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valve
New Demo Format For Team Fortress 2 Nearing Beta
Via email, Valve mentioned that it was developing a new demo type format — for Team Fortress 2 or perhaps all Steam Games. This comes as players have been breaking demo files after downloading new updates. More »
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Comment by DrunkAus: Am I the only one who thinks the Soldiers bazooka just looks badass? 6 Responses | Other threads
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h.a.v.e. online
Korean Developer Responds to Team Fortress 2 Rip-Off Claims
The trailer for computer title H.A.V.E. Online looks remarkably similar to Team Fortress 2 — so much so that it is actually pissing South Korean gamers off. Comments have been largely vicious. More »
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Comment by SirFenwick: Does it really matter? The only games that didn't rip anyone else off was in the 80's and 90's. 26 Responses | Other threads
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clips
Korean PC Game Rips-Off Team Fortress 2
The name of this game is H.A.V.E. Online. It's a PC title, and an open beta is supposed to go down sometime this year. The game looks strangely familiar. More »
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Comment by TarnishedReputation: That looks so much more awesome than TF2. 52 Responses | Other threads
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diy
Team Fortress 2 Recreated In Pencil And Paper RPG
Back before there was computer and video gaming, there was table top gaming. You make use of what you have — pencil and paper. That's exactly what one reader did when he couldn't access TF2. More »
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Comment by Strangelove: I'm still pissed my big unlocks as a medic are the Kritzkreig and the Ubersaw. 8 Responses | Other threads
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Billy Mays
A Team Fortress 2 Tribute to Billy Mays
This has been a week unlike any other for celebrity deaths. Billy Mays, the cheerful, if relentless pitchman who hawked such items as Oxiclean and Orange Glo, was found dead in his home today. More » -
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Valve Games Now Support Gun Controller
Sadly, it's not the "PC Game Gun". Instead, it's been announced today that most of Valve's shooters will be compatible with Novint's Falcon peripheral. More » -
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Fallout, Half-Life, Grand Theft Auto Landscaped
James Barnett's "Fauxvism Series" of paintings focuses on a genre of video game-inspired art that we, unfortunately, all too rarely see: painted landscapes. Half-life 2 fans will likely recognize "Canal Barn with Figure," seen above. More »
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Comment by Dead Giveaway: Oh, so that's what Megaton looks like! I was only there once.... then I blew it the fuck up! 12 Responses | Other threads
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humor
More Proof that Anything + TF2 Soundfile = Comedy Gold
About 30 seconds in you see the clip that probably inspired this 5 minute masterpiece: "I must stop little baby!" More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Mister Jack is Stalking Konata: They oughta do a tv show where they just play random clips with TF2 sound bytes dubbed over it. ... 9 Responses | Other threads
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tf2
Team Fortress 2 Map Editing Just Got A Lot Easier
Valve today released an update to theIR Source SDK, and included within were the source files for most of Team Fortress 2's original maps. Translation? It's now a lot easier to edit Team Fortress 2 maps. More »
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Comment by Vault: I don't understand the people commenting here that don't have TF2. The game is 20 bucks and it's easily the... 26 Responses | Other threads
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culture
Left 4 Dead Mobile Helps Babies Learn About Special Infected
It's never too early to learn which post-apocalyptic infected are best to avoid, so give your kid a jump start on identifying which shapes mean "I'm about to have blinding bile vomited upon me" with this Left 4 Dead mobile. More »
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Comment by CaptainSimian: I hope i'm not the only one who glanced at the article title and thought a L4D mobile game was... 9 Responses | Other threads
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pc
How Valve Find The Time To "Leak" Team Fortress Vids
When the excellent "Meet The Spy" video was "leaked" a while ago, it didn't take long to assume that, well, it hadn't been leaked at all. More » -
humor
TF2 Children's Book Teaches a Very Important Lesson
Even if you didn't know the Strong Bad Email that this spoofs, the Team Fortress children's book: "Every Class is Different," would still be a howler. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Masonvrocks: Lmao, Anyone remember the original Strong Bad cartoon this is based off of? 14 Responses | Other threads
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team fortress 2
Valve Dreams Of Team Fortress 2 Movie, Divulges 'Meet The Team' Origins
After the smashing success of some promotional Team Fortress 2 videos, we thought it was time to 'meet the movie-makers' at Valve and see how far this thing is going to go. More »
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Comment by woons: At first I was like :/ But then I thought - well, they've already got more character in these ...... 35 Responses | Other threads
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valve
Team Fortress 2 Update Adds Back Achievement Based Unlocks
Valve has issued one more update for Team Fortress 2 today, apparently another attempt to bring balance to the method that allows for unlockable weapons and items. Achievement based unlockable items are back. More »
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Comment by Comatose Turtle: For everyone besides the sniper and spy, this system was already in place since the big update, and I was... 12 Responses | Other threads
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team fortress 2
Valve: Team Fortress 2 Random-Item Issues Improved Last Night
