With TM2 rolling out in the fourth quarter this year. Benoit Vandangeon, had taken the opportunity and gave the new TrackMania 2 3D Engine a test with this outstanding short preview of the new environment to be featured in TrackMania 2. This only a snippet of what's to come later this year.

Yesterday Nadeo has uploaded a new announcement on their website, containing images of their new Trackmania for the Wii that is being made by FireBrand. Well, new, it’s still the same environments, but it will probably have a new campaign and other features. But read it for yourself :) From the Forum Topic;

Race on more than 200 tracks divided into six drastically different environments, and numerous game modes!

TrackMania on Wii also offers the incredible and essential track editor, giving the opportunity to create an infinite number of personal tracks! Then share your craziest creations with your friends, thanks to the Nintendo Wi-Fi connection! Of course, multiplayer modes are included: Hotseat mode, 4 players split-screen, and especially online play using Nintendo Wi-fi connection! Compete against your friends and join online players from all around the world!

 
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From the TMX Forums;

Hello

If you've recently fired up good ol' TrackMania, then I can be assured you've been asked the following question: Are you happy? With this being a quick poll, where you get the choice of: Yes, No or No Opinion. This was rather dull and useless. If Nadeo want a better response than a mere yes or no answer, they should've let players give a detailed response to there choice. This option was not given. However, we have started this topic to obtain your detailed response into this.

Rules you MUST obey when responding to this ...
• This is a one response topic. One reply per user.
• Do NOT discuss any responses posted here. Use the alternative thread here!
• Non useful responses will be removed, same applies for double posting.
• This topic must be kept as clean as possible for Nadeo to read.

If you would like to change your response. Do so by editing your original post. Do NOT post again.

Remember to use this thread to respond to each others responses.

Responding ..
Answer: Yes/No/No Opinion
Detailed Response: Message here.
Please make sure Answer and Detailed response are clearly bolded [b][/b]

TMUFX Poll
TMUFX Discussion
TMNFX Poll
TMNFX Discussion

So, leave your comment about Trackmania in one of these topic!

Dear Bloggers,

The 31th of December, the last day of the year. The last day of the Blog in 2009, which was in my opinion a splendid year for the Blog.
Not only did it get it's on Tab on the TMX websites, it also got a remake and cool support from the community.

I have full trust that 2010 will be a great year for the TMX Blog, and that TMX itself will also have some changes with the new Trackmania coming that year.
One thing is for sure, the TMX Blog will be there to report about it!

Take care, don't hurt yourself with the fireworks (or Alcohol), and we will see you in 2010!

 Best wishes from the TMX Blog Crew.

These are some of the things you probably never liked;

1. Ever had your track that was a block too high, too far to the left or right, or to low? Great, now you can demolish the track and rebuild it!
   
   
2. That block piece that would finish that turn..but it doesn’t fit.
   
   
3. Ever had played a RPG-track and pressed restart 100m before the finish? Well, you don’t want it either.
   
   
4. Driving a record time and that “1 in 10 times” bug comes up. Not cool.
   
   
5. Driving your last ride, with a beautiful time, and seeing the server-countdown going 00:02, 00:01, 00:00. But then when your one block away from the finish.
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Hello TMX!

Time for an update!
My last small chat was about 2 weeks ago, and I thought I’d make a little updating article to start of the week.

First of all, as you all may have noticed, we lost our biggest source of information and support, namely FastForza! It was disappointing news but I’m sure he knows what he is doing, and I’m honoured he trusted us the TMX Blog!

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Heyo TMX community! As you all know, users that you are that read all the blog posts, we got the Video Showcase. Usually that is done in the weekend, but it got a bit chaotic so now I just thought I’d watch some clips and give you one! You also know that these articles aren’t so big. That’s why I’ll write a bit more, including some things I want to say and the new Blog Feature, the poll! We will start ahead with the video, because it has this nice image which you’ll see on the front-page ;D

¤ Video Showcase ¤
So, I was cruising through the vids and right at the front-page I found this beauty. Usually I’m searching for the vids haven’t been watched much, because they can help a bit more attention. The front-page mostly isn’t the good place for this, but now it was :) We have a video by Spam, called Solorunz. Because the last video showcase contained this very creative video, I thought we just might get back to pure racing!

And pure racing it is! There are some very nice, sharp turns, the speed is flashing, and god what a nice quality!

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It is official! TrackMania 2 has been announced. There aren't any explicit details, but these pictures will simply it.

Details from TMC:

- professionel editor mode
- exchange of blocks
- import of 3D geometry blocks
- maniascript language
- splitscreen modes

Known Environments:

-  Valley
-  Arena
- ???

Videos:

Announcement by Florent and Nicolas (English Subtitles)
The Conference with Nadeo (French)

Images from Twitter @TaxiGamer. Thanks tmjonas and TStarGermany :D

-Fastforza 

This article has been written +9 hours ahead of Frances timezone.

In less than 24 hours, Nadeo & Focus Home are going to be revealing the future of TrackMania at the Paris Game Festival.

This came as a surprise to the community when Florent announced last week that the future of TrackMania will be unveiled at the Paris Game Festival. What we know is that Focus and Florent (Nadeo) will be revealing TrackMania for the Wii at around 13:30PM, Saturday 19^{th September}. What we don’t know is whether or not Florent will be also announcing any additions to the PC version of TrackMania at the Paris Game Festival. Many people are speculating the release of new environments, a complete TrackMania Forever add-on for both games, heck some people think Nadeo will announce and reveal ShootMania or QuestMania.

During the weekend we’ll try and keep all you guys and girls updated about Nadeo’s announcement.

If anyone is attending the Paris Game Festival, try and do your best to attend the Focus and Nadeo exhibition. As I’m sure you’ll be pleased with the announcements Nadeo and Focus have to say.

I’m sure we are all looking forward to the future of TrackMania as much as Nadeo are! So keep your eyes out for further announcements around the community.

Comments are welcome.

-Fastforza

Stéphane Cosse has purchased the rights to ESWC for more than 50,000 Euros! Stéphane Cosse has also purchased rights to the following websites eswc.com, esworldcup.com and 30 other domains, he has also obtained the rights to the tournament management system that was created by the original ESWC owners . The new owner of ESWC also owns another website called cyberleagues.fr. The news broke and spread across multiple gaming teams and website.

As you all know the ESWC went into liquidation last April. Thus ending one of TrackMania's event hosts.

With this news just breaking a few days ago, we are all unsure that TrackMania Nations will be returning to the ESWC. Your thoughts and comments are welcome.

*Crosses Fingers* Lets hope it returns!

There hasn't been much news going on throughout TrackMania. This could still be a rumour.