Dota 2

Platform(s):

Linux, Mac, PC

Release Date:

July 2013

Genre:

MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online), Party/Group, Tower Defense

Creators:

Valve Corporation

10+

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Dota 2 is a multiplayer battle arena game and sequel to the original DotA (Defense of the Ancients) game. It is based on a wildly popular World of Warcraft mod.

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Story & Themes

Although Dota 2 is based on the storified Warcraft games, there isn't much of a continuing storyline in the game. Instead, two teams of five players each compete to take over each other's strongholds (one in each corner of the map). Each player controls one Hero; there are 109 Heroes to choose from, each with different abilities and strengths.

Save Points

Like any online multiplayer game, players can expect to be stuck in the game until the battle is finished.

Difficulty

Like any organized sport, Dota 2 can be complicated, especially depending on the skill level of your teammates and rivals.

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Violence There is some minimal blood spatter when characters are attacked. The nature of the game is inherently somewhat violent--the goal is to beat the other team, which ostensibly means killing the Heroes--but the violence is aesthetic.

Sex & Nudity Some characters (particularly female characters) appear scantily clad.

Strong Language While there is no strong language in the game, player interactions cannot be accounted for.

Substance Use Some characters (for instance, the Brewmaster) are normally depicted with alcohol. Characters cannot drink per se, however.

Discrimination While there are many different Heroes to choose from, there are more male than female Heroes. Some characters may be racially insensitive.

Conversation Starters

What are some differences between games like Dota 2 and other organized sports (aside from the physical aspect, of course)?
Have you ever experienced negative player interactions in Dota 2? What was your response?

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Genre:

MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online), Party/Group, Tower Defense

Interests / Subjects:

Animals,
Fantasy,
Sports (General),
War/Military

COMPETENCIES / INTELLIGENCIES:

Collaboration,
Communication skills,
Critical thinking,
Leadership,
Pattern Recognition,
Multitasking,
Strategy

REGION OF ORIGIN:

North America

ONLINE PLAY:

Must be played online

DIFFICULTY SETTINGS:

N/A

Violence:

2 / 5

Scary Imagery:

0 / 5

Sex & Nudity:

2 / 5

Strong Language:

2 / 5

Dota 2

Story & Themes

Save Points

Difficulty

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