TF2 update changelog

It's a doozy:

Maps

• Added new map, Pipeline. Pipeline is the first map in a new game mode named payload race, which uses two carts in each map instead of only one like traditional payload maps
• Added new arena map Sawmill
• Added new arena map Nucleus
• Added new community payload map Hoodoo
• Updated Dustbowl to fix not being able to jump into the window in the first building of the second stage
  

Sniper Changes

• Added new sniper rifle replacement, The Huntsman. Instead of a sniper rifle, you have a bow that allows you to move around faster while firing, and fire more quickly than the sniper rifle. Works better at medium range than the standard rifle
• Added new SMG replacement, Jarate. If thrown on an enemy they will take more damage for short period of time. Also extinguishes flames on yourself or allies
• Added new SMG replacement, The Razorback. Will protect you against a single spy backstab, and stun the spy for a short period of time. Comes with a 15% move speed penalty for the wearer
• Standard sniper rifle now shoots through friendly players
• Added 54 new Sniper voice lines
• Added 35 new Sniper achievements
  

Spy

• Added new revolver replacement, The Ambassador. First shot is very accurate and will cause a critical hit if it hits an enemy's head. Accuracy is poor for a period after that
• Added new watch replacement, the Dead Ringer. When armed, you will appear in all ways to die to the first damage you take from an enemy. You'll be cloaked for 8 second after taking this damage. Upon de-cloaking you'll make a loud, distinct sound
• Added new watch replacement, the Cloak and Dagger. Your cloak meter is only depleted when you move, so you can stay invisible indefinitely if you're standing still
• Spy name tags now show up properly when disguised as their own team
• Fixed a bug that would cause spectators to see disguise weapons incorrectly
• Fixed a bug where enemy spies disguised as friendly spies would have cigarettes that didn't burn
• Fixed a bug where overhealing disguised spies would show the wrong overhealing amount to the medic
• Made it more obvious on first person view model when your motion cloak is out of juice and you are partially visible
• Also made it more obvious on first person view model when you're bumped while cloaked
• Improved the way your disguise weapon is determined to make it clearer and fix a couple of rare issues
• Spies disguised as enemy spies now get a random mask to help complete the disguise, and their target id will be set appropriately
• Spies disguised as medics now have an Ubercharge: line in their disguise target info
• Spies outward facing "disguise health" now matches their disguise target when they first apply the disguise
• Spies can now pick up health kits for their "disguise health", even when uninjured
• Disguise UI doesn't show up in minimum UI mode (hud_minmode)
• Spies that disguise as a player using an unlockable now show that unlockable in hand
• Spies can now use enemy teleporters
• Added 70 new Spy voice lines
• Added 34 new Spy achievements
  

Scoreboard changes

• Dominations no longer get wiped when teams switch sides
• Dead players draw slightly darker in scoreboard
• Converted class labels to class icons
• All players now display the total number of people they are dominating
  

General

• Fixed a bug that would cause the scout's ball to regenerate at inappropriate times
• Demomen can now detonate their stickies while taunting
• Flamethrower's air burst now extinguishes fire on friendly targets
• Grenades and rockets deflected by a pyro under the effects of Kritzkrieg will now be criticals
• The Heavy and Sniper now have new custom death animations
• Fixed payload HUD not updating properly if you join in the middle of a match and the cart isn't moving
• Engineer's dispensers now give 20%, 30%, or 40% of player's max_ammo (for each ammo type) on each use, based on the level of the dispenser
• Added -sillygibs commandline parameter which will allow the non-violent gibs to be enabled
• Added a new taunt for the Kritzkrieg, which also heals for 10 points
• Improved the deathcam camera handling used when a player plays a custom death animation
• Added missing chalkboard and serverbrowser images for community maps shipped in previous updates
• Removed "Final" from map names in the serverbrowser quick list
  

Servers

• Added "sv_allow_voice_from_file" convar, which defaults to 1. When set to 0, it'll prevent clients from using the "voice_inputfromfile" feature to broadcast wav files over voice
• Enabled "sv_allow_wait_command" convar, which defaults to 1. When set to 0, it'll prevent clients from using the "wait" command

TF2 is updating right now

If it isn't for you, restart Steam. It might take a while, as nearly every TF2 player on Earth is downloading it.

God help us all.

And now, for something completely different (redux)

I still only half-believe it, but it seems that Jarate is real. For the uninitiated, that means that the TF2 Sniper is going to be able to throw jars of his own piss at other players. Enemies will take 35% more damage for a period of time, and applied to the Spy, the golden shower will short-out his cloaking device. Allies will actually benefit from the dousing: if you're on fire, the specimen will extinguish the flames. I shit you not.

We all thought the initial reveal of the unlock was an April Fool's joke, but apparently, the joke was on us for thinking it was a joke. We first got a glimpse of the secretion grenade in the "Meet the Sniper" video, but no one expected that subtle bit of humor would actually be weaponized. Well, it was, and I'm torn between thinking it's distressingly sophomoric, finding it funny nevertheless, and imagining how useful it will certainly be.

Because I haven't before, I should mention that the Day 6 reveal was a replacement for the Spy's revolver: a new, more powerful (and slower) revolver dubbed "The Ambassador." Am I the only one that noticed that the gun's barrel is way too large for the round it fires?

Probably not.

Terminator: Salvation recalled

"An error (-5006:0x80070002) has occurred while running the setup."

Evolved Games have recalled the PC version of Terminator: Salvation upon the discovery of a "bug" that prevents users from installing the game. The company had this to say on their official forums:

Unfortunately a defect occurred during replication of the PC version of Terminator Salvation, which does not allow end users to install the game. The Xbox 360 and PS3 are not affected and function properly. We have recalled all PC copies of Terminator Salvation from retail in North America and are currently in the process of replicating new copies. The new copies will be on store shelves in a few days. A replacement plan for all end users that purchased the defective units is currently being set up. Details to get a replacement copy will be announced shortly. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused the end users that purchased the defective copy.

On the bright side, if you bought the game through Steam, it will install normally, according to GameSpot. You might, however, want to read IGN's review (of the 360 offering) before you buy. To some, dropping $50 on a whole four hours of gameplay (and no online MP/co-op) might feel a bit stupid.

World of Warcraft patch

Although for some things, there is no patch.

In an effort to enhance the sticky WoW-tard love that drives millions to disregard human relationships and personal hygiene, Blizzard has offered its cult members a new inventory management system, and some ingenious class-balancing measures. For example: a Paladin's ass is now mounted to his chest, thereby removing the supremely advantageous hidden inventory slot.

In related news, the inclusion of condoms in the game's retail package remains completely unnecessary.

Terminator: Salvation launch trailer

T:S hit the stores today. It really should have been an FPS.

Leak the Spy

Valve haven't officially released this yet, so there's no telling if it's the final version: