Hold on tight, these will later come to Steam with the Shadow Surge update as well.

• You can now smash from the ground if you jump on the same frame
  
• You can also double jump on the first frame of a smash

• Latch's special has an extra angle:
  hold down-forward to release the ball in a new direction
  
• You no longer need to crouch for performing a grounded Switchflip,
  just hold down
  
• You can now turn in the air while holding up

• Fixed Candyman not getting hit on a re-candy parry grab
  
• Disallowed parry after a grab is countered

• Made certain outfits a bit cheaper
  
• Jet and Doombox are no longer swapped
  
• when backing out of their showcase
  
• You can now configure a fourth controller in the input options

We are sponsoring the tournament at Heat Wave 3 in Arizona this weekend with $300, which brings the total pot bonus up to $400!

At the time of writing, sign ups are at 33 players. That makes this the second largest local Lethal League Blaze tournament after stunfest!

If you cannot make it there yourself, the live stream is scheduled for 5 PM MST on Saturday October 19 at https://www.twitch.tv/azrivalsofaether with Dair Productions casting it.

We have reworked all character models and stages, tweaked visuals and drove over the code with a bulldozer a couple of times to vastly improve performance on Nintendo Switch in both docked and handheld mode. A 1v1 matchmaking mode is added for the competitively minded among a myriad of other fixes. Here’s the full list:

• Improved performance
  
• Added 1v1 online mode
  
• Fixed certain un-unlockable outfits
  
• Fixed memory leaks
  
• Higher resolution for docked mode
  
• Correct system language on first start
  
• Character model fixes
  
• Fixed unnecessary server logouts

Part of the team just returned from a trip to Japan. Showing Blaze at Tokyo Game Show and being there while the boxed version released in stores was a blast! Turns out that the Japanese fans are just as hyped up as the fans from everywhere else. The team got showered with gifts, hosted a tournament at the Dutch Embassy, did interviews and had an idol group play our game (peak Japanese right there). We even bought our own game too!



Physical releases are still pretty relevant in the land of the rising sun and Dion has never hidden the fact that he gets a lot of inspiration from Japanese creators. For these reasons it made sense to do a Japan-exclusive special edition for Switch and PS4. However, since the language can be switched ingame and they’re both region free, you can still buy the box from abroad, get the goodies and play it as you would normally. It contains the game, a sticker, an artbooklet and a little Candyman keychain. I’d say it’s a must for collectors.

This other upcoming uptown update will bring along the optimizations from the Nintendo Switch patch WITH of course the boyest of boys, Dust & Ashes. They will, like the rest of the cast, have alternate outfits to unlock and we’re happy to tease one of them today!

Well well, look who decided to show up...



Straight from the hereafter, it's Dust & Ashes

Sentenced to death and hanged. In his final moment he was hit by lightning. The word 'Dust' echoed in his mind as he was thrown into a state of limbo between life and death. His shadow was split from his body and turned into an entity called Ashes. Dust carries with him a watch that stopped on the exact time of his execution.

https://youtu.be/cs0jFDsxwhg

Dust & Ashes is going to join the stacked roster of Lethal League Blaze, no charge!



The Shadow Surge Update
The boyos are not yet fully assembled yet, so you'll have to wait for the 'Shadow Surge' update to drop before you can start playing with them. We'll be showing more stuff that we'll add in that update in the coming weeks. This will include the changes and optimizations we made for the console version of the game, which means the game will run better on Steam as well (but we have a good hunch that existing mods will break and need a workaround).



Speaking of consoles, when can they expect the Shadow Surge update? Due to the strict patching guidelines on game consoles it won't be simultaneous. The Nintendo Switch version is still scheduled to get the optimizations patch first after all!




Poster Pack



We're doing a limited Lethal League Poster Pack deal! We've got 80 of these babies lined up for you to get your dirty hands on.

Get yourself over to the shop for more info and order it right away:
http://team-reptile.com/shop/

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Lethal League Blaze is out on Switch, PS4 and Xbox One!



Switch users can also download a free demo on the Nintendo eShop. Tell your Nintendo homies to check it out!


Poster Pack

You can buy a limited Lethal League Poster Pack deal starting next week!



This pack contains two Team Reptile game flyers, one A2 Lethal League poster size and one A1 Lethal League Blaze Poster, both designed by the famed illustrator Kudaman.

We will send out only 80 of these boyos internationally. Orders open up next Monday and close on September 4th, so don't hesitate too long! Head over to The Official Discord to stay updated.


This other thing

Then there's this other thing happening next Monday...
Coming August 19 there will emerge a shade from the dusty plains of southern Shine City. The reveal should happen at exactly 17:00 CEST. The man said he'll do his best to be on time, it seems his watch is not working correctly anymore.

If you feel like staring at your screen for a few days, head on over to the Reveal Countdown page.



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Friday the 12th of July is when Lethal League Blaze will be available on Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4 and Xbox One!

We're looking forward to seeing you beat up your friends on the couch or on the train with your favorite street ball-game. We've brought in the stylin' Kudaman again to do a celebratory mastahpiece for the release.

Witness the sickness:




Mark that calendar, July 12!

https://youtu.be/ycXxNja3z_M




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Looking at the official soundtrack on Steam we figured it needed something extra. And who else than Doombox to spice up any album?



As the first time we do a kind of exclusive outfit, it needed to be something special. So we made it that both variations have visualizers that respond to the live sound in the game.

Here's how it looks:
https://youtu.be/2juyQvy8VQM



Gigahertz Visualizer X and Gigahertz Visualizer Z are available now for you to pick online and offline if you have the Lethal League Blaze - Soundtrack DLC in your library.


The Bundle



If you're not part of the league yet and you're looking to get a grand entry into the game, we created a Game + Soundtrack & Special Outfit bundle. This will give you everything that available so far at a 15% discount.


