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Cale Michael

Lead Staff Writer for Dota 2, the FGC, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and more who has been writing for Dot Esports since 2018. Graduated with a degree in Journalism from Oklahoma Christian University and also previously covered the NBA. You can usually find him writing, reading, or watching an FGC tournament.

The Aegis of Champions, a shield-shaped trophy, awaits the winners of The International Dota 2 tournament.

Dota 2 The International 2023 live updates: TI 2023 schedule, scores, and standings

The Aegis waits for one team to claim.

Cale Michael, Nicholas Taifalos - Oct 29, 2023 8:44 pm2023-10-29T20:44:25-05:00
  • Dota 2
Team Spirit taking a selfie after winning TI12.

Team Spirit end historic Gaimin Gladiators TI 2023 campaign to lift second Dota 2 Aegis

"It is our Team Spirit."

Cale Michael - Oct 29, 2023 8:43 pm2023-10-29T20:43:35-05:00
  • Dota 2
Dota 2's Aegis of Champions, in a stainedglass style, part of TI12's launch announcement.

How much is Dota 2’s The International 2023’s prize pool?

There are some additional wrinkles for TI12.

Cale Michael, Gökhan Çakır - Oct 29, 2023 6:04 pm2023-10-29T18:04:18-05:00
  • Dota 2
LGD's niu immediately after being eliminated from TI12.

LGD can’t end its historic Dota 2 drought, suffers disastrous loss at TI 2023

Another year without the Aegis.

Cale Michael - Oct 29, 2023 5:53 pm2023-10-29T20:44:35-05:00
  • Dota 2
A circus poster for Dota 2's newest hero RingMaster.

Dota 2’s newest hero Ringmaster gets a spooktacular reveal at TI 2023

"Why not capture heroes?"

Cale Michael - Oct 29, 2023 3:47 pm2023-10-29T15:47:42-05:00
  • Dota 2
Quinn and tOfu celebrating a TI12 win.

Gaimin Gladiators manhandle Somnus at TI 2023 to keep Dota 2 curse at bay

'We definitely aren’t losing.'

Cale Michael - Oct 29, 2023 2:31 am2023-10-29T02:31:35-05:00
  • Dota 2
Pure reacting to BetBoom's loss to Azure Ray at TI12.

One kill is all it takes: BetBoom suffers devastating loss to Azure Ray at TI 2023

The Bali Major repeats itself.

Cale Michael - Oct 28, 2023 11:32 pm2023-10-28T23:32:04-05:00
  • Dota 2
Insania, Boxi, and zai taking a photo at TI12.

‘Might have been my last TI’: Zai unsure of Dota 2 future after disappointing TI 2023 exit

It may have been in the works before TI.

Cale Michael, Gökhan Çakır - Oct 28, 2023 9:56 pm2023-10-28T21:56:21-05:00
  • Dota 2
MATUMBAMAN on the talent panel at TI12.

F**k this s**t’: MATUMBAMAN leaves TI 2023 panel early after Team Liquid elimination

"I need a beer right now."

Cale Michael - Oct 28, 2023 8:33 pm2023-10-28T20:33:46-05:00
  • Dota 2
Quinn and dyrachyo fistbumping after a big Gaimin Gladiators win at TI12.

Gaimin Gladiators eliminate Liquid one last time in TI 2023 top six epic

One of the most storied single-season rivalries had one last ride at TI.

Cale Michael - Oct 28, 2023 7:43 pm2023-10-28T19:43:42-05:00
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