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Tundra Esports Eliminates Team Falcons at TI 2024

Tundra Esports Eliminates Team Falcons at TI 2024

Teams are falling one by one at The International 2024, leaving only three teams in the race. Today, one of these top contenders, Team Falcons, was eliminated from the competition as Tundra Esports secured a decisive victory. Now, Tundra Esports moves on to face Gaimin Gladiators, a team that originally sent them to the lower bracket. The rematch promises to be intense as Tundra looks for redemption.

Dota 2
15 Aug
Ahmed Alghanim
Team Liquid advances to The International 2024 grand final

Team Liquid advances to The International 2024 grand final

With only the final day left at The International 2024, a Dota 2 El Clásico was on the menu. In one of the most anticipated series of the tournament, Team Liquid faced off against Gaimin Gladiators in the upper bracket finals of TI13. These two teams share a history dating back to last season, when Gaimin Gladiators would often come out on top. At The International 2024, Team Liquid once again proved their resilience by overcoming their past challenges. Asmore

Dota 2
14 Aug
Harrison Htet
Team Falcons Eliminates Cloud9 at The International 2024

Team Falcons Eliminates Cloud9 at The International 2024

As The International progresses, the competition intensifies, with fewer teams left to fight for the chance to become the champions. Today, Team Falcons ended Cloud9’s dreams of claiming the Aegis, leaving Cloud9 with a commendable top-six finish. With this crucial victory, Team Falcons advances in the lower bracket, awaiting their next challenge between Tundra Esports and Xtreme Gaming. The upcoming match will determine who moves on to the lower bracket finals and earns a spot in the top three.

Dota 2
14 Aug
Ahmed Alghanim
Gaimin Gladiators Secure Upper Bracket Final Spot at TI 2024

Gaimin Gladiators Secure Upper Bracket Final Spot at TI 2024

The International 2024 is reaching its peak as the remaining eight teams battle for a chance to lift the Aegis of Champions. Today, Gaimin Gladiators secured a commanding victory over Tundra Esports, pushing them into the lower bracket with a convincing performance. As last year’s finalists and champions of Riyadh Masters 2024, Gaimin Gladiators continue to demonstrate why they are considered one of the strongest contenders for this year’s title.

Dota 2
14 Aug
Ahmed Alghanim
Team Falcons vanquish Eastern Europe's last hope from TI13

Team Falcons vanquish Eastern Europe's last hope from TI13

As the remaining eight teams at The International 2024 duke it out for a chance to have their names forever immortalized on the Aegis of Champions this year, some have to bid farewell to making their dream a reality. Unfortunately, BetBoom Team is one of them. Though the team made it to the top eight, they were knocked out of the tournament by Team Falcons. BetBoom Team had no success going up against one of the most dominant teams ofmore

Dota 2
13 Aug
Harrison Htet
Xtreme Gaming sends Aurora packing at TI 13

Xtreme Gaming sends Aurora packing at TI 13

China and Southeast Asia went head to head at The International 13 with tournament lives on the line. Xtreme Gaming and Aurora are the only two non-European teams at TI13 and the series was the end of the line for Aurora. Despite a valiant attempt in game two, Aurora couldn't handle the Chinese aggression and went home with a 7-8th finish at The International, while Xtreme continues to claw their way through the Lower Bracket Ame's Time Zone shuts downmore

Dota 2
13 Aug
Otomo
Xtreme Gaming knocks Team Spirit out of The International 2024

Xtreme Gaming knocks Team Spirit out of The International 2024

The seeding deciders for The International 2024 brought an upset that fans did not anticipate. Nouns took down Team Spirit in a shocking twist. As a result, one of the tournament favourites and the reigning TI champions, Team Spirit, found themselves starting their TI journey in the lower bracket. Despite winning their first series of the day against G2.iG, Team Spirit's lower bracket run came to an abrupt end when their resilient rivals, Xtreme Gaming, delivered the final blow. Withmore

Dota 2
11 Aug
Harrison Htet
Aurora Reverse Sweeps Heroic to Secure Spot at TI 2024

Aurora Reverse Sweeps Heroic to Secure Spot at TI 2024

On the second day of The International 2024 playoffs, Aurora reverse sweeps Heroic in a stunning comeback, ending the South American region’s chances of claiming the Aegis this year. Aurora’s offlaner, Anucha "Jabz" Jirawong, reflected on the intense series and mentioned how the crowd's energy could elevate their performance even more, especially with the next games set to take place on the main stage.

Dota 2
11 Aug
Ahmed Alghanim
Nouns sends Team Spirit to the Lower Bracket at TI13

Nouns sends Team Spirit to the Lower Bracket at TI13

Nouns pulled off the biggest upset at The International 13, taking down reigning champions Team Spirit in a convincing 2-0 victory. Spirit was undefeated in the group stage, while the North American squad finished bottom of their group. The surprising result mirrors last year's International, which saw Nouns defeat the then champions Tundra Esports in the seeding match and send them to the lower bracket. Nouns took down Team Spirit with the same draft two games in a row Themore

Dota 2
8 Aug
Otomo
Sneyking reveals how Ted Lasso inspires Team Falcons

Sneyking reveals how Ted Lasso inspires Team Falcons

Team Falcons took down beastcoast in their seeding match, ensuring the start the playoffs in the upper bracket after a dicey 2-1 series. With the series behind them, team captain Jingjun "Sneyking" Wu talked about how the series went down, what show the team watches together, and why Falcons played beastcoast in their seeding game. Sneyking uses Ted Lasso as inspiration The series was off to a rough start for Team Falcons. The opening game was a one sided stompmore

Dota 2
7 Aug
Otomo
Gaimin Gladiators.Quinn: "The Meta is Annoying"

