Valve and Hidden Path Entertainment developed CS:GO in 2012. Game released for multiple platforms in 2012, Linux in 2014. Transitioned to free-to-play model in December 2018
Dota 2 is a 2013 MOBA game by Valve, sequel to Defense of the Ancients. Players control heroes in teams of five, defending bases while destroying Ancient structures. Game features 126 playable heroes with unique abilities and three attributes. Players collect experience points and items to defeat opponents
Founded in 2017 by FIFA eWorld Cup winner Mossad "Msdossary" Al-Dossary. Msdossary serves as CEO and Global Director of Esports. Organization aims to develop esports world for gamers in MENA region
Majors introduced in 2013 with $1,250,000 prize pool. Initially featured 16-team GSL group stage. 2017 introduced Swiss System format with 16 teams. 2018 brought 24-team format with Offline Qualifier
Esports is electronic competition facilitated by video games. Professional gamers gained popularity in late 2000s. Common genres include real-time strategy, FPS, fighting, and MOBA. Major tournaments include The International and League of Legends World Championship
FACEIT is an Esports company founded in London in 2012. Platform organizes international gaming events and social gaming features. Users can link various accounts including Steam, Facebook, YouTube