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news/2020-02-05-new-featured-artist-kola-kid.md

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+layout: post
+title: "New Featured Artist: Kola Kid"
+date: 2020-02-05 09:00:00 +0000
+---
+
+**Kola Kid** bursts into the scene as our latest Featured Artist!
+
+![](https://assets.ppy.sh/artists/67/header.jpg)
+
+Showcased in [Kert](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/119933)'s 2012 set for [*can't hide your love*](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/39732#osu/126446) and again in [Bonsai](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/987334)'s [collab set](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/489383#osu/1043092) for *press start* back in 2016, **Kola Kid** is the self-proclaimed Godfather of chiptune fusion. 
+
+With bleeps and bloops inspired by the video game BGM of yesteryear mixed with tinges of modern electronica, breakcore, punk and rap, his work is a unique blend of a bunch of stuff that just straight up *works*.
+
+The Mappers' Guild has been hard at work creating a few sets to highlight exactly how the magic comes together in more modern mapping styles, piloted by the minds of [Mirash](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/2841009) and [ShirohaMyMommy](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/1603923) (aka: Delis).
+
+Sound interesting? Check out a few samples for yourself below:
+
+### press start
+
+*[Check out this collab set](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/489383#osu/1043092) hosted by [Bonsai](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/987334)!*
+
+<audio controls>
+    <source src="https://assets.ppy.sh/artists/67/previews/1877.mp3" type="audio/mpeg">
+</audio>
+
+### timer
+
+*[Check out this set](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/1089084#osu/2277126) by [Mirash](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/2841009)!*
+
+<audio controls>
+    <source src="https://assets.ppy.sh/artists/67/previews/1878.mp3" type="audio/mpeg">
+</audio>
+
+### can't hide your love
+
+*[Check out this set](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/1099325#osu/2296606) by [ShirohaMyMommy](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/1603923)!*
+
+<audio controls>
+    <source src="https://assets.ppy.sh/artists/67/previews/1864.mp3" type="audio/mpeg">
+</audio>
+
+### contra88
+
+<audio controls>
+    <source src="https://assets.ppy.sh/artists/67/previews/1870.mp3" type="audio/mpeg">
+</audio>
+
+### broken legs
+
+<audio controls>
+    <source src="https://assets.ppy.sh/artists/67/previews/1869.mp3" type="audio/mpeg">
+</audio>
+
+----
+
+Like always, these tracks and a bunch more are available right now over at [**Kola Kid**'s Featured Artist listing](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmaps/artists/67), all pre-timed and just waiting for you to press start. Head on over and get cracking!
+
+There were a lot of correct callouts this time around, especially as the astute among us are starting to notice some *definitely not suspicious* patterns emerging. Big-brained frickin' *radar* technically wins this week's callout by correctly guessing nearly a week before the hint actually was released.
+
+This isn't all that surprising given that he is also a Beatmap Nominator much like one of our previous winners, and has to have a cranium capable of housing at least one galaxy to avoid having his soul consumed by the Nomination Assessment Team. Whoever said modding wasn't hard work?
+
+In any case, there's still no end in sight for this ridiculous schedule we've got going, so check in next week for another new artist to sink your musical teeth into. Give the [@osugame Twitter](https://twitter.com/osugame) a browse throughout next week to get in early on the hint, if that's your kinda thing.
+
+—Ephemeral

news/2020-02-06-twc-2020-registrations-open.md

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+layout: post
+title: "osu!taiko World Cup 2020: Registrations now open!"
+date: 2020-02-06 09:00:00 +0000
+---
+
+Red, blue, red, blue... Ooh, blue and red! Let's shake it up a little. The osu!taiko World Cup returns for its tenth installment, and the world's best prepare to cross keys once again! If you think you can join them, the Registration Phase is now open, so sign up today!
+
+![](/wiki/shared/news/banners/TWC20202x.jpg)
+
+For more details, please refer to the **[osu!taiko World Cup 2020 wiki article](/wiki/Tournaments/TWC/2020/)**.
+You can discuss this event and follow the most important changes in the **[official discussion thread](https://osu.ppy.sh/community/forums/topics/1018778)**.
+
+## Tournament Schedule
+
+| Event | Timestamp |
+| --: | :-- |
+| Registration Phase | Feb 6th - Feb 20th |
+| Drawings | Feb 29th (14:00 UTC) |
+| Group Stage | Mar 7th & Mar 8th |
+| Round of 16 | Mar 14th & Mar 15th |
+| Quarterfinals | Mar 21st & Mar 22nd |
+| Semifinals | Mar 28th & Mar 29th |
+| Finals | Apr 4th & Apr 5th |
+| Grand Finals | Apr 11th & Apr 12th |
+
+## Prizes
+
++ **1st:** $150 per team member, profile badge, "osu!taiko Champion" user title for one year
++ **2nd:** $80 per team member, profile badge
++ **3rd:** $40 per team member, profile badge
+
+## How do I register?
+
++ **[Click here to sign-up!](https://osu.ppy.sh/community/tournaments/23)**
++ Do not create teams in advance! Teams will be formed by each country's team captain after the Registration Phase has concluded.
++ Submit your registration before the **15th of February.**
+
+Please note - you may only participate if your **osu!taiko Global Ranking is #5000 or higher, and have not violated the [osu! community rules](/wiki/Rules) in the past 12 months**.
+
+If your registration successfully passes our evaluation, you will be placed onto the candidate list for your country. Whenever a captain for your country has been assigned, the list will be sent to them. This may take a while, so please be patient.
+
+_Remember that any registrations submitted after the deadline will not be considered under any circumstances - submit your registration ahead of schedule to avoid any last-minute issues._
+
+—JBHyperion