Hi guys, well it's time for a big old update on all that's going on at TG. The past few weeks have been another of those really busy periods where so much goes on there simply hasn't been time to come and update the site. But I'm now at work waiting for some software to install, so this is the perfect time to run out and post here!

The Group Thing
Firstly, our integration with TGT has gone well. As we hoped, the calibre of players in both organisations has made it very easy for people to mix and match and make new friends. Plenty of TG members now have Left 4 Dead thanks to Valve's half price offer the other week, and it's great to see some mix-team zombie splatter going on of an evening. Our ET, CSS and UrT activity has suffered a bit though, so it's now time to start upping the tempo in these divisions and getting some quality gaming in.

Counterstrike Source
Our CSS Gungame server still retains it's popularity! It's great to see it full most nights. We do need to let these people know that the server is going offline in April though, and we need to start using the TGT Gungame server, as it's running exactly the same config on a even better connection.We also need to arrange some fun nights or "gathers" so we can blow the crap out of each other and have some fun

TGT Server IP:
Proposed Gather: Thursdays at 7:30pm

Enemy Territory
ET is still going, although once more our team has suffered from inactivity and a period of confusion thanks to our merge with TGT. Our core players are still very much here and playing, but SuperChunk has left us to join SAS as we weren't giving him enough activity and scrims to keep him interested. Fair enough and you know we'll be seeing him online still, so don't get all weepy The flip side though is that RaAge has joined us, as he was looking for a relaxed team where people don't mind if you go AFK a bit! Welcome to the team buddy Make sure you have him on xfire and that you invite him to scrim.

Urban Terror
Tech, Punk and Raed are still keeping the UrT flag flying high, and we've got to thank Tech in particular for keeping things organised and for his persistence in trying to get people to play. It's time we introduced the rest of our buddies at TGT to the game, so we need to get on an organised a Gather for this, so we can get a full server. Loads of people play quake live, so persuading them to come play this should be pretty easy! Check out the forums for more.

JediKnight 2
We're STILL waiting for the TGT server to be set up, but I've been promised that it's coming soon! When it does, it'll be just the excuse we need to organise the mother of all Gathers, and see if we can't make it a monthly event (to start with) which we can use to attract all our old guys back and have some fun. Again, loads of the TGT guys have played this game in the past, and there is a genuine buzz about organising something - we should be able to get some full servers! Cl0wn, Darkvain and I will be sorting this out hopefully I've got the contact details for Andon, BW, CB, Dregot, REBD, Puff etc, so who knows!

The site
We've got a discussion thread going here about how we need to re-organise the TG main site (which you are looking at now), as now we've changed the way we're using the web, we need to reflect this to our online users. If you've got some opinions or ideas please come share em! It's also a bit disappointing to see that only about half our users have bothered to come and check out the forums since we integrated them. It's sad to see so many people slip away, but maybe it's shown us who the "involved" TG users were and who was just tagging along for the ride or for memories sake. There's still time and you know we'd love to see you come and post, so get your ass in there

The Future
Well, this is yet another grand chapter in the story of TG, so the future is still as blank and changeable as it ever was! The immediate plans are to ensure all our servers are sorted and supported as best they possibly can be - we've got nearly 30 servers available to us, so we need to make sure they are publicised and as fully used as possible! The website will be getting a face lift on the back of this I'm sure, and then we need to do two things. One - make sure our existing members are kept informed and in touch as best as we are possibly able and Two - we need to slowly start recruiting again, and make sure we keep growing TG for the future.

It's a big challenge, but as I write this, it's a challenge I actually think will be good for us, and I'm really excited to see where we end up! We've got some big companies behind us now, and there are some realy possibilities here.

All for now...

Goaty

ET Masters - INFO

Groups

Seedings

Schedule

Lineup

Goatherder
Kaos
Wolf
WingMan
Zymon
Ehnen
SuperChunk
Snipey
Raedwulf

Still missing Kaos and Wolf from our Crossfire roster (!)

I would like to see all players on the roster at our private server Wednesday 11th February 20.00 GMT for practise.
First match will be played at Sunday so I need to have our lineup handed in before that!!

