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Astini Has Left PARIVISION

Astini Has Left PARIVISION

After spending more than a year and a half with the same roster, Filipe "Astini" Ribeiro has officially left PARIVISION. He announced his departure on Twitter and is now open to work as a coach for a new team heading into the 2026 season. Let’s take a quick look at how Astini went from the South American scene to achieving a third-place finish at The International 2025 — and explore a rumor suggesting he may be headed toward a new challengemore

Dota 2
4 Dec
Eric Oliveira
Chaos on Tap: Potions with Brewmaster in Dota 2

Chaos on Tap: Potions with Brewmaster in Dota 2

Brewmaster in Dota 2 wins fights by wasting the enemy’s time. He slows, disables, and forces messy positioning, then survives through Primal Split while his Brewlings do the work. If you want a hero that can start fights, stop carries, and stay hard to kill, Brewmaster fits. The trade-off is control: you need to press the right buttons fast, especially during Primal Split. Who Is Brewmaster? Mangix comes from the Order of the Oyo, an ancient sect that holds grandmore

Dota 2
3 Dec
Aidan van Vuuren
BLAST Slam V Play-In Results and Playoffs Schedule

BLAST Slam V Play-In Results and Playoffs Schedule

We are back after BLAST Slam V Play-In concluded, to break down what happened with our 12 contestants. After the Group Stage wrapped up, Team Falcons and Tundra Esports secured direct seeding into the Playoffs Semifinals. Let’s take a look at how the remaining 10 teams navigated the Last Chance Playoff (LCP) and the Play-In, and how the balance of power shifted, especially between the Americas and Southeast Asia, where the underdogs delivered some surprising results. BLAST Slam V: Lastmore

Dota 2
2 Dec
Eric Oliveira
The Secrets of Sand King: A Comprehensive Dota 2 Guide

The Secrets of Sand King: A Comprehensive Dota 2 Guide

Sand King is one of the most recognizable initiators in Dota 2. Known as Crixalis, he is born from the Scintillant Waste itself—an ancient desert with a sentient mind. When the desert needs a form, it creates a carapace and sends out Sand King as its guardian and warrior. His presence is tied to the earth, and where he walks, the ground shakes. This guide explains Sand King’s lore, abilities, strengths, weaknesses, and practical strategy. All information is based onmore

Dota 2
30 Nov
Aidan van Vuuren

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Dota 2 Still Leads eSports Prize Pool Over League of Legends

Dota 2 Still Leads eSports Prize Pool Over League of Legends

The eSports scene changes constantly in size and influence, but Dota 2 still holds the crown as the title that gave away the biggest amount of money (prize pool count), according to eSports Charts. Even with more than a decade without major new releases, Valve still controls the top two spots. PC gaming, however, has started sharing part of it's audience with mobile games. The Top 5 games reflect this shift. PC remains strong in competitive play, but mobile titles keep growing steadily. Dota 2 Still Holds the Crown The top games section on eSports Charts lets users sort titlesmore

Dota 2
29 Nov
Eric Oliveira
How to Play Dazzle in Dota 2: Pro Tips and Tactics

How to Play Dazzle in Dota 2: Pro Tips and Tactics

Dazzle is one of the most distinctive support heroes in the game. He protects teammates with precise timing, lowers armor, heals in bursts, and deals physical damage through his spells. His kit gives him presence in every stage of the match, whether played as a hard support or as a damage-focused core with the right items. Learn his abilities, playstyle, item builds, and strategies for support and core roles with this complete guide to Dazzle in Dota 2. Understanding Dazzle’smore

Dota 2
26 Nov
Aidan van Vuuren
PGL Wallachia Season 6: Meta Recap - Cores Back on the Menu

PGL Wallachia Season 6: Meta Recap - Cores Back on the Menu

PGL Wallachia Season 6 is over, and it's time to check our meta recap to see how the event changed pro Dota 2. Let’s see which heroes were the most popular among professional players during the tournament. On top of that, we will also check which heroes performed better and which teams took advantage of those picks. Finally, we will revisit the possible highlights for the next event by looking at the Shadow Meta. PGL Wallachia Season 6: Meta Recapmore

