TaiLung Banned from TI 2026 and Future PGL Events
LGD Gaming midlaner TaiLung has been removed from The International 2026 and banned from all future PGL events. LGD must now find an emergency replacement.
August 9, 202608:42 AM
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$50 Million Allocated for the Games of the Future in Kazakhstan
According to the source, the government allocated more than 10 billion tenge — approximately $20 million. Another $10 million was allegedly budgeted under the item «Services Related to the Games of the Future», but without any detailed explanation.
August 1, 202606:33 AM
The TI 2026 Compendium Is Now Available in Dota 2
Valve has released the Compendium for The International 2026. This year, players will once again be able to earn free rewards by making predictions for the biggest tournament of the year.
July 31, 202604:39 AM
Valve Resets MMR at the Highest Ranks in Dota 2
Valve has updated the matchmaking system in Dota 2 and adjusted MMR at the highest ranks.
July 31, 202604:31 AM
Valve Releases Patch 7.41e: Nerfs to Hoodwink, Drow Ranger, Snapfire, and Key Items
Valve has released Patch 7.41e for Dota 2. The update is not a major one, but it is still quite important for the current meta: the developers have adjusted several popular heroes, mana regeneration items, Divine Rapier, and a number of powerful neutral artifacts.
July 31, 202604:19 AM
TI 2026 Could Be the Final Tournament for the Current Team Falcons Roster
According to insider rumors, The International 2026 could be the final tournament for the current Team Falcons roster. There has been no official confirmation yet, but if the rumors prove true, Dota 2 will lose one of the strongest lineups of recent years.
July 30, 202605:49 PM
Xiao8 Officially Leaves Xtreme Gaming
Chinese coach Zhang «Xiao8» Ning has officially left Xtreme Gaming. LaNm and Maps are now in charge of the team, while XG’s current roster consists of Ame, NothingToSay, Xxs, fy, and xNova.
July 30, 202604:30 AM
New Dota 2 Event May Be Connected to an Old Valve Custom Game
Another strange detail has been discovered in Dota 2 that may be connected to the current event. According to content creator Dmitry «Finargot» Plyusnin, Valve touched the files of the Colosseum custom game in the latest update — a mode that first appeared back in 2015.
July 29, 202612:31 PM
The International 2026 Could Crown the First Three-Time Champion in Dota 2 History
At the upcoming The International, six players have a chance to rewrite Dota 2 history. Yatoro, Collapse, Mira, skiter, Sneyking, and 33 have already won the biggest tournament of the year twice, but now each of them could become the first three-time TI champion as a player.
July 28, 202605:34 AM
PARIVISION win EWC 2026 after taking control of the final against BetBoom
PARIVISION became the Dota 2 champions of Esports World Cup 2026 after defeating BetBoom Team 3–1 in the grand final. BetBoom won the opening map, but PARIVISION responded with three consecutive victories and finished the tournament with a 16–3 map record.
July 19, 202604:12 PM
PARIVISION sweep Rune Eaters: the underdog run meets a title contender
PARIVISION ended Rune Eaters’ EWC run with a clean 2–0 win and reached the semifinals. Rune Eaters proved they can challenge strong teams, but PARIVISION showed the gap between an underdog run and a true contender.
July 17, 202605:31 AM
Team Yandex and PARIVISION enter EWC semifinal with identical 11–1 records
Team Yandex and PARIVISION enter the EWC semifinal with identical 11–1 map records. Yandex have the stronger head-to-head, while PARIVISION bring better recent role metrics and dangerous hero picks.
July 17, 202603:07 AM
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The International 2026: Schedule, Standings and Results
The full TI 2026 schedule in UTC, Swiss stage teams, standings, match results, tournament format and playoff dates.
August 11, 202605:36 PM10 min
TI 2026 Fantasy Guide: Best Stats and Traits
Build a stronger Dota 2 Fantasy roster for The International 2026 with the best emblem stats, traits and reroll priorities for every position.
August 9, 202610:11 AM15 min
What Makes a Dota 2 Match Predictable? Five Factors That Determine Forecast Reliability
This guide explains the five key factors that determine how predictable a Dota 2 match is. It also shows why probabilities reflect uncertainty rather than guarantee a specific result.
July 29, 202611:20 AM
All Dota 2 The International 2026 Participants
This guide introduces all 16 teams competing at The International 2026. It also reviews their qualification paths, rosters, recent form and chances in Shanghai.
July 28, 202606:15 AM
Team Yandex Dota 2 Team Analysis
The article examines Team Yandex’s rapid rise in professional Dota 2 and its biggest achievements. It also looks at the team’s inconsistent results and the development of its current roster.
July 23, 202601:56 PM
How Many Heroes Are There in Dota 2?
Dota 2 has one of the largest hero rosters in competitive multiplayer gaming. However, the variety becomes much easier to understand once you learn how heroes are classified and what roles they perform.
July 22, 202603:18 PM
What Are the 80+ Factors That a Prediction Model Takes Into Account in Esports?
A strong esports prediction model uses much more than one stat, result, or star player. It combines team form, player performance, matchup history, maps, drafts, tournament context, and live data.
July 20, 202610:16 AM
EWC 2026 Analysis: Why PARIVISION Are Now the Team to Beat
PARIVISION won EWC 2026 with a 3–1 victory over BetBoom and a dominant 16–3 map record. The tournament confirmed them as the team to beat before The International.
July 20, 202607:13 AM
How to Check Ping in Dota 2
Ping in Dota 2 shows how quickly your PC communicates with the game server. High ping or packet loss can cause lag, delayed actions, and unstable gameplay.
July 17, 202610:20 PM
How to Learn to Play Dota 2
Dota 2 is a complex team MOBA about destroying the enemy Ancient. Beginners should start with basics, simple heroes, and steady practice.
July 13, 202605:01 AM
What Is Rampage in Dota 2?
A Rampage in Dota 2 happens when one player kills all five enemy heroes in quick succession. It is one of the game’s rarest and most exciting achievements, showing strong impact and skill.
July 13, 202604:38 AM
Snapfire Hero Guide
Snapfire is one of the most versatile and flexible heroes in Dota 2. In this guide, we’ll break down Snapfire’s abilities, item builds, counters, and synergies in Dota 2.
July 10, 202606:48 AM
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9Class - Dota 2 player profile
Edgar “9Class” Naltakyan is one of the most dynamic and creative supports on the modern professional Dota 2 scene.
March 20, 202603:14 PM
Dukalis - Dota 2 player profile
Dukalis is the captain and hard support for the PARIVISION team, and one of the most disciplined and strategically minded players in the global Dota 2 scene.
March 20, 202612:31 PM
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