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OG Dota wins The International for the second year in a row, claims biggest esports prize ever
News It was a record-breaking victory of over $15 million.
The International 2019: Everything you need to know
Guide All the details about Dota 2's biggest event.
What we want from Valve in 2018
Games? A Steam overhaul, better communication, and at least a little moderation. Oh, and games.
How Team Liquid swept The International 2017 Grand Finals for the $10.8M prize
Flawless Unpacking the thrilling conclusion to the biggest esports event of the year.
Practical tips for watching the Dota 2 International as a newcomer
International 2017 Learn to stop worrying and love the world's most complex MOBA.
Dota 2's International grand finals ranked
International 2017 The best finales from one of esports' biggest events.
The teams of The International 2017, part two
International 2017 Challengers arrive from America, Europe and CIS.
The teams of the International 2017, part one
International 2017 Contenders arrive from China and Southeast Asia.
Dota 2's erratic approach to storytelling is entering a new era
Respect the lore Siltbreaker shows the potential of lore-centric updates.
The road to the International 2017
International 2017 Get up to speed ahead of the biggest pro Dota 2 event of the year.
Looking back at Dota 2's Manila Masters
Thriller in Manila The meme-strewn road to the International begins in the Philippines.
Drama at the Kiev Major kicks off an exciting period for competitive Dota 2
Recap The kings of the Majors hold on to their crown, but new contenders are always on the rise.
Dota 2’s new prime matchmaking continues the slow evolution of the game’s most contentious feature
Smurfs and ladders
Competition heats up ahead of Dota 2’s $3 million Kiev Major
Kiev 2017 Get to grips with the scene before the action begins.
Charting the rise of Midormeepo, one of the stars of Dota 2's YouTube scene
Creator spotlight Mixing memes and music.
Looking back at the action (and the memes) of Dota 2’s DAC 2017
Highlight Reel From All Stars to Shooting Stars.
Have the Majors been good for the Dota 2 scene?
Major progress Valve's greater role in pro Dota has its upsides, but can cause problems for third parties.
What is the solution to Dota 2's abusive trolling problem?
Cleaning house FACEIT and Dotabuff respond to controversy at the Kiev Major open qualifiers.
Dota 2's Kiev Major gets its first contenders
Golden tickets Valve chooses the eight teams worthy of a direct invite.
Your guide to the teams of Dota 2's Kiev Major, part two
Primer Catch up on the newly-split EU and American regions.
Your guide to the teams of Dota 2's Kiev Major, part one
Primer How China and Southeast Asia are shaping up ahead of spring's biggest events.
The on again, off again history of three major esports orgs in Dota 2
Every cloud... Cloud9, Liquid and NiP have all entered, left, and entered the game again.
