Dota 2 Articles

Monster Energy Invitational: Cloud9 moves to the finals

<p>Cloud9 and their buddy DeMoN have managed to pull a 2-0 victory against EG, securing a cozy spot in the Grand Final of Monster Invitational. EG will have to face Team Liquid tomorrow in the Losers Bracket final.</p>

EXCELLENT Moscow Cup announced, $20,000 to the victors

<p>The Excellent Moscow Cup will take place between 28th March and 18th May, and will feature 12 of the most powerful CIS squads fighting for the $20,000 prize pool.</p>

Video : Interview with CIS caster v1lat

<p>Na&#39;Vi just posted a video interview on their YouTube channel, featuring Vitalii &#39;v1lat&#39; Volochai, probably the most recognised DotA2 caster in CIS and the host of SLTV tournaments. He talks about Starladder and its global expansion, as well as the DotA2 scene in general.</p>

Sina Cup: Team DK claims victory over Vici Gaming

<p>Season three of the Sina cup has just come to an end, with teams Vici Gaming and DK duking it out in a best-of-5 Grand Finals. With Team DK emerging from the winner&#39;s bracket, they come up to a crushing lead, defeating underdogs Vici Gaming 3-2 in spectacular fashion.</p>

Second day of ACG best-of-the-best concludes, seven of eight playoff slots secured

<p>All but one of the eight playoff slots are finalized as the ACG best-of-the-best SEA invitational finishes its second playday. The standings from last week remains unchanged, and only four game remains on the group stage.</p>

Thoughts on the upcoming International: How does it affect the competitive scene?

<p>The International is the most important tournament in the Dota 2 calendar which most teams dream of entering. The rumoured changes to the date of this year&#39;s tournament has created tension from within certain stakeholders in the community. From players and teams to tournament organisers and spectators alike, questions have been raised as to whether Valve should or should not change the date for the upcoming International to better suit all parties. We take a look at some of these concerns and determine what Valve should do to solve these potential issues.</p>

SLTV StarSeries China to begin tomorrow

<p>The Chinese division of StarLadder StarSeries is set to go live tomorrow with eight teams fighting against one another, in an attempt to book their berth for the LAN finals to be held in Kiev, Ukraine.</p>

Monster Energy Invitational: Cloud9 and EG seize the day

<p>The first day of Monster Energy Invitational is over, with EG and Cloud9 taking down eHug and Team Liquid to secure themselves a spot in the Winners Bracket final.&nbsp;</p>

Second playday of ACG's SEA Invitational starting today

<p>13 matches are scheduled on the second playday on the AsianCybergames best-of-the-best SEA invitational. The first set of games will start on 04:00 CET (11:00 SGT).</p>

Dream Time's over: Vici advances to grand final of Sina Cup

<p>Vici Gaming takes down Dream Time 2-0 and ends their dream run in the best-of-three loser&#39;s bracket finals of the Sina Cup. Vici Gaming will now proceed to the grand final in which they will take on DK to determine the winner of this year&#39;s tournament.</p>

ESL releasing second wave of tickets for Frankfurt

<p>The second wave of ESL One Frankfurt tickets are going on sale at 6pm CET. (Read for ticketing details!)</p>

Update: Cloud9 in trouble, EternalEnvy unable to attend Monster Energy Invitational

<p>Cloud9 announced on their twitter account that Jacky &#39;EternalEnvy&#39; Mao had a connection flight canceled, and may be unable to reach Austin to participate in Monster Energy Invitational. This may be the second LAN event that the roster attempts with a stand-in.&nbsp;</p>