Free to Play

FREE TO PLAY is a feature-length documentary that follows three professional gamers from around the world as they compete for a million dollar prize in the first Dota 2 International Tournament. In recent years, E Sports has surged in popularity to become one of the most widely-practiced forms of competitive sport today. A million dollar tournament changed the landscape of the gaming world and for those elite players at the top of their craft, nothing would ever be the same again. Produced by Valve, the film documents the challenges and sacrifices required of players to compete at the highest level.

[@rovaz]

This video makes me want to quit my job and become the best 2.3K MMR dota player ever

[@anurodhtripathi144]

+rovaz yesterday you said tommorow

[@LavreDIMONAMVS]

+rovaz mmr is just numbers...sit,study the game,learn the way it works..i was 2.7k solo and 1 year of studying not just gaming went me to 4k AND STILL GOING UP

[@TheInfernalwing]

+rovaz any update yet sir? :)

[@LavreDIMONAMVS]

Sabriel Guindon well first of all you need to know the meta and what and when you should pick a hero..for example if you see that your team will be creating space..a hard late game carry like AM is the best in this type of game...now as a support..supporting is a little tricky..most of us think that a good support should be buying wards not getting any farm and dying instead of a core hero in the team...thats not the case, because you have to find those lvls and that farm in order to buy wards and have item and lvl progression.and the most important thing! ADAPT YOUR PLAYSTYLE! example: with earthshaker i go items like dagger->force staff->shivas->octarine->hex->greaves but against a pl the item build goes like this:arcane->dagger->force staff->Veil->agha->shivas or octarine depending on the situation of the other team members..bottom line.dont get sad if you lose a couple of games..you have to go down and then reach the top slow and steady

[@beefsoda3631]

+rovaz i hope bernie sanders taxes dota pool prize. 1 million dollars is too much. I hope bernie taxes that pool prize at least 50%. I think dota 2 players will lead a happy life with 500 thousand dollars. Even if it is shared among a lot of players it is still more than earning the minimum wage.

[@davidkbeardsmore8497]

I have no idea how i came across this site and movie. I am a father of two teenagers who love I their consoles, phones and tablets. But the guys in this movie are not addicted but so motivated it purely amazes me. Great movie that opens your eyes to the gaming world. Beats my monotonous job.

[@davidkbeardsmore8497]

just seen other comments. Can I have a vive PLEASE. Never to young to start .

[@Gioyoji]

Dave Beardsmore what u want?

[@joeyabbs6881]

Dave Beardsmore Your getting hacked bitch.

[@NVE]

yeah esports is pretty dope. but it's extremely unlikely that most kids will ever make it to this level of play though.

[@ieiri7766]

+kevin reese sumail? miracle? abed? ferrari 430? and so many more..

[@johnabraham1627]

I loved that line from Dendi's mom, where she mentioned that he was actually very patient and could just sit there for hours and fish. The irony that Dendi was often called out because of his impatience in games. It tells you how powerful of an impact his father had on him.

[@AnshJhatakia]

John Abraham exactly what i was thinking haha

[@benjaminclehmann]

bit late, but if you follow CS:GO, NaVi is VERY passive on T side, always attempting to get the CTs to overrotate.

[@IceX92]

Bobby Ben Different game, different shit...

[@jocelynduarte8539]

Icex Aoki

[@benjaminclehmann]

I realize, I thought it was an interesting fact

[@Xavier148xav]

9 Years Later. I'm no longer playing Dota competitively. My new MMR is my Work, Business and earning Money irl. Thank you Dota for being part of my childhood. I am thankful I am able to to play instead of doing drugs and was able to shape my life. you are a real G.

[@elysiumgaming2866]

what team were you part of

[@basti.9022]

Damnnn....

[@tapwater424]

Gaming is like football: you hear about the 5% who succeeded, but not about the 95% who wasted their lives, education and job.

[@qwertyrewtywyterty]

so true, because both of them is just games that people took into competitive level

[@333dae]

True, gaming can be a great career, but if you failed to enter the gaming career, you're fucked.

[@Destroyer120296]

***** you can play alot and still exercise and have a real world social life.

[@justaguyonyoutube471]

***** Lmfao even if you're gaining 25 mmr a day (the average for 1 won match) just 1 year, playing only 250 days in that year, you could have the highest mmr in the world even IF you only started at 2,000 mmr (which is SHIT by the way).

[@justaguyonyoutube471]

***** Lol, that was just an example to show you that its actually quite easy to balance dota with a social life and exercise. As someone who started at ~3100 when ranked came out and is now at 5052 never I'm well aware of how the system works.

[@Aerba54]

In a hundred years, E-sports will be the focus of all global entertainment and competition.

[@germanfacistdeathtotheeast6695]

So true But ti kinda already is

[@espressonoob]

if we even live long enough. and if we do, energy will probably be outlawed due to how much we fucked up our world.

[@jamesjack67]

Old Murk-Eye We did not fuck up the world. The generation ignorant to global warning did.

[@espressonoob]

Mangy.so as ignorant to global warming, you mean the people who think it doesn't exist, right?

[@jamesjack67]

Old Murk-Eye Yeah, and the people that didn't know it existed in the first place.

[@cynicalbrit]

Inspiring, excellently paced and ties together the stories of 3 players extremely well with a satisfying and tear-jerking conclusion. A must watch for anyone regardless of whether or not they like or play DOTA. Pretty much a benchmark that other eSports documentaries will be judged by.

[@doggradu5567]

I agree, i do have to admit i did shed a tear (a man tear)

[@MrMarin2001]

I shed a tear when i learned that Dendie's father died. Well actually severall but you get the point becouse if i lost my father i would probably die aswell.

[@JeremyGiuliani]

If you thought this was good you should go and watch "The Smash Brothers" documentary TB it was astounding.

[@B4NTO]

Bougth the awesome Pudge Crow Set:)

[@GuidoMoreira]

Inspiring indeed

[@2-Peak]

I think I have watched this video for more than 10 times, but for real, I never get bored on it. I literally learn something from this video to work hard and never give up on your passion, even if you don't get anything in the end. I'm not a professional gamer, I'm just a casual gamer who has a job everyday. I will achieve my goals, whatever it takes.

