The initial Phase of Dota’s great big competition – The International- is over, with the real playoffs beginning this weekend. The prize pool this year is an astronomical sum, with winners earning their share of over $10 000 000. One team who’s made it through may already be at a significant disadvantage. Team DK, a popular Chinese Team, have had their entire strategy leaked online by an unwitting camera crew.
A crew from the Chinese eSports company Gamefy – without any semblance of permission from Valve or players – snuck in to the rather off-limits team room area and started filming Team DK. They recorded and then broadcast the team’s entire core strategy- making it public not just to their competitors, but the world at large. Naturally, DK are rather infuriated.
Gamefy has since offered an apology for their faux pas (translated by Redditor Bikinii).
Dear DK players and beloved dota 2 fans,
Gamefy’s film personnel entered and began filming the player’s rooms without the permission of Valve and Team DK, and accidentally uploaded the sensitive information. We sincerely apologize for our actions.
We acknowledge the problems and frustration that were caused to team DK by the video, and we are fully aware of the hurt that was caused to dota 2 fans. According to Valve Corperation’s rules and regulations, the personnel responsible cannot continue to participate in TI4 news reporting; We will also strictly adhere to the rules of the organizing committee. Without further permission from Valve, we will not enter player’s rooms to conduct any kind film work.
Lastly, we would hope for forgiveness and understanding from all of team DK, all dota 2 fans and lovers, and other TI4 players; and let us put our passion and enthusiasm into the reporting of the next phase of the tournament.
We hereby apologize.
With Team DK’s strategy for this competition out in the open, it severely reduces their chances of winning. While it may not seem big, these players have a great deal riding on The International. The second prize spot this year for example, will earn that team more than last year’s winners; very nearly $1.5M.
It’s not even about the money. Team DK’s LaNm was hospitalised during the competition, with stress getting the better of him. He’s even said that he plans to retire after the event – so this is serious stuff for the players involved.
The International main event kicks off this Friday. This latest fan made cinematic trailer highlights just how tactical the game can be, and just how much is at stake.
Last Updated: July 16, 2014
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 16, 2014 at 13:03
lol @ alt text
Admiral Chief Fairburne
July 16, 2014 at 14:44
Super snaaks
Her Highness the Hipster
July 16, 2014 at 13:10
Geoff is only writing about eSports because it concerns his look-alikes 😛
Rince&pop
July 16, 2014 at 13:13
Oh, I thought Martha hit her quota for the week already?
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 16, 2014 at 13:28
Funny how DOTA & quota rhyme… coincidence?
Rince&pop
July 16, 2014 at 13:30
Well it certainly isn’t irony!
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 16, 2014 at 13:32
Of course DOTA doesn’t rhyme with irony. Now you’re just being silly.
Rince&pop
July 16, 2014 at 13:36
Hey, they’re Chinese, it might 😛
hairyknees
July 16, 2014 at 13:43
I’ve only written one this week 😛 so MNHA IN YOUR FACE! 😛
Rince&pop
July 16, 2014 at 14:05
Careful, or I’ll up load that shit to the internet… 🙂
hairyknees
July 16, 2014 at 14:42
Put it on the line!
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 16, 2014 at 13:14
That’s sexist. Not all men look the same.
VampyreSquirrel
July 16, 2014 at 13:18
It’s also lacist… apparently… I’m not sure why though. O.o
Hammersteyn
July 16, 2014 at 13:17
http://d3dsacqprgcsqh.cloudfront.net/photo/av03brW_460sa_v1.gif
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
July 16, 2014 at 13:14
Or maybe that’s what they want you to think is their strategy!! #GAMEOFTHRONESBROS
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 16, 2014 at 13:21
and then they be all like…
Hammersteyn
July 16, 2014 at 13:20
Some say they were actually playing LOL
Kensei Seraph
July 16, 2014 at 13:29
If I was a member of any team participating in the tournament and Gamefy came to interview me I would say something along the lines of “I’m sorry, but I actually want a chance to win the tournament and not have you throw it for us.”
Unavengedavo
July 16, 2014 at 13:29
How the hell do you accidentally upload a video?
Rince&pop
July 16, 2014 at 13:30
You leave a video lying around the Avo labelled ‘horrific, disgusting, don’t watch’?
Unavengedavo
July 16, 2014 at 13:33
But the n you would purposefully be baiting me to do it. Which is technically not an accident
Rince&pop
July 16, 2014 at 13:34
Mmm, maybe I had it labelled for someone else and it fell out my bag? PS, good to see you here!
Hammersteyn
July 16, 2014 at 13:58
Same way sex tapes gets uploaded
Ultimo_Cleric N7
July 16, 2014 at 13:39
What where they thinking???
Rince&pop
July 16, 2014 at 13:40
They weren’t!
Galbedir
July 16, 2014 at 13:59
I don’t know…I don’t think an apology cuts it in this case…When you have a prize pool that big, and you’ve just thrown a teams chance at winning it, by going against the rules. Valve should fine the crap out of them. Also eSports is recognized as an actual sport these days isn’t it? There must be some kind of punishment further then ‘We’re reeeeeeally sorry and won’t go into the locker rooms again’
Galbedir
July 16, 2014 at 14:00
If I had a chance at winning $10m…and they did that to me, It would be my life’s mission to take them down.
Rince&pop
July 16, 2014 at 14:03
Can you imagine if the Boks had News24 secretly record them talking strategy what would happen?
Galbedir
July 16, 2014 at 14:11
Exactly!
Gerhard Davids
July 16, 2014 at 14:00
Fucking hell, that video is tops.
hairyknees
July 16, 2014 at 14:42
I KNOW RIGHT? I love it <3
Mac Ten
July 16, 2014 at 14:25
http://tesalvoelpost.blogspot.com 1
Admiral Chief Fairburne
July 16, 2014 at 14:43
DAT ALT TEXT FTW!!!!
HisDivineOrder
July 16, 2014 at 15:27
This’ll ramp up the challenge.
Imagine getting beaten by people you already had mapped out. They’re just better than you.
Wow. Imagine it. Skill trumping strategy.
Sir Rants A Lot Llew
July 17, 2014 at 06:59
There needs to be a massive fine and team DK should sue for damages. An apology isn’t simply enough. If esports is to be taken seriously then valve need to step up and do what any other sport tournament organiser would do and heavily fine them