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Dota 2 Patch 7.41e Destroys Zeus

Dota 2 Patch 7.41e Destroys Zeus

Dota 2 patch 7.41e is here and it will likely be the patch The International is played in. While not adding any new items, heroes, or mechanics, the latest update does go a long way to solving some of the biggest problems in the game.

Dota 2
31 Jul
Otomo
Valve Squashes Dota 2 MMR!

Valve Squashes Dota 2 MMR!

In the latest Summer Scrub update, Valve has done a long awaited change. The recent update squashed MMR for Immortal ranked players.

Dota 2
31 Jul
Otomo
Valve Releases New Meepo Hotfix For Item Duplication Bug

Valve Releases New Meepo Hotfix For Item Duplication Bug

The “Dota 2 beta” meme lives on and another chapter of the game's history is written after Valve fixes yet anoter Meepo bug. Some heroes are a constant source of bugs and among the full lineup, Morphling, Rubick and Meepo are the most affected by these problems.

Dota 2
31 Jul
Eric Oliveira
Games of the Future 2026: Format, Schedule, Fixtures and More

Games of the Future 2026: Format, Schedule, Fixtures and More

Games of the Future 2026 is the last million dollar tournament on this season for the professional Dota Circuit before The International 2026 ends a cycle and begins the next season. Most big teams will not show up to the event but we have some interesting candidates such as the two biggest Chinese teams.

Dota 2
30 Jul
Eric Oliveira
1win Essence II: Format, Schedule, Fixtures and More

1win Essence II: Format, Schedule, Fixtures and More

With The International getting closer by the day, Tier 1 tournaments have entered a hiatus, and Tier 2 tournaments get their last chance to shine. Among the two remaining events, we have the 1win Essence II with a $200,000 USD prize pool and a handful of big teams in the lineup.

Dota 2
29 Jul
Eric Oliveira
PlayTime Will Bring in Abed and Jabz on Games of the Future 2026

PlayTime Will Bring in Abed and Jabz on Games of the Future 2026

After losing a couple players and their coach after the Esports World Cup 2026, PlayTime stood back up and started preparing for Games of the Future 2026 by bringing in Abed "Abed" Yusop and Anucha "Jabz" Jirawong.

Dota 2
25 Jul
Eric Oliveira
Esports World Cup 2026 Unveils Saudia Partnership and Custom-Branded Aircraft

Esports World Cup 2026 Unveils Saudia Partnership and Custom-Branded Aircraft

The Esports Federation has named Saudia, the national air carrier of Saudi Arabia, as the official airline of the Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC). Here's more.

21 Jul
Adarsh J. Kumar
Esports World Cup 2026 Meta Recap: Scorching Hot

Esports World Cup 2026 Meta Recap: Scorching Hot

The Esports World Cup 2026 is finally over and, after PVISION's victory, it's time to step back a little and look at the bigger picture to see which heroes defined the metagame during the tournament.

Dota 2
19 Jul
Eric Oliveira
PVISION Are the Esports World Cup 2026 Champions

PVISION Are the Esports World Cup 2026 Champions

The Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC 2026) is finally over, and PVISION emerges as champions. Let's take a look at the path both Grand Finalists took to the last match of the tournament and the teams they faced along the way.

Dota 2
19 Jul
Eric Oliveira
Team Nemesis and PlayTime Affected By EWC 2026 Elimination

Team Nemesis and PlayTime Affected By EWC 2026 Elimination

The Esports World Cup 2026 is one of the biggest points of interest for organizations, and getting eliminated affects rosters almost as much as The International. Team Nemesis and PlayTime were both affected by their elimination from EWC 2026.

Dota 2
19 Jul
Eric Oliveira
ATF On EWC Playoffs: "It's Just Shit Format"

ATF On EWC Playoffs: "It's Just Shit Format"

Offlaner Ammar "ATF" Al-Assaf shared his thoughts on the tournament, and why they lost their series against Vici Gaming after a rough 2-0 series.

Dota 2
18 Jul
Otomo
Dota 2 Esports World Cup 2026: Survival Stage Results and Playoff Schedule

Dota 2 Esports World Cup 2026: Survival Stage Results and Playoff Schedule

The initial stages of the Esports World Cup are over and now all that's left are the Playoffs. Eight surviving teams will battle for one of the biggest prizes of the year in a single-elimination bracket.

