Rocket Leaguer
Language: English
Part of speech: noun
Forms: form: Rocket Leaguers
Etymology: From Rocket League + -er.
Senses: examples: text: Not surprisingly, YouTube is already full of Rocket League highlight reels with insane goals, shots and saves. (Seek out videos by a player called Kronovi to see the kind of aerial acrobatics a monstrously skilled Rocket Leaguer can pull off.)
ref: 2015 July 19, Steve Tilley, “Balls of fun! Rocket League brings back what used to be the great thing about video games”, in Edmonton Sun, Edmonton, Alta.: Postmedia Network, →ISSN, page E9:
text: Rocket League was recently tapped to be one of the first games to support “cross-network” play on Xbox Live. What that means, basically, is that Rocket Leaguers on Windows 10 and Xbox One hardware will, once it goes live, be able to take on players on “other consoles and PC networks.”
ref: 2016 March 21, Andy Chalk, “Gabe Newell says he's "all for" cross-platform play”, in PC Gamer, archived from the original on 23 Mar 2016:
text: Microsoft recently extended an invitation to Sony and others by opening up cross-network play, potentially allowing for Xbox One and PS4 owners to one day play against each other - if Sony is to ever take up the offer. We hope it does - Psyonix says it's already worked out how to get Rocket Leaguers on Xbox and PlayStation playing together.
ref: 2016 March 28, Hugh Langley, “Rocket League devs had a cool idea for VR, but you won't get to see it”, in TechRadar, archived from the original on 31 Mar 2016:
text: Rocket Leaguers can also expect an updated engine audio system, new achievements and trophies, new soundtrack options with 18 new songs from Canadian music label Monstercat, goal explosions, the ability to personalize the trails left by your vehicle and more.
ref: 2017 June 5, Shawn Knight, “Rocket League to celebrate second birthday with major Anniversary Update”, in TechSpot, archived from the original on 06 Jun 2017:
text: And as you may very well know—every second counts in a game like Rocket League where everyone is jostling for position. Thankfully, there’s a quicker and more efficient way of turning around. Rocket Leaguers, I present the Half Flip!
ref: 2018 April 3, James Fleming, “Rocket League Half Flip – How to Master”, in MP1st, archived from the original on 30 Oct 2020:
text: Overall, while these choices might seem like a matter of inches this late in the game, for the die-hard “Rocket Leaguers” out there, it’s clear that this patch will have a distinct impact on their day-to-day scrims moving forward.
ref: 2018 June 19, Steven T. Wright, “‘Rocket League’ Director Talks Rocket Pass, Loot Boxes, Bonuses and Penalties”, in Variety, archived from the original on 20 Jun 2018:
text: The thing about Rocket League, however, is that you can play it completely aimlessly and still have fun, but there is a ton of strategy that goes into dominating the field. If you’re playing with hardcore Rocket Leaguers, expect to be up against some stiff competition.
ref: 2020 July 5, Mark LoProto, “20 Best PS4 Games For Kids (That Aren’t Fortnite)”, in Cultured Vultures, archived from the original on 05 Jul 2020:
text: Rocket Leaguers who live to dress up their whips will be happy to see the return of the NFL Fan Pack.
ref: 2021 January 28, Chris Jarrard, “Super Bowl LV Celebration Event comes to Rocket League next week”, in Shacknews, archived from the original on 28 Jan 2021:
text: Ford has announced that it will serve as presenting sponsor for this month’s Rocket League Championship Series Winter Majors. That will mean the virtual arena that Rocket Leaguers play in will be covered in Ford billboards.
ref: 2021 February 10, Sebastien Bell, “The New F-150 To Come With Rocket Boosters (Because It’s For Rocket League)”, in Carscoops, archived from the original on 10 Feb 2021:
text: THE ROCKET LEAGUER / Senior John Scarpa finds his community and identity through playing Rocket League
ref: 2021 February 16, Ben Wieland, “The Rocket Leaguer”, in JagWire, volume 21, number 3, Shawnee, Kan.: Mill Valley High School, page 9:
text: Like any great story of competition and rivalry, of upstart newcomers and seasoned veterans, the story of Mecole Hardman’s quest to “git gud” at Rocket League, and maybe even topple the defending champion someday, has just begun. Maybe some helpful Rocket Leaguers out there can help him on his journey.
ref: 2021 November 17, Erik Kain, “Mecole Hardman Just Wants To Get Good At ‘Rocket League’”, in Forbes, archived from the original on 17 Nov 2021:
text: The Batmobile, the heavily armored vehicle driven by Batman, is available as a paid DLC for Rocket Leaguers.
ref: 2022 March 5, Diana Coker, “The Batman Drives the Batmobile to Rocket League”, in Technowize, archived from the original on 18 May 2022:
text: Rocket Leaguers who are prepared to bounce from relaxed play into something more serious ought to be exceptional on the different cutthroat Ranks and Divisions in the game.
ref: 2022 July 23, Saloni Singh, “Rocket League Tiers: What Does It Divisions And Ranks Signify?”, in Trending News Buzz, archived from the original on 03 Feb 2023:
text: ROCKET LEAGUER / Eagle Scout Goes Collegiate […] Made Headlines: For winning an esports college scholarship and competing at the 2022 Walt Disney World Electronic Gaming Federation National High School Championship. The Scoop: At Cumberland University, Hamp plays Rocket League against other U.S. university teams.
ref: 2022 November, “SL Headliners”, in Scout Life, Irving, Tex.: Boy Scouts of America, →ISSN, page 8:
text: For the first time, schools are going where kids’ brains live to engage them. If it weren’t for Quartz Hill starting esports, Estrada would still be enrolled at a charter school that allowed him to home-school, like his first two years of high school. Estrada has remained a home-school student at Quartz Hill, but he has Continuum. “It’s definitely more fun than playing by yourself,” Estrada says. But for Estrada and Mosman, their senior season will not be about fun and games. Be warned, Rocket Leaguers across the state and the nation: This year, Continuum is coming for it all.
ref: 2022 November 2, J. Brady McCollough, “High schools embrace chance to field esports teams”, in Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, Calif., →ISSN, page B6, column 3:
text: The stls are modular with many combinations possible allowing multiple posing possibilities for the Rocket Leaguers.
ref: 2023 January 18, Mars Garrett, “Kickstarter Highlights: Potions, Side Quests, Sci-Fi STLs, And More”, in Bell of Lost Souls, archived from the original on 18 Jan 2023:
text: Students and faculty across the school tuned in this past February to cheer the Caravan Rocket Leaguers in that match vs. McHenry.
ref: 2023 September 22, Jack Breakey, “The hidden sport of the Caravan”, in The Caravan, Chicago, Ill.: Mount Carmel High School, archived from the original on 11 Nov 2023:
glosses: A player of the vehicular soccer video game Rocket League.