Gamer Culture, Interviews, Pro Gaming, Profiles, Warcraft
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.
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. 