Dota 2
26 Nov
Eric Oliveira
BLAST Slam V: Format, Schedule, Fixtures and More

BLAST Slam V: Format, Schedule, Fixtures and More

It seems like yesterday the last edition was still underway, and we are already back with BLAST Slam V. This edition brings the tournament to a new host region in China, along with a fresh lineup of invited and qualified teams. The twelve initial teams will once again be filtered through three stages, and only half of them will reach the Playoffs. Let’s take a look at the tournament’s organization while we provide a full schedule for the Group Stagemore

Dota 2
24 Nov
Eric Oliveira
MOUZ are the PGL Wallachia Season 6 Champions

MOUZ are the PGL Wallachia Season 6 Champions

PGL Wallachia Season 6 has ended, and MOUZ are the tournament champions. After eight days of nonstop action, the ultimate winners crowned a steady journey to the top with a decisive victory against Team Spirit. Team Spirit made an impressive run, Let’s break down how MOUZ and Spirit advanced from the Upper Bracket Quarterfinals to the Grand Finals. Team Spirit's Path to the Grand Finals Team Spiritreached the Grand Finals first at PGL Wallachia Season 6. They opened their playoffmore

Dota 2
24 Nov
Eric Oliveira
Monkey King: A Guide to Sun Wukong in Dota 2

Monkey King: A Guide to Sun Wukong in Dota 2

Monkey King blends mobility, control, and sustained damage. He jumps between trees, scouts safely, and punishes mistakes with stuns and high-impact strikes. Played well, he controls vision, starts fights on his terms, and survives long enough to turn skirmishes into wins. Monkey King’s Core Kit Boundless Strike Boundless Strike slams the staff in a 1100-length line, applying an instant attack with a guaranteed critical hit and a brief stun. The strike uses True Strike on those hits and can triggermore

Dota 2
22 Nov
Aidan van Vuuren
Aerial Warfare | How to Pilot Gyrocopter in Dota 2

Aerial Warfare | How to Pilot Gyrocopter in Dota 2

Gyrocopter is one of the most explosive agility heroes in Dota 2. He mixes strong early magical damage with late-game physical power, giving players a flexible way to pressure fights from the start. This guide breaks down his story, abilities, strengths, weaknesses, and how to play him well. Gyrocopter’s Lore Aurel was an engineer who spent his life in war and conflict. After retiring to the Ash Archipelago, he discovered an incomplete schematic for a flying machine. With time andmore

Dota 2
20 Nov
Aidan van Vuuren
ZywOo Wins PC Player of the Year: All Esports Awards 2025 Winners

ZywOo Wins PC Player of the Year: All Esports Awards 2025 Winners

The 2025 Esports Awards ceremony has taken place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, celebrating some of the biggest and most influential names across the industry throughout the year. Among the complete list of Esports Awards winners, a few victors stand out across the 22 total categories, such as Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut, League of Legends, Riot Games, Team Falcons, and more. Let's take a look at the complete list of winners at the Esports Awards 2025. 2025 Esports Awards Winners Esports Gamemore

20 Nov
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
PGL Wallachia Season 6: Group Stage Results and Playoffs Schedule

PGL Wallachia Season 6: Group Stage Results and Playoffs Schedule

PGL Wallachia Season 6 reaches its halfway point after the conclusion of the Group Stage. As usual for Swiss stages, half of the sixteen teams were eliminated, and the remaining eight moved on to the Playoffs. Now, the tournament shifts to a double-elimination bracket where teams get only one chance to lose before elimination. The tournament delivered several exciting matchups and marked the return of OG as a major talking point. Let’s take a look at how the qualified teamsmore

Dota 2
20 Nov
Eric Oliveira
Chovy Is Nominated for Best Esports Athlete: All Game Awards 2025 Nominees

