Top tweets of the week: December 2-8

12. Kaci wins Western Washington Best Local TV Personality Award

Kaci, who is an anchor for Q13 FOX News This Morning, was a fantastic addition to The International 3 as a co-host. She brought a whole new level of professionalism, and was very receptive and friendly towards the gaming community and players despite not having any prior knowledge of Dota 2 before the event.

Huge thanks to the awesome peeps in the @Dota2 community and @q13fox viewers! Saffy T. Cat just wants down. pic.twitter.com/rNdJJfUwlP
— Kaci Aitchison (@KaciAitchison) December 3, 2013

11. DeMoN's culture shock

DeMoN's trip to Korea as the solo mid for MVP Phoenix made him discover that every culture eats their hamburgers a little differently.

I think I've seen it all. First @TheMaelk eating a burger with knife and fork. Now a member from MVP eating it with chopsticks... #MindBlown
— Jimmy Ho (@DotADeMoN) December 4, 2013

10. Maelk's shooting ship

Bruno, a host known for his outlandish and flamboyant wardrobe, couldn't help but but wonder about Maelk's tie when the Danish was co-host of the Raidcall EMS One LAN finals.

Loving your tie @TheMaelk ! :D I also wonder, if the space invaders are in your tie, your shooting ship is in the crotch area?
— Statsman Bruno (@StatsmanBruno) December 7, 2013

9. Street fighter Dota

Ever wondered what Dota 2 characters would look like in a fighting game? Wonder no more!

Super Dota Fighter Alpha. I WANT IT SO BAD! https://t.co/4ZezL88Cdy
— David Gorman (@LDdota) December 6, 2013

VOLVO PLS https://t.co/ROO9d9jr7y
— Troels Nielsen (@syndereNDota) December 6, 2013

8. Alliance vs Na'Vi Fan art

A great fan art of two of the best teams of Europe, Alliance and Na'Vi.

I love the face @DendiBoss is making in this @natusvincere vs @theAllianceGG matchup! ft. grumpy @TobiWanDOTA pic.twitter.com/8ubsgCYUy9
— TheCapitalist (@DotACapitalist) December 9, 2013

7. GoDzchantress to make an appearance

After much public pressure during MLG, GoDz has finally set a date for his long awaited Enchantresss cosplay appearance at the ACG Grand Final in Singapore. GoDz will be casting with Toby, which is only fitting since he lost the original bet to his fellow countryman.

December 27th will be sproink-tacular.
— David GoDz Parker (@BTSGoDz) December 5, 2013

6. Volvo delivers Ranked Matchmaking

For a long time, the Dota 2 community has demanded ranked matchmaking, but was constantly denied since personal ratings tend to prove toxic, especially in MOBA games, leading to flaming and an overall negative player experience. However, Valve is finally caving in, although reluctantly so.

Ranked Matchmaking is coming to Dota 2! http://t.co/6RiLURSdZ4
— David Gorman (@LDdota) December 7, 2013

5. XBOCT's favourite preparation technique

A fan approached the Na`Vi team for a close snapshot and accidentally discovered how XBOCT pumps himself up for an upcoming LAN game.

@oh_nuinu @Casperenush @v1lat ????? ????,????? ???? ????????! pic.twitter.com/i7wdCO9ijB
— Roma_Bzz (@keponchuk) December 8, 2013

4. Blitz vs DeMoN

The most hyped match in the first phase of the Nexon Sponsorship League Season 2 playoffs was without a doubt MVP Phoenix versus fOu, with both teams importing a foreign celebrity - Jimmy 'DeMoN' Ho and William 'Blitz' Lee - to play the solo mid role.

I'm ready and so is my pump! “@Lineofbestfit_: @DotADeMoN @Blitz_DotA I made this in honor of your match tonight" pic.twitter.com/4fsxzyfoba
— Jimmy Ho (@DotADeMoN) December 3, 2013

Thanks for the lovely note @blitzdota ! pic.twitter.com/wsGAeQYYbD
— Jimmy Ho (@DotADeMoN) December 3, 2013

3. Blitz's Korean team falls apart

fOu's loss to MVP Phoenix and thus elimination from the Nexon Sponsorship League Season 2 set off a dramatic chain of events. Blitz woke up at 4am to console a fellow teammate only to discover that fOu captain Febby had quit the team.

i made a blog, im pretty sad read it for my thoughts. http://t.co/R198ql31ye
— William 'Blitz' Lee (@Blitz_DotA) December 3, 2013

so it looks like im leaving fOu heres a prepared statement http://t.co/ETMnZIlRNu
— William 'Blitz' Lee (@Blitz_DotA) December 4, 2013

2. Fnatic manager with 100% win rate

After Trixi's flight was delayed by the huge storm that raged over Europe, Fnatic's own General Manager Danijel 'Street' Remus was forced to go beyond the call of duty, standing in for Trixi in their game against Startale at Raidcall EMS one.

Hahahahhaha trixi flights got delayed so fnatics manager @fnaticStreeT is standing in for their first game. HAHAHA pic.twitter.com/ExTOJ2y3dJ
— Kelly Ong Xiao Wei (@kellymilkies) December 7, 2013

@fnaticStreeT @fnaticTrixi YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINING YOUR ENTIRE LIFE FOR THIS MOMENT DANI I HAVE FULL FAITH!
— Robert Tinnes (@bdizdota) December 7, 2013

I have 100% wins in competitive #Dota2 . I am the best player on the earth. Veni Vidi Vici #fnatic4life
— Danijel Remus (@fnaticStreeT) December 7, 2013

1. rOtk roars in Europe

Much hype surrounded rOtk's impending arrival in Poland after Vici Gaming replaced DK (with the latter running into some visa issues) as China's representative at Raidcall EMS one. rOtk is infamous for his loud and aggressive trashtalking at Chinese LAN tournaments and he did not disppoint. His battlecry struck fear in all his opponents and spurred Vici Gaming go on to win their second straight tournament.

19 hours until rOtk_xb unleashes his wrath at EMS One in Poland. My body is ready. Is yours? http://t.co/mND46eipf2 pic.twitter.com/QpdljooaEM
— David Gorman (@LDdota) December 6, 2013