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| − | * '''October 22, 2014''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=14723 All Five Scream Fortress Updates Now Playable!] To prepare yourself for the upcoming TF2-fying Halloween update, Valve is giving you the chance to play all five previous [[Scream Fortress]] events. Bring a change of underwear and get practicing your screams.
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| − | * '''September 8, 2014''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=14337 Community Merch Now on Sale at WeLoveFine!] You can now purchase TF2 merchandise from [http://www.welovefine.com/teamfortress2-63.html WeLoveFine's online store], and vote on the [http://steamcommunity.com/workshop/browse/?appid=440§ion=merchandise next batch of items to be sold]!
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| − | * '''August 14, 2014''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=14150 Submissions Now Being Accepted for TF2 Merch] Ever feel like today's fashion trends are lacking a little something? Like there aren't enough t-shirts with drunken ramblings printed on them? Okay but not drunken ''Demoman'' ramblings. Then come this way to submit your designs to the brand new [http://steamcommunity.com/workshop/browse/?appid=440§ion=merchandise Merchandise section] in the Team Fortress 2 Workshop, and then buy them. Guaranteed to make you look 295% cooler.<sup>*</sup> <small>(*no guarantees)</small>
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| − | * '''June 16, 2014''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=13661 The Clock is Ticking...] [http://www.teamfortress.com/countdown/suspense.htm Tick tick tick].
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| − | * '''June 5, 2014''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=13542 The Mann Co. Factory Floor] As it turns out, making new weapons for a game isn't an exact science. Sometimes you fail, and sometimes you really fail. Take a peek into the minds of the TF2 Team as they share just how wrong (and sometimes right) things can go in weapon design.
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| − | * '''May 2, 2014''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=13230 Catch Up With TF Comics!] A lot of lore can stack up over seven years. Don't know your [[Administrator]]s from your [[Poopy Joe]]s? Or just dazed, confused, and have a blinding headache that gets worse when bright sunlight hits your eyes so you make do with a life of lying among the dust bunnies beneath your bed, only venturing out to check the official TF2 blog for updates? Then you're in luck. Take [[Catch Up|this comic]] and two aspirins, and everything will become clear.
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| − | * '''April 2, 2014''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=12828 New Comic and What We're Working On!] The very laws of math have distorted, and two has turned into four. [[A Cold Day in Hell]], the third in ''Team Fortress Comics'', is released! We are also let in on a sneak peek from an upcoming update, featuring a moonbase and Steam Workshop support for taunts.
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| − | * '''March 28, 2014''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=12776 Get ready to meet your Makers, maggots!] Attention! KritzKast have compiled an series of interviews of several TF2 community contributors. Read up on all about it [http://www.kritzkast.com/meet-your-makers here].
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| − | * '''December 20, 2013''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=12146 It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Something] What "something"? Why, [[Smissmas 2013]], of course! Buckle up with a bunch of new cosmetic items, and, provided that you've been a good mercenary, find free loot in the [[Gift-Stuffed Stocking]].
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| − | * '''December 4, 2013''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=11995 Team Fortress Comics #2!] Have you ever wondered what "bi-monthly" means? Apparently it's supposed to mean "once every two months," but nobody knows for sure! Anyways, here's the second [[Comic]] from the Team Fortress Comics series, [[Unhappy Returns]]! Enjoy!
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| − | * '''November 21, 2013''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=11927 A Tale of Two Cities: Day Two] On the tails of yesterday's blog post, here is the second day of the [[Two Cities Update]]. The announcement of the second new [[Mann vs. Machine]] map, [[Rottenburg]], comes along with new upgrades that will bring your teammates back to life without the need to wait to respawn, and additional upgrades for the Soldier as well!
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| − | * '''November 20, 2013''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=11910 A Tale of Two Cities] Getting tired of the same old [[Mann vs. Machine]] maps? Look sharp, the upcoming [[Two Cities Update]] will not only introduce a new map, but also new rewards! Additionally, the popular [[Competitive play|competitive]] map [[Snakewater]] will also become an official map! Look forward to the next part of the update!
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| − | * '''November 18, 2013''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=11881 Make Voting History!] Voting has opened for the [[Third Annual Saxxy Awards]]! Between now and November 24th, vote on submissions entered into the contest. The winners will be revealed on the 26th!
