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In our weekly format X marks the News, we present you the hottest stuff that's currently happening in the Dota 2 scene. This week, our host Mike 'Brasozial' Koch has some very special news for you.

Ninjas in Pyjamas's Dota 2 history has been a struggle for greatness. The organisation featured different line-ups, but none has been able to live up to the incredibly high expectiations as yet. However, its current line-up around mastermind Peter 'ppd' Dager is the first one that could really achieve greatness at The International 2019.

Alliance was the last team to earn their spot at The International 2019. This is the first time they are taking part in the Dota World Championship since 2016, which is a result of their constant effort put into their comeback to the top of the scene.

With the release of the new Collector's Cache II, the prize pool of The International 2019 has received another boost. Currently, more than $29 million will be on the line in Shanghai.

Valve has released a new patch for Dota 2. Version 7.22e comes with lots of minor changes to the balance and introduces Pseudo Random Distribution of miss probablities in low ground and debuff scenarios.

The TI Regional Qualifiers have come to a conclusion. Lasse 'Matumbaman' Urpalainen and his new team Chaos Esports Club are among the qualified. Will we see him in an epic duel with Team Liquid at TI9?