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This Half-Life 2 world record speedrun will melt your brain

For average gamers, Half-Life 2 and it's mini-follow-up Episode 2 were a test of wit, grit, and accuracy

Stretch goals top out at $15 million for this year’s Compendium

Esports' most prolific fundraising drive is officially underway, and this year Valve is reaching higher than ever

Valve’s choice for Dota 2: Now or never

Competitive Dota is in a state of clumsy adolescence

DeMoN: ‘There’s an insane amount of potential’ in NA Dota

He's a unique commodity in North American Dota 2.

Microsoft needs you to raise $100,000 for Killer Instinct

With Capcom throwing its weight behind Street Fighter and Nintendo finally recognizing the competitive Super Smash Bros

Alliance drops Niqua

With International qualifiers just around the corner, Alliance is retooling after its hot March fizzled in April

Valve’s latest Dota 2 update is bonkers

Esports titles lend themselves to conservative adjustments—"buffing" and "nerfing" characters and items only enough to even the playing field

Valve announces the Dota Major Championships

Dota 2's legacy of big-money prizes and nail-biting finals is frequently overshadowed by a lack of team stability during the International off season

Vici Gaming wins, Secret stumbles at Starladder 12

The West's best are on notice after two of China's finest found their form in a Starladder bracket loaded with surprises

Who will get International invites? Here are our picks

Invites to Dota's biggest tournament are just around the corner, and the tension is palpable