Esports primer: Dota 2

Dota 2 features one of the most robust – and lucrative – esports scenes in the gaming industry. — ybbuc/VisualHunt.com/CC BY

Esports are passionately followed by millions of fans around the globe on a daily basis. With the games featuring a wide range of formats, competition types and schedules, here is the beginning of a series of overviews to introduce you to the most popular titles, teams and personalities.

Today, a look at Dota 2.