Dota 2 looks lovely, dark and deep. But there are many games this year yet to peep. And you just have to slay so many creeps.
Friends List: Is Dota 2 game of the year?
This month, we’ll be interviewing co-workers about the games they believe deserve the title of Game of the Year. Today on Friends List Deputy Reviews Editor Phil Kollar questions Asset Manager John Funk: Is the game of the year Dota 2?
The episode will begin at 2 p.m. ET (or thereabouts!) and will be available via YouTube following the recording. While you wait you can watch the previous episode: Is Final Fantasy 14 game of the year?
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