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Team Liquid Had the Longest Day of Nonstop Dota 2 Ever

Team Liquid Had the Longest Day of Nonstop Dota 2 Ever

Team Liquid was forced to take the longer path to the Grand Final and ended up breaking a record during PGL Wallachia Season 7. Liquid had the longest nonstop competitive day in all of professional Dota 2 history.

Dota 2
16 Mar
Eric Oliveira
PGL Wallachia Season 7 Meta Recap: Small Changes

PGL Wallachia Season 7 Meta Recap: Small Changes

The PGL Wallachia Season 7 is over, and our meta recap is back on the menu. Let's check which heroes were the most popular across the 124 total games played during the tournament.

Dota 2
16 Mar
Eric Oliveira
USA Esports is announced and mark a new era for US esports

USA Esports is announced and mark a new era for US esports

USA Esports launched on March 16, 2026, as a nonprofit national body that coordinates US representation in international esports. The organization fields teams in Valorant, Counter-Strike, League of Legends, and 10 other titles for events such as the Olympic Esports Games and Esports Nations Cup. A board of nine directors from professional play, collegiate programs, and traditional athletics governs its work toward federal NGB recognition.

16 Mar
André Guaraldo
Team Yandex are the PGL Wallachia Season 7 Champions

Team Yandex are the PGL Wallachia Season 7 Champions

The PGL Wallachia Season 7 is over, and Team Yandex emerged as the tournament champions. This is a strong result after their underwhelming performance at DreamLeague Season 28.

Dota 2
15 Mar
Eric Oliveira
Quartero's Curios: New Season, New Hero Sets

Quartero's Curios: New Season, New Hero Sets

After a long winter, there is always a blooming spring to renew the circle of life and Quartero's Curios inside Dota 2. Let's take a look at his new stock of items.

Dota 2
13 Mar
Eric Oliveira
Crisis at paiN Gaming: CEO Resigns as the TitaN Scandal Takes a Darker Turn

Crisis at paiN Gaming: CEO Resigns as the TitaN Scandal Takes a Darker Turn

On Thursday (12), paiN Gaming announced the resignation of Thomas Hamence, the team's CEO since 2018, and the news didn't just come out of nowhere.

13 Mar
Thales Costa
Bach: "One week before Wallachia, we barely played Dota."

Bach: "One week before Wallachia, we barely played Dota."

After defeating his former teammates, Zhang "Faith_bian" Ruida (also known as Bach) talked about his team's preparations for Wallachia, how they currently draft, and what's changed in his life since his first retirement.

12 Mar
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PGL Wallachia Season 7: Group Stage Results and Playoffs Schedule

PGL Wallachia Season 7: Group Stage Results and Playoffs Schedule

The Group Stage of PGL Wallachia Season 7 is over. Let's take a look at the list of eight teams that got past the Group Stage and advanced to the Playoffs. In the meantime, we will also check the reasons behind some teams getting unexpected results and how teams are performing with stand-ins.

Dota 2
11 Mar
Eric Oliveira
DM: "Playing Tournaments In Tier-Two Is Better Than Scrimming Tier One Teams"

DM: "Playing Tournaments In Tier-Two Is Better Than Scrimming Tier One Teams"

After beating Parivision, , DM talked about playing against his former squad, how to beat Tinker late-game, and plans for his new team.

Dota 2
11 Mar
Otomo
PGL Wallachia Season 7: Format, Schedule, Fixtures and More

PGL Wallachia Season 7: Format, Schedule, Fixtures and More

We are already in March and PGL Wallachia Season 7 will kick things off for PGL on the Dota 2 professional circuit in 2026. Teams had some time off between DreamLeague Season 28 and Wallachia, but relocating to Romania always takes its toll.

Dota 2
6 Mar
Eric Oliveira
Parker will stand-in for Tundra Esports at PGL Wallachia Season 7

Parker will stand-in for Tundra Esports at PGL Wallachia Season 7

Tundra Esports has recently announced that David "Parker" Nicho Flores will be their stand-in carry during PGL Wallachia Season 7. Ivan "Pure" Moskalenko most likely had visa issues due to his Russian nationality.

