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What it takes to be faster than Wyk Frank Zappa has said, “most rock journalism is people who can’t write, interviewing people who can’t talk, for people who can’t read.” It’s more or less the same for esports. So few in our staff are writers by formal profession. My managing editor is a photographer by … Read more
Fnatic’s backdoor versus Team Secret was a standout moment in the tournament So Jacky EternaLEnVy Mao did another AMA on Reddit. He’s done enough of these that even he doesn’t remember how many he’s done (this is his 4th, for the record). This time, thankfully, there are a lot less pandering anime questions, and more questions … Read more
Honorable mentions go to Butuan’s Armor LOKO, Execration.Reborn, and Cebu’s MATTJESS Pacific.Macta has once again come out on top as the Philippines’ best CrossFire team after winning the CrossFire Stars 2017 PH Finals last October 15, 2017. The event, which was held in High Grounds Cafe in Quezon City, Metro Manila, saw the country’s best 16 teams duking … Read more
The OpenAI project has created a terrifying Shadow Fiend player Image credit: Dota 2 This morning, on The International 2017 main stage, Dendi played a 1v1 with perhaps the toughest opponent he has ever faced. His lane opponent in this special Shadow Fiend only-mid mirror match was no 10k MMR player, no TI winner, no … Read more
From Open Qualifiers, to the SEA Qualifiers, to the Group Stages, to the Main Event Image credit: Dota 2 If you’re not updated with the day’s events, feel free to scroll our Facebook page for our various edits from our coverage of the first day of The International 2017 main event. Also here’re the brackets: You’ll notice … Read more
Only the strong walk out of the storm-beaten region Once upon a time infamous for its lawless esports scene, Southeast Asia has always been underestimated — this is their rivals’ biggest mistake. Mere salty sea dogs no more, these pirate lords and hero swashbucklers are set to make their mark on the world of Dota … Read more