Dreamers

<p>Credited with the fewest chances to actually win the trophy at The International 2015, <a href="https://www.gosugamers.net/dota2/teams/2931-ehome" target="_blank">EHOME</a>, <a href="https://www.gosugamers.net/dota2/teams/7226-mvp-hot6ix" target="_blank">MvP.HOT6</a> and <a href="https://www.gosugamers.net/dota2/teams/2353-complexity-gaming-dota2" target="_blank">compLexity Gaming</a> should not be underestimated though. Here&#39;s a summary review of their drafting habits in the current patch.</p>

The Dark Horses of The International 5

<p>Counting the few days left till the start of The International 5, we take a last look at the underdogs, going over their hero repertoires, the outline of their drafts and the way their choices fit the current meta.&nbsp;</p>

Post TI5 information: Valve to intervene in roster changes

<p>Even before The Internation 5 is over, information&nbsp;about the first Dota2 Major and Valve&#39;s new policy regarding teams have emerged.</p>

TI5 prize pool hits $17 million mark

<p>Earlier today, The International 5 prize pool surpassed $17 million, outpacing TI4&#39;s enormous offering by over $6 million. &nbsp;In fact, the event&#39;s prize is worth more than all previous Internationals combined.</p>