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An introduction to MOBA by The Black Panel

The Black Panel writes: What is this strange new genre? Where did it come from? What’s this trademark controversy about? How important is the pro-gaming aspect of MOBA? What games are currently out there? Will it evolve beyond its very rigid structure? What new examples of the genre can we look forward to?

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NuclearDuke4710d ago

Your first mistake was taking in the word MOBA. It's not really an Arena, it's a battlefield. That is of lesser importance.

Your biggest mistake was not to credit Icefrog, who is the main person responsible for where DotA, HoN & LoL is today. Yes, Eul, Guinsoo are a huge part of DotA development and especially taking DotA to DotA Allstars was the first step towards success, but without Icefrog turning the game from a custom map into a competitive title with his changes to the game, the spawnlings from Riot Games, S2Games & Valve would likely not have happened.

Icefrog is still the developer of DotA on the WC3:TFT platform. He works on the custom map alongside with developing Dota2 with Valve.

I did like the article for it's honesty, except for the two mentioned mistakes, as it labels the different titles in their respective category, League of Legends being the easiest and most different, Heroes of Newerth being the replica of DotA and Dota2 being the exact transfer from the WC3 Editor to Source Engine.

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Why The League Community Hates Attractive Champions

League fans often complain about Riot always releasing conventionally attractive champions. Here's why the complaints are often unjustified.

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MeteorPanda34d ago

It's cause the females all share the same model... or they're getting younger and younger to borderline strange.

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7.37 patch for Dota 2 makes changes to characters, items, and more

Dota 2 fans, get ready for some exciting changes! The highly anticipated Patch 7.37 has just been released, bringing a host of updates and improvements to the game. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the battlefield, these changes are sure to shake things up and offer fresh strategies to explore. Let’s dive into the details of what’s new in Patch 7.37.New Updates and Changes in Dota 2 Patch 7.371. Medusa Rework: Medusa has received a significant rework. Her Mana Shield is now an innate

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League Of Legends Has An Identity Crisis

League of Legends is one of the first MOBAs, boasting many unique characters and mechanics, yet today struggles to produce anything original.