Update 6/21/13: Valve have officially come out on the Dota 2 blog with their plans on easing Dota 2 in to Open Beta. At this time, the game has not entered Open Beta. Rather than pressing a big red button that allows everyone in, Valve will instead be creating more training features for new players, and letting people in to the Beta in larger waves.
"We'll be controlling the launch by granting large numbers of people access to the game in batches, so we can ensure our infrastructure is holding up," said Valve. "We'll also be letting everyone know how we are dealing with the increased load, so we all have a shared understanding of how the launch is going."
Valve have stated they intend to release Dota 2 in the summer, so it looks like they're right on schedule.
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Dota 2, one of the world's most popular free-to-play MOBAs, has entered Open Beta. Previously, those who wanted to get in on the action needed a Beta Key which could either be gifted by friends or purchased for $30. Now, everyone can come play and test the game out before its official release this summer.
Dota 2 is a game of strategy and knowing your enemy. If you're new to the game I'd suggest checking out the very-short in-game quest Tutorial. The tutorial teaches you how to much around, attack, use skills, and is pretty helpful for those who haven't tried a MOBA before.
There are also bot modes in Dota 2, so if you're too scared to go up against real players because they might trash talk you, try playing against bots first. They're smart, understand when to use skills, and make everything a lot less stressful.
When you do begin playing versus real players, don't be afraid to tell them you're new and ask for advice on what items to buy. The Dota 2 community is really helpful when you're on their good side, and it's always nice to get tips and hints when you're new at something.
Don't be afraid, and if you're going to try the game out for the first time soon, good luck!
Source: GosuGamers
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