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BLAST Slam III just got a little more exciting. As Aurora Gaming's Nikita "panto" Balaganin blasts the entirity of Gaimin Gladiators. The rant came after Aurora beat Xtreme Gaming, leading into an elimination match between the two squads. Panto went through the every player on Gaimin Gladiators and shared why he disliked each one of them Panto: "Tomorrow we are going to beat Gaimin Gladiators" The two teams met each other in the group stage and the game was amore

After an intense first day, the Group Stage of the BLAST Slam III has concluded. Now, we head into the playoffs with all 10 invited teams seeded into the bracket based on their performance in the group stage. We witnessed incredible matches and unexpected outcomes. The teams seeded directly into the semifinals brought some pleasant surprises, while several tournament favorites now face the challenge of climbing from the bottom of the playoff bracket. BLAST Slam III: Group Stage Recap Let’smore

After releasing Maurice "KheZu" Gutmann from coaching duties, OG decided to go with a long time member as their new coach. Johan "N0tail" Sundstein is back to guide his team to victory, this time from the sidelines. This will be the first time in three years that N0tail takes an active part in his Dota 2 team's progress, with his last (and only) stint being ESL One Stockholm Major 2022. N0tail brings a decade of experience as a coach Theremore

Beatrix “Snapfire” and her dragon toad, Mortimer, mix Keen ingenuity with heavy firepower. This guide explains how to use their toolkit, draft items, and approach fights so you get full value from every cookie and kiss. Bring the chaos with this Dota 2 Snapfire guide covering abilities, builds, talents, patch buffs, and gameplay tips. Lore and Identity Snapfire roams the desert routes of Nanarak, trading repairs, jokes, and the sharpest firesnap cookies in the Outlands. Bandits who mistake her small frame formore

We are on the verge of the beginning of BLAST Slam III, and the teams are itching to fight. As usual, let’s take a look at the invited teams and how the tournament is organized. This is the first major Dota 2 event of May 2025 and the final BLAST event before The International. As TI 2025 approaches, tournaments like BLAST Slam offer a valuable glimpse into the current competitive landscape. Unfortunately, this time around, the event features no teamsmore

While the metagame has been slowly evolving since the release of patch 7.38, some heroes remain completely unpicked. While most heroes at least get a chance to shine in the professional scene, others lie forgotten at the bottom of the list. On that note, GosuGamers recently compiled a list of 10 unpicked heroes. These heroes were completely ignored in the last three major tournaments on the pro Dota 2 circuit. Let’s take a look at this list and explore fivemore

An interesting development for the upcoming DreamLeague Season 26 has occurred.  Tundra Esports has decided to forgo the tournament and will be replaced by Navi Junior instead. Tundra beat Navi in the finals of the closed qualifiers to secure their spot. This breaks the DreamLeague streak for Tundra, who have attended the last five tournaments, with a second place finish in their last appearance. Tundra Esports is nearly guaranteed a spot at Esports World Cup Since the start of themore

OG's Documentary in partnership with PARI offers a behind-the-scenes look at the team during the period between ESL One Bangkok and BLAST Slam I. Unlike most pro Dota documentaries that highlight triumphs, this one captures the team at a low point. Since winning their second International, OG has faced a slow and painful decline. Despite multiple roster changes in the past year, the team has struggled to find synergy. Here are five powerful moments from the documentary that stood out, sheddingmore

Dota 2 is in a very interesting moment right now, and patch 7.38c is pushing teams to innovate. During the PGL Wallachia Season 4, this became even more apparent, with lots of unusual heroes appearing in all positions. In this article, we’ll explore some of the most intriguing ideas from different playoff matches. Let’s take a look at how Dota drafting is getting both weirder and more exciting in this ongoing battle of wits. Behind this calmness and composure ismore

The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced the creation of a new initiative which will see music play a larger role at the upcoming Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC). The 'Music of EWC' program will feature original tracks from some of the most legendary studios and producers on the globe, as well as an open competition with amazing opportunities. Music of EWC: On the shoulders of giants The new initiative will be spearheaded by some of the leading figures inmore

