The multiplayer online game shattered their own record again as they set the largest prize pool in the history of esports. As of posting time, the seventh edition of the annual The International event hosted by Valve surpassed last year's pot of $20,770,460. Luckily, 11 Filipinos are competing in the world stage, including two Philippine-based teams, TNC and Execration, which are both attending the annual event for the second straight year. Arguably the most renowned Pinoy DOTA 2 player now named Azel “Abed” Yusop will also participate under US-based squad Digital Chaos. “We have very talented gamers that are winning big in the world stage.

Source: Philippine Star July 13, 2017 06:11 UTC