https://www.gamesradar.com/kfc-launches-4k-240fps-gaming-console-with-a-built-in-chicken-warmer/
https://www.pennlive.com/life/2020/12/kfcs-gaming-console-can-keep-your-chicken-warm-and-yes-its-real.html

On the surface, this is real

match.tf is now back online with a new hosting location and new ownership under Printstream.

Why has this happened? We heard that match.tf would end up shutting down very soon due to increasing costs and we didn't want to see that happen to such a useful service within our competitive TF2 scene.

Printstream exists to empower esports, especially within TF2, we operate the EssentialsTF production org, the LANTF website, livestream graphics grid system, Twitch Essentials YouTube Channel and more. We're excited to bring match.tf into the Printstream group and build on the work laid down by 200.

We're keeping the Discord the same for everyone (Join here!) and the existing site admins will be kept on to help everyone out as always!

Swiss system in the future is on the cards - but we'll need to overcome the problems in the past running Swiss in a cup (match delays preventing next round generation, signups numbers being less than non-Swiss cups).

A better structure for the top level teams to compete on a more even playing field is 100% something we're looking to change in the future.

We understand that as a team leader a lot of information is required, usually we wouldn't ask for emails for every teammate but in the DreamHack cup prize money is being sent to each player in the team. Hindsight now says we will just ask for the extra details when required after the cup ends.

As for ETF2L links etc, in the past it is a MASSIVE pain when people put all different varieties of steamids (steam2s, steam3s, steam64s, vanity urls etc, incorrect ids entirely), using ETF2L profile urls, we can lookup the steam64 ids from them, and it should be something that is easier to get hold of for team leaders over steamids and something with a lower chance of being fudged (thought this did happen on some somehow).

Multi-weekend sounds great in theory but in practice it is made more difficult when say ETF2L seasons are on - more thought needs to be put into that viability

The future, anything is possible......

We only have 6 4 1 remaining team slot in the DreamHack TF2 Community Clash! If you're thinking of signing up your team, act fast for a guaranteed place! Any registrations after this will be on a waiting list.

All info on rules, signups and a helpful FAQ can be found at http://clash.tf/! We hope to see you in the tournament, GLHF!

We only have 6 4 1 remaining team slot in the DreamHack TF2 Community Clash! If you're thinking of signing up your team, act fast for a guaranteed place! Any registrations after this will be on a waiting list.

All info on rules, signups and a helpful FAQ can be found at http://clash.tf/! We hope to see you in the tournament, GLHF!

I think its been added now by our TFTV overlords here.

Anyone who is looking for a team or is looking for players, we have a #lft-lfp channel in the EssentialsTF Discord for these posts. Discord Invite Link

Nearly 8 years for me with no prem despite production, sorry bud it doesn't get better.

Doesn't it just bring back those 2016 cold swedish memories with early morning flights and sitting in airports?

We've added an #lft-lfp channel in the EssentialsTF Discord for these posts. Discord Invite Link

Anyone who is looking for a team or is looking for players, we've added an #lft-lfp channel in the EssentialsTF Discord for these posts. Discord Invite Link

Welcome to the DreamHack TF2 Community Clash in partnership with EssentialsTF.
Full details and links can be found over at Clash.TF.

Start: Saturday 14th November 2020
End: Sunday 15th November 2020

Click here to sign up! (on Toornament)
Note: Spaces are limited to 72 teams in total (8 Invite, 64 Open), please read the notes on the registration page carefully.

Live coverage will be available on Twitch.TV/DreamHack starting at 11:45 CET on November 14th with a pre-show event with the tournament commencing at 13:00 CET.

Prize Pool
$2,000 prize pool courtesy of DreamHack & EssentialsTF
All participants will receive an in-game participation medal
All prize monies will be distributed in USD to each eligible player, recipients are responsible for any fees or taxes.

• 1st Place Team: $1,000 (~€850 EUR) + 1st Place medals
  
• 2nd Place Team: $500 (~€425 EUR) + 2nd Place medals
  
• 3rd Place Team: $300 (~€255 EUR) + 3rd Place medals
  
• 4th Place Team: $200 (~€170 EUR)

Tournament Format

• Open Groups (Day 1) - Eight round robin groups of up to eight teams, depending on signups.
  
• Invite Groups (Day 1) - Eight-team round robin
  
• Playoffs (Day 2) - 16 Team Single Elimination Bracket (8 invite teams & open group winners)

Tournament Schedule

• Full details of schedule can be found on Clash.TF and on the Toornament page
  
• Day 1 - Seven Bo1’s from 13:00 to 21:30 CET with 15 minute breaks
  
• Day 2 - Up to four Bo3’s from 12:30 to 22:00 CET with 30 minute breaks

Map Pool

• cp_granary_pro_rc8
  
• cp_gullywash_final1
  
• cp_metalworks
  
• cp_process_f5
  
• cp_snakewater_final1
  
• cp_sunshine
  
• koth_product_rcx*
  
• * Due to potential conflicts in how KOTH maps affect scoring, we are interested in hearing your thoughts about substituting Product for a previously played map such as Reckoner.

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FAQs
Q: What region is this cup focused on?
A: This is an EU focused event but teams are welcome to join from other regions however servers will be EU-based unless both teams agree otherwise before a match.

Q: Why is the prize pool in dollars?
A: DreamHack’s sponsorship for the prize pool is being provided in US Dollars (USD).

Q: What servers are being used for the event?
A: Teams decide together which server to play the match on. Server rentals from serveme.tf/ are recommended. Please ensure the correct config/whitelist is used. If your match is to be casted live on twitch.tv/dreamhack, the server details will be provided to you by the tournament administrators.

Q: What config/whitelist is being used?
A: All matches are to be played with the 6v6 Season 37 version of the ETF2L config and the latest version of the ETF2L item whitelist. Golden cap rounds have a different ruleset (see rule 6.3 on Toornament).

Q: How are golden cap rounds played?
A: Golden cap is used for all matches in playoffs. Golden cap has a 10 minutes time limit. If no team has captured the last point from the enemy team by 10 minutes the team holding mid wins the golden cap round.

Q: Will this tournament be using the new plug-ins from ETF2L S37?
A: Yes, full details of the plug-ins used can be found on the ETF2L website. If, however, there is a significant amount of negative feedback or a wish to revert those changes becomes apparent we would be open to adapting the rules to accommodate.

Q: Are mercs (unrostered players) allowed?
A: If opponents agree, teams are allowed to use a maximum of 2 mercs who are not on the Toornament roster. (rule 3.4)

Q: Why can't I have more than 6 players rostered?
A: We have limited the main roster size to 6 as any prize payout will be sent to each individual player. By limiting this to 6, we can ensure fair payouts to the primary players.

Q: Will we need to check in at the start of the tournament?
A: All teams will need to "check-in" on Toornament on the morning of November 14th prior to the tournament commencing otherwise you may risk disqualification.

Q: How do we communicate with the tournament administrators and other teams?
A: The EssentialsTF Discord MUST be used for all tournament information and communication. https://essentials.tf/discord.

Q: I want to help out with the event production! How do I contact you?
A: Please contact ArchRhythm#1312 on Discord or email adam.lloyd@essentials.tf.

Q: Can I get a medal by donating?
A: Medals will only be distributed to players in the cup and the staff working on the cup. We cannot accept donations for medals.

I promise the upcoming cup we're planning will be an attractive, grand affair. We've got some further news coming out before the end of the month.