[@sgimmigs1]

FEAR winning 6.6million dollars I feel good for him.

[@fuckingidiots2627]

sgimmigs1 i came back here just to watch old man's documentary

[@svilen12345]

fucking idiots Me too!

[@BrickNGames]

sgimmigs1 is he going to retire

[@hoangsh12]

sgimmigs1 The oldman finally gets what he deserves!

[@Zoom_on_rs]

sgimmigs1 old man fear

[@NoobFromUA]

Wow, best movie ever.

[@23kamran]

Wow this is official account

[@tabrezdn1]

You are amazing too.

[@aungkyawhtet4005]

Ooh

[@jayq2571]

2020?

[@damelestergaleon9200]

@@jayq2571 2021?

[@JJStevens]

Simply amazing. To those who are complaining that this is just a commercial for DOTA 2, you clearly didn't watch it properly. This video highlights the struggles of pro gamers and shows how E Sports as a whole has grew massively. Yeah the game that's used to show these issues and accomplishments is DOTA, but why shouldn't it be? It's made by Valve!

[@FangSylux]

I'm not complaining, it was meant to be taken as a joke. :)

[@JJStevens]

This isn't aimed at any one in particular, there's just a lot of negative comments for strange reasons. Sure it's advertising DOTA, but that isn't the main focus of the film :D

[@KazeKumo]

DOTA 2 made by Valve, DotA made by Eul,Guinso, and Icefrog. Eul and Icefrog hired by Valve to make DOTA 2. soooo.. ya its awesome ^_^

[@SaintCrossGear]

Kaze Kumo guinsoo went on to start LoL, which before Dota 2's introduction, looks at themselves as the controllers of where gamers, sponsors and the likes should invest. They we're dominant before, well until Dota 2 crushed their dreams now..

[@MartinFlaa]

Cross WorX u wot m8? Dota 2 will never crush anything bro

[@KatsuD3]

10 years, these are the pioneers of not only Dota 2 but the whole esport theme.

[@mangosage7288]

dota is dead for now.

[@zeekree2895]

@@mangosage7288 40 million dollar prize pool for a "dead game" ?? i dont think so

[@mangosage7288]

@@zeekree2895 dead game is not based on prize pool but based on new players and living players

[@dajdo]

@@mangosage7288 vun keep to lol

[@INCNetski]

@@mangosage7288 Dota dies when there only 9 active players left.

[@hOlyhexOr]

Still watching it in 2016. EPIC.

[@ahmetekici5693]

same

[@XteekayX]

Fear will be missed. Can't wait to see his impact as a coach.

[@riotchan]

have you paid money to people you stole their content from?

[@rehanshefiyulla4336]

Hello this was a cool Video can i have a free vive

[@rosalynjohnson185]

can I have a free valve

[@patricktanmusic]

When you rewatch this, it makes Fear's TI win so much more beautiful.

[@ParkPlayerGameplays]

This is just perfect. A life story. The best thing I best documentary I have ever seen and... I just love it. Everything is so perfect. The soundtrack is amazing.

[@Noctis198]

Amen to that

[@asianmayhem043]

i want another one lol

[@jabobbs1644]

Free to play for TI4 !

[@onesong2001]

ParkPlayerGameplays This is not a documentary. It's an advert by a games company pretending to be a documentary.

[@callanwilson3623]

onesong2001 *your opinion

[@jiayunglee7245]

As a Singaporean male in his late 20s, I completely relate to hyhy's story. Our parents went through a really hard life and believed that studies were the only way out for a better life. They saw that doctors and lawyers were the only ones doing well and naturally, doing anything else was a waste of time. Can't blame them for having this mindset and lets hope that we will be more open-minded to the opportunities future generations have

[@blastermaster5039]

I'd say that most asian parents, loving that they are, are also quite grounded in the realities of life. And the reality is that at times, playing a safe bet is better than going after that impossible dream. And yes the Internationals, with its fame and prestige is a huge gamble for Scythe and very much a dream that is too good to be true - and in the end that dream swallowed Scyhe along with all the rest, and Navi are the only ones able to live the dream of becoming the champions.

[@Saxonsredux]

Especially in the early esports scene. Twitch wasn't there to supplement income in between cash tournaments.

[@Emmet_Bryan]

@@Saxonsredux asjdjksdasjkdasjdh

[@ashes2diamond]

Well they weren't entirely wrong. E-Sports then (don't know about now) doesn't have the kind of backing to support players in a 'bad year'. In this case it was make or break for Hyhy and unfortunately it broke, leaving him with nothing and a year gone by of his life and nothing to show for it, which means another year of living off his parents instead of being able to support himself. I admire the risk Hyhy took, but it was a risk at the expense of not only his immediate future, but those who have to now look after his financial needs for another year. Well technically they don't have to, they could just boot him out onto the street, but you get my meaning.

[@mindstatekky]

i learned very important lesson from this documentary : if you have a rough time in your life just stay in the trees and everything will be fine

[@DotaHelm]

HAHAHAH

[@TheLightningWhale]

Until mangina comes and bends you over...

[@andyourself]

This documentary is one of the most inspiring pieces of media i have ever seen. I live in an environment that is incredibly antagonistic towards gaming. My family looks down at me, I keep it as separate as i can from my social life and only my closest friends really know that i even enjoy playing games. This film has the potential to change everyones perception of gaming entirely, I really hope that it reaches people in my area (Perth, Australia) and changes the way people view 'us'. They shun, and disrespect 'us' and feel like they are better than us. What's worse is that for so long i had nothing to say to defend and justify myself. I stay inside and play games in my free time, i play games at night while my family sits at the other end of the house and every time they see me playing a game they go quiet and leave. The point that the asian girl in the film about how once the gamers today grow up and have children and support them and their hobby rather than shun them and try and prevent it like my parents and so many others did, then we will start to see a change in perception towards gaming. :)

[@MarkoLomovic]

Well you have to brake common misconception and show them why you like it. You shouldn't let anyone look down at you and there is absolutely no reason to hide fact that you enjoy and who know hows many of your friends play games because you feel ashamed you hide it and then you give them reason to disrespect you. So stand your ground and show them there is northing wrong with it. I don't see people disrespect chess players that committed their life to the game.

