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Today is the fourth day of the group stage at the Riyadh Masters 2024. In Group B, the picture of which teams are making the playoffs and which teams are getting eliminated is becoming clearer. In the opening series, Team Liquid, currently third in the group, faced off against Beastcoast. The series was a one-sided affair in favor of Liquid. Michał "Nisha" Jankowski, the midlaner of Team Liquid, shared his thoughts on it in his post-game interview. He also reflectedmore

On June 14th 2024, Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced the upcoming creation of the Esports Olympics. A month later, on July 12th 2024, the location for the inaugural esports Olympics was announced. Set to kick off in 2025, Saudi Arabia has been confirmed as the host country according to L’Equipe. This announcement follows the roaring success that is the Esports World Cup, currently held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, hosting 21 esports titles across 22 tournaments.more

PSG.Quest is 3-5 in Riyadh Masters 2024 but they are not out of the fight just yet. The team made an impressive comeback against Beastcoast and drew the series after a rough opening game. When the match was over, Quest's roaming support Omar "OmaR" Moughrabi, shared his thoughts on the series, which roaming supports to pick this patch, and what to expect on the last two days of the tournament. Beastcoast and PSG.Quest traded stomps in their series As mentionedmore

The second day of Riyadh Masters 2024 kicked off with Team Spirit versus Gaimin Gladiators. After the first day, Spirit was one of the teams tied for the top seed of Group A with a win and a tie, and Gaimin was one of the teams tied for the third place with a win and a loss. On the second day, in a series featuring two favourites, Gaimin delivered a Gaben-level shellacking to a Slark draft from Spirit in the first game.more

The first day of Riyadh Masters is over and OG Esports took two draws, one of them against favorites Team Spirit.  The opening game was a one-sided affair in favor of Spirit but OG hit hard in game two, ending it in 29 minutes. After the game ended, Sébastien "Ceb" Debs had a quick interview to discuss the series, the meta between teams, and how it feels to be a dad. OG took down Team Spirit in less than 30more

The group stage of the Riyadh Masters 2024 begins today. The opening series features Team Falcons against Team Spirit, both considered favourites to win the tournament. Team Falcons has been victorious in most tournaments this season, while Team Spirit, the two-time TI champions, have displayed an outstanding performance in their recent LAN, PGL Wallachia Season 1. It was also the rematch of the PGL Wallachia Season 1 lower bracket finals, where Team Falcons played with a stand-in, and Team Spiritmore

The 11th anniversary of Dota 2 brings along the Crownfall Act III update. We know what Act III is about, or at least we got the general idea from previous iterations - an overworld map of achievements to fulfill Vengeful Spirit's revenge arc. But the fun part was the mini-games that came along with it. Act I was fishing, Act II was sand fishing for the elite, and Act III? SLEET FIGHTER!! Valve's mini version of Street Fighter inside Dotamore

Ladies and gentlemen, June 39th is finally here, and as promised, Valve has unlocked The Frosts of Icewrack. The latest update unlocks new treasures for players to hunt and a fun new mini-game and comic for everyone to enjoy. What The Crownfall Update is about  The Crownfall update concerns the love story between Vengeful Spirit and Skywrath Mage. The story focuses on Shen's quest to retake her throne of The Eyrie. Queen Imperia, Shen's sister, staged a coup and bootedmore

The Esports World Cup week 2 wants to keep the high-octane action seen on week 1, with thrilling competitions in Dota 2, Free Fire, and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. Riyadh remains electric, showcasing top-tier esports talent and intense battles for the ultimate EWC 2024 glory. Dota2 Riyadh Masters - Group Stage The Dota2 Riyadh Masters enters its Group Stage, featuring the 8 teams qualified from the Play-In phase and 8 teams that will start the tournament in this Group Stage,more

Riyadh Masters 2024 has blessed the Dota 2 community with 15 days of top-tier matches for a $5 million prize pool. The tournament started with 12 teams in Play-in Seeds battling for eight spots in the Groups Stage. With the Play-in completed, let's take a look at the results.   Riyadh Masters: Eliminated Teams Twelve teams competed for eight spots. They were split into two groups, with all series being Bo2 in a round-robin format. The top 3 teams frommore

