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Operation Two Cities is an advanced difficulty tour for Mann vs Machine, added on November 20, 2013. It consists of four missions across two different maps. Operation Two Cities introduced many new features to MvM, such as:

• An improved scoreboard that shows additional stats such as tank damage, money collected, and healing done.
• Two new maps: Rottenburg and Mannhattan.
• The Reanimatior, which alows a medic to bring dead teammates back to life.
• Three new upgrades: projectile shield, mad milk syringes, and rocket specialist.

Operation Two Cities also introduced Gatebots, special robots on the map Mannhattan that attempt to capture gates instead of moving the bomb.

• 1.1 Mannhattan
• 1.2 Rottenburg
• Empire Escalation
• Metro Malice
• Hamlet Hostility
• Bavarian Botbash

Operation Two Cities Badge

Killstreak Kit Fabricator

Australium weapons

Tour of Duty

A Tour of Duty is a collection of missions that may span multiple maps in Mann vs. Machine official servers [1] . Released in the relative update , they are available only on servers which run Mann Up Mode; a Tour of Duty Ticket is required to participate in a Tour of Duty. Squad Surplus Vouchers can be used as well.

Depending on the tour, completing one mission grants a player an Operation badge : starting at level 1, these badges track in their description the stat of the subsequent missions completed which belong to their Tour of Duty. Once a Tour of Duty is completed, its level increases by 1, to complete a full Tour of Duty a player must complete all missions under the same specific Operation.

Also, completing a Tour of Duty grants a player tour-specific rewards, usually in the form of Botkiller weapons : Rust and Blood are granted from Operation Oil Spill, Silver and Gold Mk.I weapons are granted from Operation Steel Trap, Silver and Gold Mk.II weapons are granted from Operation Mecha Engine, and Carbonado and Diamond are granted from Operation Gear Grinder. The Blood , Gold , and Diamond Botkiller weapons are less likely to drop than their counterparts. Australium weapons are granted from any Advanced or Expert tour (Operation Steel Trap, Operation Mecha Engine, Operation Two Cities, Operation Gear Grinder), while Killstreak Kits and Killstreak Kit Fabricators are only rewarded in Operation Two Cities. All Australium weapons received are Strange quality.

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† Only rewarded once, its level goes up by 1 after every subsequent tour.

Update history

August 15, 2012 Patch ( Mann vs. Machine Update )

• [Undocumented] Added Tour of Duty Operation Steel Trap.

October 9, 2012 Patch

• [Undocumented] Added Tours of Duty Operation Oil Spill and Operation Gear Grinder.

December 20, 2012 Patch ( Mecha Update )

• Added Tour of Duty Operation Mecha Engine.

November 21, 2013 Patch ( Two Cities Update )

• Added Tour of Duty Operation Two Cities.
• Tour of Duty Ticket
• Squad Surplus Voucher
• Mann vs. Machine mission
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Originally posted by mooles mun : Completing tours means you complete all the missions in a tour. Not hard. /thread

Originally posted by VjGamingUK : Originally posted by mooles mun : Completing tours means you complete all the missions in a tour. Not hard. /thread

Originally posted by mooles mun : Originally posted by VjGamingUK : Thats what I did, otherwise I wouldn't earn mann up loot. Im talking about how some players earn the "tour completion" loot.

Originally posted by VjGamingUK : Originally posted by mooles mun : Did you use all three ToD tickets?

Originally posted by VjGamingUK : so you have to play mvm 3 times to complete a tour?

Originally posted by VjGamingUK : the tour completion just says "Complete the full operation two cities tour", how do I play that? I haven't played on mvm a lot so idk how to complete the tour.

Originally posted by mooles mun : Originally posted by VjGamingUK : the tour completion just says "Complete the full operation two cities tour", how do I play that? I haven't played on mvm a lot so idk how to complete the tour.

Originally posted by VjGamingUK : Originally posted by mooles mun : OK YOU BUY YOUR TICKET THEN YOU HIT MANN UP YOU'RE NOW AT A TOUR SELECTION SCREEN CLICK ON TWO CITIES THERE ARE THREE MISSIONS BEAT THE MISSIONS GET YOUR LOOT IF THIS IS A TROLL I SWEAR

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Nicki Minaj Reveals Additional Dates for U.S. ‘Pink Friday 2’ Tour – Explore the Full List of Cities!

Fans of Nicki Minaj can rejoice as the iconic rapper has just shared some thrilling news regarding her tour.

