With today's update, we've enabled Ranked Matchmaking in the Dota 2 Reborn beta. You can now complete Compendium Challenges as well, and doing so in the Reborn beta gives you 50% more coins. While we were at it, we also imported a number of items, including everything from the recently released Immortal Treasure III. Plus, we've made a number of other improvements and fixed long list of bugs, which you can check out on our beta updates page. Don't forget to send us your feedback as you explore the beta.

* Fixed a bug where projectiles launched from dominated creeps could sometimes be created at the wrong position in the world
* Fixed a bug where Nature's Prophet Sprout could occasionally let enemies see inside of the ring of trees
* Client will now confirm that that selected regions can be pinged before entering the matchmaking queue
* Client will prompt to confirm region selection, if automatic selection is not used and user choices appear sub-optimal

Today we're launching The International website where you can find info about the dates and this year's format. We'll be updating the site throughout the event, starting with the Group Stage team distribution on July 22nd after the players arrive in Seattle.

We're also launching the beta of DotaTV's Live Streaming, which you can find in the new Watch section on Dota2.com. Games are broadcast at up to 1080p at 60 frames per second and feature real-time stats, graphs and match data. The Watch section gives you quick access to the most-viewed Dota matches currently being streamed through Steam Broadcasting. The full broadcast for The International will also be available for viewing on this new platform.

Today we're launching The International website where you can find info about the dates and this year's format. We'll be updating the site throughout the event, starting with the Group Stage team distribution on July 22nd after the players arrive in Seattle.

We're also launching the beta of DotaTV's Live Streaming, which you can find in the new Watch section on Dota2.com. Games are broadcast at up to 1080p at 60 frames per second and feature real-time stats, graphs and match data. The Watch section gives you quick access to the most-viewed Dota matches currently being streamed through Steam Broadcasting. The full broadcast for The International will also be available for viewing on this new platform.

- Restored far range kills being considered for AoE bounty gold when done directly by heroes

- Updated the visuals for the Templar Assassin Immortal.
- Moved the Templar Assassin Immortal to the new Weapon slot (equipped items have been unequipped).
- Fixed Invoker item Guard of Sinister Lightning breaking his facial animation.
- Fixed a crash relating to items on the courier.
- Greevil eggs and essences will expire on September 15th. Any hatched Greevils will not be affected.

- Fixed Lina Textures
- Temporarily reverted a recent out of band change that considered the killer to always be part of the AoE gold regardless of distance

If you're attending The International, we're happy to announce that this year you'll be able to pre-order all the new Dota 2 merchandise that will be available at the Secret Shop, and then claim your order at KeyArena. You can view the catalog now at WeLoveFine, and preorder purchasing will begin on July 16th. Order pick-up will become available July 31st. If you won't be attending, you'll be able to purchase Secret Shop merchandise online shortly after The International.

There's nothing like watching a thrilling game of Dota with a crowd of excited fans. We know that not everyone can make it to KeyArena to see The International live, so we have the next-best thing: local events in your area. Registration for this year's Pubstomps for The International are open. Head over to our Pubstomps page to sign up to host your own Pubstomp event, or sign up to attend one of the many others that will be happening around the world, then get ready cheer for your favorite teams with your fellow fans.

In the meantime, be sure to vote for your favorite submissions to the Dota 2 Short Film Contest. The voting period ends this Friday, July 17th.

If you're attending The International, we're happy to announce that this year you'll be able to pre-order all the new Dota 2 merchandise that will be available at the Secret Shop, and then claim your order at KeyArena. You can view the catalog now at WeLoveFine, and preorder purchasing will begin on July 16th. Order pick-up will become available July 31st. If you won't be attending, you'll be able to purchase Secret Shop merchandise online shortly after The International.

There's nothing like watching a thrilling game of Dota with a crowd of excited fans. We know that not everyone can make it to KeyArena to see The International live, so we have the next-best thing: local events in your area. Registration for this year's Pubstomps for The International are open. Head over to our Pubstomps page to sign up to host your own Pubstomp event, or sign up to attend one of the many others that will be happening around the world, then get ready cheer for your favorite teams with your fellow fans.

In the meantime, be sure to vote for your favorite submissions to the Dota 2 Short Film Contest. The voting period ends this Friday, July 17th.

We've been impressed with the quality of items in the Collectors Cache and want to continue finding exciting new ways to feature quality community items. If you would like any single items or sets to be considered for release in conjunction with our Fall Dota Major Tournament, please submit your work to the DotA 2 workshop no later than 04:00:00 PDT on the morning of Monday August 24, 2015 (4am Seattle time). While we will choose which items should have ability particle effects and will handle implementing them ourselves, you should still keep them in mind when concepting and designing your items. There's no need to follow any specific themes or use any event tags.