[@oriaphyn]

Fear in 2013 before his teammates left him to join Secret, the wrist injury that put him into retirement and EG were a walking joke: "I mean, deep down inside, I know this career is going to work out for me in the end." 2015 he wins TI5.

[@crystalmascot3107]

oriaphyn and to think he is still plays well even with his wrist thing, OLD MAN FEARRRR

[@adrianortiz3392]

I can still see the pain in HyHy's eyes. No one is supporting him and the only who supports him abandoned him :(

[@EdgarTheOgre]

a lot of people supported him, but he decided to put all around his gf. bad choice sure he learned from that

[@jeremyg2236]

@@EdgarTheOgre what happened to him? I'm in the dark about his status.

[@EdgarTheOgre]

@@jeremyg2236 dont know, never been a fan but i read on a comment that the dude graduated from college and embraced a normal life and that would be good, dude obviously is veryu keen of emotions and human contact, pro gamers usually die alone

[@Dolfinius]

@@jeremyg2236 I was wondering also and I found a article that tells you everything you want to know pretty much. au.news.yahoo.com/free-to-play-star-hyhy-regrets-not-focusing-more-on-esports-netflix-dota-193753396.html#:~:text=He%27s%20currently%20signed%20on%20as,Dominik%20"Black%5E"%20Reitmeier.

[@lyonvensa]

@@Dolfinius Whoa, it's nice to hear from Hyhy again after all this time. Funny, though, I feel like he's at the best of both worlds despite not completely excelling in either. He didn't win TI or the like, but he had proven there's some merit in gaming after his 'blind' leap of faith.

[@LiBrizziTV]

What a wonderful journey so far. Gaming and eSports as a whole has created something absolutely breathtaking. Bringing so many passionate gamers together to make something incredible. Shame on you if you clicked on this video to make a comment comparing one game to another, because this video isn't about that. This video is about gamers who are dedicated to what they love, and how eSports have given them the opportunity to turn their love of the game into a lifestyle. I can only dream of one day being able to do the same with my passion for gaming, and if it was ever possible, then right now is the time. Thank you Valve for reminding me why I love this community so much.

[@drag0nb0lt666]

and it gives us the non pro players to look forward to something big theres millions of players in league and in dota 2 those fans there could be next years champions. its some thing to strive for if you are a gamer or its some thing you just casually enjoy as a gamer something to look up to.

[@UberDanger]

librizzi :D

[@DanBOXGaming]

Great post, couldn't have worded it better myself :D

[@RazerXuan]

Anyone can tell me what song(piano) dendi play in this movie ? ?

[@starblursd]

Librizzi brought me here

[@TryMike4instance]

Dendi you got me right in the feels

[@geegii11]

(((

[@theseeker8086]

i miss u mike

[@crfthero]

Yooo

[@Condor.Games.]

I watched this when this was originally released, and I was upset when Fear lost. Since then I drifted away from DOTA, and I was just browsing the internet recently and found out that Fear's team won the latest International with the LARGEST prize pool. I am so happy for that guy!

[@KingInfernagon]

me too man

[@lek0754]

So much nostalgia watching this again after so many years. I still remember when i didnt have a pc and i was so hyped to plat dota, i would go to the local internet cafe everyday after class and think about dota day and night. Now im fortunate i have a pc and intenet to play whenever i want to

[@AnizhAxelRai]

Same as your story so hyped to play but i too dint had pc back days. Finally i got my own pc and all was fun. Then the reality struck now i have a job and i cannot play my dota anymore. But always i watch international and dota watafak every week. I miss my childhood dota

[@karljustinemiranda4743]

1million dollars and now we are on a 20million prize pool.

[@nadaisme7470]

"i dont really mind about the numbers, even if it just 1 or 2 i am happy. its not about the numbers, i think...."-dendi Surprisingly he was right, its about the revolutionary moment that change the world, e sport is now a way of life.

[@TalhaHasanZia]

Justine Miranda Its going to break all prize pool at ti7 now.

[@sabryo2244]

I loved everything in it TOO MUCH can I get a five for free

[@drapermovies]

23 million currently. Hype!

[@AgentMrX7]

god i love valve. for no reason did they need to make this film, but they did + plus they put it on youtube for everyone to see for free.... absolutely incredible.

[@agoniavr]

***** you really think the amount of money involved in making such a documentary will come back from in-game purchases? Movies/documentaries costs A LOT, if they wanted to advertise Dota they had better/cheaper ways. For once I think we can simply think they made it cause they like to and care :)

[@notactuallyarealperson2267]

Margalus89 I'm pretty sure they made this film so that in 10 years when competetive gaming is commonplace there is some record saying dota 2 and valve started it all.

[@agoniavr]

Benjamin Botwin nop, every true gamer knows for example Counter Strike and its scene at LANs and stuff, same with UT back when players had to bring their own computers to the tournament lolz.

[@gordonthefish]

Margalus89 Both made by Valve, Gabe too good

[@agoniavr]

MasterFish Valve didn't make CS nor UT/Dota back in the days if you refer to that. still I agree they're awesome

[@SilverScraper]

I have played at most 5 or 6 hours of DoTA in my entire life, despite my brother-in-law's best tries to get me into it (He has 500-600 hours as of this post and is only slowed down by his job). However, he recommended that I watch this documentary, and I can not honestly say that I have ever been more into a documentary in my whole life. Valve did a great job explaining the game enough so if you have at least a basic knowledge of the game you can totally follow it. It was inspiring, and while I am still fairly certain that I won't play DoTA much more I will try and play other games more competitively. This is also really inspiring because, well, it shows that e-sports has come a long way. I personally detest all sports, yet I love videogames and those who play them professionally. There is just something uncanny about how scarily good some players are, and how you can always come up with a new strategy. A lot of other sports have very specific rules, and that's just the way you play. But in videogames you can always have a new brilliant idea, a new strategy that might just win you something big. Like $1,000,000.

[@seanconnoreelsea212]

Sound Like me In Terraria!

[@nestordavid2724]

After 10 years. Dendi was named as the face of dota 💪

[@claporga]

"Danil has the same control and patience of his father." But at the beginning of the video teammates are quoted on Dendi tending to overextend and become impatient. Not pointing out any flaw, but pointing out how different family sees a person compared to a fellow gamer. Gaming unleashes a new beast in someone. That's passion. Incredible piece of documentary from top to bottom.

[@MrBezukhov]

Mom knows best.

[@darkangelkbk]

Yeah it was pointed out that Dendi is impatient but on his last battle against EHome where he is forced to pick Enigma, he learns that it's his flaws so he became very patient and just wait for a perfect ulti. And that's how they won the game.

[@DM5Juju458]

Hardcore league player, hardcore pro scene of league follower, but still have mad respect for all these people. No matter your game, to have the skill, dedication, and guts to go for something like this is one of the most respectable things in the community nowadays and I have so much respect for all who pave way into this community!!

[@SlickCJL]

Exactly, I think LoL is NEEDED to help the esport scene. Especially for PC gaming. It gives younger players and more inexperienced gamers a chance to get into esports.

[@buasfe6986]

who came back to rewatch it? :D

[@steventesorio4679]

meeeeeeeee

[@mangeshrananavare5656]

+TheRetroMan also Fear's patience brings him justice TI5 :)

[@buasfe6986]

mangesh rananavare yah :D

[@alexroberts8762]

+TheRetroMan I always come back. As an aspiring professional Dota player this gives me inspiration every time.

[@buasfe6986]

Alex Clark nice

[@sadpuckerr5359]

here we are exactly as tobi said, 10 years later admiring this masterpiece

[@mangosage7288]

what masterpiece? i only found a dead game in 2 more years

[@sadpuckerr5359]

@@mangosage7288 was referring to the documentary

[@whxthxxfvckxzvxnzz]

@@mangosage7288 dead game for u because you're herald LOL

[@jetmarkignacio8976]

@@mangosage7288 just to update you, game ain't dead yet.

[@urbainleverrier1]

timestamp: 1:07:20

[@ccwisp]

nice cinematics :D I know that everyone is motivated by this video but remember "there are few who success in gaming"

[@manganawan]

"there are few who success in gaming" its True, and the rest gamers are just wasting money and time.

[@WoohooSekai]

Ahmad Maseh Well said.

[@rosstomlinson1700]

Sanjaya Sugiarto dont take this the wrong way u dont play a game for money u play because u enjoy it :)

[@WoohooSekai]

Ross Tomlinson Passion is the way to go. You express the best of gamers.

[@jollyroger.4248]

Sanjaya Sugiarto I wouldn't say money. Pay 15 dollars for CS:GO and sell a 200 dollar knife skin.

[@komedylover]

I finally know why dendi is God-like when playing invoker and Pudge Piano skills for those Invoker combos, and fishing skills for those oh so sexy Pudge hooks

[@CValen97]

say that to 430 :v

[@kazuheekogaming9517]

2011 dota players: 1M DOLLARS?! THATS INSANE!! 2020 dota players: just 15m?? We'll buy more levels and battle pass to add more prize!!

[@poloy7051]

how far Dota 2 has come

[@sidheartgadekar]

Isn't it crazy how things have changed

[@dan1ar]

33 already))

[@onlygodknow8409]

34 already

[@abdush3268]

40m now

[@imanueljeffry6549]

still cried even on 2023... the story we cant tell everyone the feeling and the goosebumps to be a athlete and pro player.... going into LAN tournament, the atmosphere and audience, its so beautiful... thanks dota, even im not success here, u give me a great memories! long last dota, in the next i will teach my son how to play this game

[@PlayMates_]

1:07:24

[@Chaseuuu]

Even if you don't play dota and you're just a gamer in general this movie really gets to your feels.

[@doomlord6510]

The reason Dendi is so good with pudge is because he fishes irl

[@DrakSparrow]

He's a great mid as well because of his skills in piano. He's also good at getting girls cause he's dendi.

[@fightersbane]

+Drak Sparrow you got it wrong. he gets girls because his piano finger skills ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@DrakSparrow]

+The TeamStream That's demented but, well played.

[@RatoPotato]

+Doom Lord nice hajime no ippo reference))

[@MrVulcanator]

Because Dota 2 is great way to relieve stress and pain...

[@akosikalabaw8550]

Mr. Vulcanator Screaming "Putanginamo bobo Cyka" on game chat

[@llllCyclonellll]

Ako si Kalabaw THIS IS SO TRUE

[@jaddytheteenblogger]

Mr. Vulcanator When you get a Rampage... Hell yeah.

[@MrVulcanator]

***** Zion kurosaki Your disscussion might be better served in the Pub Moments group thread: steamcommunity.com/groups/pub_moments/discussions/0/617330406650252052/?tscn=1438078476

[@MrVulcanator]

***** Dey doon't meter hat much too meh.

[@soven100]

Even in 2020 I still have goosebumps watching this

[@jayshawnabrown81]

I love this show 😍 the games had a large amount of work to do that were asome

[@archmunitiongaming1724]

Yeah still have goosebumps

[@dariru27]

goosebumps for 6 yrs, are you still alive? lol

[@babycc197810]

@@dariru27 gga

[@dinamoninja1138]

Trueeee

[@Consural]

No one has deserved it more than you, Clinton. Congratulations for winning TI5 Fear, you finally did it.

[@auwi_]

STAY IN THE TREES!!!!

[@jovanlekic9004]

Hi carl, when is carls corner coming up ? xD

[@Mwhosay]

I feel so bad for Hy. You can see the typical strict Asian parent here. They put too much pressure on education that they don't even notice the positives. They just laugh at Hy.

