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Day 1 of the Group Stage of TI6 saw DC and MVP go blow for blow in an electrifying first game.
Samantha Richards|
A picture is worth a thousand words, or so they say. The reaction pic of EG at OG's final pick of the Group Stage of TI6 is worth at *least* a thousand.
Rachel Wilson|
The final day of the Group Stage of TI6 is here! We'll be tracking the live results & finding highlights so you can enjoy as much of the event as possible.
David Bronson|
The Group Stage of TI6 is in full swing! Day 2 should be even better than the first. We'll be tracking game details and posting results and highlights live.
Samantha Richards|
The Group Stage of TI6 kicked off today at 9AM PDT. Two groups of eight teams are currently engaged in a battle to determine the seeds for the Main Event.
Anthony Onica|
Let's take a look at some instances of blind luck versus orchestrated opportunity in the second installment of our column, the dumb and the skillful.
Anthony Onica|
For those headed to TI6 and unfamiliar with Seattle, we provide an overview of things to do, see, and ways you can get the most out of your TI6 experience.
Samantha Richards|
After public outcry over the on again, off again DotA Game Coordinator, Valve makes a small gesture of goodwill.
David Bronson|
Guest columnist Andrew Miller of Scranton, PA (twitter @scarecrowman175) gives us a first person view of the new DotA VR experience.
FanSided|
TI6 is days away, and the massive prize pool proclaimed loudly by Valve. In light of the money involved, reliable servers would be nice.
Rachel Wilson|
With less than 24 hours until the departure of their flight, teams TNC and Execration are issued visas for TI6.
Samantha Richards|
Submissions of DOTA 2 films for the Valve sponsored film contest are quite good! DireDota HQ resident film expert, Rachel Wilson, highlights her favorites.
Rachel Wilson|
Opposite previous community challenges which engaged players collectively in the achievement of a goal, current challenge causes frustration and MMR rage.
David Bronson|
TI6 kicks off August 2 and continues through the 13th. We've put together all the need-to-know dates and times so you don't miss any of the action.
Samantha Richards|
Alibaba Group's sports promotion company, Ali Sports, launches an eSports division and pledges significant dollar amounts to CS:GO and DOTA 2.
Phil Newman|
A NA amateur tournament, and more tournaments like it, could create opportunity for practice, putting more talent in striking distance of the pro circuit.
David Bronson|
Recent controversy with game-fixing and eSports gambling could put Valve in legal hot water. Ramifications could have dire implications for eSports.
Anthony Onica|
TI6 visas have been fraught with complications this year, much like previous years. Several players may be unable to play due to unaddressed visa issues.
Anthony Onica|
Navi, a fixture in the pro scene of DOTA since 2010, hasn't seen a TI6 victory since 2011. Could this be the year they return to the top of the pro scene?
Rachel Wilson|
We're already halfway through the SL/i-League StarSeries S2. For those of you who couldn't watch the day two matches, here's our recap.
Rachel Wilson|
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