On Cloud9: Valve announce invitees for Dota 2 International 2014

Valve have sent out whatever the digital equivalent is of gilded invitations to 11 pro Dota 2 teams. They’ll compete in this year’s International tournament, set to fill the Seattle Center’s KeyArena on the weekend beginning July 18.

On Cloud9: Valve announce invitees for Dota 2 International 2014

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