It’s not day-after-day that we get to see Quinn “Quinn” Callahan donning a magician’s tailcoat for a circus-themed TI13 video.
That’s one thing you’ll solely see at The Worldwide 2024 (TI13) as Dota 2 groups embrace the circus theme this yr to commemorate the beginning of the event. Whereas final yr’s painted glass theme was elegant, the circus theme this yr was completely different, blissful, and comedic.
Gaimin Gladiators’ Dota Circus video (Picture credit score: Gaimin Gladiators)
The Circus Theme at TI13
The sooner trailer of TI13’s announcement wasn’t a lot of an indicator of this yr’s Internationals’ theme. Now that the groups are embracing it, it’s all making sense now that the dimly-lit circus lights are a part of the circus theme, probably due to the latest launch of The Ringmaster.
For the groups, it was a superb alternative to make social media content material. Gaimin Gladiators‘ video, titled “Gaimin Gladiators Dota Circus” served as a enjoyable participant showcase, that includes every participant in enjoyable, comedic representations and puns. It’s largely mild banters, however it ended with a teaser in regards to the reveal of a “clown” on September 4, the primary day of TI13.
Women and Gentleman!! đź“Ł
Welcome to the GG DOTA CIRCUS! 🎪
Meet our very distinctive and lavish crew!They’re spectacular innocent creatures… I believe.
A circus like no different actually! You’ll discover out why quickly sufficient.#AgainstAllOdds | #ti13 pic.twitter.com/dGbGAMFWoW— GG | Gaimin Gladiators ⚔️ (@GaiminGladiator) September 3, 2024
Group Liquid’s video, titled “Welcome to the Present“, felt extra like a rendition of the long-lasting Dota 2 Shopkeeper‘s voice narrative from the primary Dota 2 trailer. It reused iconic catchphrases, comparable to “What does a hero actually want?”
In the meantime, HEROIC made a video interview with a donkey courier, to ask it questions and predict which crew will win TI13. Contemplating that is the Esports org’s first TI debut, that is spectacular.
im not joking – we requested ponies about TI, right here’s what they stated pic.twitter.com/uMgJ0IyX4I
— HEROIC Dota 2 (@heroicdota2) September 4, 2024
Are we getting extra circus content material at TI13?
Nicely, solely time will inform. Groups making TI content material isn’t typical, so maybe TI13 would possibly simply prove higher than we anticipated. Nevertheless, a superb motive to dish out circus-themed content material throughout TI13 is to advertise their model, since Valve banned in-game commercials in TI13 matches.
Moreover, because the much-celebrated “Late Sport” talkshow shouldn’t be occurring this yr, it is going to be fascinating to see what replaces it. That apart, the least we will hope for is for the hosts and expertise crew to put on clown costumes to make up for the underwhelming TI13 expertise.
