Gamerscom 2011 just got a lot more interesting. Other than its regular tournaments, game developer Valve will be showing off its newest multiplayer strategy game, Dota 2.

And how will they be doing it? With a million dollar, 16 team tournament streamed in 4 languages.

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"Mike Morhaime, CEO and co-founder of Blizzard Entertainment said, "We're looking forward to providing another great show filled with entertainment, competition, and the latest information about Blizzard Entertainment games."

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Following their recent move to Orange County, California, Blizzard Entertainment (odd place for a company named as such, innit?) decided to put up a 12 foot high statue of a member of the Horde in front of their offices, lest any passerbys get funny ideas (we assume).

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"The owner of the restaurant said he created the diner in the hope that people who share his enthusiasm for The World of Warcraft would find a comfortable gathering place.

In addition to the interior decoration, game features dominate the menu selection. Diners choose from dishes named after denizens of the virtual world."

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Charles Sharam of destructoid.com has done a blog in an attempt to show us that game self-made enjoyment doesn't have to be complicated. It doesn't have to be fancy mods or levels, not at all.

The ultimate example? Picking your name in the classic game, Pokemon Red. By adding small bits of personalization to a game, you can create a world which is entirely your own to enjoy. The combination of reality and your imagination can really lead to some fun gaming.

Remember it's not always don...

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Ma Jae-Yoon "sAviOr" defeated fellow Korean pro-gamer Lee Yun-Yeol "NaDa" in two sets to win BlizzCon's pro Starcraft tournament with a nice $25,000 prize.

On the Warcraft side, Park Jun "Lyn" defeated Spanish pro Pedro Duran "Lucifron" twice to come out of the lower bracket and claim the first place finish.

Visit the source for the Starcraft finals, with full English commentary!

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