The International 5

Dota 2 is a game that I have written a lot about over the years; a successful reimagining of a cult classic that has now delivered itself to the masses, attracting over one million unique players every single day. August each year welcomes in The International; a collection of the best teams in the world competing for Dota 2’s top prize. The world cup of Dota, the international attracts millions of viewers from all over the world and has one of the biggest prize pools in gaming history.
Valve, the creators, put in some money, but the rest is funded by the fans who purchase items and support their teams of choice. The team that wins the International 5 will take home just over 6 million dollars – that’s more than Wimbledon, more than any golf major and ranks among some of the biggest prize pools in any sport.