MOBA
Arts & Entertainment abbreviation · Video Game
| Stands for | Multiplayer online battle arena |
|---|---|
| Categories | Arts & Entertainment |
MOBA stands for Multiplayer online battle arena, a video game abbreviation.
Team strategy game in which two teams, usually of five players, each control one hero and try to destroy the enemy's base along defended lanes. League of Legends and Dota 2 are the leading MOBAs.
Example: The MOBA world championship drew millions of viewers on Twitch and YouTube.
Usage notes
The genre grew from Defense of the Ancients, a mod for Warcraft III released in 2003. Dota 2's The International set esports prize-pool records, reaching about $40 million in 2021. Pronounced "MOH-ba".
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