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Icefrog, one of the developers of the immensely popular WarCraft III map Defense of the Ancients, has reportedly joined Valve Software and is now "leading a team" at the studio, according to a post on the DotA website.
"My goal and top priority in the future is to solve the surrounding issues that affect the DotA experience in order to allow it to reach new heights. Addressing these issues will enable us to further enjoy aspects of DotA such as the gameplay, mechanics, and in-game feel that currently work well and ought to be maintained. As I've said many times in the past and especially after today's developments, I am very excited about DotA's future!"
It is unclear if this means that Icefrog is working on DotA with other developers at Valve, if Valve will be developing their own DotA-type game, or if he is assigned to a different game. I kind of want to see Left 4 DotA. Icefrog took over development of DotA from Guinsoo in 2005. Guinsoo is now working over at Riot Games on League of Legends.
We've reached out to Valve Software for confirmation and we'll bring you any updates we receive. It's always great to hear about mod developers being hired, especially by top-tier studios. Hopefully, this is true.
Update 11:24 AM PST: Valve Software has confirmed the story, simply stating, "True".
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ST1NG3R
Great news for DotA fans but there's already so many DotA clones in progress. Demigod was garbage and League of Legends will be too. But if you're a fan of DotA check out Heroes of Newerth, it's pretty much the same exact game as DotA with everything you could want fixed and upgraded like graphics, stats, rejoining games, leaver protection, map maker and more.
Storm7789
DOTA is a sweet game but gpg did a great thing with Demigod which is a very good adaptation of DOTA.
rbee90
where do local SoCal DOTA players meet and compete?
I WANNA BE PART OF THE ACTION! I WILL SLAY THEM WITH MY LYCANTHROPE AND CENTAUR WARCHIEF!
dookiew
not to mention it has its own music video...check youtube.lol
greengrad2965
@ Jackal904 ur kidding right? dota is just about one of the best games ever. how have u never heard of it? must live under a rock.
MrGobbles
dota is sex. and its amazing how a community based game is so popular.. and youtube dota and then youtube warcraft 3
Jackal904
Wtf is dota?
mradidas002
Thats right IceFrog, congrats!
I can't even fathom a game like Dota with Valve polish, you might as well take my money right now...
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