OpenAI’s bot beats top Dota 2 player so badly that he quits
An artificial intelligence has beaten one of the world’s top Dota 2 players in single combat today. Danil Ishutin, better known by his gaming...
Enjoy the salty tears of Dota 2 fans upset about Valve’s Artifact card game
In the world of fantasy video games, you are nothing until you get your own digital card game. That’s why Dota 2, Valve’s multiplayer...
Traditional sports have an esports problem
Professional sports leagues like the NFL and the NBA are about to face a major challenge called “the march of time.” Young Americans, or...
League of Legends gets its first million-dollar pro: Faker
Arguably the best player in one of the world’s most popular games has just surpassed a huge benchmark in tournament earnings. Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok...
Dota 2 gets a surprise co-op mode this summer
Valve is beginning its buildup to The International Dota 2 championship event. As part of that process, the company has revealed some of the content...
Heroes of the Storm’s 2.0 update is about rewards, not changing the game
Blizzard has rebooted Heroes of the Storm without actually rebooting it. The developer has made a big to-do about Heroes of the Storm 2.0, effectively relaunching...
Fnatic raises $7 million from Boston Celtics owners to beef up esports ambitions
One of the most recognizable teams in esports is preparing to expand. Fnatic, which is a coalition of pro gaming teams that compete in...
Inside the home of top-ranked Dota 2 esports team Evil Geniuses
For many sports fans, Oakland, Calif. is best known for three teams: the Oakland Raiders, Golden State Warriors, and Oakland A’s. But if esports...
Dota 2’s The International could leave the U.S. due to Trump’s travel ban
While the fate of President Donald Trump’s executive order barring immigration from seven predominantly Muslim countries is still undecided, real companies are dealing with...
Faceit helping to bring esports events to the Las Vegas Strip
Who wants to gamble when you can watch professionals show off their Dota 2 skills? Ultimate Media Ventures, LLC, an esports and media company, announced...