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Sometimes bad Dota is the best Dota. The International 12, one of the best Dota 2 tournaments in ages, showcased incredible production, a passionate crowd, and a meta that led to some great matches. However, amidst all the greatness, something was missing – mistakes.

DSG, or Disguised Esports, has announced an expansion into the world of fighting game esports. The DSG fighting game representation will be launching in 2024, along with the team expanding into other games.

Grubby, a renowned esports veteran, has recently achieved the prestigious Immortal rank in Dota 2. This remarkable feat showcases his transition from an old-school Warcraft 3 player and caster to an absolute Dota 2 gigachad.

Play'n GO has announced a new partnership with MoneyGram Haas F1 Team, marking the first time a Swedish company has become a main sponsor of a Formula 1 team in many years. This multiyear partnership will bring Play'n GO's logo to the VF-23 and team apparel in the 2023 season, and the logo will also be added to the racesuits of MoneyGram Haas F1 Team drivers Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg for the 2024 season.

Oxygen Esports is strengthening its collaboration with GamerTech, a technology-driven wearables brand, through a renewed and expanded partnership. This renewed alliance includes the launch of a line of co-branded performance wear, showcasing the collaborative spirit between Oxygen Esports and GamerTech. The highlight of this collaboration is the Magma Glove, a cutting-edge thermotherapy device designed to warm hands.

The Fortnite item shop is the go-to place for players to find a wide range of skins, crossovers, and cosmetics. It offers new and exciting content that helps players stand out in the game. With daily updates, the Fortnite item shop is constantly changing, ensuring that there is always something fresh to discover.

French player Théo “Zoelys” Le Scornec is set to join the LEC as a rookie support player for Infinite Reality’s team in 2024. Zoelys, who previously played in the EMEA Masters, has reached a verbal agreement with Infinite Reality’s Team in the LoL EMEA Championship (LEC).

Jungle player Markoon has found a new home for the LEC 2024 season. He will be joining a new LoL team, Infinite Reality, and completing their roster.

The recent TI12 qualifiers for Dota 2 have been overshadowed by allegations of match-fixing involving three Chinese teams: Team Bright, Team Disillusion, and Holy Grail. These allegations were brought to light by JieChuGe, a prominent caster in the Chinese Dota 2 scene, who has a track record of exposing match-fixing.

French player Théo “Zoelys” Le Scornec is set to join the LEC as a rookie support player for Infinite Reality’s team in 2024. Zoelys, who previously played in the EMEA Masters, has reached a verbal agreement with Infinite Reality’s Team in the LoL EMEA Championship (LEC).

The Worlds 2023 Fan Fest is an exciting event that will take place in South Korea. It will provide fans with the ultimate Worlds experience and an opportunity to celebrate the tournament.

When it comes to finding the perfect gift for Gen Z, it's important to consider their unique tastes and values. This generation appreciates gifts that are both thoughtful and trendy, reflecting their fashion-forward mindset and commitment to sustainability. From fashion and beauty to gaming and home decor, there are plenty of gift options that align with Gen Z's interests and values.

Guild Esports has unveiled its new Counter-Strike roster, known as the Guild Eagles team. The team, consisting of Genc ‘gxx-’ Kolgeci, Flatron ‘juanflatroo’ Halimi, Sener ‘SENER1’ Mahuti, Dionis ‘sinnopsyy’ Budeci, and Rigon ‘rigoN’ Gashi, made history as the first-ever team from the Albanian-Kosovar region to reach a Major qualifier. They have competed in three Counter-Strike Majors and earned $96,000 in prize winnings in 2023 alone.

Pokemon TCG decks are not all created equal. Where there are strong decks, there will also be weak decks. For the most part, supply and demand will dictate whether cards are expensive or not, but Pokemon decks can be relatively inexpensive to build and win events. At top level, the trends on what decks succeed have been established for the current (at time of writing) BST-OBF format.

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Melbourne-based health tech startup Heidi Health has raised A$10 million ($6.5 million) in a Series A funding round led by Blackbird Ventures. This brings its total investments to date to A$15 million ($9.7 million).