One of the biggest criticisms of pro paintball, especially when clips go viral, is how much paint is wasted. To outsiders, it looks excessive and even pointless. And honestly? They’re not wrong. Most paintball players don’t like layouts that encourage stagnation, just sitting in one spot and shooting lanes for minutes on end. Thankfully, recent field designs have promoted more aggressive, fast-paced play. But the reality is that unlimited paint allows for non-stop shooting, and…
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 2025 New ESPN Coverage Format Changes Innovative Scoring Ideas Challenge System for Referees Conclusion The 2025 NXL season promises to bring fresh locations, innovative gameplay…
In 1995, paintball experienced a revolution with the debut of electronic guns, starting with the Shocker. This gun, along with later models like the Angel LED and Intimidator, transformed the game with their ability to shoot very high rates of fire. However, early loaders couldn’t keep up, leading to inconsistent shooting and broken paintballs. This problem was resolved with the introduction of the Halo hopper, enabling high-speed firing without issues. As these electronic guns became…
The 2023 Summit Awards, a paintball award show dedicated to honoring the best players, teams, creators, and industry members of 2023. The 2023 Major League Paintball season witnessed numerous players and monumental moments across the NXL and the ICPL in both the US and Europe. The Summit Awards is a way to acknowledge these achievements with a groundbreaking red carpet award show. These are the 2023 Summit Award Winner On-Field AwardsIcon of the YearMarcello MargottOffensive…
I really can’t wrap my head around why some of the larger paintball fields across the US aren’t diving into this more. I mean, places like Capital Edge here in Sacramento could easily organize a pro 1v1 tournament.
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!
The World Cup this year showcased a fantastic match between Impact and San Diego Dynasty in the finals. Dynasty secured their fourth consecutive World Cup win. Marcello Margott’s outstanding performance in a critical one-on-three situation sealed their victory.