Come on folks - don't be shy!

We're still needing people.

Time for a new thread seeing as we've almost wrapped up the Highlander coverage for ETF2L and UGC!

BlackOut TV are on the lookout for keen and enthusiastic casters/streamers to help out with providing some coverage for the upcoming season of 6v6 - mainly Division 1-4 matches. Prior experience in both casting or streaming is not required. Please note that we are not a competitor to Teamfortress.tv or VanillaTV - our intention is to allow people the opportunity to gain some experience in casting and covering competitive TF2, along with providing some exposure to the lower divisions.

If you are interested, please read the following guidelines for more information:

http://forums.blackoutgaming.org/showthread.php?1208-BlackOut-TV-Stream-Information-Forum-Guidelines

I will be using this thread to announce any upcoming casts, however you can also check out the following links to keep up to date:

BlackOut Steam Group:
http://steamcommunity.com/groups/black_out_gaming

Twitch:
http://www.twitch.tv/BlackOutGamingTV

YouTube (VODs):
http://www.youtube.com/user/BlackOutCasting

Forums:
http://forums.blackoutgaming.org/

VOD: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIVdckmUtA8

Biggest game of the season? You betcha!

Highlander Season 4 powered by BlackOut Gaming: Week 1 (Premier Division):
DAROUTOUTOU vs SNSD

Live @ 15:15 EST/21:15 CEST Friday 26th April on BlackOut TV
http://www.twitch.tv/BlackOutGamingTV

Tune in to BlackOut TV to see some ETF2L Highlander 'Week 1' action on cp_gravelpit!

DAROUTOUTOU have been widely touted as the "SNSD killers", with a reputation they have well and truly earned over the past 4 seasons in ETF2L and not losing a single map this season in Prem. However, SNSD will be intent on proving to everyone once again that they are the best team in Europe, and with an equal number of points to DAROUTOUTOU going into this game, tonight will essentially be the grand final of ETF2L Highlander Season 4, with the winner taking home a marvelous €500 for their troubles, and the runner-up not going away empty handed with €350.

This will be one of the biggest games in European Highlander history, so make sure to tune in!

Tonight's cast will be brought to you by Jon on the streaming duties along with BlackOut TV residents Mia and Ryushi on the mics!

Alternatively, if you fancy some POV action then CUBE will be streaming the match over on his Twitch channel:
http://www.twitch.tv/CUBE_TF2

Match Page:
http://etf2l.org/matches/40673/

DAROUTOUTOU Roster:
http://etf2l.org/teams/10814/

SNSD Roster:
http://etf2l.org/teams/8855/

VanillaTV Match Ticker:
http://www.vanillatf2.org/matchticker/match/1219/

Is that actually happening though? I haven't heard anything about it for a while.

Tonight we round off our UGC Season 9 coverage with the conclusion of the European Steel division!

UGC Highlander EU Steel Grand Final (Decider) – It's Mostly About The Gibus vs Tourettes Chessclub (Gullywash)

Live @ 14 EST/20 CEST Wednesday 24th April on BlackOut TV
http://www.twitch.tv/BlackOutGamingTV

This is the final map between these two teams, with the previous two maps being played on Monday this week. IMATG brought the noise on Barnblitz with a cool 2-0 win, however the Chessclub pawned their way back with a convincing 4-0 win on Lakeside. Can the almighty powers of the Gibus clinch the Season 9 title, or will it be checkmate for da club? Tune in to find out!

Brought to you by Jon 'I <3 Virgin Media' 1155 on the streaming duties along with the fruity combination of SuddenlyCoconutMia and Bananaman on the mics!

It's Mostly About The Gibus Roster:
http://www.ugcleague.com/team_page.cfm?clan_id=5591

Tourettes Chessclub Roster:
http://www.ugcleague.com/team_page.cfm?clan_id=6197

Reddit:
http://redd.it/1d0lzc

VODs are up:

Gullywash:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QV-9b3kQoq4

Viaduct:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPBvlaYcB7U

Swiftwater:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxOY8B3clhM

VODs are up:

Gullywash:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QV-9b3kQoq4

Viaduct:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPBvlaYcB7U

Swiftwater:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxOY8B3clhM

Reddit:
http://redd.it/1cuyva

More Prem action for you tonight as we near the conclusion of ETF2L Highlander Season 4!

Live @ 19 CEST/1pm EST Sunday 21st April on BlackOut TV
http://www.twitch.tv/BlackOutGamingTV

Tune in to BlackOut TV to see some ETF2L Highlander Week 5 action on pl_barnblitz_pro! Both 27 and colony will be fighting to get out of the danger zone that is the relegation spot in Prem, making this game a must win for each side. Can colony once again dodge the drop down to Div 1 or will 27 secure a clutch win when they need it the most? Tune in to find out!

Tonight's cast will be brought to you by Jon on the streaming duties along with One Round Wonders tag team champions Jake and Mark on the mics!