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| − | * '''October 29, 2013''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=11726 Scream Fortress 2013 is LIVE!] It's that time of the year again! [[Scream Fortress 2013]] is now live, along with all of the previous [[Scream Fortress]] events! Check out the new [[Helltower]] map, and try out the new [[Spellbook Magazine]]!
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| − | * '''October 28, 2013''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=11727 Grave Matters] Are you all excited for Halloween? Here's [[Grave Matters|a comic]] to pass the time as you wait!
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| − | * '''October 2, 2013''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=11558 The Third Annual Saxxy Awards!] From November 4 to November 18, entries will be accepted for the Third Annual Saxxy Awards! Start up your copy of [[Source Filmmaker]] and get cracking, and check out [http://sourcefilmmaker.com/post.php?id=11559&p=1 the official Source Filmmaker website] for more details!
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| − | * '''September 18, 2013''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=11479 Only a Thousand Hours Left Until the Witching Hour!] It's never a bad thing to start preparing for Halloween early! Submission entries for the Halloween 2013 event are now open, if you've got the talent you may just see your workshop items in the game come October 31!
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| − | * '''August 27, 2013''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=11332 Team Fortress Comics #1!] Who says that you need a major update to enjoy reading comics about [[Saxton Hale]]? [[Team Fortress Comics #1]] has been released, with bi-monthly updates to come, so keep an eye on the official blog for more updates!
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| − | * '''August <strike>27</strike> 24, 2013''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=11335 Happy Not-At-All-Late 17th Birthday!] On this definitely-not-three-days-late day seventeen years ago, a motley crew composed of Robin Walker, John Cook and Ian Caughley created a mod for [[w:Quake (video game)|Quake]] that took the world by firestorm. In celebration of this anniversary, enjoy [[Birthday mode]] with your [[Party Hat]] and [[Noise_Maker#Team_Fortress_Birthday|Birthday Noise Maker]]. Also enjoy the addition of [[Chemistry Set]]s, and try your hand at creating your own [[Strangifier]]s!
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| − | * '''August 20, 2013''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=11304 RomeBots: History Comes Alive!] Ever wanted to re-live history and massacre hordes of Roman robots? Now you can, thanks to [[Romevision]]! Just put on a [[Hardy Laurel]], or play with somebody with one, and enjoy the show!
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| − | * '''July 17, 2013''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=11105 An Active Solution to an Idle Threat]. Science has proven that [[Idling|standing around doing nothing]] is now more likely to get you shot than it is to get you [[Item drop system|free things]]. Valve has again modified the way that the game grants items!
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| − | * '''July 10, 2013''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=11070 Move That Update Up!] After a week of teasing, it's finally here! Redeem your [[Summer Claim Check]]s for Summer Coolers that contain the newest batch of community-contributed items, enjoy the new and improved maps, and play with the newly improved weapons that you never thought to use before!
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| − | * '''July 9, 2013''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=11063 Move Those Votes Up!] Ever wonder how Valve decides which items submitted to the workshop are shipped into the game? They give us their breakdown with a handy list of criteria and, yes, your votes do count. Also included is a sneak peak at one of the '''sixty-four''' items being shipped with the upcoming update.
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| − | * '''July 8, 2013''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=11024 Move Those Weapons Up!] Next up under the microscope are weapons. From the underutilized [[Battalion's Backup]] to the omnipresent [[Dead Ringer]], dozens of weapons are getting their stats tweaked. Also getting an overhaul is the item sets system, with set bonuses being moved to individual set items.
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| − | * '''July 5, 2013''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=11023 Move Those Maps Up!] All good exploits must come to an end. An upcoming update will fix exploits in the majority of all official maps, including [[Badwater]], and two more community maps, [[Process]] and [[Standin]], are going to become official! Look forward to more news to come!
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| − | * '''June 27, 2013''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=10942 Help Us Pay it Forward] No item is made solely by one contributor without a little bit of help. As thanks, Valve is now allowing workshop contributors to share some of the profit from their item sales with some of the [http://steamcommunity.com/workshop/about/?appid=440 service providers who provided that help]. Even better is Valve has decided to take this money from their own cut of the sales, so now there's no reason not to share some of your profits with those mentors that helped you along the way.
