Clarion Gaming is preparing for one of the biggest industry meet-ups in April with ICE London set to arrive on schedule. Yet, Clarion is looking to create more opportunities for stakeholders to find out about esports and how it can potentially impact their bottom line. Yet, Clarion is looking to create more opportunities for stakeholders […]
With the Dota 2 competitive season successfully wrapped up and the 2021-2022 Dota Pro Circuit looming, at least one organization will be missing out the upcoming events hosted by Valve. Omega Esports, a Philippine-based esports powerhouse, has been awarded a ban from all Valve-sponsored events as allegations of match-fixing have surfaced. The organization has lost […]
Dota 2 The International 10 will finally take place after many setbacks along the way. The event, which was supposed to arrive in 2020, had to be deferred and, after a last-minute shift from Stockholm, to Bucharest, Dota 2’s biggest tournament may finally start in earnest. With the eye-watering $40 million on the line, this […]
Back in the spring, two Dota 2 esports teams were banned for life because of match-fixing allegations. The teams in question – Wind and Rain and Pecado Squad Gaming were banned from participating in any Valve or Beyond the Summit-sponsored events. Today the teams’ battle against the (in their words) unfair ban continues as they try to prove their innocence. What Happened in May? […]
The former team members of Newbee, a Dota 2 squad, have been officially banned from Valve and Perfect World events globally. Valve Finalizes Ban of Former Newbee Squad Dota 2, a fantasy battle arena game developed by Valve, has concluded one of its biggest match-fixing scandals on the highest tier of Dota 2. The former […]
In Q3 2020, Dota 2 was the most watched game in terms of esports hours, analytic company Esports Charts reported. Dota 2 Leader in Esports Watched Hours in Q3 Dota 2 is seeing off a successful year, beating all expectations, and bringing the biggest esports audience engagement on Twitch in Q3 this year, a new […]
T1 brings Park “March” Tae-won in coach capacity in a bid to strengthen the organization’s Dota 2 set-up. March Joins T1 to Boost the Organization’s Dota 2 Squad Esports powerhouse T1 is bringing Park “March” Tae-won in the position of head coach for the organization’s Dota 2 squad. He will be a valuable addition to […]
Enjoying an outstanding grand final between Team Secret and OG, Omega League Season 1 finished peaking at over 400,000 concurrent live viewers. Omega League Season 1 Garners Record-Breaking Viewership With The International postponed and several Dota Pro Circuit events cancelled, WePlay! Esports and Epic Esports have proved that they can pull off fantastic feats even […]
Following the cancellation of several Dota Pro Circuit events and their indefinite postponement, Valve has finally issued a response to the community’s demand for clarity as to the future of the professional Dota 2 scene. Valve Responds to Angered Fans about Dota 2’s Competitive Future Even though The International prize pool soared past $35 million […]
B8 Esports team member Oleg “LastHero” Demidovich was arrested at a peaceful protest in Belarus. While no contact is made with him so far, it is known that he is detained at a preliminary detention prison. Oleg “LastHero” Demidovich Arrested While Peacefully Protesting The professional Dota2 player, Oleg “LastHero” Demidovich was arrested while attending a […]