Mini Breakdown:
- Fixed that the CPU in the Story Mode would sometimes refuse to use a Power up
- Added Gigahertz Visualizer X
- Added Gigahertz Visualizer Z


Reptile Hideout Updates

There is a new channel in the official Discord server, Reptile Hideout! #how-to-blaze
Whether for yourself or getting someone else on board, this channel has tutorial videos, communities and more for our latest game, Lethal League Blaze. Use the pinned messages to easily navigate it.

Our most dedicated ballers have already been using a bunch of new self assignable server roles for a while. But it's about time to give them a wider shout:

We've got a new role to pin and ping @Events - never miss out on the happenings again!

We've got manual match making roles for @Lethal League and @Blaze. Pick up one of these and ping it to find players outside of the match making queues for the respective game.

And we've got roles for your profile to display what region you are in as well as what platforms you are playing on. Check out the #intro for more details!


Community News

The next weekend has three Blaze events.

Neers long running global SPHAT series continues on Saturday.
Daioutzus first European Blazed & Dazed on Sunday, which includes a side event for newcomers.
And later that day, Mia is hosting the first ever crew battle.


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That's right. 1.14 is out and around town. With this update, Mac players can join the League and step it up to the plate!



View the full changelist down low!


Stunfest

Lethal League Blaze is having big presence over at Stunfest in France this weekend. On the showfloor, but also the EU Championship with the biggest stage and prizes Lethal League Blaze has ever seen!



Take a look at this to sign up:
https://smash.gg/tournament/stunfest-2019-tournaments/events/lethal-league-blaze/overview

The final matches will be streamed on Sunday, So tune in on May the 19th, at https://www.twitch.tv/team/3hitcombo for some FUNKY FRESH BEATS


Switch - PS4 - Xbox One

As we prepare for the Switch, PS4 and Xbox One releases, this update is not as content heavy. Rest assured that new stuff is coming, including another addition to the roster! Speaking of consoles, things are finally moving along. Especially considering we're porting to three consoles with our small in-house team -at the same time- (turns out that's not normal). We will, however, just miss a spring release. For those waiting anxiously, thank you for your continued patience!


1.14 changes

- Added Mac OSX support
- Made the more expensive outfits a bit cheaper (because there's quite a lot of them to get now)
- Increased fast fall speed of Latch, Grid and Nitro
- Fixed Doombox AI not using special
- Made Lvl 6 and 7 AI a little less stupid-good


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The famed Team Reptile official tournament series 'Jaw Breakers' is coming back!



On Sunday the 21st of April things will heat up -proper-. It'll be streamed and casted by known Blaze organizer FellowsTV so don't miss out even if you are not competing.

Prizes include straight up cash for the top 3 (€20, €40 and €60) and, for number one, a paid for trip and ticket to Stunfest* to play the soon to be released Lethal League Blaze for PS4 on the grand stage with a total pot of €1000.

That's right, this time Jaw Breakers is also a Stunfest 2019 Qualifier. Stunfest is coming this May in Rennes, France, and Lethal League Blaze will be having its biggest live tournament there!

The Jaw Breakers - Stunfest Online Qualifier will happen on the 21st of April and is open to European, Russian and Turkish entrants. Sign up over here before the limit is reached:
https://smash.gg/jawbreakers

*Check out the exact terms on the tournament page as well.


Mac OSX

And finally, we have some good news for all the players running MAC. The MAC OSX version of Lethal League Blaze is going through some final tests and should go live next week!

Have a Jet!




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We've added a pair of 'Chain-Engine' alternate outfits of Toxic. One of them isn't quite as easy to find. See if you can unlock it, all I can say is that it doesn't happen randomly!


The Championship

Now, for a very special announcement:
The highest profile Lethal League Blaze tournament is going to happen at Stunfest Festival this May. This will be the first time Lethal League Blaze will be playable on PS4 and the first full-on real life BIG European championship (including SIZABLE prizes). Nitro Tip: Make sure you sign up early.



Visit www.stunfest.com for the event and go over here to sign up:
https://smash.gg/tournament/stunfest-2019-tournaments/events/lethal-league-blaze/overview

There will an online qualifier tournament coming up for those wanting to win a ticket so stay tuned!


Modding

On to the BIG modding news: we've found a way modders can modify the character models and throw 'em ingame without too much hassle. Our own Nilsuke is making a guide and although it's not finished yet, but you can already download the official modding package containing all the character models with bones usable for model swapping so you can get going.

http://lethalleagueblaze.com/charactermodels/LLB_Character_Models.zip

For now, be aware that every bone should influence at least one part of the model. This makes it harder to do full model swaps. We will probably find something for this in the future.

Here are some examples of things you can do already:



Head on over to #modding on the official Discord if you feel up for this and want to help eachother out.


Community News

The Candy Chain Champions series is on Wednesday Night Fights at the Santa Ana Esports Arena again. This time with an increased prize pool of $150! Join up if you are in the area to meet other players or just catch the live stream on Dair Productions to watch them throw down.

Last weekends strikers tournament had to be moved to this Friday, but it now comes with several very wacky prizes for the top 5.

And Saturday has Lungbreaker 2019, with $20 for first place and Megabyte Punch keys for top 3.

For more info, join the Reptile Hideout Discord.

The 1.13 breakdown:

- Added two special outfits for Toxic: Threadlock Chain-Engine & Thermo Booster C.E. Variant
- Added Toxic’s Static outfit to unlockables
- Fixed Nitro's chain color in case of multiple Nitro players
- Fixed missing stats for Toxic causing a disconnect on online rematch
- Fixed Continue not being selected in Ranked results screen
- Added the German, Italian, Russian and Spanish translations of Toxic's bio

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