Gaimin Gladiators.Quinn: "The Meta is Annoying"

Last season, there were many doubts about Gaimin Gladiators' newest midlaner, Quinn "Quinn" Callahan. However, the player quickly silenced all his doubters by dominating everyone who came to his lane in tournaments. Consequently, he helped Gaimin secure multiple trophies, cementing them as one of the top teams in the professional Dota 2 scene. However, two of the most prestigious trophies had eluded him. This season, Quinn secured the Riyadh Masters trophy with Gaimin Gladiators. Now, his eyes are set onmore

Dota 2
7 Aug
Harrison Htet
Falcons.Malr1ne on his 15K MMR: "It just happens"

Falcons.Malr1ne on his 15K MMR: "It just happens"

Team Falcons took the Dota 2 professional scene by storm this year. The team of diverse talents has quickly risen to success since their formation. Throughout this season, they have secured multiple trophies across various tournaments, establishing themselves as a top contender for the Aegis at The International 2024. One of the standout players on Team Falcons is their midlaner, Stanislav "Malr1ne" Potorak. He was recently awarded Esports Breakthrough Player of the Year for his outstanding in-game contributions. The Internationalmore

Dota 2
6 Aug
Harrison Htet
Ace: "If I'm ever gonna win a TI, I definitely wanna win this one"

Ace: "If I'm ever gonna win a TI, I definitely wanna win this one"

Gaimin Gladiators had tremendous success last season– securing multiple trophies across various tournaments and finishing as runners-up at The International 2023. The team received a direct invite to The International 2024. Before heading to this year's TI, Gaimin regained momentum by winning the Riyadh Masters  2024 at the Esports World Cup. This year's TI is being held in Denmark, the home country of Marcus "Ace" Christensen. In a recent interview, he discussed his team's journey throughout the season. Ace: "Whenmore

Dota 2
4 Aug
Harrison Htet
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Valve Reminds International Players that Gambling is Prohibited

Valve Reminds International Players that Gambling is Prohibited

The International 13 is almost here and once more the best teams in the world will be competing against each other to lift the Aegis. Every year at The International, Valve welcomes teams with a letter congratulating them on their success. This year's letter is no different, although it also includes some advice for players on how to conduct themselves during the event. Valve reveals that 500 million Dota 2 games are played in a year Valve shared some interestingmore

Dota 2
2 Aug
Otomo
Everything you need to know about The International 2024

Everything you need to know about The International 2024

The International 2024 is upon us! This tournament represents the pinnacle of the Dota 2 professional scene. It is also a celebration of the game that we know and love. The International stands as a testament to the dedication and skill of professional players striving to lift the Aegis of Champions. The International holds different meanings for different people. However, one thing is certain – the best teams in Dota 2 will gather to compete for a substantial prize andmore

Dota 2
2 Aug
Harrison Htet
The Ringmaster is Finally Here to Tame the Wild Heroes of Dota 2

The Ringmaster is Finally Here to Tame the Wild Heroes of Dota 2

Cogliostro Kettle, the Ringmaster, has finally entered the world of Dota 2. After more than a year since the last hero, Muerta, was released, the Ringmaster brings with him this year's International Compendium as well. The Ringmaster has been patiently waiting for the perfect moment to step into the spotlight. During his time alone, he has been honing new tricks to face the heroes of Dota 2. Now, he’s ready to perform, and when everyone is distracted, he plans tomore

Dota 2
23 Jul
Ryan Antony Bernard
Best Dota 2 support heroes in patch 7.37b

Best Dota 2 support heroes in patch 7.37b

Dota 2 patch 7.37b introduced subtle yet impactful adjustments to heroes and items, focusing on fine-tuning and balance. These changes, though minor, can significantly influence the meta. Staying updated on top heroes is crucial. Each update offers new opportunities to climb the MMR ladder. In this article, we’ll explore the top support heroes in Dota 2 patch 7.37b, focusing on those dominating the current meta. We’ll also cover key recent changes to these heroes, offering insights to help you boostmore

Dota 2
22 Jul
Ahmed Alghanim
OG Parts Ways with Misha

OG Parts Ways with Misha

Earlier today, OG made a surprising announcement: their coach, Mikhail "Misha" Agatov, is parting ways with the team just weeks before The International 2024. Misha first joined OG in September 2021 as a coach, but his journey with the team has been anything but ordinary. He briefly stepped into the role of a support player later that year before returning to coaching in March 2023, where he has remained until now.

Dota 2
15 Jul
Ahmed Alghanim
Support Tinker Has the Highest Win rate in Dota 2

Support Tinker Has the Highest Win rate in Dota 2

Support Tinker has emerged as the meta defining hero of Dota 2 patch 7.37. Repair Bots was buffed by 50%, allowing the hero to be played as a healing support who wins the lane and scales into the late-game. As a result, Support Tinker has a 56% win rate in Divine+ games, a huge jump from the previous update. The trend establishes Tinker as one of the best heroes to grind MMR right now. Five reasons to play support Tinkermore

Dota 2
14 Jul
Otomo
Esports World Cup Week 6: Teamfight Tactics, Fortnite and Street Fighter 6 Preview

Esports World Cup Week 6: Teamfight Tactics, Fortnite and Street Fighter 6 Preview

As we enter the Esports World Cup Week 6 (EWC), the competition heats up with three iconic titles: Teamfight Tactics, Fortnite, and Street Fighter 6. Hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this week's events promise to showcase a mix of strategy, creativity, and intense battles. Here's a detailed look at what to expect, including schedules, team profiles, and key matchups. Teamfight Tactics (TFT) The Teamfight Tactics tournament will feature 16 top squads competing in a format designed to test their strategicmore

6 Jul
Andre Guaraldo