Comparing MOBAs: League of Legends vs. Dota 2 vs. Smite vs. Heroes of the Storm
We actually compared MOBAs before, but things have changed since 2013. A couple of new games have made a large impact, and the two top dogs — League of Legends and Dota 2 — have continued to grow. So, we’ve updated the list with new stats and new games.
Publishers are misinterpreting the demand for new MOBAs and MMOs
It’s an oligopoly that shouldn’t be tampered with.
Vulcun gives its first $100K prize to a fantasy esports player
Esports is getting so big that fans are starting to win six-figure prizes just for watching and guessing which players will do well
Heroes of the Storm is the MOBA anyone can enjoy
It's different in many ways from the standard MOBA, but most players should finally be able to pick up game in the genre thanks to Heroes of the Storm.
Even Superman couldn’t save Infinite Crisis
MOBAs are incredibly popular, with the market bringing in $54 million a month in the U.S. alone, according to industry-intelligence firm SuperData Research. However, mega-hits like League of Legends and Dota 2 dominate the field.
How to pick the right hero in Heroes of the Storm, Dota 2, and League of Legends
When it comes to MOBAs, which hero does what? Here are the most important roles in Heroes of the Storm, League of Legends, and Dota 2 -- and how they work.
Fantasy esports site Vulcun increases its 2015 prize pool to $10M
With games like League of Legends drawing massive audiences, the fantasy esports scene is growing even faster than the companies in the space anticipated.
Only 2 of the top 200 highest-grossing e-sports stars are women
While 13 percent of viewers are female, most competitive teams are men-only.
Heroes of Newerth lives under the ownership of Southeast Asian chat-app company Garena
Creator S2 Games passes the development torch to Garena Online's Frostburn Studios.