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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
Every big Dota 2 tournament has an effect on the PUB meta, especially when the event takes place a few days after the arrival of a new patch. This is exactly what happened with the Riyadh Masters 202.The biggest tournament outside of the 2023 DPC was played on the Dota 2 patch 7.33e, which introduced several nerfs to the most famous heroes before that. We expected to see some changes, but after analyzing the top picks and bans, it’s safe to say we were surprised.Most of you are probably curious to learn more about what’s new in the meta, so…
Most Dota 2 players worldwide are probably not surprised to see Valve release Dota 2 patch 7.34d. Just a few days after the end of the Riyadh Masters 2023, the best players in the world have to start practicing on what looks to be this year’s TI patch.7.34 has a lot of changes, as you can probably expect. We will definitely see alternate versions of the patch in the upcoming days, but for now, it’s essential to take a step back and check what’s new.This Dota 2 Patch 7.34 article will focus on the general and item changes players should…
Let’s learn more about BetBoom Dacha, one of the interesting Dota 2 tournaments before The International 12.Following the end of the Riyadh Masters 2023, most of us expected that the best Dota 2 teams would relax and start preparing for The International 12. Dota 2’s biggest tournament of the year will take place around two months from now, so teams need to come up with new ideas.While it’s true that some of them will do that, others will take part in yet another online/offline tournament called BetBoom Dacha. The latter will take place in Yerevan and include many of the…
Here are some of the most interesting Dota 2 roster changes and rumours prior to The International.Dota 2 Roster Changes Roundup Prior to The InternationalThe fact the Riyadh Masters 2023 is over means the best Dota 2 teams in the world are now preparing for the ultimate tournament – The International. Taking place this October, TI12 will feature 20 teams who will have the opportunity to lift the Aegis and win a lot of money. Of course, we will provide you with much more information about this tournament in the upcoming weeks, so follow us for more details.Since there are…
The Riyadh Masters 2023 is over, so let’s take a look at 5 important things we need to remember about the event.The largest Dota 2 tournament, aside from The International in 2023, is over. We had the chance to watch the world’s leading Dota 2 teams in action over the course of several days. In the end, Team Spirit won the tournament and got $5,000,000.Riyadh Masters 2023 was a very important event for several reasons. Besides our chance to see the newest meta in action, it was a chance for some of the best teams to play against each other…
Here are some of the most successful heroes in the Dota 2 Patch 7.33e meta so far.The Riyadh Masters 2023 is ending, and the best Dota 2 teams in the world are slowly preparing for The International. People who want to rank up and reach the Divine/Immortal bracket are paying close attention to the most popular picks, especially those with the highest win rate.Even though the professional meta is usually slightly different than the one in PUB games, you can find a lot of heroes that overlap. Let’s break down the best Dota 2 heroes in Patch 7.33e to pick…
Here is what happened after the end of the Group Stage at the Riyadh Masters 2023.Following the end of the Play-In, we learned the names of all Dota 2 teams that will be a part of Group A and Group B at the Riyadh Masters 2023. Four days later, we know all squads that will advance to the Playoffs and those going home.Some of the results have surprised us a lot because many of the teams that we expected to have no problems barely made it through. With that said, others exceeded our expectations, so let’s learn more information about…
Here’s the complete list of teams that will take part in Group A and Group B of the Riyadh Masters 2023.The Riyadh Masters 2023 is the big tournament everyone’s been waiting for with one of the largest prize pools in the game’s history. We have already covered some of the team storylines and the meta information you need to know about the event. However, now the Play-Ins are ready, it’s time to take a look at both groups and see all teams taking part in the event.Group AAlthough both groups seem interesting to watch, Group A has more to offer.…
The Riyadh Masters 2023 will be the biggest Dota 2 tournament of the year that is not a part of the DPC, meaning fans will want to keep an eye on it. We have already covered some details you need to know, so check our overview to learn why this tournament will be so impressive.Following the end of The Bali Major 2023, we have learned a lot of important things about the current Dota 2 scene. With that said, Valve’s decision to release a small patch before this event may have a bigger impact than most people anticipate, so let’s…
Dota 2 fans remember that the first Riyadh Masters in 2022 was the biggest non-DPC tournament with a prize pool of $4M. We thought this was impressive, but compared to Riyadh Masters 2023, the latter has a jaw-dropping reward of $15,000,000. It goes without saying, but this will be the second-largest Dota 2 tournament of the year outside of The International.Riyadh Masters 2023 will occur in Saudi Arabia’s capital city, starting on July 17. The event will last around 2 weeks and end on Jul 30. During that time, we will see 20 of the best teams in the world.…