The International 2014

I never doubted wether DotA2 is 100% free to play or not, what I wasng't sure about was if, among the cosmetic items players were buying there were actual game updates equivalent to map graphic upgrades, hero updates, game balancing and stuff that normally come in regular patches. Going by Malthe's explanation the only thing of the sort are the new game modes which to be honest I find a bit cheap to put them among the stretch goals and not simply add them for free but but well.

This year the International makes the league of legends championship look like a mere convention tournament. I hope Riot is planning something to step up their game aswell.