Samsung Electronics has announced the highly anticipated Odyssey Cup, the Dota 2 Championship tournament, for Southeast Asia (SEA) and Oceania region. Building on the success of previous events like the Odyssey Cup Influencer Invitational and Campus League, this $20,000 prize pool tournament will bring both pros and amateurs on a single stage. Individuals over the…
The gaming world mourns the loss of a true icon as Sam A. Mowry, the voice behind multiple Dota 2 heroes and many other beloved video game characters, passed away on July 20, 2024. According to the Oregon Artswatch, Mowry suffered a cardiac arrest while awaiting surgery for blocked arteries. He was 64 years old. Who Was…
The Esports World Cup (EWC) 2024 is in full swing, and Week 3 brought some thrilling conclusions to major tournaments. From July 17 to 22, fans witnessed the conclusion of two major tournaments: DOTA2 and CS2, as well as the wrap-up of PUBG Mobile’s group stages. Let’s dive into the highlights and key moments: 1) Gaimin Gladiators Conquered the…
Week 2 of the Esports World Cup 2024, held from July 10 to 14, saw the conclusion of two major tournaments: Free Fire and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), as well as the end of the group stages for Dota 2. In the Free Fire tournament, Team Falcons emerged as the champions, showcasing a dominant performance in the…
The Esports World Cup (EWC) 2024 has kicked off with a bang, marking the biggest esports tournament to date. With 22+ tournaments in 19+ titles, it’s an event packed with excitement, competition, and groundbreaking performances. Held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 3 to August 25, this event promises to be a landmark in esports history with…
Renowned tournament organizer BLAST has officially announced its entry into the Dota 2 esports scene. BLAST is for hosting top-tier Counter-Strike events, including the prestigious BLAST Premier series. Its excellent production quality and engaging viewer experiences have earned it a stellar reputation among CS:GO/CS2 fans. Their most recent major event, the BLAST.tv Paris CS:GO Major…
If you thought 2023 was huge for Dota 2 esports, just wait until you see what’s coming! PGL has unveiled an incredible roadmap packed with several $1 million tournaments spanning the next three years. Let’s dive into the juicy details. PGL $1 Million Dota 2 Tournaments Roadmap In 2024 alone, PGL is hosting two massive…
The esports industry continues to see massive growth globally, with companies and organizations establishing partnerships to tap into new markets. One such alliance that could shake up the Dota 2 scene is between production company ESB and the Qatar Esports Federation. What Is This New Dota 2 League? Starting in 2024, ESB and the Qatari…
A new controversy has erupted in the Dota 2 community over third-party Russian software called Overplus that provides users an unfair advantage during the all-important drafting phase. Let’s break down how it works and why many fans are calling for developer Valve to ban it. What Does Overplus Do? Overplus is effectively a successor to…
The competitive Dota 2 scene is set to heat up as BetBoom Dacha enters the fray, offering a staggering $1 million prize pool in Dubai, UAE this upcoming February. This blockbuster new addition to the schedule is great news for fans craving more elite-level Dota action to enjoy. However, BetBoom also dropped a bombshell by…