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| − | * '''June 13, 2013''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=10864 We just shipped some Gold Star items!] Much to Valve's own surprise, workshop creators actually listened and resubmitted their items for gold star certification. So Valve decided to turn around and, [http://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Valve_Time Valve Time] be damned, shipped 10 of those gold star items [[Second Workshop Content Pack|in an update just two days later]]. Also, keep your eyes peeled for a super secret update coming soon.
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| − | * '''June 11, 2013''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=10843 There's never been a better time to submit] Over ten million dollars have been paid out to over 400 community content creators and nearly $250,000 is slated to be paid out to the contributors behind the [[Robotic Boogaloo|Robotic Boogaloo update]]. If you want to try and earn yourself some of that sweet hat money, now's the best time to submit your work to the [http://steamcommunity.com/workshop/browse/?appid=440 Steam Workshop]. The item submission tools have been greatly improved, and any item submitted with the tool will be given a [http://www.teamfortress.com/workshop/#star gold star] to show that it is compatible with TF2.
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| − | * '''June 3, 2013''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=10765 Adult Swim Extravaganza] Do you like Adult Swim? Do you like The Venture Brothers? Did we copy these questions? Probably. But you should most definitely check out the new Adult Swim hats; The [[Bacteria Blocker]], the [[Weather Master]], and the [[Breather Bag]]. Those are definitely copied from [http://video.adultswim.com/the-venture-bros/the-venture-bros-team-fortress-2-premiere-hats.html somewhere].
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| − | * '''May 17, 2013''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=10628 The First Entirely Community-Created Update is LIVE!] You read right; this time, community contributors could not content themselves creating wee weapons, minute maps and insignificant cosmetic items, so they made an entire major update instead, complete with a trailer and a [http://www.teamfortress.com/roboticboogaloo/comic.php comic]. Introducing the [[Robotic Boogaloo]]! This very special community-driven event revealed what's is the [[RoboCrate]] and added over fifty new items to the game; find out which [http://www.teamfortress.com/roboticboogaloo/ here].
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| − | * '''May 1, 2013''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=10519 SteamPipe: Just a Heads-Up] SteamPipe, a new system that improves the way content is downloaded, updated and stored, is now officially live! The conversion process takes a few minutes, but faster uninterrupted downloads, quicker boot times and map loads, and easier distribution, installation and management of mods are well worth it. Read the [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=7388-QPFN-2491 FAQ] for more informations.
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| − | * '''April 2, 2013''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=10317 Don't Drink the Jarate] "We don't normally post TF2 cosplay on the blog, for two reasons: 1) We'd quickly turn into a TF2 cosplay site; and 2) Our hearts are shriveled little prunes of hate." However, a group of amazing Team Fortress 2 cosplayers is featured on the blog, and you can find more pictures [https://plus.google.com/photos/109186032784269086625/albums/5861286525598145489 here].
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| − | * '''April 1, 2013''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=10307 Business Time] The TF2 Team tricked Reddit into thinking they bought Team Fortress 2 so that they could secretly buy Reddit instead. To celebrate this sneaky purchase, Reddit-themed items will be added to the game. Don't be too excited, though, this might be an April Fool joke like [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=2391 last time].
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| − | * '''March 19, 2013''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] update. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=10148 Future Shock] Now you can wear a hat in real life while wearing a hat in Team Fortress 2! Virtual reality support has been added to the game, be sure to [[Virtual Reality|check it out]]!
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| − | * '''February 14, 2013''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=9955 Team Fortress 2 is now on Linux] Your favorite war-themed hat simulator now works with the well-known free OS, and an [[Tux|exclusive promotional item]] is given to all players who launch Team Fortress 2 on Linux before the end of the month, so be sure to try it!
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| − | * '''January 28, 2013''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=9825 TF2 Action Figures Are Out Now!] NECA released two new action figures based on the best, most popular team members: the [http://store.valvesoftware.com/product.php?i=FTF202 Pyro] and the [http://store.valvesoftware.com/product.php?i=FTF204 Demoman]. They are now available in the Valve Store, in Toys 'R' Us, FYE, Hastings, and on Amazon, so go get one before they are gone!
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| − | *'''January 10, 2013''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=9714 Kiss These Items Goodbye!] All good things must come to an end. Hats are good things. The [[Sniper vs. Spy Update|first nine hats]] are retiring, so get them while you still can!