PGL Wallachia 4 is over and there is a clear meta developing. Some heroes were contested in nearly every match, while others have went completely ignored. In this article we will go over the most contested heroes in the tournament, along with the biggest losers and the highest win rates. Templar Assassin is the hottest core right now Whether it's as a carry or mid laner (or in some cases, support), Templar Assassin was the most contested hero in PGLmore

Dota 2 fans got some worrying news today, as the game hit it's lowest peak players this month. With 630,716 players, it's the lowest since October 2013. While the numbers are by no means bad, it is a continuing trend. PC MOBA games are no longer the shiny new kids on the block, and compete with several other Esport genres. Three reasons Dota 2 Peak Players shrunk in 2025 Rise of Mobile Gaming In general, the MOBA genre is evolvingmore

After a long week, Team Liquid has become the first team to successfully defend a title at PGL Wallachia, winning Season 4. The Grand Finals were a long best-of-five series with a dramatic ending after an intense, hour-long battle on the fifth map. PARIVISION earned a close second place but unfortunately could not take the top spot from Liquid. This tournament is the second edition of the PGL Wallachia in 2025, with the next iterations scheduled for June 18 andmore

Season 4 of PGL Wallachia became the stage for more drama, this time involving Doom and his Devil’s Bargain facet. During the Upper Bracket Semifinals between PARIVISION and Aurora Gaming, with the series tied 1-1, a decisive bug occurred during a critical teamfight. PARIVISION was pushing the high ground on the top lane when Aurora began defending. Doom died — and the bug prevented Egor "Nightfall" Grigorenko from buying back, ultimately ruining Aurora’s chances in the game. Doom Bug: Gamemore

OG released a surprising announcement today, with their second Dota 2 lineup. The new roster consists of five established Peruvian players and will compete solely in South America. OG has clarified that their new roster will not replace their European squad. Instead, the two lineups will compete in separate regions, as part of OG's efforts to invest in local communities. Meet OG.LATAM The new LATAM squad brings together some of the best talents in South America under one banner. Héctormore

Tinker is a highly mobile intelligence hero in Dota 2. Known for powerful damage spells and advanced gadgets, Tinker can dominate matches through careful positioning and rapid spell usage. Understanding how Tinker works helps players perform better and win games more consistently. Master Dota 2 Tinker with this simple guide covering abilities, item builds, strategies, and gameplay tips to win matches. Hero Overview Tinker, whose real name is Boush, excels at controlling fights from a distance. With powerful offensive spellsmore

According to escorenews and Reddit, Warlock was temporarily removed from the hero pool across all game modes due to a bug with his Black Grimoire facet that has been exploited for some time. This incident is reminiscent of a previous bug involving the Gris-Gris item from Witch Doctor’s innate ability. In both cases, the exploit allowed players to gain a massive early-game advantage. Fortunately, a minor patch has already been released to address the issue. ____________________________________________________________________ Warlock and the "Minormore

PGL Wallachia Season 4 is advancing to the playoffs, so let's take a quick look back at the Group Stage. Right after that, we’ll break down the upcoming playoff matches and highlight the most exciting ones to watch. Even though we’re past the halfway mark in the tournament, the best matches are still to come. The remaining teams represent the strongest half of the competition — and most of the heavyweights have yet to face each other. ____________________________________________________________________   PGL Wallachia Season 4: Group Stage Recap Round 3 After five intense days of Swiss format action, the Group Stage hasmore

Black Arachnia spent centuries beneath Mount Pyrotheos, raising millions of spiderlings in lava-carved tunnels. Treasure hunters trampled her young, so she surfaced to purge every intruder. The result is a hero who locks down ground with permanent webs, breeds an army on the fly, and relies on fast tempo to win before rivals scale. Broodmother fills several roles at once: carry, pusher, escape, and nuker. She attacks in melee, draws on an agility stat pool, and demands tight micro ofmore

A week has passed since ESL One Raleigh crowned its champions, and now Season 4 of the PGL Wallachia is upon us. Sixteen teams will fight for the lion’s share of a $1 million prize pool, with Team Liquid entering as the reigning champions. Take a look at the finer details of the last major PGL tournament before The International. We’ll break down the tournament format and preview the matchups for the first round of the Group Stage, which kicksmore