Chovy Is Nominated for Best Esports Athlete: All Game Awards 2025 Nominees

The complete list of The Game Awards nominees is out! 2025 has been a remarkable year for gaming, both in and out of esports. Now, it's time to award the titles, teams, players, and creative minds that continue to propel the gaming industry forward. With the nominations announced, The Game Awards 2025 voting is officially open. Head over to the official voting site and select the candidates that you believe stand above the rest. Without further ado, let's take a look at the complete list of the 2025 Game Awards nominees before the winners are declared on December 11th. Chovy,more

17 Nov
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
Dota 2 Roster Shuffle: All Major Roster Moves November (1-15)

Dota 2 Roster Shuffle: All Major Roster Moves November (1-15)

The post-TI roster shuffle is over, and from now on, we’ll check the Dota 2 Roster Shuffle every two weeks. Just like in its previous iterations, this series covers the major roster moves that take place within each interval. On top of that, we’ll break down how these changes affect teams, tournaments, and their rivals in the same competitive bracket. Some moves happen right before or right after big events, and we’ll adapt the discussion to bring you the mostmore

Dota 2
17 Nov
Eric Oliveira
Void Spirit Breakdown: Dota 2 Tips and Strategies

Void Spirit Breakdown: Dota 2 Tips and Strategies

Void Spirit, known as Inai, is one of the most enigmatic heroes in Dota 2. As the eldest among the elemental spirits, he acts with a purpose beyond mortal understanding. His power comes from the Void — a place where time and space bend to his will. This guide explains Void Spirit’s abilities, lore, and gameplay mechanics in a way that helps both new and experienced players understand his style. The Lore of Void Spirit Inai, the Void Spirit, existsmore

Dota 2
16 Nov
Aidan van Vuuren
PGL Wallachia Season 6: Format, Schedule, Fixtures and More

PGL Wallachia Season 6: Format, Schedule, Fixtures and More

PGL Wallachia Season 6 is about to begin, and it’s time for a complete tournament preview with all the key details. Let’s check how the event is structured, which teams are in the lineup, and who joins the invited talent roster. After that, we’ll look at the Group Stage schedule, highlight the most exciting opening matchups, and discuss expectations based on recent performances. PGL Wallachia Season 6 features a strong lineup, but no Team Falcons this time. — Credit: Twittermore

Dota 2
13 Nov
Eric Oliveira
Valve Announces Dota 2 Crossover With Monster Hunter!

Valve Announces Dota 2 Crossover With Monster Hunter!

After months of (not-so-patient) waiting, Valve has finally blessed us with a new event — a Dota 2 crossover with Monster Hunter! The event starts immediately and runs for three months, giving players a simple goal: fight as much as possible. After every match, players collect materials to craft rewards using parts gathered from heroes and objectives. All drops from each objective are recorded in The Hero Atlas of the Seven Realms, an artifact created by Goodkind, an elf introducedmore

Dota 2
11 Nov
Eric Oliveira
BLAST Slam IV: Meta Recap – Hoodwinked and Going Nuts

BLAST Slam IV: Meta Recap – Hoodwinked and Going Nuts

Along with the end of the BLAST Slam IV, we bring our meta recap to analyze how things changed during the tournament. We’ll look at the five most popular heroes, their performance, and how teams took advantage of the evolving meta. After that, it’s time to update the Shadow Meta. We’ll explore the heroes with the best win rates and see which roles benefited the most from them.   BLAST Slam IV: Meta Recap Hoodwinked and Going Nuts Starting withmore

Dota 2
10 Nov
Eric Oliveira
Tundra Esports Are the BLAST Slam IV Champions

Tundra Esports Are the BLAST Slam IV Champions

After almost a month of battles and downtime, Tundra Esports emerged as the BLAST Slam IV Champions. They defeated Team Falcons in an intense five-map Grand Final. Both teams played great Dota 2 and proved why they stand out from the rest of the lineup. As usual, let’s take a look at the path that led them to the Grand Finals. Then, we’ll discuss what these results mean for the top-tier teams. Finally, we’ll briefly review the current state ofmore

Dota 2
9 Nov
Eric Oliveira

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