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Team Secret Dota 2 Roster – Parting Way with SumaiL

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Coming in third at The International 2021 last year, Team Secret have tried to keep the momentum. However, the Team Secret Dota 2 roster has been struggling. Accordingly, changes have come forward – let’s discuss below!

Team Secret Dota 2 Roster – Moving On

Credits: Team Secret Twitter

Indeed, the final nail in the coffin was the performance at the DPC WEU Tour 2: Division I event. Here, trying to seed to the Stockholm Major, Team Secret needed to place in the top 4.

Failing to do so, changes are here after their painful 5th place finish.

Accordingly, the likes of Sumail “SumaiL” Hassan has been dropped from the roster. Bearing this in mind, here’s the remaining active roster below:

  • Michal “Nisha” Jankowski
  • Daryl “iceiceice” Koh Pei Xiang
  • Yazied “YapzOr” Jaradat
  • Clement “Puppey” Ivanov
Credits: Valve

Likely, they’ll need to sign the likes of a new player to help this team progress. Let’s see if they can improve their results:

  • 5th @ DPC WEU 2021/2022 Tour 2: Division I
  • 5-6th @ GAMERS GALAXY: Invitational Series Dubai 2022
  • 5th @ DPC WEU 2021/2022 Tour 1: Division I
  • 3rd @ OGA Dota PIT Season 5: Europe/CIS
  • 3rd @ The International 2021

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DPC China Tour 2 Regional Final Recap – PSG.LGD On Top

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Since Chinese teams were not invited to ther ESL One Stockholm event, Valve offered an alternative. Indeed, instead a DPC China Tour 2 Regional Final took place. Accordingly, last weekend the best teams in the region went head to head – here’s how PSG.LGD went on top!

DPC China Tour 2 Regional Final – Not Headed to the Major

Credits: Perfect World Dota Twitter

Of course, this is no surprise. For those unaware, PSG.LGD have an international history and are known as one of the best teams in the world.

Heading into this event with $100,000 on the line – the DPC points were also very valuable. These will be applicable later down the line.

Anyways, with the event only involved 4 teams, the top 4 from DPC China Tour 2, Division 1, here’s how it concluded:

  • #1 – PSG.LGD
  • #2 – Team Aster
  • #3 – Xtreme Gaming
  • #4 – Royal Never Give Up
Credits: Perfect World Dota 2 Twitter

What’s more? It was an incredible level of competition. PSG.LGD did not win flawlessly, having to return after falling to the Lower Bracket. Returning to the Grand Final to rematch Team Aster, they would go on to win in sweeping fashion.

We can’t wait to see what PSG.LGD bring to the international stage at their next opportunity!

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How to Watch ESL One Stockholm 2022 – teams, format, schedule, streams, predictions

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Indeed, lots of esports are catching fire in 2022, returning with live crowds once again. Accordingly, the ESL One Stockholm 2022 event for Dota 2 will have the live crowd back for the first time since 2020. Indeed, read on as we offer up all the viewership details you need to enjoy the event!

Event Background

With regards to the background of the event, this is the very first Major of the 2021/22 Dota Pro Circuit. Re-uniting the entire international Dota 2 community, the offline event has the entire community heading to Stockholm.

Indeed, running from May 12th to May 22nd, we can’t wait to see the top 14 teams in the world compete for pride and prize. Apart from the $500,000 on the line, there are also a tonne of Dota Pro Circuit points on the line for the teams which will allow them to qualify for The International further down the line.

Credits: ESL Dota 2 Twitter

Anyways, here are your competitors heading into this exciting event, split according to each region:

Western Europe

  • OG
  • Gaimin Gladiators
  • Team Liquid
  • Tundra Esports

Eastern Europe

  • BetBoom Team
  • Team Spirit
  • Mind Games

Southeast Asia

  • Fnatic
  • BOOM Esports
  • T1

North America

  • TSM
  • Evil Geniuses

South America

  • Thunder Awaken
  • beastcoast

Read on as we dive into the details of the event!

Format

Considering the number of teams competing, there’ll be a two-stage format for this event.

First things first, we’ll have a Group Stage. Taking place from May 12th to May 15th, we’ll have two groups of seven teams each. Following a single round robin, with BO2 matches, seeded will be as follows:

  • 1-4 – Advance to the Upper Bracket of the Playoffs
  • 5-6 – Advance to the Lower Bracket of the Playoffs
  • Remaining teams – Eliminated

Take a look at your groups below:

  • A: beastcoast, BetBoom Team, BOOM Esports, Evil Geniuses, OG, T1, Tundra Esports
  • B: Fnatic, Gaimin Gladiators, Mind Games, Team Liquid, Team Spirit, Thunder Awaken, TSM
Credits: ESL Dota 2 Twitter

With only the best moving onto the Playoffs, we’ll have a final double elimination bracket to enjoy. Running from May 16th to May 22nd, aall matches will be BO3 except for the epic Grand Final which will be a best-of-five.

