The Story Of Artifact And Those That Loved It

What happened to Artifact? Artifact is a Dota 2 digital trading card game developed and published by Valve in late 2018 with high anticipation from many as the "next big thing"; however, it lost 95% of its player base within months. With promises of a robust esports scene at launch, the inclusion of Richard Garfield in its development, and roots in the Dota universe, many believed Artifact had the makings of success. However, upon launch, things started to go downhill with the hype quickly dissipating and player numbers entering a steep decline, but why? This is the complete story of Artifact and the tragedy of Valve's Dota card game. 0:00 - Intro 1:22 - The Hype 14:54 - The Beta 24:58 - The Launch 28:11 - The Long Haul 35:04 - The Big Tournament 40:26 - The System 45:53 - The Silence 52:32 - The Sequel 1:03:04 - The End Big thanks to the interviewees:   / angermaniap     / cymen90     / ninearmada     / kiwi_streaming     / sunsfantv     / megamogwai     / reforgg     / thatcharm3r   Video Sources: https://pastebin.com/HX8u4d0L Subscribe to our channel! https://goo.gl/OvCljl Follow us to stay up to date with our releases! Website: https://www.akshonmedia.com/ Facebook:   / akshonesports   Instagram:   / akshonesports   Twitter:   / akshonesports   #gaming #valve