Some tweaks on Valve's side of things may already have improved the controversial but still-evolving new system the company has been using to randomly grant players access to new items in Team Fortress 2. More »
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Comment by Demonbird: This new systems only problem was people screaming for instant gratification. 33 Responses | Other threads
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valve
Team Fortress 2 Update Answers Item Drop Questions
Team Fortress 2 update time! The folks at Valve are clearing the air about any confusion about gaining items. That's awfully nice of them. More »
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Comment by Firelance: Guess what? New patch, they did not fix any of the shit that's happening with weapon drop rates. Bottom line, Valve failed... 29 Responses | Other threads
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team fortress 2
Meet The Players Unhappy With The New TF2 Update
After a week's worth of largely entertaining Team Fortress 2 "Spy Vs. Sniper" updates, Valve has officially released new content for two of the game's classes. But things aren't exactly going as planned. More »
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Comment by EnigmaNemesis: Games like these with "classes" from an FPS to an MMO... ALWAYS have people unhappy with one class over another. ... 26 Responses | Other threads
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steam
Team Fortress 2 Goes Free This Weekend
Thanks to the doubly good update for the Spy and Sniper classes, Team Fortress 2 will be playable for free this weekend to Steam users who for some bizarre reason wouldn't already have the game. More »
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Comment by TrjnRabbit: I just bought a PC for gaming so I could play TF2 and L4D (shame the 360 versions don't get... 10 Responses | Other threads
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sniper update
Team Fortress 2 Sniper Actually Getting Urine Grenades? Yes, He Is
Bad news, Team Fortress 2 Spy: your Summer is about to get wet and wild, as Valve has revealed the Sniper's final unlockable. And this time it's no joke. "Jarate" is a reality. More » -
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Team Fortress 2 Characters Actually Respond To Customer Correspondence
When TF2's Scout received his update, the ad on the game's blog was done in the style of an old-school mail-away. And you know, some people actually responded. What's more, Valve responded back. More »
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Comment by Zaranell: This is why Valve is my favorite developer. 20 Responses | Other threads
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team fortress 2
Meet The Spy's New Hand Cannon
Say hello to the Ambassador, the newest addition to the Team Fortress 2 Spy class' arsenal. What's unique about this new, unlockable pistol? It's big. More » -
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Valve Reveals Spy Achievements (And Owns Up To Corporate Fail)
Oh, hey. The new Team Fortress 2 Spy update is here, revealing the pun-laden list of Steam Achievements for the stealthiest of classes and giving us our very first look at the "Meet The Spy" short. More »
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Comment by Ted: The soundboard says IS A MAN IS A WOMAN I get the feeling Valve love trolling me. 10 Responses | Other threads
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Now TF2's Heavy Is Shilling Cleaning Products
And you thought that it was only Team Fortress 2's Scout that was moonlighting as a cleaning product salesman. Nun unh. The Heavy is too. And he's just as enthusiastic. -
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Meet The Spy, Quite The Ladies' Man
What kind of master spy leaks Valve's Meet the Spy video onto the internet in the middle of the night? The same kind that has an entire file dedicated to the Scout's mom. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by BubbleF**kingBuddy: Looks like that Doctor... ... ...Got a taste of his own medicine. YEEEEEEAAAAAAH!!! 77 Responses | Other threads
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valve
Surprise! Team Fortress 2 Spy Class Is Also Getting An Update
The Sniper class from Team Fortress 2 isn't the only one getting new tricks. The Spy's getting some too. And he's taking over the latest batch of TF2 update news with two new crafty items. More »
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Comment by resvrgam: I really wish they'd make a "TF2: Classic" server option because I'm not a fan of ANY of the new... 26 Responses | Other threads
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team fortress 2
The Sniper's New Shield Makes His Posterior Spy-Proof
Backstabbing spies aren't going to be too fond of the most recent addition to the Sniper's load out. The Team Fortress 2 class has a new friend in the new unlockable "Razorback." More »
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Comment by Mister Jack is Stalking Konata: What kind of dumbass spy is going to try stabbing that guy when he has that huge thing on his... 19 Responses | Other threads
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valve
Team Fortress 2 Sniper Update Adds New Payload Race Mode
Round two of Sniper class update related news has hit the official Team Fortress 2 site. What's new? Well, the new "Payload Race" game mode, for one, and two snazzy looking new maps. More »
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Comment by MushroomBoy1022: gah, as a 360 player, this stuff makes me drool then most, since i won't be able to touch it... 13 Responses | Other threads
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valve
Team Fortress 2's Sniper Ups His Arsenal With "The Huntsman"
Valve's slow roll out of the newest Team Fortress 2 class update, this time for the lovable, headshotting Sniper, has begun. Revealed today is the Sniper's newest unlockable weapon, the Huntsman. More »
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Comment by D4RkNIKON: From what I hear, this seems to have a lot in common with Killzone 2. How is this game, and... 28 Responses | Other threads
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clips
When Team Fortress 2 Meets Super Smash Bros...
