by antlers with input from siyo

2025 is already a landmark year in terms of news that we put out, and hopefully this will be no exception. As Fireside Casts continues to grow, we’re using this time to share some exciting developments in our journey as a production organization.

Where Have We Been?

Fireside Casts started as a side project after an early team conclusion of RGL season 2, where myself, siyo, and a couple other players shared our love of the game with the production experience that I brought to the table after having produced for teamfortress.tv. And as it turned out, we were starting to capture the attention of the community, who met us all the way with the passion and fun that we had with our free time. 

Our early goals haven’t changed—elevating the competitive scene and creating a space where people can be themselves has always been central to who we are. Our announcement before the New Year was a reflection of that vision. A lot of work has gone into preparing for it, and while the launch hasn’t always been smooth, we’re 100% committed to seeing it through with the passion that we express in all of the work that we put out..

Physgun Fireside Denver 2025 – The Big LAN Event

The biggest event in our history, Physgun Fireside Denver 2025, is set to take place from May 24-26, 2025. This international LAN event will feature 14 teams, 2 tiers of competition, and an atmosphere of the type of community that we’ve put years of work into creating. It's been an around-the-clock effort to make sure that everybody going leaves with memories for years to come.

Key event highlights include:

• A high-stakes tournament with an array of world-class teams battling it out for the championship, and the expanding prize pool that comes with it.

• Exclusive collectible merch, stay tuned for details on that!

• Live broadcasts and commentary streamed across Twitch, complete with high-quality production and brand-new assets.

• Interviews with our players, staff and community that make it all possible.

Our registration for teams’ sign-ups ends in the near future, so make sure you get your spot before the 16th of February!

Minor Renovations – A Better Fireside Experience

One key aspect to our ability to interact with our audience is through our website, firesidecasts.tv. We’ve known for a bit that a little polish was needed, but with work, life, and other dedications, we’re committing now to enhancing the Fireside experience for people looking to catch up on the latest merch, any more news regarding our LAN event, or that want to meet our team. 

But that’s not all! Our stream look has also been a focus of improvement as our main output as a production organization. We intend to launch that look at our LAN, but keep tuned to our streams leading up to Denver while we test out the changes that we make! We’re always looking for feedback, so if you have suggestions for improvements, let us know!

A Leadership Transition – What’s Next?

After years of dedication to Fireside Casts, we (Antlers and Siyo) have decided to step down from our leadership roles following the conclusion of the Physgun Fireside LAN. This decision wasn’t made lightly, but we believe it is the right time for Dr. Underscore and Lacy Avenue to take the reins, continuing our mission of putting the community first. We both will remain with Fireside in some capacity, with siyo working on content creation, like the Competitive TF2 Recap series with Bethnicz, and me stepping to a more consultative role.

We are incredibly proud of what Fireside Casts has become and deeply grateful for the support of this community. More details on our transition and future leadership structure might not be as public as this message is, but rest assured that we intend for Fireside to keep hosting events and streaming after our departure. Our priority is to make sure the PHD 2025 is the best event we’ve ever hosted (so far!), and we are excited to go out on a high note.

Final Thoughts – Be Part of the Fireside Experience

We’re beyond excited for what’s ahead in 2025. Whether you’re competing at Physgun Fireside Denver or tuning into our streams, your support makes it all possible.

Fireside Casts has always been about putting the community first, and experiencing that with the people that make it all worthwhile. While it's sad for us to take our leave, the road ahead for Fireside is still full of stories to tell. If you want to be part of it, we are always open to accepting new volunteers and staff, as long as you’re willing to learn new things.

Follow us on Bluesky, Discord, and YouTube for the latest updates, and keep an eye on our website or on TFTV as we roll out more details in the coming months.

Let’s make 2025 burn bright!