Since placing second at TI5, CDEC Gaming have had a mixed run of form, struggling to grapple with 6.85 Dota. Could the Frankfurt Major be the event where they show their strength once more?
The million dollar Dream Coil, the undefeatable Lone Druid, and the swift movements of Io, all these treasurable moments of Alliance at TI3 almost sound like a myth for new players and spectators of DotA 2. After winning TI3, from placing 11th-12th at TI4, to not even qualifying for TI5, Alliance’s performance have been going downhill.
In yet another monumental occassion for local esports, premier Filipino gaming team Mineski-Dota revealed through a joint press conference its upcoming partnership with local media giant TV5 as well as renowned shoe and clothing manufacturer World Balance.
As NewBee.Young are the official replacement for Invictus Gaming at the Fall Major, the Chinese organization will attend the event with both of their squads.
The South East Asia, CIS and Chinese regional qualifiers for Game Show - Global eSports Cup have concluded with Vega, Empire, TnC, Invictus Gaming and NewBee booking their tickets for the studio LAN playoffs that will be held in Vilnius, Lithuania from 30th of November to December 3rd.