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| − | *'''December 27, 2012''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=9661 Smissmas (Permanent) Cheer for Community Map Makers] Support your friendly neighbor map maker! [[Map Stamp|Map Stamps]] have been improved and the new [[Strange Filter|Strange Filters]] have been added to the [[Mann Co. Store]]. Buy them [http://store.tf2.com/?hidecarousel=1&appid=440#cat=1194199205&p=2 here].
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| − | *'''December 20, 2012''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=9658 The Mecha Update is Live!] The [[Mecha Update]] has hit! Enjoy the new [[Mann vs. Machine]] missions, the new weapons, and the new cosmetics!
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| − | *'''December 19, 2012''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=9632 Merry Smissmas!] 'Tis the season to be killing robots! The [[Mecha Update]] is upon us, with all the holiday cheer to back it up! Check out the update page [http://www.teamfortress.com/mechaupdate/ here].
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| − | *'''December 19, 2012''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=9630 New Adult Swim Gear] Are you a fan of The Venture Bros. or Aqua Teen Hunger Force? Ever want to show everyone in the game just how big of a fan you are? Now you can, with some new gear arriving from the folks at Adult Swim! Check it out [http://video.adultswim.com/presents/valve/ here].
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| − | *'''December 11, 2012''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=9574 Well, Now I'm a Statue] "I wish I'd read the fine print, since Mann Co. now owns my likeness rights until the year 7039." Gaming Heads has turned Sniper into a statue, and you can find more info from [http://www.gamingheads.com/newsletters/0540569cf39d0ee1ada21d70ca198e780b.html here].
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| − | *'''November 28, 2012''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=9458 The Second Annual Saxxy Awards are HERE! (Almost)] In 48 hours the Second Annual Saxxy Awards presentation will begin, live online. Make sure you're dressed up for the occasion (and shower you hippy) with the dapper [[Tuxxy]].
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| − | *'''November 21, 2012''' - For those hoarders and item collectors among you the [[Backpack]] size limit has increased from 1000 to 2000! And this [[Australian Christmas]] give the gift of a [[Account types|premium account]] to someone, with the new [[Upgrade to Premium Gift]] tool.
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| − | *'''November 15, 2012''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=9383 Vote! Vote! Vote!] Submissions for the [[Second Annual Saxxy Awards|Saxxy Awards]] are now closed; you can now visit the [http://www.steamcommunity.com/saxxyawards/ voting page] and choose your favorite videos! Remember to report videos that violate the [http://www.teamfortress.com/saxxyawards2012/ contest rules], grab a popcorn and start voting now!
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| − | *'''November 9, 2012''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=9310 Five Days Left to Submit to the Saxxy Awards] A reminder that there are only a few days left to submit your entries for this year's [[Second Annual Saxxy Awards|Saxxy Awards]]. You have until November 15, 12:00 AM GMT to submit your replay or [[Source Filmmaker]] video for consideration. Get cracking!
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| − | *'''October 31, 2012''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=9253 Now Accepting Submissions for the Saxxy Awards!] Have you ever wanted to win an Oscar? Well, too bad, since there aren't any in Team Fortress 2! You can try to win a [[Saxxy]] in the [[Second Annual Saxxy Awards]], though. For more information on how to submit your video, click [http://www.teamfortress.com/saxxyawards2012/#faq here].
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| − | *'''October 26, 2012''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=9220 THE HAUNTING IS HERE!] The [http://www.teamfortress.com/blizzbobarrabas/ Spectral Halloween Special] is now here! Get ready to be scared to death by [[Merasmus|wizards]], [[Coaltown Event|zombies]] and [[Ghost Fort#Wheel of Fate|giant heads]]. Enjoy!
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| − | *'''October 25, 2012''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=9211 The Fourth Annual Scream Fortress Event Begins Tomorrow!] That's right, folks! The latest Halloween event, the [[Spectral Halloween Special]], will be live tomorrow! You can already check the details [http://www.teamfortress.com/blizzbobarrabas/ here].
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| − | *'''October 24, 2012''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=9183 World War BOO!] The [[Soldier]]'s misadventures with his roommate, [[Non-player characters#Merasmus the Magician|Merasmus]], finally reach a conclusion in the lastest comic, [[Doom-Mates]]!