The Play-Ins are done and dusted and four teams have been eliminated but there is a lot more Dota 2 to come. The Riyadh Master group stage is coming soon and the teams have been announced. We're going to look at the teams for each group and share our thoughts on who will advance and who will fall in the next stage of the Esports World Cup. Riyadh Masters Group Stage Analysis Group A Each time groups are announced inmore

Riyadh Masters 2024 day one concluded, showcasing unexpected performances and surprising setbacks. Southeast Asian and South American teams rose to the occasion, with Blacklist International, beastcoast, Aurora, and HEROIC topping their respective groups. Meanwhile, Chinese Dota 2 powerhouses find themselves in unfamiliar territory at the bottom of the standings. The tournament kicked off with broadcast delays and four consecutive ties in Group A, highlighting the closely matched skill levels among the participating teams. However, as the dust settled, clear patternsmore

Aurora's coach Lee "SunBhie" Jeong-jae released his Riyadh Masters 2024 tier list on X. Team Falcons and Xtreme Gaming top the list reflecting their dominance this season. Falcons won four major events in 2024, showcasing remarkable consistency despite the doubts surrounding MENA’s power level as a region. Xtreme Gaming, while winning two events, has surged in popularity since Wang "Ame" Chunyu’s return to professional Dota 2. Also, Xtreme’s recent partnership with Weibo Gaming further boosted its profile. Latecomers challenge top spotsmore

Valve announced in a July 3 update that it has temporarily removed Meepo from Dota 2's active hero pool. This decision comes in response to a series of game-breaking Meepo Dota 2 bugs that caused chaos in ranked play. This removal's timing is crucial, as it comes just hours before the kickoff of Riyadh Masters ahead of the 2024 Esports World Cup, which will begin on July 4. For those who haven't been queueing up for ranked Dota 2 matchesmore

In a recent interview, Entity Gaming's offlaner Dmitry "DM" Dorokhin revealed eye-opening information about Dota 2 salaries, claiming that Ludwig "zai" Wåhlberg earned a monthly Dota 2 salary of around $25,000 during his time with Team Liquid. During a conversation with the YouTube channel HardBass TV, DM shared this information, shedding an insider light on the potentially lucrative nature of top-tier Dota 2 contracts. "I heard that zai was getting around $25k monthly playing for Team Liquid," DM stated. "I don't knowmore

Esports World Cup 2024 officially kicks off today with the opening show starting in a few hours. The eight-week long esports festival features 21 esports titles and top teams across these titles competing for some of the biggest prize pools. Another big attraction of the esports extravaganza is the EWC 2024 Club Championship. The overarching event will reward the club/esports organization consistently placing in the top 8 in the 21 esports titles. The event will decide the best Club inmore

The Week 1 of Esports World Cup (EWC) is set to start in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, promising a first week packed with elite competitions across several major titles: Dota 2, League of Legends, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) and Call of Duty: Warzone. Here's a deep dive into what you can expect as the world’s best teams battle for glory and massive prize pools. Opening Ceremony - Today The Esports World Cup kicks off with an extravagant Opening Ceremony latermore

Introduction Chaos Knight is one of the most unpredictable and formidable heroes in Dota 2. Riding his black steed, Armageddon, this hero embodies chaos and devastation on the battlefield. Known for his ability to summon powerful illusions and deal random but immense damage, Chaos Knight is a hero that can turn the tide of battle with his sheer presence. This guide will delve into the lore, abilities, item builds, and strategies to master Chaos Knight in Dota 2. Lore ofmore

The Dota 2 short film competition is back for The International 2024, and its ruleset reflects Valve's current stance against automation in Dota 2 over the past year. While most of the competition rules remain unchanged from previous years, one particular clause caught our attention: "Entries generated by script, macro, or other automated means will be void." This addition comes as no surprise, considering the recent surge in AI video generation tools, with OpenAI leading the charge. Third-party programs andmore

The Riyadh Masters 2024 starts in a few days. This year's iteration of the Riyadh Masters is also part of the Esports World Cup and it’s the final tournament for ESL Pro Tour Season 2. It features 20 teams, competing for a 5 million USD prize pool. The tournament winner will receive 1.5 million USD from that pool, significantly less than last year's Riyadh Masters champions who walked away with 5 million USD but a sizable amount nevertheless. Last year,more