Latest upcoming games for Astrum - all broadcast on ETTV. GL guys!

ArenaNet's new years resolution is to update Guild Wars with their usual monthly updates. New are the content updates, these will occur every three to four months. By spacing out the releases the team will be able to tackle more complex and larger projects. Expect some features that seemed unattainable (by the team). The first content update will be expected in April 2009.

Here are a few features we are currently developing for April:

• Increases to account-based storage
• Improvements to character-based storage
• Account-based changes to the Hall of Monuments

I've had a look on what dates we should prac instead of just randomly hooking up with each other. Based on the dates that Vaako, Ehnen, Goaty, Chunk had posted that they can make it.

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays are big no no's. So therefore I simply suggest that we don't prac those days, but pub and get some fun pracs if some other ET players are around.

My suggestion:

# Monday - Practise at 19.00 GMT - Strats, Scrim

# Tuesday - Practise if needed, gets decided at Monday's prac (If there is an upcoming offi etc.)

# Wednesday - Practise at 20.00 GMT - Strats, Scrim

# Sunday - Practise at 19.00 GMT - Strats, Scrim

Always depends on what people that are around and what people that wants to play
We'll be at our warserver, leading the praccs will either Zymon or Goatherder if around!

We might soon want to get some offis again, a few more weeks of prac would do us good though.

If you spot any smaller tournaments hosted these coming weeks, don't hesitate with contacting either Zymon or Goatherder about it.

Also I'd like to thank Vaako for being around a lot these last weeks helping out a lot. And congratulate him on getting into the Irish National Team in ET! Many congrats and good luck in the ClanBase Nations Cup! TG will be following you.

Cya on the servers

We got a number of nice matches to look forward to this evening. Amongst them we have our own ET Team Punk'd who will be taking on mD in the ESL 6on6 Winterleague.

The lineup for TG Punk'd tonight will be as following

Ise
DDoggy
eraz
enque
waku
mandi

We wish our players the best of luck with this game!

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Tonight 5 national teams will be warming up for the upcoming ClanBase Nationscup also. So we should have an interesting ET evening ahead of us!
The National teams playing tonight are Estonia, Italy, Sweden Poland and Israel.
Estonia with their topplayers Reload, Night and r3vers that was playing for mamut.si and achieved a third place at CC5 last year shouldn't have a problem taking down the Israelians in tonights match, will the Israelians be able to pose some sort of threat though? We have yet to see.

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And not to forget are the Polacks who will be taking on oceans6 without their starplayer Wiesiek that has stated that he won't take part in this years NationsCup. Hopefully this shouldn't disturb them to much tongiht, but will it work out fine in the NationsCup?

More matches can be found at --> www.gamestv.org

Well we're suddenly getting a lot of new faces at TG thanks to our sponsorship forum

Our latest addition to our list of TG teams is Astrum! A lot of you already know Solar, and indeed he used to be a TG member. He's now come back, bringing with him the rest of the Astrum players Welcome to TG guys, I hope you have a lot of success in all the leagues! Please sign up to the forums and use our website as your online home.

Solar
Eque
RazZaH!
P!etje
SOOSSI
Frogg

Well you've seen the news, you've seen the logos go up but here it is! A huge big fat welcome to our newest TG members who are going to be playing Xbox COD4 for us as Team xKo!

Managed by Chris_250, the team is:

GGGOOOOAAAALLLL
Ricky Hambleton
King Monkey16
ELITE ZiCo
LEE M 81
XxXJAKE LFCXxX

xKo are going to be playing in a number of tournaments, ladders and competitions in the coming season, but the main one they are already signed up to and preparing for is the MLG Gamebattles winter season 09. Good luck guys, and be sure to post your news on the website and forums so we can come support you

The leaves have changed, snow has fallen (in many areas), and a New Year has begun! It is time to move into the Winter Season. The Fall Season saw explosive growth on many games and the coming of Tournaments. We anticipate the Winter Season will be a big season on GameBattles with more members, more games, a new Pro Circuit Season, and the increase of Tournaments around the site.Sign up's are open now, so get moving