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| − | *'''October 19, 2012''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=9144 The Second Annual Manniversary Sale is on NOW!] What more is there to say? Dig out your parent's or guardian's wallet and get going!
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| − | *'''October 17, 2012''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=8943 Attention, Cowards!] [[Saxton Hale]] has taken time out of his busy day to address you - that's right, ''you'' - and your cowardice. If you are not a coward then this is not addressed to you, but otherwise you are in for a world of theoretical hurt.
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| − | *'''October 9, 2012''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=8985 Big MvM Update!] Have you ever wanted more blood on your [[Botkiller weapons|Heavy-botheads]]? Have you ever wanted an easier [[Mann Up]] challenge? Have you ever wanted ''more'' [[Something Special For Someone Special|diamonds]]? This update is for you!!
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| − | * '''October 5, 2012''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=9026 Saxxy Contest Rules Update]. The [[Second Annual Saxxy Awards]] will begin in less than a month, and the rules have been updated. There's a new category for Best [[Replay]], which means you can now win a [[Saxxy]] without using [[Source Filmmaker]]. Also, people can now use video editing softwares on their movies for post-production. Lights, camera, action, and good luck!
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| − | * '''September 11, 2012''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=8830 Halloween is Only Fifty Days Away!] Yes, only 50 days until all of the [[Halloween mode|Halloween]] [[Ghost|ghosts]], [[MONOCULUS|floating eyeballs]], and [[Horseless Headless Horsemann|undead millionaires]] return! However, being scary takes work, that's why the [[Steam Workshop]] is accepting the most horrifying cosmetic items the community has to offer. Not a modeller? No problem. Stay busy by voting on your favorites!
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| − | * '''August 24, 2012''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=8722 Sweet Sixteen!] Whose birthday is it? If your first guess was [[W:Steve Guttenberg|Steve Guttenberg]], then you're right. But what matters is that ''[[Team Fortress]]'' completes its sixteenth birthday today! To celebrate this, [[Birthday mode]] is now active in-game. Enjoy!
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| − | * '''August 21, 2012''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=8699 Bring Home the Gold, Boys!] For the first time, with [http://www.extelevision.com/ eXtv]'s fundraiser and the community's help, an American team is going to be sent to the [http://iseries.multiplay.co.uk/ Multiplay Insomnia Gaming Festival] in the United Kingdom for a chance against the European teams. Good job showing them your support!
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| − | * '''August 17, 2012''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=8672 The Second Annual Saxxys!] That's right: every mercenary's favorite movie award is back for its second annual edition! This time, [[Saxxy|Saxxies]] will be handed out for the best [[Source Filmmaker]] videos submitted for five different categories: Best Action, Best Drama, Best Comedy, Best Original Universe and Best Overall. Don't miss this opportunity!
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| − | * '''August 16, 2012''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=8660 Introducing the TF2 Game Hub]. Ever wanted to have TF2 screenshots, videos, discussions, news, blog posts and [[Steam Workshop]] submissions all mashed up in one place? No? Well, that's too bad, because Team Fortress 2 just got a [http://steamcommunity.com/app/440 game hub], which is part of the [[Steam Community]] update. While the entire update is only available in a closed beta, anyone can check out the new TF2 hub and get a taste of what's coming to Steam soon.
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| − | * '''August 15, 2012''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=8654 Mann vs. Machine is LIVE, Maggots!] The robots have arrived! While the [[Soldier]] gets his [[Tin Soldier|robot disguise kit]] ready for the next [[Full Moon]], it is up to us to save [[Mann Co.]] from this automaton army. Conveniently, the Soldier has prepared and handbuilt a [[Decoy|flawless replica of the Mann Co. factory]]. If your're feeling extra tough, [[Mann Up]] with a [[Tour of Duty Ticket]]. You may even get a [[Botkiller Weapons|souvenir]] or two. Now MOVE OUT!