The continuation of her Pink Friday 2 World Tour in the United States has been confirmed following the remarkable response from her initial shows. The famed 41-year-old artist behind hits like “Super Bass” announced on Friday (May 24) her plans to embark on a subsequent U.S. leg this coming autumn.

In a burst of enthusiasm, Nicki proclaimed on Twitter , “Barbz, we did it After the triumphant #PinkFriday2 #GAGCITY TOUR’s first U.S. leg, I’m thrilled to say we’ve got a second leg kicking off in SEPTEMBER .”

Along with a call to action for her fans, Nicki highlighted, “ Keep reading to find out more… ” and encouraged her audience, “Don’t miss out! Sign up now and tickets will go on sale in just a few days. Can you believe it? Wow. Wow. Wow. Wow. God is on our side. Never give in. You’re stronger than you think. Let’s get going!!!!!!!” She also shared a link for fans to sign up and stay updated on ticket availability.

The Pink Friday 2 World Tour by Nicki originally set off in March from California and the initial U.S. leg concluded by early May. Presently, she’s captivating audiences across Europe, with her final performance set for July 14 in Belgium. Her European set list can be found here.

Here’s the released itinerary for the second U.S. Leg of the Pink Friday 2 World Tour :

– New York City

– Philadelphia, PA

– Queens, NY

– Birmingham, AL

– Buffalo, NY

– Cleveland, OH

– Colombia, SC

– Dallas, TX

– Indianapolis, IN

– Jacksonville, FL

– Kansas City, MO

– Las Vegas, NV

– Los Angeles, CA

– Miami, FL

– Portland, OR

– Raleigh, NC

– San Antonio, TX

– San Francisco, CA

– St. Louis, MO

– Tampa, FL

– Washington, DC

To stay informed and prepared, sign up here !

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• How can I get tickets for Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 World Tour second U.S. leg?

You can sign up for updates and ticket availability by visiting the provided link .

• When does the second U.S. leg of the Pink Friday 2 World Tour start?

Nicki Minaj has announced that the second leg will start in September, but make sure to sign up for detailed information and exact dates.

• What cities are included in the second U.S. leg?

The tour will include various cities such as New York City, Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami, and more. A complete list can be found in the content above.

With Nicki Minaj’s announcement of additional dates to the second U.S. leg of her Pink Friday 2 World Tour, fans will have yet another chance to witness the dynamic performance of the queen of rap herself. The enthusiasm surrounding this tour is palpable, and the select cities can anticipate an unforgettable concert experience from the superstar. To ensure you don’t miss out on this highly anticipated tour, sign up for ticket updates or check her social media for the latest announcements. And remember, as Nicki says, “Don’t you ever give up. You got this. let’s go!!!!!!!”

A survivor's guide to Taylor Swift floor tickets: Lessons from an Eras Tour veteran

STOCKHOLM — Thousands of fans line up each morning ahead of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour shows hoping to get one of the coveted spots on the open, first-come, first-served arena floor.

In America, fans buy designated seats. Abroad, the floor is like a Southwest flight. There are no assigned seats, and those with VIP tickets nab the best spots since they are let into the arena an hour early.

Unless fans have VIP tickets, they'll probably end up in the mid-to-back sections of the floor, no matter how early they line up. After getting two floor tickets to two shows — one in Paris and one in Sweden — here are my tips for navigating the magic and madness of the ground level.

Like we were in Paris

An hour before Swift's last show in Paris, I and a friend of mine made a last-minute decision to buy $150 floor tickets off StubHub. We went to the arena 10 minutes before the opening act, Paramore, took the stage. At intermission, we stood by the VIP tent. I was able to say hi to "Grey’s Anatomy" star Jessica Capshaw . Twenty feet away, singer Christina Milian sat in a director's chair. 

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Up above fans noticed Swift's boyfriend Travis Kelce , his best friend Ross Travis, actor Bradley Cooper, supermodel Gigi Hadid and rock star Lenny Kravitz in a suite. I could understand why Kelce was in a box. The chaos of fans zooming in on their phone cameras to get grainy shots of his every reaction and waving arm dance moves was nonstop. But I get it, I got one for Instagram when Swift punctuated her 87th — his jersey number — show with a mashup of love songs including one that he inspired: “The Alchemy,” “Treacherous,” “Begin Again” and “Paris.”

Walking along the back rim of the floor and following Swift as she performed from different parts of the massive catwalk, I felt carefree and untethered. It was liberating not to fear losing a spot. Several fans danced in the less congested area similar to the thousands who danced in theater aisles during the blockbuster release of the concert movie.

