Just like The International 2013!
The biggestDota 2tournament of the year, The International, was even bigger this year thanks to a community-funded prize pool that increased the total awarded cash from $1,600,000 to$2,874,380. Players bought Interactive Compendiums for $10, and some of that cash went straight into the prize pool, directly fueling the event that they love.
MLG is doing the same thing withMLG Columbus, scheduled for November 22-24. There’s no Interactive Compendium, but there is apackage on theDota 2storethat consists of a HUD, wards, a courier, battle bonus, and allows players to be eligible for in-game items drops for $9.99. Of that $9.99, $2.50 will go straight into the prize pool. Cyborg Matt, a popularDota 2persona, has put together ahandy-dandy tallythat tracks the prize pool. So far, the prize pool is over $100,000, which more than doubles the original prize pool of $50,000. Way to go, community!