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| − | *'''March 28, 2012''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=7655 You Are Quite Welcome]. Nothing beats a [[hat]]. Except of course, maybe hats that show off how great you are, or hats that only last one day. Well you're in luck, because the Per Diem Perk has just begun! The players with most [[Dueler|duel wins]], [[Philateler|Map Stamps purchased]], and [[Gifting Man From Gifting Land|gifts handed out]] are going to receive special one-of-a-kind hats that last one day each! Now you too can own a one-of-a-kind hat without having to [[Propaganda Contest|win an art contest]] or [[Top Notch|invent Minecraft]]! Plus, if you thought [[Strange]] [[weapons]] didn't track enough stats, that's about to change! All you need is to do is use a [[Strange Part]] on your favorite Strange weapon and you'll be ready to use math to explain exactly how much better you are than other people!
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| − | *'''February 14, 2012''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=7347 Love is in the air!] Do you have someone you play with whom you fancy a bit more than others? Have your romantic gestures of endlessly pocketing them as a Medic failed to win you their affection? By gifting them the [[Something Special for Someone Special]], you can both be given a pair of uniquely named rings while announcing your love to the entire TF2 community at once! And it's less expensive than the traditional way to propose: By [[:File:How-to-Date Book.png|wearing a gorilla mask and pretending to be dying of diabetes]]! Happy Valentines Day!
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| − | *'''February 2, 2012''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://teamfortress.com/post.php?id=7254 TF2012!] Time for a TF2 version of the State of the Union address! First up, the TF2 team confirm they have top men working on a '''top secret''' project....that does not involve hats?! The [[Steam Workshop]] now has a Steam group which can be found [http://steamcommunity.com/workshop/ here]. [[Meet the Pyro]] is confirmed to be out sometime this year, so look out for it in 2014! And finally the Second [[First Annual Saxxy Awards|Annual Saxxy Awards]] is back and better than ever. How? You'll just have to wait to find out.
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| − | *'''December 1, 2011''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://teamfortress.com/post.php?id=6841 Mann Co. Spotlight Items]. Introducing the latest graduate from the [[Steam Workshop]], the [[Itsy Bitsy Spyer]]. And now you don't even have to start up TF2 to make him your own as the new Steam 'Buy Now' feature allows you to purchase items from the [[Mann Co. Store]] straight from the web!
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| − | *'''August 18, 2011''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=6105 The Manno-Technology Bundle] Bidwell bravely <s>stole</s> liberated [[Manno-Technology Bundle|eight new Deus-Ex-themed items]] from Sarif Industries for your killing pleasure! From the merciless [[Machina]] to the trendy [[Deus Specs]], the battlefield has never seen this much technology. All of these items can be yours when you pre-order [http://store.steampowered.com/app/28050/ Deus Ex: Human Revolution] before August 22nd, 2011.
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| − | *'''August 9, 2011''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=6040 Introducing Steam Trading Beta] Hats piling up? Ready to trade them away for cold, hard...video games? You're in luck - [[Trading#Steam Trading|Steam Trading Beta]] is now live! Players who opt into this service will be able to securely trade their Team Fortress 2 inventory and Steam gifts with others who opt in to the beta. Steam Community profiles of Beta participants have been upgraded with a [[backpack]] viewer and additional tabs displaying any Steam gifts available for trading. Opting into Steam Trading Beta also alows players to conduct item trades directly through the Steam interface without launching Team Fortress 2. Get to trading, or read the [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=6748-ETSG-5417 Trading Beta FAQ] for more details!
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| − | *'''April 19, 2011''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=5325&p=1 Well That Was Close] When the TF2 Team discovered [[Portal 2]] had no [[hats]], they had to do something urgently. Specifically, spending a night adding hats to the game. That means players can now equip any [[Mann Co. Cap]]s, [[Prince Tavish's Crown]]s, [[Pyro's Beanie]]s, [[Fancy Fedora]]s, [[Master's Yellow Belt]]s, and [[Tyrant's Helm]]s they already own in [[Team Fortress 2]] on their robots! You're ''welcome'', Portal 2 team.
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| − | *'''March 10, 2011''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=5104&p=1 The First-Ever Three-Way Pack Update!] Oh? You want more [[promotional items]]? Well great news! Valve, Sega, and Larolaro, creator of the [[Soldier]]'s [[Item_sets#Soldier|Tank Buster]] [[Polycount Pack]] have teamed up to bring you The [[Shogun Pack]], bringing nine brand new in-game items for TF2! You get four weapons, four hats, and a [[tool]]. The new items are available through [[crafting]], [[Item drop system|dropping]], purchasing in the [[Mann Co. Store]], or by preordering ''[http://store.steampowered.com/app/34330/ Total War: Shogun 2]'' by March 15 on Steam, which will get you a Genuine quality version of the set. Enjoy the update!
