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Interview: Michael “Cakes” Nakama and Sam “Milkfat” Braithwaite
To say that Defense of the Ancients (DotA), has undergone an evolution since its inception is a vast understatement. An evolution implies slow development and change over time, but DotA, which began in 2003, has quickly become arguably the most played map on Battle.net, as well as a widely accepted and popular game in the competitive scene
What word(s) can describe DotA’s ascendancy? Miracle? Revolution? Sensation? You decide, but in the meantime here are two reknown players and fellow teammates, Michael Nakama (Cakes) and Sam Braithwaite (Milkfat), with their own insights, views, and thoughts in regards to DotA.
On Saturday, April 18, 2009; I drove out to Fort Mason in San Francisco to watch the Evo United States National Championships for Street Fighter IV. It was an interesting event as Gamestop, the sponsor, packed in a lot of stuff during the four hour event.
It is not common to see user generated content that is able to garner a following that is widespread, not just cult-like. It is even rarer to see user generated content reach heights of popularity that make the user’s product synonymous with its parent product. 
Pro gaming, and the mediums which cover it, are relatively large nowadays. You have the 
Some RTS fans might remember 
Often, the more serious gamer finds their niche and proceeds to pwn. Some have a natural set of 1337 skills for FPS, others enjoy intense fighting games, or thrive in the splendid solitude of the MMO. Whatever it may be, the results of their efforts influence and define their character. With the RTS genre, it’s hard to find many negative traits amongst its followers, except for maybe a higher-than-usual competitive spirit. In fact, RTS games actually improve quality of life, imbuing fans with these championed virtues and skills: