Garry's Mod

Garry's Mod turns 15 this month, marking a decade and a half of untrammelled Source Engine chaos. According to a press release issued by Facepunch Studios today, 233 million baddies have been killed, 124 million goodies have been killed, 88 million innocent bystanders have been killed, and 34 million balls have been eaten. That's a lot of things happening across a 15 year time span.

Initially released as a Half-Life 2 mod in 2004, the sandbox game released as its own title in late 2006. Since then the game has reportedly sold more than 15 million copies. To celebrate the milestone, Facepunch Studios has made the game free-to-try until tomorrow. At the time of writing, you've got around 19 hours left to give it a go.

Meanwhile, all of Facepunch Studios' games are 33 percent off on Steam. The best known among these is Rust, but you can also pick up Chippy and Clatter at a discount. 

If you own Rust, Gmod's Tool Gun hammer is now available to redeem within the month, allowing you to "repair and upgrade [your] structures with a sprinkling of nostalgia (and advanced science)". 

Team Fortress 2


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


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
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
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 - Valve
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
(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
(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

Half-Life is back, and that's all anyone is talking about. But spare a thought for that other old Valve game, Team Fortress 2.

A cursory glance at the Team Fortress 2 community reveals it's resigned to defeat after a recent report confirmed Valve has pretty much downed tools on the team-based shooter.

In the video below, Valve News Network reports on an interview with veteran Valve employee Greg Coomer, who said "hardly anyone" is working on Team Fortress 2. According to Coomer, Valve is "just going to try and not shut it down or anything". Here's the quote:

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Team Fortress 2
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
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