The International Archives - WIN.gg https://win.gg/the-international/ Your competitive edge in gaming and esports Fri, 20 Jan 2023 05:50:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://win.gg/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/cropped-win_gg_purple-1-32x32.png The International Archives - WIN.gg https://win.gg/the-international/ 32 32 Three Dota 2 icons have retired after The International 2022 https://win.gg/news/3-dota-2-icons-have-retired-after-the-international-2022/ Tue, 01 Nov 2022 03:47:23 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=48429 Multiple Dota 2 players have retired after The International 2022, including some of the biggest names in the esports.

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]]> Tundra stomps Team Secret in a 3-0, wins The International 2022 https://win.gg/news/tundra-stomps-team-secret-in-a-3-0-wins-the-international-2022/ Sun, 30 Oct 2022 13:06:26 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=48361 Tundra is the winner of The International 2022 grand final, taking home the lion’s share of the $19 million prize.

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]]> New Dota 2 hero Muerta announced at The International 2022 https://win.gg/news/new-dota-2-hero-muerta-announced-for-the-international-2022/ Sun, 30 Oct 2022 09:06:47 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=48339 Muerta is a new Dota 2 hero coming to the game in 2023. Here’s everything we can tell about the hero from the trailer.

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]]> Week 9 mission guide for The International 2022 battle pass https://win.gg/news/week-9-mission-guide-for-the-international-2022-battle-pass/ Fri, 28 Oct 2022 03:38:26 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=48191 The International 2022 battle pass week nine is a great opportunity to show off your flashy new cosmetic. Tons of Dota 2 players have returned to the game to claim their free arcana, but smart gamers can multitask by completing the weekly challenges at the same time. Week nine also marks the final mission guide […]

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]]> Why do Dota 2 players shave their heads bald at The International? https://win.gg/news/why-do-dota-2-players-shave-their-heads-bald-at-the-international/ Fri, 21 Oct 2022 19:03:16 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=47857 Dota 2 players are going bald before crucial matches at The International 2022. What’s the meaning behind all the shaved heads?

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]]> Prize pool distribution for The International 2022 revealed https://win.gg/news/prize-pool-distribution-for-the-international-2022-revealed/ Thu, 20 Oct 2022 17:32:26 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=47780 The International 2022 has a prize pool that makes other esports blush, but Valve has only just now revealed its distribution plans.

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]]> Team Spirit eliminated at 16th from The International 2022 https://win.gg/news/team-spirit-eliminated-at-16th-from-the-international-2022/ Thu, 20 Oct 2022 10:07:00 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=47762 Team Spirit is out of The International 2022 after losing a crucial best-of-one. Team Spirit is out of The International at 16th place after losing to BOOM Esports in the first round of the loser’s bracket. The reigning champion will leave the event with just $254,500, a far cry from its TI11 winnings. BOOM will […]

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]]> The best bracket predictions for The International 2022 playoffs https://win.gg/news/the-best-bracket-predictions-for-the-international-2022-playoffs/ Wed, 19 Oct 2022 10:36:24 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=47661 Our playoffs bracket predictions for The International 2022 battle pass are based on matchup history, statistical analysis, and vibes.

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]]> All the teams and favorites at The International 2022 playoffs https://win.gg/news/all-the-teams-and-favorites-at-the-international-2022-playoffs/ Tue, 18 Oct 2022 12:25:05 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=47597 The International 2022 playoffs will feature the following 16 teams, but only a few are favorites for the $16 million prize.

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]]> Health outbreak and abandon bug delays TI11 group stage https://win.gg/news/health-outbreak-and-abandon-bug-delays-ti11-group-stage/ Mon, 17 Oct 2022 10:41:01 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=47544 The TI11 group stage has announced delays due to a mass health outbreak and a nasty abandon bug affecting OG.

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]]> Week 7 mission guide for The International 2022 battle pass https://win.gg/news/week-7-mission-guide-for-the-international-2022-battle-pass/ Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:00:39 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=47415 Week seven of The International 2022 battle pass asks players to pick strength micro heroes who buy Magic Wand.

