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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
2023 is almost over, so we must take a step back and reflect on what happened. The end of the ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023 means that the last big event of the year is over, so the best players will take a break and prepare for the upcoming year.In our humble opinion, 2023 was more important than 2022 for Dota 2 because we saw many surprises. Sadly, not all of them were for the better, so let’s check them out.Team Spirit’s TI VictoryThe first thing we must discuss when discussing Dota 2’s biggest surprise of 2023 is Team Spirit’s…
There is no arguing that Dota 2’s Patch 7.35b and the arrival of Frostivus are some of the biggest changes we have had in 2023. If you take a look at our overview, you will see there are tons of new things in the game.We can go on and on about the specifics, but it’s better to read the full update so you can get a better idea of what to expect. After testing the new changes and reading everything, there are a few important things we want to talk about. Therefore, it’s time for our 4 takeaways from the…
After revealing some of the best carries you can get in the Dota 2 Patch 7.34e, we must address something else. Every patch has several heroes that are not worth getting; this one isn’t an exception. Players can choose from many good options, but certain heroes have to be avoided, and we will learn more about them in just a bit.Batrider (Image Credits: dota2.com)There were times when Batrider was one of the best Dota 2 heroes. He was powerful in almost any lineup because he provided his team with easy pick-offs and could lane well against nearly anything. Some of…
Every Dota 2 fan knows the name Wang “Ame” Chunyu, he’s one of China’s leading carrys. Now, after being away for a year, Ame is finally back in competitive Dota 2. However, he’s not going back to LGD Gaming.Ame has been a crucial part of LGD Gaming for years and spent a lot of time with the organization. However, he decided to take a break in 2023 so he could focus on his personal life and streaming career.There were rumors that Ame would be back in action, but we didn’t expect it to happen until late 2024. That said, it…
Are you curious about everything new in the Dota 2 Patch 7.35? Let’s dive in. It’s safe to say that Valve has surprised everyone with the most recent Dota 2 update. There are tons of things we can talk about because there is a new ground-breaking patch, Frostivus 2023, and so much more. Everything is important, so let’s dive in. Keep in mind that all those updates came in the middle of ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023.Frostivus 2023One of the all-time favorite Dota 2 events is back, and this time, it has much to offer. Dota 2 Frostivus 2023 brings…
Which Dota 2 teams have failed to impress us at ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023 so far? Let’s find out.A few days after the beginning of the biggest Dota 2 tournament for December 2023, the tournament is slowly coming to an end. With that said, a lot of Dota 2 teams did not live up to the expectations of their fans and got eliminated early on. It’s interesting to see what happened, so let’s take a step back and see the names that did not play as well as they could.Blacklist InternationalThe first team that a lot of people expected…
The last couple of weeks and days have been interesting when it comes to Dota 2. Professional players and fans are already enjoying ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023, which began a few days ago. Judging from what we’ve seen so far, there have been a lot of roster changes and other exciting news that some of you may not have heard of, so the goal of this article will be to get you up to date with everything new in the esports scene. Let’s begin.Azure Ray Updates Its RosterThe Chinese Dota 2 scene is going through a renaissance, especially in…
Whether we like it or not, the North American Dota 2 scene is not in a good state. TSM’s most recent decision to drop its Dota 2 roster was another slap to the face after Shopify Rebellion did the same a few months prior. Having said that, it seems like there are some signs of hope (at least for now) because Tundra Esports, the WEU Dota 2 giant, has decided to acquire TSM’s Dota 2 roster.Following Tundra’s inability to defend The International trophy, the organization elected to drop its current roster. We expected the likes of Topias “Topson” Taavitsainen and…
The final big Dota 2 tournament in 2023 will be ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023. This event will end in 2023 for professional Dota 2, and it will also be the first big competition of the new season. After covering the qualifiers, it is time to take a complete look at the tournament, so let’s begin.Overview, Format, Prize Pool & MoreESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023 is an event organized by ESL and sponsored by 1xBet, SAP, Monster Energy, DHL, Predator, and Intel. The event will take place in Malaysia’s capital, and people can follow it in person at the Malaysia…
The Pinnacle 25 Year Anniversary Show was a pretty big Dota 2 tournament which included a few big names. Let’s learn more about it.There’s no arguing the Dota 2 community is more focused on ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023 than any other tournament. However, while some of the best teams in the world were preparing for this competition, another big event gathered several big names.Pinnacle: 25 Year Anniversary Show started on November 20 and ended on December 6. During that time, we watched 20 teams from Europe and CIS compete against each other. Even though this was a Tier 2…