...things turn out remarkably well. This mash up of Team Fortress 2 classes and the original intro for Nintendo 64 fighter Super Smash Bros. is a near-perfect shot-by-shot recreation created in Garry's Mod. More »
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Comment by Sebnotic: Needed for a complete breakfast: That was pretty epic. Who are the hidden characters though? 10 Responses | Other threads
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humor
Scout-Chop: You're Gonna Love His Ball
YouTube user CastingOutTheSelf mined the Scout soundfile and came up with, lo and behold, a dead-ringer script for everyone's favorite hooker-beating pitchman. How the hell did we go a week before seeing this? More »
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By Owen GoodComment by nukee: This remix still owns all in my opinion. 16 Responses | Other threads
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valve
Valve Teases Team Fortress 2's Close Range Sniper Update
The Team Fortress 2 team isn't quite yet ready to reveal what changes are in store for the game's Sniper class, on deck to receive new unlockables, but it's quite ready to tease those additions. More »
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Comment by Kenny: Snipers in TF2 are those same 12 year old kids in C:SS that hoard the AWP and call you a... 19 Responses | Other threads
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back atcha
Valve Drops MMO "Code" into TF2 Update
Earlier this week we brought you the delightful Team Fortress 2-as-RPG screens. Valve's returned the favor, dropping some "code" in the latest patch to troll the more gullible players among its base. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Combichristoffersen: I really don't like Valve at all, but I admittedly found this to be rather amusing. 21 Responses | Other threads
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Team Fortress 2: The RPG
You may have seen this going around your forum of choice lately, but just in case you haven't, here, take a look at this guy's idea for a Team Fortress 2 role-playing game. More » -
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Steam's Weekend Orange Box Deal Is Insane
Steam's weekend deal should take care of any leftover PC gamers who've yet to experience the glory of The Orange Box, with the whole shebang available now for 66% off. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Violent St. Cannon: For those that don't have it, there's no excuse to pass this up. SERIOUSLY. 35 Responses | Other threads
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Team Fortress 2 Patch Hints At New Headgear, Huge Gameplay Changes
The most recent Team Fortress 2 update brings with it updates that may radically change the way we play the game, including the fascinating—but still unannounced—addition of headgear to classes. Oh, it gets much better. More »
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Comment by CrimsonJesus: Maybe Valve can beat Sony to making that Massive Action Game. 17 Responses | Other threads
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backwards compatibility
Team Fortress, (Semi-) Unplugged
This low-res take on Team Fortress' lineup strikes me as a kind of MTV Unplugged homage. Take something iconic, render it in less than the state of the art, and see if it remains iconic. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by D Mitsuki : Gotta have guts kid!: Do a Wii version. Do it Valve, and I will officially worship you along with my God's Gintoki Sakata and Bruce... 30 Responses | Other threads
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mods
Team Fortress Brings Mayhem to Mario Kart Track
Maybe I don't need to play Team Fortress 2 on a Mario Kart track. But do I want to? Oh, for sure. Especially to get my hands on the Spy's "Sapper Nintendo." More »
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By Owen GoodComment by KarthXLR: lt ktk s lt? Ths mp hs bn t snc dcmbr-sh 2007. 38 Responses | Other threads
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valve
Team Fortress 2 Sniper Update Inbound, Xbox 360 Patch "Still Being Worked On"
The official word from the Team Fortress 2 trust confirms that the Sniper will be the next class to receive an update on par with the Heavy, Scout, Medic and Pyro. For real this time. More »
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Comment by TaylorEatWorld: *Brainstorm ideas of what the weapons are here* 12 Responses | Other threads
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april fool's day
Valve Takes The Piss With Team Fortress 2 Sniper Class Update
Valve's Team Fortress 2 team pranksters have joined in on the April Fool's Day fun, issuing what is (thankfully) not the Sniper class' first unlockable, the jar of urine known as the Jarate. No shit. More »
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Comment by Combat Waffle: I'm just curious about what the hell liquid karate is. 5 Responses | Other threads
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pc
Team Fortress 2 Patch Goes Out To All The Multi-Core Users Out There
Does your PC have multiple cores? Mine does. And I just love it when a developer is able to release something that specifically takes advantage of them. So thanks, Valve! More »
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Comment by Woden501: After downloading the patch, and setting it to use multiple cores I didn't notice any change. I've got a... 13 Responses | Other threads
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