[@Kuro-hl9ob]

that's right

[@surajpoudel4877]

yup....same like that here in south asia (nepal for me).... and every fucking where in asia really. wtf is with this studies obsession, and i wasnt even bad at studies was always top 10 percentile but my parents werent satisfied

[@pabben03]

Students today are in a box, afraid to go out of their comfort zones, afraid to become what they want to be because of the pressure of their parents to excel in studies. I would say that not all students today are destined to be great scholars. I believe this because I know that some are destined to be dancers, basketball players, race car drivers, or even professional gamers.

[@Lacertos]

Asia was undeveloped and exploited just a while ago... It's not surprising that asian parents focus on study that much, as asians saw first hand the technical superiority from Europe and the US applied to domination and understood that this is what rules the world. It will take generations to let go this mentality.

[@HPA97]

The suicide rates in Asian countries, specificaly Japan, is HIGH. People get too much pressure, it is ridicilous!

[@evilhunter64]

7 years after this was released i still cry everytime i see dendi fishing again. never change dendi

[@Loyalrex]

I've never played DOTA, or even watched anyone else play it, but this documentary is a great insight in to not only the game but the life of professional players (and gamers in general) and actually pretty inspiring, to get you to push for your passions and not give up even if you get knocked down along the way. Better that 90% of the dross that comes out these days!

[@Oxidon]

Im going to show my class this if im a teacher someday....

[@Oxidon]

yep

[@Oxidon]

computers :3

[@Eblank3218]

It would be so cool if there were gaming classes

[@Eblank3218]

I too want to become a teacher but I would prefer history and I would talk to my students about gaming in class free time

[@djgizmoe]

***** Yep, I'm showing this in my English class (I teach at a Japanese university) today. Your average Japanese student doesn't even realize PC gaming is a "thing", so showing them this really blows their mind. :)

[@yuannacosta5522]

Puppey: Dendi has lack of patience Dendi's mom: Dendi has level 99999999 of patience Who the hell should we suppose to believe?

[@RebootizerTech]

Remember when Puppey said Dendi was so patient because he was a afraid of losing(Before Ravage+Blackhole combo) ?

[@AOzmeric]

Puppey said that when he was playing mid and Dendi's mom said that when he was fishing...

[@CrimeFighterFrog]

I started playing Dota because of this documentary, not because I wanted to become a pro but because their dedication motivated me to undertake the daunting task of learning this massive game, and I did. It took me about 300 hours to truly understand the game but I eventually did and played it for thousands of hours. I quit around 2017 but recently returned. The magic is still there.

[@lhanzcyrilmanliguez329]

hoping the best for u dude

[@VietVuHunzter]

Dendi departs from Navi today. I hope new Dota2 fan will watch this, to know about a legend in our heart, the most popular player of Dota2.

[@ronmedina429]

@Gib Gibon and u got 0$

[@InterentAnon]

@Gib Gibon your pathetic Dendi is on of the OF and you have no place you to talk crap

[@nakulyadav9287]

@Gib Gibon You do realize most of the CIS pro players like Magical, Silent and Iceberg cite Dendi as their greatest inspiration? For me, that in itself, is extraordinary.

[@tengkualiff]

rip dendi

[@Tardsmat]

I don't know if many people did notice, but the color grading in this Movie is really GREAT.

[@sabre0001]

Interesting documentary, even for a non-DotA follower / player...

[@firebluestudios]

yeah, it was pretty good actually, and I have played very little dota. It was a well made documentary.

[@Andy-eg6cq]

I miss the first day I launched Dota... Something about the way I looked everything changed... These videos meant so much to me. I just don't think it'll ever be the same, The players, The hype, The passion. Still play you Dota, But I miss the old you

[@pongpojvorapongse8749]

Who's watching this after EG got TI5 champion?

[@theocean3364]

Pongpoj Vorapongse i am

[@jvxis]

Pongpoj Vorapongse i am

[@Jahias7]

Me too haha

[@Gaspa79]

Pongpoj Vorapongse "25-26 years is the absolute maximum age for esports" FEAR JUST WON TI WITH 27. Grats Fear! I'm happy for you!

[@sSeLeMaHs]

Pongpoj Vorapongse same here. Im so glad for Fear and EG. Great teamspirit and effort.

[@PipeLineShockStudios]

is it weird that I teared up a bit at the end?

[@awd3n]

PipeLineShockStudios you're not alone!

[@NooBiNAcTioN1334]

PipeLineShockStudios You are not the only one :)

[@WilliamOsborneKappa]

+PipeLineShockStudios BibleThump

[@monzitj1]

+William Osborne Not alone

[@joker28666]

+PipeLineShockStudios yes, you are clearly a degenerate

[@migz1875]

Son: Hey Dad, who's this guy? (shows picture of dendi) Me: Sit down, son. I'm gonna tell you a great story

[@diopedjohnlagman1168]

Who's here when wyk posted that this will be available in netflix?

[@rhemilenrickibabao2576]

It's the same as netflix show?

[@kyumaru1009]

@@rhemilenrickibabao2576 yeah, same, i think

[@bhampoyo]

Me lol

[@estahl1mchecmapuco652]

Que fue pasen el trailer

[@afatbalatdinov5241]

It IS in netflix 😁

[@BeastPlaysGH3]

The length of this movie is 1 hour, 15 minutes, and 43 seconds. 43 seconds. 3 seconds. Half-Life 3 confirmed.

[@BeastPlaysGH3]

My comment has 3 thumbs-up. Half-Life 3 comfirmed.

[@awkwardpineapple28]

Four likes. Half-life 4 confirmed

[@YujikoFTW]

Holy shit theres going to be Half-Life 5 too?!

[@dominikbulak5657]

And Half-Life 17

[@jerrythebaum4388]

Half-Life 21 2+1 Oh my goodness.

[@WV_Raider]

Watching this after a 5 game losing streak really keeps you moving. You remember that with enough time and practice, it could be you grabbing that aegis at the end of TI as the crowd goes insane and fireworks shoot up everywhere. You have the chance, as slim as it may be, to win something this big and get credit for something you really like to do.

[@jagvillani338]

+Joey Rather Even if I know that I will never be winning TI, I can at least take away that players far far better than me lose half the time as well.

