Despite being one of the most popular esports games in the world, Dota 2 is also notorious for its complexity and steep learning curve . Newcomers are often overwhelmed by the fact that there are 120 heroes with unique spells interacting with hundreds of items, mechanics, and movements at any given time. As veteran players can attest to, it can take hundreds of hours of investment to understand the basics of the game. Furthermore, Dota 2 is an online multiplayer game where two teams of five face off to achieve victory. As a result, teamwork is an essential aspect of the game and toxicity can easily occur when players are grouped together for 40 minute matc

With a stern and determined countenance, @windwalk_cosplay represents the honor-bound and duty-driven nature of Garen as a character. Born into the prestigious Crownguard family and leader of the Dauntless Vanguard, Garen's service to the royal family of Demacia and its military are integral to his identity, an element that this polished cosplay dutifully captu

It is not yet clear whether the thief seen in the trailer is also the one seen dead in the woods, but the killer behind this murder can be identified. Fans with sharp eyes caught a glimpse of blood trickling down a very iconic glaive. This glaive is wielded by none other than Luna, the Sword of the Moon. This implies that Luna catches the thief as they try to escape from Nightsil

Long-time fans know that the mounts of both Luna and Mirana are feared warriors themselves. Sadly, Nova – who is Luna's mount – only appears for a few frames during the trailer. But fans get to see Sagan in action as it tackles a flying dragon to save Mir

This week, Riot's job listing page listed several openings that directly reference the upcoming MMORPG for the first time. "No, you’re not dreaming, we’re working on an MMORPG based in the League universe," the listing states. "We know MMOs take a lot of people to create, and we’ll need a pretty big raid team if we want to bring Runeterra to life." Riot is currently hiring Hanzo Gameplay engineers, game designers, UX designers, artists, and producers. League of Legends: Wild Rift, the mobile version of the classic MOBA, launches in beta tomorrow, March

Turtle Rock Studios' spiritual successor to Left 4 Dead has been delayed for five months. Back 4 Blood was originally scheduled to release on July 18, but Turtle Rock announced on Twitter this week that the game won't be coming until October 12, 2

The lion pauldrons serve as an excellent example of League of Legends taking an iconic aspect of a character and reimagining it, and this cosplay captures the distinction perfectly. Furthermore, the regal update Garen's attire receives is further highlighted by the large and white crown-ornament attached to his helmet, indicating that this king is ready for both ruling and warr

In addition to having an impressive area skill that locks in enemies and continuously damages them, Mars can double as a tank especially with Bulwark. Meanwhile, God's Rebuke and his Spear can make quick work of stragglers or even melee gank

Invoker spammers and lore-heads alike know that there are two big mysteries revolving around this mechanically unique hero . First, why does the wizard with the sharpest memory in the world have a name as basic as "Ca

Of course, the enemy team can easily avoid an overpowered Lycan by not picking a fight with him during nighttime but too bad their towers nor their base can't hide from the werewolf. With the current frustration towards the hero right now tough, don't expect this overpowered state to l

Of course, Strength-type DPS heroes also exist and Rizzrack or Timbersaw has proven that such a combination can strike fear into the hearts of the enemy. A competent Timbersaw player can bag some Double or Triple Kills quite easily if they're lucky eno

This pairing, accentuated by the aureate lighting, not only speaks to the aristocratic nature of the Crownguard family but also the trials and tribulations of siblings diametrically opposed—a mage in a kingdom that persecutes magic and a brother that has sworn to uphold said persecuti

These new changes represent an exciting step forward for competitive games in general. While the competitive nature of the eSports scenes are what draw people towards these games, they are often inaccessible for newcomers. With Valve taking a big step forward in addressing these concerns, this hopefully means that its other games like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive will follow suit . Its stance on smurfing should also serve as an example for other competitive games as well. Games like League of Legends and Overwatch have had smurfing problems for years but since their developers rarely crack down on it, they turn off many potential newcomers. As Valve continues to improve its matchmaking systems, other games should take note of how Dota 2 has begun catering to a new audie