The National Professional Paintball League (NPPL) was once the crown jewel of professional paintball, but its rise to prominence was marred by internal struggles, shady business dealings, and eventual bankruptcy.
In a recent episode of the “Play the Game” podcast, hosted by Marcello Margott and Tyler Harmon, they welcomed a special guest: Tom Cole, the commissioner of the NXL. Tom shared some exciting updates and potential changes for the upcoming 2025 season. Here are the main takeaways:Event Locations for 2025New ESPN CoverageFormat ChangesInnovative Scoring IdeasChallenge System for RefereesConclusionThe 2025 NXL season promises to bring fresh locations, innovative gameplay formats, and enhanced media coverage. These updates…
Ever wonder why paintball looks so different today compared to the 80s?Initially, paintball was a stealthy game played exclusively in the woods with players in camouflage. Iconic brands like Dye, JT, and Tippmann emerged, with huge dreams of growing the game. However, the gloomy woods limited visibility and accessibility, creating a need for change.By the mid-90s, paintball’s popularity surged with the introduction of electronic guns like the Shocker and Angel. Players traded their camo for…
I really enjoy seven-man matches; it suits me best among all formats. I can be stealthy, which fits well in seven-man or 10-man games more than in five-man matches.
Check out the new 2024 NXL Bunker Set. They’re introducing 14 snake beams for the upcoming 2024 season and removed two Small Cakes. Yeah, that’s right, 14 of them!
A quick recap on 7-3 exhibition rules. Teams can score the traditional way, heading to the other team side, hitting the buzzer gets you seven points. There’s also a buzzer at the 50 snake. Hit that one, and you get three points. The catch? The other team can snag that spot back.
The National Xball League (NXL) is exploring new ways to revamp paintball, aiming to cater to both pro teams and regular divisional squads. While the pros are up for trying out exciting changes, divisional players are more hesitant.