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Nov 2
United Dodgeball League 2025
Team Fortress 2 - erics

(Image credit: Metacloud)

United Dodgeball League is proud to announce a new season of dodgeball, this time with 2v2 action! The tournament will have a prizepool of 600 keys and will have medals up for grabs for both participants and players that place.

The tournament will run for three weeks with matches being Swiss style until the playoffs, which will be single elimination. Signups will open on November 10th and close November 25th. The tournament will run from November 26th until December 14th. Don't miss your chance!

Visit their website and Discord for more info!

Important Links:



Nov 2
United Dodgeball League 2025
Team Fortress 2
(Image credit: Metacloud)

United Dodgeball League is proud to announce a new season of dodgeball, this time with 2v2 action! The tournament will have a prizepool of 600 keys and will have medals up for grabs for both participants and players that place.


The tournament will run for three weeks with matches being Swiss style until the playoffs, which will be single elimination. Signups will open on November 10th and close November 25th. The tournament will run from November 26th until December 14th. Don't miss your chance!


Visit their website and Discord for more info!


Important Links:


Oct 30
Team Fortress 2 Update Released
Team Fortress 2 - erics
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:

  • Reverted recent Thermal Thruster change
Oct 30
Team Fortress 2 Update Released
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:

  • Reverted recent Thermal Thruster change
Oct 30
Team Fortress 2 Update Released
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:
  • Reverted recent Thermal Thruster change
Oct 27
Team Fortress 2 Update Released
Team Fortress 2 - erics
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:

  • Fixed regression in itemtest
  • Fixed some Botkiller Flame Thrower weapons not drawing the pilot light
  • Fixed crash in CEntityBird::SpawnRandomBirds caused by recent change (GitHub fix from Bitl)
  • Fixed collection checklists incorrectly marking some items as 'owned' (GitHub fix from rabscootle)
  • Fixed Vaccinator resist icons persisting when a player changes team (GitHub fix from Bakugo)
  • Fixed memory leak in sprite model (GitHub fix from CosminPerRam)
  • Fixed memory leak in server browser blacklist check (GitHub fix from CosminPerRam)
  • Fixed exit teleporters not using mult_teleporter_recharge_rate attribute (GitHub fix from The Fatcat)
  • Fixed Thermal Thruster passives not being removed if it's unequipped during use or player is a Medic (GitHub fix from Bakugo)
  • Reverted Gas Passer respawn room fixes (GitHub fix from Bitl)
  • Updated CTeamControlPoint to allow null caller on SetOwner input (GitHub fix from megascatterbomb)
  • Updated CTFBot to allow use of the Wrap Assassin's alt-fire (GitHub fix from Bitl)
  • Updated/Added some tournament medals
Oct 27
Team Fortress 2 Update Released
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:
  • Fixed regression in itemtest
  • Fixed some Botkiller Flame Thrower weapons not drawing the pilot light
  • Fixed crash in CEntityBird::SpawnRandomBirds caused by recent change (GitHub fix from Bitl)
  • Fixed collection checklists incorrectly marking some items as 'owned' (GitHub fix from rabscootle)
  • Fixed Vaccinator resist icons persisting when a player changes team (GitHub fix from Bakugo)
  • Fixed memory leak in sprite model (GitHub fix from CosminPerRam)
  • Fixed memory leak in server browser blacklist check (GitHub fix from CosminPerRam)
  • Fixed exit teleporters not using mult_teleporter_recharge_rate attribute (GitHub fix from The Fatcat)
  • Fixed Thermal Thruster passives not being removed if it's unequipped during use or player is a Medic (GitHub fix from Bakugo)
  • Reverted Gas Passer respawn room fixes (GitHub fix from Bitl)
  • Updated CTeamControlPoint to allow null caller on SetOwner input (GitHub fix from megascatterbomb)
  • Updated CTFBot to allow use of the Wrap Assassin's alt-fire (GitHub fix from Bitl)
  • Updated/Added some tournament medals
Oct 27
Team Fortress 2 Update Released
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:

  • Fixed regression in itemtest
  • Fixed some Botkiller Flame Thrower weapons not drawing the pilot light
  • Fixed crash in CEntityBird::SpawnRandomBirds caused by recent change (GitHub fix from Bitl)
  • Fixed collection checklists incorrectly marking some items as 'owned' (GitHub fix from rabscootle)
  • Fixed Vaccinator resist icons persisting when a player changes team (GitHub fix from Bakugo)
  • Fixed memory leak in sprite model (GitHub fix from CosminPerRam)
  • Fixed memory leak in server browser blacklist check (GitHub fix from CosminPerRam)
  • Fixed exit teleporters not using mult_teleporter_recharge_rate attribute (GitHub fix from The Fatcat)
  • Fixed Thermal Thruster passives not being removed if it's unequipped during use or player is a Medic (GitHub fix from Bakugo)
  • Reverted Gas Passer respawn room fixes (GitHub fix from Bitl)
  • Updated CTeamControlPoint to allow null caller on SetOwner input (GitHub fix from megascatterbomb)
  • Updated CTFBot to allow use of the Wrap Assassin's alt-fire (GitHub fix from Bitl)
  • Updated/Added some tournament medals
Oct 23
Team Fortress 2 Update Released
Team Fortress 2 - erics
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:

  • Fixed crash related to KeyValues
  • Added 'No Bullets' style for the Paka Parka
  • Fixed Widowmaker not giving metal when Spy is disguised as their own team (GitHub fix from Grampa Swood)
  • Fixed on-hit attributes not triggering when Spy is disguised as their own team (GitHub fix from Grampa Swood)
  • Fixed game mode prefix check failing when loading maps from the Workshop (GitHub fix from LizardOfOz)
  • Added null pointer checks for recent casual doors fix (GitHub fix from Bitl)
  • Fixed a bug where Gas Passer gas can cover players with gas in spawn rooms (GitHub fix from Bitl)
  • Fixed typo in logical expression (GitHub fix from Ian Brun)
  • Fixed Vaccinator charge sounds playing multiple times per tick (GitHub fix from treacherousfiend)
  • Fixed event text leak in CTFHudPasstimeBallStatus (GitHub fix from Dmitry Tsarevich)
  • Fixed Minigun barrel movement being updated multiple times per tick (GitHub fix from Marioiscool246)
  • Fixed CHealthAccountPanel not using NegativeColor for negative values (GitHub fix from Bradasparky)
  • Improved the random class selection algorithm to reduce the chance of failure (GitHub fix from Bradasparky)
  • Fixed KeyValues memory leak in birds (GitHub fix from CosminPerRam)
  • Fixed Team Spirit Footprints BLU team coloring (GitHub fix from Herobrine0412)
  • Fixed animation playback in the class selection menu (GitHub fix from Hunter Kvalevog)
  • Updated Mann Co. Catalog controls to mimic Workshop dialog (GitHub fix from Liam Stone)
  • Updated the Globetrotter to fix the second style using the wrong BLU team skin
  • Updated/Added some tournament medals
  • Updated the Seamann's Stubble
    • Fixed the normal map for better shading
    • Updated the backpack icon
  • Updated arena_afterlife
    • Fixed a rare regression bug that could cause players in Hell to count as alive
  • Updated koth_dusker
    • Fixed being able to build in RED spawn
    • Fixed a perch spot outside of BLU spawn
    • Added a visual delimitation for the capture zone
  • Updated zi_atoll, zi_blazehattan, zi_devastation_final1, zi_murky, zi_sanitarium, and zi_woods
    • Fixed an exploit that allowed Zombie Spies to disguise as Survivors
  • Updated ctf_doublecross_event
    • Took significant steps towards improving FPS on the map, especially around the bridge
    • Reduced particle and prop usage around the map
    • Removed the ability to roll the minify spell and replaced it with the teleport spell with one charge (Thanks Lizard of Oz)
    • Added extensions to the window frames looking through each opposing team's base and made the raised shacks slightly more symmetrical to block Sniper sightline
    • Removed the two spell books from just outside of the doors of each base
    • Increased the respawn time of the rare spell book slightly
    • Added Gargoyle spawns
    • Fixed a number of minor visual issues and clipping bugs (Thanks Lilly, The Rat Man, Dr. Maxi, and everyone else who reported these!)
Oct 23
Team Fortress 2 Update Released
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:

  • Fixed crash related to KeyValues
  • Added 'No Bullets' style for the Paka Parka
  • Fixed Widowmaker not giving metal when Spy is disguised as their own team (GitHub fix from Grampa Swood)
  • Fixed on-hit attributes not triggering when Spy is disguised as their own team (GitHub fix from Grampa Swood)
  • Fixed game mode prefix check failing when loading maps from the Workshop (GitHub fix from LizardOfOz)
  • Added null pointer checks for recent casual doors fix (GitHub fix from Bitl)
  • Fixed a bug where Gas Passer gas can cover players with gas in spawn rooms (GitHub fix from Bitl)
  • Fixed typo in logical expression (GitHub fix from Ian Brun)
  • Fixed Vaccinator charge sounds playing multiple times per tick (GitHub fix from treacherousfiend)
  • Fixed event text leak in CTFHudPasstimeBallStatus (GitHub fix from Dmitry Tsarevich)
  • Fixed Minigun barrel movement being updated multiple times per tick (GitHub fix from Marioiscool246)
  • Fixed CHealthAccountPanel not using NegativeColor for negative values (GitHub fix from Bradasparky)
  • Improved the random class selection algorithm to reduce the chance of failure (GitHub fix from Bradasparky)
  • Fixed KeyValues memory leak in birds (GitHub fix from CosminPerRam)
  • Fixed Team Spirit Footprints BLU team coloring (GitHub fix from Herobrine0412)
  • Fixed animation playback in the class selection menu (GitHub fix from Hunter Kvalevog)
  • Updated Mann Co. Catalog controls to mimic Workshop dialog (GitHub fix from Liam Stone)
  • Updated the Globetrotter to fix the second style using the wrong BLU team skin
  • Updated/Added some tournament medals
  • Updated the Seamann's Stubble
    • Fixed the normal map for better shading
    • Updated the backpack icon
  • Updated arena_afterlife
    • Fixed a rare regression bug that could cause players in Hell to count as alive
  • Updated koth_dusker
    • Fixed being able to build in RED spawn
    • Fixed a perch spot outside of BLU spawn
    • Added a visual delimitation for the capture zone
  • Updated zi_atoll, zi_blazehattan, zi_devastation_final1, zi_murky, zi_sanitarium, and zi_woods
    • Fixed an exploit that allowed Zombie Spies to disguise as Survivors
  • Updated ctf_doublecross_event
    • Took significant steps towards improving FPS on the map, especially around the bridge
    • Reduced particle and prop usage around the map
    • Removed the ability to roll the minify spell and replaced it with the teleport spell with one charge (Thanks Lizard of Oz)
    • Added extensions to the window frames looking through each opposing team's base and made the raised shacks slightly more symmetrical to block Sniper sightline
    • Removed the two spell books from just outside of the doors of each base
    • Increased the respawn time of the rare spell book slightly
    • Added Gargoyle spawns
    • Fixed a number of minor visual issues and clipping bugs (Thanks Lilly, The Rat Man, Dr. Maxi, and everyone else who reported these!)
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