Second Annual Dota 2 Championship, The International, Heads to Seattle in 2012

[Shawn Zipay]

Valve has just announced that the second annual Dota 2 championship will be headed to Seattle for its second showing. The International 2012 brings together some of the best Dota teams from all over the world, with last year's event being the first and biggest showing of the game ever.

The International was launched last year in Cologne, Germany during Gamescom with 16 of the most elite Dota teams competing in a group stage, double elimination playoff format for a grand prize of $1 million. This year, The International moves to Benaroya Hall in Seattle, WA during the PAX Prime event, August 31 - September 2, 2012.

The tournament will again be broadcast in multiple languages, free of charge.

Dota 2 is slated to arrive later this year from Valve. For more information on both the game and The International 2012, head on over to Dota2.com.