Schedule for the ESL One Stockholm 2022

Accordingly, the schedule can be viewed in full through the event page. Regardless, find the schedule for the first day of competition below:

Group A – May 12th (CEST)

  • EG vs Tundra
  • OG vs beastcoast
  • BOOM vs BB Team
  • EG vs T1
  • OG vs BOOM
  • beastcoast vs BB Team

Group B – May 12th (CEST)

  • Liquid vs TA
  • Fnatic vs Team Spirit
  • TSM vs GG
  • Fnatic vs TSM
  • Team Spirit vs GG
  • TA vs MG

Following the CEST time zone, each group will have the first three matches at 12:00, and the following three at 14:30pm.

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You can also watch the ESL One Stockholm 2022 live stream via our very own website. Providing an extensive list of the biggest esports together with streams for each esports match live today or upcoming matches.

ESL One Stockholm 2022

Predictions

Credits: ESL Dota 2 Twitter

Considering that this is the first international competition for the 2021/22 season, best we look at last year’s international landscape to understand the likely outcome:

  • 1 – Team Spirit
  • 2 – PSG LGD
  • 3 – Team Secret
  • 4 – Invictus Gaming

Team Spirit, the world champions, remain the favourites – can they prove that TI wasn’t a fluke?

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AS Monaco Gambit Dota 2 – Entire Roster Dropped

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

It’s been quite a struggle for the AS Monaco Gambit Dota 2 roster. Indeed, since rebuilding at the beginning of 2022, the roster hasn’t found as much success as they’d like. Accordingly, read on as we describe the state of the roster – completely released!

AS Monaco Gambit Dota 2 – Rebuiling Once Again

Credits: Gambit Esports Twitter

Specifically, the entire roster has in fact been let go from the roster as of today:

  • Albert “alberkaaa” Chernoivanov
  • Arterm “Lorenof” Melnick
  • Andrei “meLes” Romanov
  • Aleksandr “Immersion Khmelevskoi
  • Sergey “HappyDyurura” Horonzhiy

Naturally, this is certainly a response to the poor performances. Indeed, Gambit is known to have incredibly strong rosters across multiple esports.

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Credits: Valve

As of right now, it’s unclear as to whether the roster will rebuild or whether the organization will not be continuing.

If they do resign a team, they’ll hope to improve over their previous achievements this past year:

  • 7-8th @ Dota 2 Champions League Season 9
  • 7-8th @ Dota 2 Champions League Season 8
  • 7th @ DPC EEU 2021/22 Tour 1: Division 1
  • 13th @ Dota 2 Champions League Season 2

We’ll be sure to stay up to date for any further announcements.

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Stockholm DPC Major Seeds 2022 – No Spot for China

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Heading into the Stockholm Major, the Dota 2 community is excited. However, not all regions are in luck. Specifically, news regarding the Stockholm DPC Major Seeds 2022 has China being left out – read on to learn more!

Stockholm DPC Major Seeds – Announced by Valve

Indeed, this piece of news has been confirmed in two ways. Firstly, we have the following Tweet from ‘Perfect World Dota’ which acts as the Chinese organizer for Dota 2:

Credits: Perfect World Dota Twitter

Accordingly, it’s implied that although the Chinese teams will not be making it to Stockholm Major 2022, they will instead compete in a regional elimination bracket.

Also, the seeds listed on the ESL One Stockholm 2022 page do not feature any spots for China.

Naturally, let’s consider why the region has been left out for the second time. Accordingly, in the scope of global health, China continues to be less secure compared to other regions. Hence, Valve has made the difficult decision.

Credits: Valve

However, it’s unclear as to why Valve did not opt for the approach Riot Games used – allow the Chinese teams to compete remotely.

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Valve Eastern Europe Dota Pro Circuit – New Chance to Qualify

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Earlier this year, considering the political situation, Valve made a decision. Indeed, generating a lot of backlash, the cancelled the Eastern Europe region. However, a new announcement has Valve Eastern Europe Dota Pro Circuit coming back – read on to learn more!

Valve Eastern Europe Dota Pro Circuit – Starting Tomorrow

Accordingly, this article focuses on a recent announcement. Take a look at it below:

Credits: Dota 2 Twitter

Although they didn’t enjoy Regional Finals like other regions, it seems there will still be opportunity to qualify for the Stockholm Major.

Specifically, starting tomorrow, we’re jumping straight into the Tour 2 Playoffs, featuring the following teams:

  • Team Spirit
  • PuckChamp
  • Outsiders
  • HellRaisers
  • Natus Vincere
  • Mind Games
  • CIS Rejects
  • BB Team
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Credits: Valve

With $100,000 on the line, teams will compete to finish in the top 3. These 3 teams will seed directly into the Stockholm Major.

Accordingly, this is great news. Why? Well, for those unaware, the EEU region features the current World Champion – Team Spirit. Having them not have the chance to qualify for the upcoming Major would be disappointing.

Otherwise, we’re curious to see if Valve announces any further news.

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HellRaisers Dota 2 Roster 2022 – Looking to Bounce Back

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Indeed, the state of the globe has an effect on esports. As an example, the HellRaisers Dota 2 Roster 2022 disbanded earlier this year due to political reasons. However, the organization is finally back and bolder than ever!

