A number of new blocks were added to Stadium this month, including some hidden ones added for ZrtCup. You may have noticed some maps here on ManiaExchange already using the hidden blocks.

You can access the blocks yourself by either of these two methods:
- Use this OpenPlanet script which unlocks all the blocks. It also unlocks the new linked checkpoints feature.
- Use these macroblocks that   ThaumicTom was kind enough to make for us. Check the readme.txt in the zip for install instructions.

Please note: We have no guarantees the hidden blocks will stay in the game. The folder structure in Stadium has been reorganized to better accommodate the new blocks, so we assume they'll stay. But maps could break in the future. Use at your own risk.

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.