Dota 2
16 Jul
Eric Oliveira
PTime Players Suspended From EWC 2026 Due to ESIC Investigation

PTime Players Suspended From EWC 2026 Due to ESIC Investigation

PTime was forced to forfeit their Survival Stage matchup against Vici Gaming due to an ESIC integrity investigation that came along with provisional suspensions issued to Juan "Vintage" Angulo and Oswaldo "DarkMago" Herrera.

Dota 2
16 Jul
Eric Oliveira
Team Vitality CEO Neo: "For Us to be a Global Leader Means Being a Contender at EWC"

Team Vitality CEO Neo: "For Us to be a Global Leader Means Being a Contender at EWC"

Team Vitality remains one of the most influential and well-known esports organizations to date. The Paris-based org fields over 20 esports teams in various esports, though their immensely impressive results in Counter-Strike take center stage.  Being one of the organizations present at Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris, we managed to speak with Fabien "Neo" Devide, Co-Founder and CEO of the Hive, just after an interview with Mike McCabe, COO of the Esports World Cup Foundation, at the opening press conference at EWC. Neo provided a ton of insight into the organization's participation at this year's edition of EWC in Paris. He expressed his desire for the org to perform to the highest standards, but also highlighted that rivalry is key to grow the ecosystem. Additionally, Neo gave strong opinions on the growth of mobile esports following last year's Vitality's takeover and merger with Indonesian side Bigetron, stressing the need for innovation and following ideas in the east, as much as the west.

15 Jul
Naim "EnKay" Rosinski
Mike McCabe COO of EWC Foundation: "The Home Is Always Going to Be Riyadh"

Mike McCabe COO of EWC Foundation: "The Home Is Always Going to Be Riyadh"

The Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC) had its grand launch on July 8, commemorating the official start of the event with an opening press conference at the Hotel de Ville in the heart of Paris. With many speakers kicking off the event, like the CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation, Ralf Reichert, Emmanuel Grégoire, the mayor of Paris, and others, taking center stage.  Following an opening ceremony with multiple speakers, media were given the opportunity to chat with representatives of the Esports World Cup Foundation, game publishers, or even reps of prolific esports organizations such as Team Vitality. We managed to speak with Mike McCabe, the COO of the Esports World Cup Foundation.

14 Jul
Naim "EnKay" Rosinski
Dota 2 Esports World Cup 2026: Group Stage Results and Survival Stage Schedule

Dota 2 Esports World Cup 2026: Group Stage Results and Survival Stage Schedule

The Group Stage for the Dota 2 event on the Esports World Cup 2026 is over and we have the First Round of eliminations before the Survival Stage begins on July 14 with twelve teams fighting for four slots.

Dota 2
13 Jul
Eric Oliveira
GOALS Introduces Competitive Esports Circuit for 2026

GOALS Introduces Competitive Esports Circuit for 2026

A month after launch, GOALS is already unveiling a preliminary roadmap for their plans for a 2026 competitive circuit. For a game marketed around skill-focused gameplay, it comes as little surprise that they are already angling for the highest levels of play. With the goal of creating their own esports ecosystem, GOALS aims to ‘establish a sustainable and inclusive competitive scene for players at every level.’

8 Jul
Foo Zen-Wen
Dota 2 Esports World Cup 2026: Format, Schedule, Fixtures, and More

Dota 2 Esports World Cup 2026: Format, Schedule, Fixtures, and More

The Dota 2 Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC 2026) tournament is finally about to begin, with 24 teams set to battle over the next couple of weeks for their share of the $2 million prize pool in the Dota 2 tournament.

Dota 2
5 Jul
Eric Oliveira
BLAST Slam VIII Will Bring Changes to the Series

BLAST Slam VIII Will Bring Changes to the Series

The BLAST Slam has established itself as one of the biggest tournaments in the Dota 2 professional circuit, and the eighth edition of the series will introduce several changes, including an expanded lineup and a new Group Stage format.

Dota 2
4 Jul
Eric Oliveira
Dota 2 Update: Fixing Dark Carnival

Dota 2 Update: Fixing Dark Carnival

With the debut of a new event, Dota 2 also had a selection of bugs that needed fixing. If you have had any problems with Dark Carnival, take a look at what was fixed to check if you problem was solved.

Dota 2
2 Jul
Eric Oliveira