HellRaisers Dota 2 Roster 2022 – Re-Entering the Scene

Credits: HellRaisers Twitter

Accordingly, with Valve’s recent announcement to support the Eastern European community, the organization is back.

As one of the best organizations in the region, they are once again fielding the same roster which was originally disbanded:

  • Alimzhan “watson” Islambekov
  • Maxim “re1bl” Afanasyev
  • Yaroslav “Limitless” Parshin
  • Geogrii “Gilgir “Svistunov
  • Arman “Malady” Orazbayev
Top 5 Esports Events July
Credits: Valve

And not to forget, this is a very capable roster. With the quick announcement of the EEU 2021/22 Tour 2 Playoffs starting tomorrow, we’re curious to see if they can maintain their status.

Take a look at some of their former achievements here:

  • 3rd @ DPC EEU 2021/22 Tour 1: Regional Finals
  • 1st @ Dota 2 Champions League Season 7
  • 4th @ DPC EEU 2021/22 Tour 1: Division 1
  • 1st @ Dota 2 Champions League Season 5

Overall, it’s great to see esports organizations come back after leaving for unideal reasons.

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Vici Gaming Dota 2 Roster – Yang is Back

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Following the Tour 1 for the Dota Pro Circuit, teams are making changes. Gearing up for the second tour, can these changes improve rosters entirely? Accordingly, that’s the approach the Vici Gaming Dota 2 Roster is taking – read on as we cover their most recent change below!

Vici Gaming Dota 2 Roster – Building Up

Credits: Vici Gaming Twitter

For those unaware, the likes of Vici Gaming is one of the top Chinese names in Dota 2. Most recently however, they failed to impress at the Dota Pro Circuit earlier this year by finish fifth overall.

Since the event, the likes of “Irving” left and now, Zhou “Yang” Haiyang has joined the roster below:

  • Yang “poyoyo” Shaohan
  • Guo “Xm” Hongcheng
  • Zhou “Yang” Haiyang
  • Zhao “Yds.” Jiayi
  • Chen “θ΅·ι£ŽδΊ†” Guanhong
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Credits: Valve

Who is he? The likes of the veteran has a long history playing with Vici Gaming in the past, now signing from the organization called Elephant.

With this new player, they hope to improve over their previous accomplishments:

  • 7-8th @ OGA Dota PIT Season 6: China
  • 5th @ DPC CN 2021/22 Tour 1: Division 1
  • 5-6th @ Intel World Open Beijing
  • 4th @ Huya Winter Invitational 2021
  • 5-6th @ The International 2021

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PGL Dota 2 Major 2022 – Arlington in August!

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

2016 – that’s the last time a Dota Major took place in America! Accordingly, PGL is about to change all of that. Indeed, the PGL Dota 2 Major 2022 announced has the community heading to North America. Read on as we list everything you need to know for this exciting event!

PGL Dota 2 Major 2022 – Can’t Wait For It

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Credits: ESL

With a press release earlier today, the following are some basic points:

  • Venue: Arlington, Texas
  • Participant: Top 18 Dota 2 teas in the world
  • Prize: $500,000, Dota Pro Circuit Points

This will in fact be the final Major of the Dota Pro Circuit of this season. Accordingly, it will be the last chance for teams to try and secure their spot to the biggest event of the year – The International.

In addition, a live audience is being confirmed should everything carry on as planned. Everything looks to take place from 4th to 14th August this year!

Credits: Valve

Here are some concluding comments from Silviu Stroie, the CEO at PGL:

We are fortunate to be back in North America with another Major after Boston. We love to run events in the USA, and we have wonderful memories from 2016: it was a great tournament, and the fans were fantastic. Having a tremendous tournament with DOTA 2 enthusiasts in the stands after a long time will be great!

Credits: CEO PGL, Silviu Stroie

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Team Empire Dota Roster Change – New Roster!

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

With Tour 1 of the Dota Pro Circuit complete, we’ve enjoyed our first chance to view the competition for 2022. Indeed, some rosters are already looking for change. That seems to be the case for the Team Empire Dota Roster as we’ll break down below!

Team Empire Dota Roster – New and Old Faces

Credits: Team Empire Twitter

Ever since the conclusion of the recent DPC EEU Tour 1: Division 1 event, changes have been taking place. Accordingly, Team Empire dropped a total of four players leaving Sergey “{T}SA” Timchenko as the lone man on the roster.

However, that all changes with the newly announced roster as listed below:

  • Zaur “Cooman” Shakhmurzayev
  • Amir “Dodren” Akmollin
  • Vladislav “DkFogas” Frolov
  • Sergey “{T}SA” Timchenko
  • Vladislav “Antares” Kertman
Credits: Valve

There are some great signings here, with top talent from the CIS region. Namely, the likes of Zaur “Cooman” Shakhmurzayev has been around the block, competing since 2016 under multiple top organizations.

Let’s see if this new team can find success, and improve on past results:

  • 8th @ DPC EEU 2021/22 Tour 1: Division 1
  • 11th @ Dota 2 Champions League Season 6
  • 4th @ Dota 2 Champions League Season 5
  • 4th @ Dota 2 Champions League Season 3
  • 7-8th @ ESL One Fall 2021

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