Shini's Minions perservered to take the top prize at Arena 2007 DotA.

It was never easy. Facing RnH in the semi-finals they had a great battle against one of the best teams in T&T. They prevailed and went on to face impressive newcomers GASU in the finals. Like true champions they forged ahead and dominated their way to victory. Two days of frustrating gaming paid off and Shini's Minions took their second title for 2007. 

 Shini's Minions - 2007 Arena Champions: Shenlong, Janus, Shinigami (c), Anoreth, TM1

At times Arena 2007 was an event that almost spun out of control. Tournament formats were changed without notifying teams and the variable Random Draft mode was used.

Rules were scrambled together at the last moment and even changed at various points during the tournament.

Teams were playing well into midnight on Saturday as scheduling was affected as well, unsafe for gamers without vehicles.

Irate organisers even threatened to end the competition at the height of these frustrations. It was all too similiar to the first Arena in 2005.

Hopefully two sour events will inspire Arena organisers to better prepare for their future endeavours in T&T gaming.