GosuGamers

PGL bans five North American Dota 2 pro players for match-fixing

Match-fixing remains a problem in the Dota 2 esports scene even in 2025. Match-fixing has already cast a shadow over the Dota 2 scene to start off the new year. PGL, one of the most prolific and ...
Forbes

‘Dota 2’ Pro Gets Hilariously Small Punishment After Threatening Rival

There's drama in pro Dota 2 once again. At the PGL Wallachia Season 2 Dota 2 tournament, pro player Akbar "SoNNeikO" Butaev reportedly accosted and threatened rival player Ammar "ATF" Al-Assaf over ...
Forbes

‘Dota 2’ Hits Its Highest Player Count In Almost 10 Years

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mike Stubbs covers esports, competitive games and the creator economy. Dota 2 is currently enjoying its highest average 30 day ...
GosuGamers

No rest for the wicked; Relentless schedule of Dota 2 competitive play

In the high-stakes world of Dota 2, a player’s life is a relentless pursuit of excellence, but should it come at a mental health cost? Title image courtesy of Valve on Flickr The demand to perform is ...
PCGamesN

Deadlock isn't a death sentence for Dota 2 - it's "a gateway," according to caster and ESL product manager 'Avo+'

The Dota 2 ESL One Birmingham 2026 tournament reaches its grand conclusion today, and it's been an impressive showcase full of memorable stories and dramatic comebacks. The big news is the chaos ...