Dota 2's 2014 The International marked a major point in eSports history. Its $11 million prize pool and over 20 million people worldwide viewership showed the world what a powerful force eSports has become. Now that 2015 has come along, a big question on the minds of eSports enthusiasts is what will Dota 2's 2015 The International have in store for us?

Aside from an expanded heroes roster, together with that question also comes, where and how will the tournament be watched?

In addition to the Valve website, there will be multiple options and commentators on Twitch and Ustream who will be streaming the tournament online. As Valve's official approach becomes more refined, becoming more and more of a TV sports-like commentary environment, and aiming at the Dota 2 newbie, alternatives online for different kinds of commentary may just be all the more appealing to more experienced gamers. One example is Beyond the Summit, that brings much more entertainment value to the Dota 2 The International experience for insiders.

More Dota 2 viewing options will be listed when it comes closer to the time of the tournament.

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