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]]> The International 2022 battle pass bundle doesn’t offer second copy https://win.gg/news/the-international-2022-battle-pass-bundle-doesnt-offer-second-copy/ Thu, 13 Oct 2022 11:12:03 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=47301 The International 2022 battle pass bundle is finally here, but like everything with TI11, it comes with a catch.

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]]> Team Secret and Liquid qualify at The International 2022 LCQ https://win.gg/news/team-secret-and-liquid-qualify-at-the-international-2022-lcq/ Wed, 12 Oct 2022 10:50:50 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=47236 Clement “Puppey” Ivanov has kept his legacy alive as the only player to attend every International by winning at The International 2022 LCQ. Team Secret and Team Liquid have officially qualified for the main event of TI11. Both squads failed to qualify for The International 2022 through DPC standings or regional qualifiers and have instead […]

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]]> T1’s Topson and ana bow out of The International 2022 LCQ https://win.gg/news/t1s-topson-and-ana-bow-out-of-the-international-2022-lcq/ Tue, 11 Oct 2022 10:41:23 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=47190 After a dual T1 comeback at The International 2022, ana and Topson have fallen out of contention at the Last Chance Qualifier. T1 has lost The International 2022 Last Chance Qualifier, and that means no third Aegis for Topias “Topson” Taavitsainen or Anathan “ana” Pham. This early defeat cements that no player will earn a […]

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]]> Dota 2 fans blast PGL for poor stream, in-game Papa John’s ads https://win.gg/news/dota-2-fans-blast-pgl-for-poor-stream-in-game-papa-johns-ads/ Sun, 09 Oct 2022 18:29:54 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=47111 PGL has come under fire once again for frequent streaming issues at The International 2022, and Papa John’s pizza isn’t enough to quell the Dota 2 community. Dota 2 fans have come out en masse to criticize PGL for poor production quality at The International 2022 Last Chance Qualifier. Players have cited multiple audio issues, […]

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]]> Will The International 2022 have True Sight? Pros are claiming to know https://win.gg/news/will-the-international-2022-have-true-sight-dota-are-claiming-to-know/ Fri, 07 Oct 2022 04:09:38 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=47040 The International 2022 may not have True Sight according to rumors shared by N0tail and Ceb. Here’s what we know.

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]]> Valve changes TI11 talent voice lines, adds direct purchase https://win.gg/news/valve-changes-ti11-talent-voice-lines-adds-direct-purchase/ Sun, 02 Oct 2022 15:06:51 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=46823 After massive fan backlash about The International 2022 talent voice lines, Valve has completely changed the system. After an outpouring of fan outcry and personal statements from featured talent, Valve has completely overhauled how to get talent voice lines for The International 2022. Fans can now directly purchase them to support individual talent or continue […]

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]]> Dota 2 fans appalled by odds for TI11 talent voice lines https://win.gg/news/dota-2-fans-appalled-by-odds-for-ti11-talent-voice-lines/ Fri, 30 Sep 2022 10:10:52 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=46770 Talent will make The International 2022 come alive in October, but the voice lines will be a very rare in-game sight. To help support the many casters and analysts attending The International 2022, Valve has released a new sticker capsule with voice lines featuring their names and faces. Many Dota 2 fans are interested in […]

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]]> Dota 2 gets final 7.32c patch before The International 2022 https://win.gg/news/dota-2-gets-final-7-32c-patch-before-the-international-2022/ Wed, 28 Sep 2022 15:38:46 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=46686 The International 2022 patch will most likely be 7.32c. The new Dota 2 subpatch includes more than 100 changes.

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]]> Why Arkosh forfeited in The International 2022 NA qualifiers https://win.gg/news/why-arkosh-forfeited-in-the-international-2022-na-qualifiers/ Tue, 13 Sep 2022 02:24:08 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=46220 Arkosh Gaming may be an icon of North American Dota 2, but the squad won’t show up at The International 2022 after a sudden qualifiers forfeit. The International 2022 qualifiers are the most stressful time of the year for professional Dota 2 teams. With massive stakes and numerous opponents, there’s a lot to worry about. […]

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