[@Oldsql99]

Do you know that feeling when you finished an awesome movie like this and you just don't know what to do with your life anymore?

[@PhanteusZ]

yea it makes you question your very existence and meaning in life.

[@Oldsql99]

Phanteus Right, I just think about being like Dendi, would be awesome...

[@Oldsql99]

***** Yea, that's the sad thing about it.

[@joshuaaaroy]

Makes me want to quit my job and just totally play dota for the rest of my life.

[@Alan-fu2vx]

Joshua Roy LOL you remind me the MKUltra project. Nice play Gabe Newell xDD

[@smileandrelax1424]

For how old this video is it still hits home and inspires me to follow my dreams cause it’s easy to fall into the trap of living life and trying to be normal. Cause let’s be honest everyone judges you when you’re not going with the program. I like videos like this. So thank you.

[@arefx]

People saying this is just an ad for dota... Dota 2 has been playable for years now and they havent spend like any money advertising it, at least in the US. this is more about esports players than dota.

[@CrendorTheGreat]

This video alone has almost a million views. You would have to be pretty stupid to not see it as a huge advertisement.

[@BunnyLuster]

CrendorTheGreat this is far from enough

[@tonyzek]

CrendorTheGreat yeah bcs when you do something amazing, you would like to keep it a secret and dont advertise it, right?

[@CrendorTheGreat]

Irrelevant. At the end of the day Valve is still a business and have spent plenty of resources on DOTA. They're not going to spend a lot of time telling a story just for the heck of it.

[@arefx]

CrendorTheGreat so all the money they spent into making hl2 and its great story makes it a bad game? Good logic mate.

[@Flyingmushroomman]

Please no one bring the MOBA war here no one cares if you play LoL,DOTA,Smite, or InfiniteCrisis nobody cares which is your favourite time killer as long as you have fun so pls leave the comment section clean of hate thank you P.S. This movie is great

[@kunanabeat696]

well you true i think i want to play all MOBA games xD tq for your advice

[@Flyingmushroomman]

No problem just try hard and have fun.

[@killburndeluxe]

Dafuq is InfiniteCrisis? I never knew there we so many Dotaclones

[@Flyingmushroomman]

actualy it's a clone of a LoL gamemode

[@benjaminseow5371]

MOBA? What's that? You mean ASSFAGGOTS?

[@Xeonusify]

This is a truly mindblowing movie. A portrait of dedicated people that justifies the true passion for an outstanding game like Dota! Thank you Valve!!!

[@danielmelle]

np bro

[@PhanteusZ]

np man

[@swredpalladin]

after all these years i still think if hyhy just had a little bit more emotional support from his' parents things could have gone way different.

[@HandsFreeProductions]

He regrets not staying with competitive gaming. Really wish he'd got his due, hyhy was one of my favorite stars.

[@halfthetimeeverytime6603]

I nearly cried when it got to dendis story with his dad

[@MDMAx]

Valve.. whatever you do every time a QUALITY comes out. Do you mind going into politics maybe? I would vote for you.

[@d.w.hoerak954]

A 75 minute long Dota 2 commercial. Thanks Valve

[@ImFL3SH]

Are you a lol player ? Cuz if you are a dota player then please stop playing it ...

[@d.w.hoerak954]

ImFL3SH I don't play MOBA's.(Though i "tested" both LoL & Dota2 for 20hours each.) ***** I've seen the movie. These are just normal life stories.

[@msghia5252]

lmao you clearly did not watch it, sure the documentary focused on dota, but in what way was it a commerical

[@Fried-Tofu]

***** Totally focusing on an online game as a CAREER PATH. That's a normal life story to you? You must be pretty jaded.

[@yeh5532]

***** Yeah now that Valve told me the life story of those guys im deffinetly gonna start playing Dota!

[@renatoconcha8075]

Now, 10 years later, the title of champions returns to CIS region

[@INCNetski]

Poetic and beautiful.

[@ajamii4001]

dudeee

[@jonathan6935]

Brings back memories

[@aminyapussi4740]

I don't even play the game anymore but I really want Team Secret to win again this year. With all the chaos and strife going on in the CIS region with some secret players being from Ukraine this could be a Cinderella story of them winning against literally all odds

[@MsFbhacker]

So in this documentary, EHOME played the role as the bad guy :o

[@AirmailMRCOOL]

They where the favourite. It is more of an underdog story.

[@8271]

AirmailMRCOOL no they wernt...they are nothing like the ehome of 2010. the favourites would have been DK or LGD at that time,too bad either went to the event.

[@xGarbett]

This is truly mind blowing, An amazing documentary that you must watch!

[@BioDomeWithPaulyShor]

"Ten years ago, there was no competitive gaming scene" Oh fuck off, Quake III

[@magntex1954]

SMASHBROS as well

[@johnnyblaze426]

comparing the dota scene to the quake scene is apples and oranges son. i've never heard of any quake tourney offering anywhere NEAR as much as the international. the quake scene was pretty big... not in anyway comparable to the scene now though.

[@Jackamatack]

But was it really popular or spread through media at all? Compare Quake III competitive scene to modern day Dota 2, LoL, or even CS:GO.

[@ZyioScalebane]

Exactly what i said an hour ago.....and still got these lil derpy kids trying to argue the ignorance of that statement with dumb shit like "oooh it didn't make it as much money derp" lol =D Competitive gaming has been around before that kid was even thought about....people should know more about the gaming industry before being labeled "professional gamers"

[@dingchaozhang7829]

It's absolutely incorrect. But in 2011, competitive gaming is still at it's early stages.

[@Ggfc-w9s]

Once in a while I come back to this. The birth place of e-sports as we think of it today, and we were there. Amazing☺️

[@NightMareOSU]

The guy from Scythe gave me the feels, I could see in his eyes how sad and hurt he is and how much his ex means to him. I'm sure if my gf broke up with me, I'd try to make millions off of tennis...right now I'm only in junior college playing #1 singles and doubles and top 40 in state, I hope that's enough to make my gf proud of me. As much as I would have loved to be a pro gamer, I don't think I could do it, the pros are the top 0.5-1% of the world who have the ability to play at that level and I don't think I have that.