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| − | *'''January 3, 2011''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://tf2.com/post.php?id=4850 Back to the drawing board, genius!] The TF2 team has released the details on the new [[Item Test]] system, which gives community item contributors an easier way to test their creations. The details on how to test custom models can be found in the blog post or [[Item Test|here]] on the wiki.
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| − | *'''December 22, 2010''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://tf2.com/post.php?id=4822&p=1 Additional time has been awarded.] The [[Administrator]] has kindly asked [[Saxton Hale|Mr. Hale]] to increase his shipments of weapons and equipment for exactly one week, in order to ensure that you are properly equipped to fulfill your contracts. There are control points that need capturing, intelligence that needs recovering, and hats to be secured. From December 23rd to December 30th, the [[item drop system|rate at which items drop]] will be doubled. Also, [[Non-player characters#Miss Pauling|Miss Pauling]] has gifted everyone with a [[Stocking Stuffer Key|"stocking stuffer"]]. Happy Holidays to all!
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| − | *'''August 4th 2010''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=4151&p=1 Golden Wrench Destruction for Charity] The TF2 team reflects on the Golden Wrench charity event, and of their continued respect for the community's initiatives.
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| − | *'''July 16th 2010''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated [http://www.tf2.com/post.php?id=4083&p=1 RUN! RUUUUUN! I AM COMING FOR YOU!], The guys at [[TF2Maps.net]] have opened their doors on their new [[Art Pass Contest]]. Valve have lost a map and the TF2Maps.net entrants have to detail it! The winner goes official! Also, Team Fortress Wiki get a cameo in the comic!
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| − | *'''July 15th 2010''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.tf2.com/post.php?id=4076&p=1 Aye, that's tha way ya do it!] The winners of the Polycount pack contest [http://www.polycount.com/2010/07/14/the-team-fortress-2-polycount-pack-winners have been announced!] Congratulations to all of the winners! BONUS: Valve has confirmed that several more packs from the contest will be added to the game in later updates. Huzzah!
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| − | *'''July 8th 2010''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.tf2.com/post.php?id=4048&p=1 Engineer Update is Here!]. The Engineer update is released! [[Maps#Payload|Three new official maps]], the community map [[Coldfront]], [[Engineer#Weapons|several new weapons]], and of course, new [[Engineer_responses|Engineer domination lines]]. What are you waiting for? Go play!
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| − | *'''July 7th 2010''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.tf2.com/post.php?id=4040&p=1 Engineer Update: Day Three]. Another official (dynamic) payload map, [[Hightower]], is unveiled, as well as a community-created wrench (and there's at least one more melee item to follow). Plus! [[Engineer_Update#Unannounced_information|Moving sentries?]]
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| − | *'''July 6th 2010''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.tf2.com/post.php?id=4034&p=1 Engineer Update: Day Two]. A new weapon is revealed: the [[Wrangler]]! Also, a new official payload map, [[Upward]], will come out with the update. 50 [[Golden Wrench|Golden Wrenches]] to go!
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| − | *'''July 5th 2010''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.tf2.com/post.php?id=4026&p=1 Engineer Update: Day One]. The first regular unlock for the [[Engineer]] is revealed: The [[Frontier Justice]], an alternate [[shotgun]]. Every 25 Golden Wrenches found will produce information on a new weapon on the [[TF2 Official Blog]].
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| − | *'''July 2nd 2010''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.tf2.com/post.php?id=4013&p=1 Loose Canon]. Apple comic was non-canon, but the [http://www.teamfortress.com/loosecanon/index.html Engineer comic] is canon. A must read!
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| − | *'''July 1st 2010''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.tf2.com/post.php?id=4014&p=1 Steam Web APIs] Valve creates new APIs for item data in TF2. Check out the blog for further details.
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| − | *'''June 30th 2010''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=4009&p=1 Listen!] Calm before the storm: Check out the entries for the Polycount Contest! Also commemorates the TF2 Wiki at its newer, more official, less confrontational home.
