Valve just released a meaty web comic telling part of the story behind the Dota 2 hero Axe, a melee warrior who...wields an axe. It’s a very good comic, even if you don’t know anything about Dota’s lore! Read it here. Read more

Here’s an extremely impressive wood carving of Dota 2’s famous “Blink Dagger,” made by Reddit’s GremLinzTat. Do you think making this beauty took more or less time than actually nailing the proper in-game technique for using the teleportation device? Probably less. See more photos on imgur. Read more

DOTA 2’s first Valve-hosted major is happening in November. Valve is hoping to give pros a more reliable source of income by hosting multiple events throughout the year (instead of just The International). This one will take place in Frankfurt, Germany, with $3 million on the line. More details here.

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