Predicting Kelce would come down near the stage during “Karma,” I walked over to the guardrail and waved during the “Midnights” song. He and Swift took a different exit than her dancers, singers and bandmates. My friend had been to the Eras Tour a few times before and said that was his favorite show. 

It’s nice to have a friend

In Sweden, I bought a floor seat on the right side of the stage. Hoping to get a closer spot, I camped out. The long wait created a mini community that exchanged friendship bracelets and the latest clown theories while posting videos to Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok. My favorite costumes in the Y entrance line were two Reputation clowns wearing scaly dresses and snaky blue boas paired with bright-red clown wigs that made everyone smile. (The joke is Swifties incessantly “clown” the singer will announce the rerelease of her sixth album and she has yet to.)

The shade from Friends Arena blocked the Swedish sun with temperatures in the 70s. The less-than-long merch lines allowed fans to save each other’s spaces to buy $75 hoodies and $45 T-shirts.

With no bags allowed in the arena , fans filled their pockets with only essentials like external battery chargers, wallets, passports and chapsticks.

Patient line waiters drank water early. Two Finnish fans by me said they stopped hydrating a couple hours before doors opened for fear of getting a good place and having to use the restroom. 

Thousands of VIP fans entered an hour early, and any hope of getting a stage-side dominion was lost for general admission.

I staked a claim near the railing on the side of the stage base (by the corner of the back screen). Guitarist Paul Sidoti threw guitar picks to fans. Back-up vocalists Kamilah Marshall and Eliotte Woodford waved to admirers between running backstage for wardrobe changes and joining Swift center-stage. Pianist Karina DePiano stayed at the keys the whole concert but danced and sang to every tune. The other bandmates and vocalists were on the opposite, left corner.

Security guards who bordered the stage between the fan barricade and catwalk had stacks of cups and multiple, liter-sized water bottles. They frequently asked if anyone needed hydration. Around the “1989” set two-thirds of the way into the show, Swifties took the guards up on the offer.

At least four times on Swift's third night in Stockholm, fans were escorted by a guard along the stage to an area where they would get medical attention. One of the four was carried by a guard who asked his cohorts to get the girl water. Outside, the night chill hovered at 54 degrees and inside the arena’s temperature was tepid at best.

Several water stations on the floor included disposable cups with multiple faucets over a bathtub where fans could fill up.

At one point during the acoustic set, Swift paused to ask fans , “Someone in the front row, can you tell me yes or no to this question: When you guys are putting a bunch of flashlights up in a group, does that mean people need help?”

More: Taylor Swift pauses acoustic set of Stockholm Eras Tour show to check on fans

Best seat in the house?

There are advantages to each section of the floor. The diamond part of the stage is the premier spot for the most close interactions with Swift. It gets the rising platform, smoke shooters and bulk of the performances.

The two base corners by the back screen and the catwalk between the back screen and diamond allow fans to see “The Man” set, “Folklore” cottage and famous “Enchanted” look back as Swift exits the “Speak Now” era. It’s also the space where most entrances and exits happen.

The far end of the catwalk is where the “22" hat is given out, where “Love Story” culminates as flashing lights shoot across the entire arena and where Swift begins “The Tortured Poets Department” era with “But Daddy I Love Him.”

After being to multiple shows, I would vie for a seat looking directly at the stage, perpendicular to the back screen. You get the chance to give your legs and back a rest between eras. You have a designated spot, and you can see the entire show including animations.

The open floor offers two options. For the VIP ticket holder, you get a front row vantage of the record-breaking show along with the best photo and video opportunities. But if you’re not in VIP and on the floor, succumb to not getting the best media and dance in your best dress, fearless.

Follow Taylor Swift reporter Bryan West on  Instagram ,  TikTok  and  X as @BryanWestTV .

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NewJeans Double Drop With ‘How Sweet’ and ‘Bubble Gum’: Stream

The two new cuts are housed on the four-track "How Sweet" EP, which includes instrumental versions of both songs.

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NewJeans , one of the world’s most popular recording acts in 2023, open their account for 2024 with the double drop of “How Sweet” and “Bubble Gum”.

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Along the way, writes Paul Thompson for Billboard’s NewJeans cover story , published in February, the group “has smashed expectations in K-pop, helping lead a new era of female influence in a genre long dominated by male groups. While it was once accepted industry wisdom that only boy bands could build a core fandom and widespread commercial success (selling both albums and concert tickets), NewJeans is part of a girl-group generation that has done both, shifting the paradigm of what achievement entails for young female groups.”

“How Sweet,” a classy, electro-pop number, and “Bubble Gum,” a production-perfect R&B dream, can be streamed in full below.

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