[@Jdstreetyo1]

Thats incredible you're such a great player in tennis even. One thing, do things for yourself, not for anyone else. Good luck!

[@chelseyyoung606]

wow!simply brilliant. I never knew how much went into being an online gamer. Completely impressed me beyond words. Thanks for the uploading it. Kudos to all involved. Cheers.

[@MistaGamerDude]

"These guys have no life" I'd like to see your 5.5 million dollars then, and if you had researched these guys further, you would find out that most of them pursue other activities, and most of them have girlfriends. And what is your definition of a "real job"? Doctor? Lawyer? Accountant? There is no such thing as a "real job". Those are only jobs that are on high demand.

[@MistaGamerDude]

Try not to make assumptions, hotshot. :D

[@hylorial]

Try not to comment.

[@MistaGamerDude]

Hiroki Gabriel He deleted his comment :P

[@ETX53]

***** Lol'd

[@EdgarTheOgre]

I admire a lot of dota2 players but you have to be realistic and say that a number of them have no life indeed. Some of them used to be douchebags, actually, and only changed their attitude afeter they got famous. Whatever, I love dota2.

[@ductile1430]

One of the best free YT movies out there, I really appreciate this, hats down to you folks! Edit: no thanks for the vive if y'all still do it, this is a pretty good movie for 2014

[@ProfessorKRD]

I feel as though I can be at a pro level, but I don't have the ability to drop my current life and pursue gaming.

[@SarpSpeaksSometimes]

It was 1-2 years ago. I didn't even have an idea what MOBA was. Then I heard everyone talking about this game called "League Of Legends" I decided to try it. I've played it for a while. I quite enjoyed it. Then I decided to quit because I became too addicted to it and I had an important exam soon. After the exam I was not sure if I should start playing again. Then I heard my friends argueing about which one is better: LoL or DOTA 2. I decided to try this other game called DOTA 2. I liked it even more than LoL. I thought it was better. Now I play both but I enjoy and play dota 2 more. But I've watched only a few tournament games. I'm not really into watching people play. I prefer playing it myself. Unless it's a horror game because I'm a big baby :( Anyways so I didn't know anything about the pro teams and players of The International before watching this. And after watching this I can say 4 THINGS for certain: 1- Dendi looks like a really cool and nice guy. 2- Watching this made me feel hyped about the tournaments unlike before. I'm definitely going to watch TI5 finals. 3- Dendi picked a hero in the tournaments he never played before? That's true balls right there. 4- All this information about me above was useless and probably wasted your time. lol sorry :P

[@Vida24322]

Sarp Ulaş Kaya k

[@DougSliv]

Sarp Ulaş Kaya to answer nr. 4, I enjoyed reading

[@DougSliv]

Sarp Ulaş Kaya And I also play both games

[@SarpSpeaksSometimes]

+Mitchell Egan yes maybe it's true. everyone gets angry at each other while playing these games. so pro players like dendi who take this game seriously can get REALLY mad

[@yuyurtrtrt2160]

+Mitchell Egan everyones a dick online

[@hugglepuff1]

Danil has no escape key on his keyboard, That is because there is no escape from Danil

[@ParklaneRabbit]

Dendi is love. Dendi is life.

[@pauloabaya6659]

still here watching for this. hoping they bring back this kind of documentary.

[@Vetano]

Wow all those feels about the Dendi story. Never followed DOTA that much (although I played it like 8 years ago via Hamachi). GREAT documentary. A must watch for every esports or gaming enthusiast! :)

[@NanoHorizon]

As a gamer, I am sick of hearing about free to play. I don't want to hear a god damn thing more about free to play. I pay for games because I want quality, not garbage.

[@turnerburchard5272]

Dota is not garbage

[@OneDoubleThree]

This is the stupidest idea I've ever heard. TF2, Dota, LoL, ROTMG. Are you fucking kidding me? Not everyone is as fortunate as you. Not everybody shares the same opinion as you. Not everybody wants to ask their parents to spend their salary for their own entertainment, which could all amount to nothing in the long run. That's how people like THIS show up. That's how gaming is pushed. Gaming is revolutionary, its a life away from home. It's something that removes all pain from peoples mind. And believe me when I tell you, for some people, a mere "free to play" game, could be their life. Do not degrade. Not insulting btw, expressing. Also, not to come across as an attention whore, but like this comment to get the word spread. This video is an eye-opener.

[@OnDaBeatBoy]

Of course, you're a CoD and Battlefield player.

[@foxhound6364]

There is a HUGE difference between Valve free to play, and mobile game free to play. Valve free to play means the game is actually free. You can pay for cosmetic stuff, like hats in Team Fortress 2, or skins in DoTA 2, but the game is perfectly playable and balanced for free play. Mobile free to play is worthy of hate. These "games" are designed and balanced to draw people in, get them addicted, and then bleed them dry.

[@Drojdier]

You're an idiot.

[@jackthompson7971]

"Dota is not just a game, It's a way of life."

[@kobecamay9450]

Hey Dota is not a way of life if it is addiction is a way of life!

[@bagotky]

Kobe braynt PC gaming is way of life, not only one game.

[@bagotky]

Because news/television say soo

[@minseokkim7308]

Mathieu Brelu-Brelu Interesting isn't it. Addiction is just the negative term for being able to focus an incredible amount of time on something. Passion is the more positive term of that idea. In a way, gaming is similar to a sport, but I would rather it be what it is..competitive gaming. Holds high risk and requires a lot of focus and passion to be getting somewhere in it. Especially when only a small amount of players can be successful.

[@shigerukazama3081]

where are u all gettin these stuff. r u all like a graduate of philosophy or somethin

[@brixxconnor3411]

Other game developers don't make documentary features about the game culture so often. What makes DOTA 2 and CS:GO special to other games is that their developer actually understands the culture of their community. Other developers don't engage their community a lot, and that makes these games one of the vanguards of esports because of the stories and culture behind it. Kodus, Valve for making these games worth our time and happiness. P.S: Release those "3"s already, update us Valve.