Match Page:
http://etf2l.org/matches/40683/

27 Roster:
http://etf2l.org/teams/13820/

colony Roster:
http://etf2l.org/teams/9067/

Reddit:
http://redd.it/1cssle

BlackOut Gaming are proud to announce that we will be casting the EU Platinum Grand Final this coming Monday!

UGC Highlander EU Platinum Grand Final - KritzKast: Distinguished Ducks vs. Sookie Doin' Work (Gullywash, Pro Viaduct, Swiftwater)

Live @ 15 EST/21 CEST Monday 22nd April on BlackOut TV
http://www.twitch.tv/BlackOutGamingTV

Tune in to BlackOut TV to witness the epic conclusion of UGC Highlander Season 9! KritzKast have displayed absolute dominance in the Upper Bracket of the playoffs, knocking both title favourites S.I.A.S and Fair Enough to the Lower Bracket. Sookie Doin' Work then dealt the final blow to both teams and have rapidly regained their composure after a Week 1 Playoff loss to Pick Up The Paste. Can KritzKast take their first UGC Platinum title, or will the Sookie train roll on through to solidify their place in the Highlander history books? Tune in to find out!

Brought to you by Heavy Is GPS on the streaming duties along with the fantastic casting talents of Kip and MC Ryushi on the mics!

KritzKast: Distinguished Ducks Roster:
http://www.ugcleague.com/team_page.cfm?clan_id=3297

Sookie Doin' Work Roster:
http://www.ugcleague.com/team_page.cfm?clan_id=3918

Reddit:
http://redd.it/1cuyva

Tonight is a first for us as we cast some UGC EU Silver action!

UGC Highlander EU Silver Lower Bracket FINAL - bubz vs. Evil VIPs (pl_swiftwater_ugc)

Live @ 15 EST/21 CEST Thursday 18th April on BlackOut TV
http://www.twitch.tv/BlackOutGamingTV

There all to play for tonight as both teams are looking to secure their place in the UGC Silver Grand Finals next week! bubz have been one of the favourites to take this season, but after being knocked to the lower bracket by One Round Wonders, they will be looking for redemption tonight.

However, standing in their way is the Evil VIPs, who had a convincing display against Chaotech and Team MeanMode over the past couple of weeks after being knocked out of the Upper Bracket by none other than their opponents tonight! Can VIPs continue the winning streak and get their revenge on bubz tonight? Tune in to find out!

Tonight's cast will be brought to you by Jon on the streaming duties along with the great Ryushi &amp; Heavy Is GPS on the mics!

bubz Roster:
http://www.ugcleague.com/team_page.cfm?clan_id=6200

Evil VIPs Roster:
http://www.ugcleague.com/team_page.cfm?clan_id=4081

Reddit:
http://redd.it/1cm78h

Tonight's cast:

ETF2L Highlander Season 4 Week 5 (Division 1): Sookie Doin Work vs [<3] (Barnblitz Pro)

Live @ 15 EST/21 CEST on Wednesday 17th April with BlackOut TV
http://www.twitch.tv/BlackOutGamingTV

Brought to you by Jon on the streaming duties along with Mia and Ryushi on the mics!

Match Page:
http://etf2l.org/matches/40699/

Sookie Doin Work Roster:
http://etf2l.org/teams/13754

[<3] Roster:
http://etf2l.org/teams/8678

Reddit:
http://redd.it/1cjb6u

More UGC EU 4 U ;)

UGC Highlander EU Platinum Upper Bracket FINAL (Week 4) - KritzKast: Distinguished Ducks vs. Fair Enough (pl_swiftwater_ugc)

Live @ 15 EST/21 CEST Monday 15th April on BlackOut TV
http://www.twitch.tv/BlackOutGamingTV

Tune in to BlackOut TV to see some more UGC Platinum action! As we near the end of UGC Highlander Season 9, its anyone's guess at who shall come out on top, will we see KritzKast take a sudden domination or will Fair Enough trifle over them? Tune in to find out!

Tonight's cast will be brought to you by Jon on the streaming duties along with the great Admirable & Ryushi on the mics!

Fair Enough Roster:
http://www.ugcleague.com/team_page.cfm?clan_id=5174

KritzKast: Distinguished Ducks Roster:
http://www.ugcleague.com/team_page.cfm?clan_id=3297

Reddit:
http://redd.it/1cecmw

ETF2L Recruitment

Players Seeking Teams: http://etf2l.org/forum/hlrec-pst/
Teams Seeking Players: http://etf2l.org/forum/hlrec-tsp/
Recruitment Section: http://etf2l.org/recruitment/

please note that the Recruitment Section is used more for 6v6 players than highlander, so take this into consideration when looking at divisions.

Other Useful Links

Colony 9v9 Mix Group: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/9v9colony
If you want the best way of starting competitive highlander, this is the group for you. Great bunch of lads who are very friendly and willing to help new players.

New/Low Practice Group: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/nlpg
This group is for new and low division 6v6 players, however this is definitely worthwhile experience and will teach you a lot about improving your game sense/calling which naturally applies to highlander.