Author: zlosterr
zlosterr
Zlosterr is a dedicated video game and esports enthusiast. After competing in semi-professional Counter-Strike for several years, he broadened his focus to other games like Dota 2, World of Warcraft, League of Legends, and Valorant. Now, he shares his extensive experience by covering esports through news articles, guides, event breakdowns, and more
Just a couple of days after the end of Tour 3 of the current DPC, it is time to focus on one of the hottest events of 2022. Despite not being a part of the DPC, Riyadh Masters 2022 will include 10 of the best Dota 2 teams in the world. As its name suggests, it will take place in Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia.This is the second big tournament outside of the DPC for 2022, and by the looks of it, it will be the most interesting one. People want to learn more about it, so let’s…
Dota 2 is a game where every new patch drastically affects the meta. The latest one (7.31d) is not an exception because it allowed the best teams to pick loads of new heroes. The last meta focused mainly on Storm Spirit and the infamous Null Talisman stacking, but we also had the chance to see heroes like TA and Puck.Speaking of the devil, Puck is one of the few âsurvivorsâ from the previous meta that continues to play a vital role for many teams. The hero has become one of the go-to mid-laners. His damage output, survivability, and tempo control…
The 2021/2022 DPC in all regions is wrapping up in every region, and North America is not an exception. After five weeks of non-stop action, we finally have a good idea of the teams that might attend the Major.The battle between QC, EG, TSM, and nouns will continue in Week 6, but until then, letâs take a look at some of the results we should be aware of. Check each gameâs replay if you want to learn more.EG won a crucial match that gave them a chance to qualify for the MajorThere is no arguing that Evil Geniuses is the…
Usually, the North American Dota 2 region is not that interesting to watch because EG always dominates. However, Tour 3 is different because we have four teams with equal chances of qualifying for the PGL Arlington Major 2022.Nouns, EG, TSM, and QC will battle until their last breath for the two slots at the Major. Needless to say, these teams will focus on picking some of the best heroes in the current patch to achieve their goals. Thatâs why weâve decided to take a step back and look at some of the top heroes in the region.Since we had four…
Almost half of Tour 3 of the 2021/2022 DPC is over, which means that we can already suspect which teams will advance to the Major. Speaking of the devil, the PGL Arlington Major 2022 will take place in August – there is only a month left until it starts. Although Valve might decide to release a new update before that, thereâs a chance we will keep playing on the current patch.Patch 7.31d became available a few weeks ago, and it brought some changes to the current meta. Many top-tier heroes are no longer a part of the meta because they…
After we had the chance to watch the epic match between Quincy Crew and TSM last week, it was time for another set of interesting series. Week 3 of the DPC in North America gave us access to a couple of important matches. As you know, NA only has two slots for the Major, so the top-tier teams need to be flawless to secure them.Almost every match in Division I was fun to watch, which is why we will go through them in this article. We have three more weeks to go until Tour 3 ends, so it will be…
After a long wait, we finally have access to DOTA 2âs latest patch â 7.31d. It came just in time, as Tour 3 of the 2021/2022 DPC also started two weeks ago. As expected, the new patch allowed the professional teams to pick heroes we hadnât seen in a while.Despite being in the third week of Tour 3, we already have some data from each region. We take a closer look at some of the new heroes we’ve had the chance to see over the last two weeks, after patch 7.31d. We’e unsure whether they will continue to play an…
Even though the North American region in Dota 2 is not as strong as it once was, TSM restored peopleâs faith in it. Even though the team could not win the Major, it defeated loads of strong EU squads. This proves that there are a couple of big names in NA that have what it takes to win big events.Speaking of events, Tour 3 of 2021/2022 DPC started worldwide. North America is one of the regions where we had the chance to watch a couple of epic fights. Everyone was eager to see EGâs new roster in action, as well…
The first couple of weeks (or even months) after a Major Dota 2 update are always fun. Most people are trying to get used to the new meta, so they test all sorts of heroes. Usually, people learn the best heroes in the current meta as soon as the first prominent professional tournament ends. Although there was a Dota 2 competition just a couple of days after Valve announced the new patch, pro players quickly adapted to the recent changes. As a result, we had the chance to watch a couple of famous mid heroes we’ll share with you below.The…
As one of the most popular MOBAs, Dota 2 has a reputation for its complexity. So, it probably doesnât come as a surprise that items play an essential role in the gameâs mechanics.Interestingly, there are several types of Dota 2 items. The first group includes things heroes can purchase or discover while playing, whereas the other group is related to cosmetic items. The latter can be bought by players who want to customize their favorite hero or ability. These items donât have any effect on the game itself. In other words, they wonât give heroes more damage or movement speed,…