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| − | *'''June 18th 2010''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=3963&p=1 Three Maps. Two Teams. One Victor.] Pubbers battle it out with Pros in The Battle of Both Worlds! Watch as competitive players slug it out with public server players. And check out that nifty poster.
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| − | *'''June 10th 2010''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.tf2.com/post.php?id=3929&p=1 Wow, you guys are GOOD] TF2 comes out on the Mac! Welcome to the fray, guys. [[Mac update trailer]] available for your viewing pleasure. Mac users get [[Earbuds]]!
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| − | *'''June 9th 2010''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated. [http://www.tf2.com/post.php?id=3923&p=1 Tomorrow.]. Big things happening at Valve. Things like the release of TF2 on Mac, 10th June 2010.
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| − | *'''June 3rd 2010''' - [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1293534 Crash hunting with Valve's -GreenMarine-.] Been crashing in TF2 a lot lately? Then you can help solve the problem!
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| − | *'''May 24th 2010''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] [http://www.tf2.com/post.php?id=3861&p= Danke, my hard-hatted friend!] Valve and [http://www.polycount.com/ Polycount] team up for a new [http://www.polycount.com/team-fortress-2-polycount-pack/ video game art contest!]
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| − | *'''May 20th 2010''' - More [[Steam Workshop|Contribute!]] items added. 10 new hats, 2 new weapons, and 1 new misc. item. Congrats guys.
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| − | *'''May 18th 2010''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] [http://www.tf2.com/post.php?id=3835&p=1 All I can tell you about this next procedure is that it will be excruciating.] More Pyro updates are coming out! Also check out Mister Royzo's [http://www.alphastudiossoftware.nl/fancy_vs_nasty/ Fancy vs Nasty Update] page.
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| − | *'''May 13th 2010''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated twice - [http://www.tf2.com/post.php?id=3692&p=1 A Week in the Life of the TF2 Team]. A member of staff is missing from Valve! He didn't like hats, so the team didn't like him. [http://www.tf2.com/post.php?id=3826&p=1 Gotta move that gear up!]. Community activity round up. [http://compctf.tf2maps.net/ TF2Maps Competitive CTF Contest] and the Third European edition of Pros vs Pubbers.
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| − | *'''May 5th 2010''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated - [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=3788&p=1 Imagine if I hadn't been drunk]. [[Primeval warrior]] added to game and [[Engineer update (teaser)|Engineer Update teaser video]] released. [http://www.teamfortress.com/119/comingsoon.html Coming Soon...]
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| − | *'''April 29th 2010''' - [[April_29,_2010_Patch|Team Fortress 2 Update]] - 119th update commemorative items added: [[Grizzled veteran]], [[Soldier of fortune]] and [[Mercenary]].
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| − | *'''April 15th 2010''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated - [http://www.tf2.com/post.php?id=3698 It is a good day to be giant man], Sam & Max crossover announced. [[Lugermorph]], [[Big kill]] and [[Max's severed head]] released to those who purchase [http://store.steampowered.com/app/901399/ The Devil's Playhouse].
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| − | *'''April 8th 2010''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated - [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=3683 Gotta move that gear up!], Round-up of Community activity.
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| − | *'''March 19th 2010''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated - [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=3618 Nice goin', pardner], first wave of Community items released. Items released include: [[Killer's kabuto]], [[Pain train]] and [[Hotrod]].
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| − | *'''March 9th 2010''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated - [http://www.tf2.com/post.php?id=3578 Your Mac Questions Answered]
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| − | *'''March 2nd 2010''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated - [http://www.tf2.com/post.php?id=3539 Dammit dammit dammit dammit!]
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| − | *'''February 2nd 2010''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated - [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=3391 Propaganda Contest Runners-Up!]
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| − | *'''January 28th 2010''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated - [http://www.tf2.com/post.php?id=3388 Cheaters, Winners and Busybodies]
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| − | *'''January 27th 2010''' - [[January_27,_2010_Patch|Team Fortress 2 Update]] - '100? Newspaper' added to main menu. Community mystified.
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| − | *'''January 25th 2010''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated - R.I.P. Crazy Legs.
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| − | *'''January 13th 2010''' - [[TF2 Official Blog]] updated - [http://www.teamfortress.com/contribute/ Contribute] site announced, submit your custom models and avatars to VALVe!
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