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Merry Smissmas, Everyone! TeamFortress Blog
4 years ago

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It's that time of the year again! Merry Smissmas!


New Community Cosmetics

We've added 18 new community cosmetics, 10 new community War Paints, and 17 new community Unusual effects! Plus, the Festivizer can be found as a bonus drop when opening the Winter 2019 Cosmetic Case, and the taunt Unusualifier can be found as a bonus drop when opening the Winter 2019 War Paint Case!


Big Sale in the Mann Co. Store

It wouldn't be Smissmas without the Spirit of Practically Giving. Look for 50% off tons of items, taunts, and tools in the Mann Co. Store through January 7th, 2020.


And last but not least... Stocking stuffers for everyone! Merry Smissmas! See you in 2020!



Merry Smissmas, Everyone! TeamFortress Blog
4 years ago

smissmas.png?t=1482255080

It's that time of the year again! Merry Smissmas!


New Community Cosmetics, War Paints, and Unusual Effects

We've added 18 new community cosmetics, 10 new community War Paints, and 17 new community Unusual effects! Plus, the Festivizer can be found as a bonus drop when opening the Winter 2019 Cosmetic Case, and the taunt Unusualifier can be found as a bonus drop when opening the Winter 2019 War Paint Case!


Big Sale in the Mann Co. Store

It wouldn't be Smissmas without the Spirit of Practically Giving. Look for 50% off tons of items, taunts, and tools in the Mann Co. Store through January 7th, 2020.


And last but not least... Stocking stuffers for everyone! Merry Smissmas! See you in 2020!



Team Fortress 2 Update Released TeamFortress Patches
4 years ago

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

Happy Smissmas 2019!

  • All players who play TF2 during the event will receive a Stuffed Stocking as a gift! Stockings contain goodies for good little Mercenaries.
    • Event runs through January 7th, 2020
  • Added the Winter 2019 Cosmetic Case
    • Contains 18 new community-contributed items
    • The Festivizer can be found as a bonus drop when opening the case
  • Added the Winter 2019 War Paint Case
    • Contains 10 new community-created War Paints that make-up the Winter 2019 Collection
    • Has a chance to give a taunt Unusualifier as a bonus item
  • Added 17 new community-created Unusual effects
    • 11 new effects for Unusual hats
    • 6 new effects for Unusual taunts
  • Mann Co. Store winter sale!

General

  • Updated several maps to fix localization issues
  • Updated/Added some tournament medals
  • Updated the localization files

Team Fortress 2 Update Released TeamFortress Patches
4 years ago

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

Happy Smissmas 2019!

  • All players who play TF2 during the event will receive a Stuffed Stocking as a gift! Stockings contain goodies for good little Mercenaries.
    • Event runs through January 7th, 2020
  • Added the Winter 2019 Cosmetic Case
    • Contains 18 new community-contributed items
    • The Festivizer can be found as a bonus drop when opening the case
  • Added the Winter 2019 War Paint Case
    • Contains 10 new community-created War Paints that make-up the Winter 2019 Collection
    • Has a chance to give a taunt Unusualifier as a bonus item
  • Added 17 new community-created Unusual effects
    • 11 new effects for Unusual hats
    • 6 new effects for Unusual taunts
  • Mann Co. Store winter sale!

General

  • Updated several maps to fix localization issues
  • Updated/Added some tournament medals
  • Updated the localization files




Operation Madness vs Machines! TeamFortress Blog
4 years ago

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Operation Madness vs Machines is finally here!


Brought to you by the same group behind Titanium Tank, Canteen Crasher, and Memes vs Machines, Operation Madness vs Machines features 98 new missions across 45 community maps, including 13 new maps! Five new gem medals and two new charity medals are up for grabs!


Madness vs Machines throws a new cooperative twist into the mix: Instead of working individually on your contracts, all participants work together as a massive team to complete the global co-op community contracts! A stockpile of precious gems ripped from robot arms (with their hands included, mind you!) awaits those who prove themselves in the war against the metal menace!


To top it all off, there's a charity drive to raise money for Extra Life!. All funds go straight to the cause, so while you battle the robot horde at the frontlines, you can help save children's lives back at home! Click here for instructions on how to donate and earn the prestigious heart gems!


This event is open to players of all skill levels. Official servers are available worldwide in Asia, Australia, South America, Europe, and North America. Free private servers are available for groups that wish to play together.


No registration is necessary to participate. Click here to start playing!

Important Links:



Operation Madness vs Machines! TeamFortress Blog
4 years ago

download.jpeg?t=1496190709 (Image credit - Mayor Rev)

Operation Madness vs Machines is finally here!


Brought to you by the same group behind Titanium Tank, Canteen Crasher, and Memes vs Machines, Operation Madness vs Machines features 98 new missions across 45 community maps, including 13 new maps! Five new gem medals and two new charity medals are up for grabs!


Madness vs Machines throws a new cooperative twist into the mix: Instead of working individually on your contracts, all participants work together as a massive team to complete the global co-op community contracts! A stockpile of precious gems ripped from robot arms (with their hands included, mind you!) awaits those who prove themselves in the war against the metal menace!


To top it all off, there's a charity drive to raise money for Extra Life!. All funds go straight to the cause, so while you battle the robot horde at the frontlines, you can help save children's lives back at home! Click here for instructions on how to donate and earn the prestigious heart gems!


This event is open to players of all skill levels. Official servers are available worldwide in Asia, Australia, South America, Europe, and North America. Free private servers are available for groups that wish to play together.


No registration is necessary to participate. Click here to start playing!

Important Links:



Team Fortress 2 Update Released TeamFortress Patches
4 years ago

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

  • Updated several maps to fix localization issues
  • Updated/Added some tournament medals
  • Updated the localization files

Team Fortress 2 Update Released TeamFortress Patches
4 years ago

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

  • Updated several maps to fix localization issues
  • Updated/Added some tournament medals
  • Updated the localization files

RGL.gg 6s Grand Finals TeamFortress Blog
4 years ago

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Tomorrow, the biggest match of the season will be taking place... The GRAND FINALS for the North America 6v6 RGL.gg league. With a $9,500 prize pool on the line, these teams will be fighting tooth and nail to claim the crown for the first season. Froyotech has continued their streak of dominance, not dropping a single match all season. However, the closest they came to losing was at the hands of :) in the final week of the regular season!


Now, these teams will meet again in a Bo5 series! Everything will be on the line this Tuesday night starting at 10:30pm EST. Join Marmaloo, FrickMyNick, and sigafoo as they cover the match with the help of DolphiN on camera.


Watch the match live @ http://twitch.tv/RGLgg!


If you're not able to catch the match live, a VOD will be on the RGL YouTube Channel!



RGL.gg 6s Grand Finals TeamFortress Blog
4 years ago

RGLgg.png?t=1560368894

Tomorrow, the biggest match of the season will be taking place... The GRAND FINALS for the North America 6v6 RGL.gg league. With a $9,500 prize pool on the line, these teams will be fighting tooth and nail to claim the crown for the first season. Froyotech has continued their streak of dominance, not dropping a single match all season. However, the closest they came to losing was at the hands of :) in the final week of the regular season!


Now, these teams will meet again in a Bo5 series! Everything will be on the line this Tuesday night starting at 10:30pm EST. Join Marmaloo, FrickMyNick, and sigafoo as they cover the match with the help of DolphiN on camera.


Watch the match live @ http://twitch.tv/RGLgg!


If you're not able to catch the match live, a VOD will be on the RGL YouTube Channel!