Dota 2
5 Mar
Eric Oliveira
DreamLeague Season 28 Recap: Shadow Fiend Rules The Meta

DreamLeague Season 28 Recap: Shadow Fiend Rules The Meta

Now that DreamLeague Season 28 is over, we can dissect the picks and bans and further understand the meta. Dota 2 patch 7.40c has been here a while and it's increasingly obvious which heroes are overpowered, and which could use some love. In this article, we will dive into the most popular picks. We will also check which heroes did well, and which faltered. Treant Protector is the most contested hero in Dota 2 right now While he only hadmore

Dota 2
2 Mar
Otomo
SumaiL Bids Farewell To Nigma Galaxy

SumaiL Bids Farewell To Nigma Galaxy

After almost four years together, Sumail "SumaiL" Hassan is saying good bye to Nigma Galaxy. This marks the second longest tenure for the midlaner. Let's take a look at his time with Nigma, as well as discuss what the future might bring for the teams, if the stars align. SumaiL's best achivements with Nigma Galaxy SumaiL joined Nigma Galaxy back when the DPC still existed. Remember that? ah the good old days. Well... Old days at least. Back then Nigmamore

Dota 2
2 Mar
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Tundra Esports are the DreamLeague Season 28 Champions

Tundra Esports are the DreamLeague Season 28 Champions

After an impressive run in the Second Stage, Team Liquid tripped in the Playoffs, and Tundra Esports took the opportunity to become the DreamLeague Season 28 Champions. This victory serves as payback for having their BLAST Slam streak broken.

Dota 2
1 Mar
Eric Oliveira
Five Reasons Treant Protector Dominates The Dota 2 Meta

Five Reasons Treant Protector Dominates The Dota 2 Meta

Treant Protector is the most contested hero in Dota 2 right now. He is the most popular hero at DreamLeague Season 28. With 13 appearances but a staggering 170 (!) bans. His win rate is nothing to scoff at either, with 8 wins and 5 losses. In this article, we will look into what makes Treant Protector such a power house, as well as why you should be picking him up in your pubs. Five Reasons Treant Protector is themore

Dota 2
28 Feb
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DreamLeague Season 28: Group Stage Results and Playoff Schedule

DreamLeague Season 28: Group Stage Results and Playoff Schedule

After a couple of weeks of nonstop action, DreamLeague Season 28 finally gets to the Playoffs. Let's take a closer look at how four of the initial sixteen teams got past the Group Stages and which matches will decide the tournament's Top 4.

Dota 2
27 Feb
Eric Oliveira
Whitemon On Hero Pools: "I Don't Really Care, I Can Play Anything."

Whitemon On Hero Pools: "I Don't Really Care, I Can Play Anything."

Tundra Esports takes second place at DreamLeague Season 28. A hard fought victory over BetBoom team sees them with a 5-1 score. Their last game will be against the currently undefeated Team Liquid. After the victory, Matthew "Whitemon" Filemon had a quick chat with the panel. During which he shared how Tundra drafts their support duo, his favorite position five right now, and why he talks so much during drafts. Whitemon: "I think something needs to change about game twomore

Dota 2
27 Feb
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Ari: Falcons Feel Pretty Far From Full Power"

Ari: Falcons Feel Pretty Far From Full Power"

The competition at DreamLeague Season 28 is heating up, as the second group stage nears it's conclusion. While Team Liquid leads the pack, and Parivision has been eliminated, the remaining six teams are fighting for their spot in the playoffs. Tundra Esports took a dominant victory in day five of the group stage. They defeated powerhouse Team Falcons in a convincing 2-0 that barely lasted an hour. After their victory, Matthew "Ari" Walker discussed the state of Falcons, his growthmore

Dota 2
26 Feb
Otomo
Requiem of Souls | Dominate as Shadow Fiend in Dota 2

Requiem of Souls | Dominate as Shadow Fiend in Dota 2

Shadow Fiend is one of the most explosive core heroes in Dota 2. He scales through souls, gains massive damage, and can wipe teams with a well-timed ultimate. At the same time, he is fragile and unforgiving. One mistake can cost him stacks and momentum. This guide explains how Shadow Fiend works, how his abilities scale, and how to play him efficiently. Shadow Fiend Lore and Identity Nevermore, known as Shadow Fiend, collects the souls of those he kills. Poets,more

Dota 2
25 Feb
Aidan van Vuuren
Boxi Regarding SabeRLight-: "He's Probably Chilling And Playing Minecraft"

Boxi Regarding SabeRLight-: "He's Probably Chilling And Playing Minecraft"

Team Liquid is on a roll at DreamLeague Season 28. They have an impressive 10-4 score in the first group stage and an unbeaten three series victory streak in the second group stage. Their victory over Falcons now ties them in first place with Aurora Gaming. After a quick series on day three, Samuel "Boxi" Svahn had a quick post-game interview to discuss why they won so easily, his thoughts on SabeRLight, and why Team Liquid is on a rollmore

Dota 2
24 Feb
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