You might have noticed some new blocks added to Stadium this week. Some new wallrides and pipe blocks. In addition, Nadeo added some hidden blocks for the Zerator Cup 2019. Some maps here on ManiaExchange already use the bumper blocks. Some additional blocks were also added today which give new gameplay possibilities. You can see them in the image above.

You can access the blocks yourself by using these macroblocks that   ThaumicTom was kind enough to make for us. Check the readme.txt in the zip for install instructions.

Or, for those who use OpenPlanet (you should, if you don't!), you can download this script which unlocks all the blocks (this is the easier way to do it). It also unlocks the new "linked checkpoints" feature.

The MX Backgrounds Contest is a new monthly contest that gives you the chance to get your many screenshots chosen as background image for the whole site! There will of course be a few rules and requirements. In return for your masterpiece, we will give your successful background submission a badge with your name on the bottom right.

Read more about the contest here.

A huge, new update has been released for ManiaExchange.

• New Mappack section including powerful management tools
  
• New MX Logo, banners and backgrounds.
  
• MX Crew Support & Merchandise - Support our work in exchange for exclusive new features
  
• Nightmode, Tiles View in Tracksearch and more.

Read all about the update and the changelog here.