[@lbastos92]

609 parents...

[@Dota2HighlightsTV]

best movie 2014

[@supertrival1]

holi

[@haiyenruby9334]

This video is not just about dota but also the common language for e-sports...

[@KazeKumo]

thank you very much, I love dota 2 and valve and those players who competing in world tournaments.

[@BloomHD]

The feels man... ...The feels is strong with this one...

[@marvic7347]

I feel sad for HYHY but I always respect that man now cause he sacrifice time for one and unforgettable experience of his life. ❤️

[@mawhulk]

oh fuck this.. im done with league of legends.

[@thekiing101]

***** fck fanboys, IT IS E-SPORT

[@jeffkpo]

league of losers? xD

[@MarvelousPinky]

ken Stanley Just LOL

[@AS5gamerdude360]

Laugh out loud > League of Legends.

[@BeegBWolf]

mawhulk wanna hear a dota joke? LOL

[@maneuvertv1998]

1 big respect to dendi's Father

[@srakro2194]

Yeah, i totally agree with you there.

[@maneuvertv1998]

Bas Reterink It made him pudge lord :D PUDGE IS DENDI's FATHER!

[@hoharris7731]

jr braganza Lol Nice 1 :D

[@kevinblair3340]

Did you get a vive

[@TeddyBear1212121]

This film is the most human thing I have ever seen... magnificent

[@mushi9793]

After watching all of the True Sights, still...this video will never gets old. This is where it started, where it begins. Truly a *MASTERPIECE* Good ol'days✨

[@RenatoFK]

wtf,dendi playing as ancient aparition. Now I see why dendi is excelent at throwing hooks,he was taught by a fisherman.

[@jordanw5163]

Race Vengaza meh, just meh...

[@depressedsage7991]

i must say sir this comment is quite uncalled for XD

[@DhruvaDevOnline]

whether it's an Ad or not doesn't matter... they focused on the players and not the development of the game or anything, im very impressed ! it makes the 3 players look so much more human with everyday problems! i feel the most sad for hyhy because he is from Asia where the parents are a lot more into studies and stuff.... I think that's why its taken more seriously there because you give up so much for that 1 choice... hope his folks go a little easy on him!

[@MrKRAZYKILLER2]

He essentially quit Dota, went to League, did alright there. But then he's retired and I think he went back to work

[@DhruvaDevOnline]

An Dang oh ! Thanks for the info !

[@ncwpbr]

An Dang He's probably doing military service.

[@KimRamune]

It's the most motivation moive for Gamers !!

[@jaxxrr]

motivational*

[@clarence961]

After 10 years of TI I'm coming back to see its origin again, simply beautiful 😢

[@jeremymol3371]

I am still watching Dendi stream! :)

[@benndarayta9156]

Sam✌️

[@hyenab0nes]

Was actually surprised at how fairly normal Fear and Dendi seem. Not that I think you have to be weird to be into DOTA professionally, but when your documentary starts with the words "The day I transformed into an adult was the day I first played DOTA," you don't have high hopes for the rest of it. Dendi seems like he has such a great family, too. I'm sorry he lost his dad. HyHy makes me sad. His life seems a bit trainwreck-like, and he sounds depressed through the entire movie. :(

[@Kouichiiyow]

hyhy made the movie a FEELS Movie

[@DaftPunkSkittle]

hyhy was the only one unable to make his parents understand, he lost his girlfriend 3 months after they got back together and is now retiring from Dota to work in the harbor like his father.

[@matthewshan4417]

Trust Me :) I Have a Lab Coat wait his gf died or dumped him after they got back together??!?!?!?

[@DaftPunkSkittle]

Matthew Shan broke up

[@hiphoponeworld]

@@DaftPunkSkittle he never worked in the harbor, he went back to school and finished the semester and got a degree

[@purpleprinc3]

This reminds me of the WoW south park episode. "Whoever this person is he's played world of warcraft nearly every hour of every day for the past year and a half, gentleman, we are dealing with someone here who...has absolutely no life." ... "How do you kill that which has no life?" *Sinister gong sound*

[@payguan]

After TI4, these people who you consider "having absolutely no life". Will be richer than you ever be in 30 years. Just from 1 tournament, they will shit on your annual salary.

[@purpleprinc3]

Devent Lorenzius Please don't take it personally it's just a joke from an episode of South Park. Only a handful will win and all the others will get $0, time to sound like a pious pratt, but money isn't everything! 8) Does help a shit load though...

[@Giangpro95]

Devent Lorenzius Just from 1 tournament, only 5 people will be able to do the thing you call "shit on your annual salary". And you forgot that each person get 200k, because they won as a team. Surely it is impossible to make and save 200k, eh?

[@Hai43561]

Giangpro95 actually the prize pool is at the moment $6million+ and rising, with the top team taking home $3million

[@ThroughMiiEyes]

CaoKai Now over 8 million, and yeah these people obviously haven't played dota I guess. It's a lot of money

[@hOlyhexOr]

This is just awesome.

[@ImFL3SH]

Yeah man i feel so good being a Dota player a Gamer !! This is so awesome i feel really happy right now !! A salute to all the gamers out there !!!

[@gautamtamangmusic]

Simply Amazing

[@alexcs9537]

hOlyhexOr you deserved to be in this movie ! :)

[@23kamran]

Now your channel is also bro

[@razeal9560]

Hello comeback pls

[@fn326]

Dendi - won a TI Fear - won a TI Hyhy - hiding in the trees

[@DeezNutzsz]

He’s back

[@bijisericclarence691]

He went onto pursue in business which he was very successful, but more importantly, he announces he'll be signing with a team

[@fn326]

@@bijisericclarence691 That's good to know.

[@cinematicfilm6559]

you saw how toxic his aunt is. How can you perform max level if most of family is so toxic against gaming.

[@samu350]

@@cinematicfilm6559 Fear's mom literally kicked him off the house lol, but atleast being kicked off your house must be way calmer than having your family criticize you on a daily basis.