In the interval of my life the place free time principally equated to Dota time, I’d have liked nothing greater than to go the International – particularly if it was the one the place my mates managed to get themselves trapped in a elevate with Blitz. No doubt to keep away from a repeat of that incident, Valve are transferring this yr’s essential Dota 2 event to Canada, the place each elevator comes geared up with a button that summons Justin Trudeau himself to kind issues out.
So, Seattle is now not the seat of the most important esport occasion on this planet. Sorry, Seattle.
Here’s Valve with the specifics:
“For the first time ever, the battle for the Aegis of Champions will be waged on Canadian soil, as The International Dota 2 Championships invite the world’s top Dota teams to face off at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia on Monday, August 20th through Saturday, August 25th.”
For most elements of the world, ticket gross sales will open on Friday March 23rd. Tickets for earlier Internationals have run out inside minutes, so if you happen to’re after some you’ll wish to verify the precise time they become available in your locale.
If Vancouver appears too far out when it comes to distance or worth, then you can take into consideration heading to the ESL One Dota 2 Major in Birmingham as a substitute. It’s the primary Major to happen within the UK, and can see groups competing for a share of International qualifying factors and 1 million US {dollars}. It’ll be held at Arena Birmingham on May 25-27th.
Seen as we’re chatting dotes, I’ve Opinions concerning the not too long ago launched Dota Plus subscription service. The in-game assist supplied by the paid-for Plus assistant is comparatively minor, and free on-line instruments like this one do comparable issues. Valve’s assistant is clearly a lot simpler to make use of although, and offers extra complete recommendation that’s tailor-made to every recreation.
I don’t assume it’s the disaster that some folks on Reddit are making it out to be, however it’s an in-game benefit which you could pay for. A minor one which primarily applies to new gamers, however a bonus nonetheless. I’m conscious I’ve a very low tolerance for this form of factor – I assumed it was a mistake to introduce cosmetics with altered spell animations, making them simply that little bit more durable to right away determine and reply to. I simply assume Dota could be a greater recreation if it went to each size potential to keep away from giving those that pay an edge, regardless of how trivial.
