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OVERTURE
Good Morning Newgrounds! Welcome to The Tank Symphony! A special Music Edition of The Tank Tribune! Through all of the movies and games on Newgrounds, music plays an important role here on Newgrounds. Since the release of the Audio Portal back in 2003. This morning's Sunday Phonograph features 40 songs! The Sunday Console features music rhythm games! This issue is also launching a new section, the Sunday Matinee with a collection of some of the best music videos here on Newgrounds! Everybody here on Newgrounds has been busy that this issue ended up being bigger than last week's. Without further ado, here's what the hip happenings was on Newgrounds last week.
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK
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THEME SONG BY @sorohanro
FEATURED COMPOSERS
@battleshield @SuperSonicDash @Vista-Sound13 @Elationmusic @ChronoNomad @Bosa @Bertn1991 @Surkol @XBrav @Ryanson @larrynachos @stouf7908 @bryce @Lucasberry @GrayAnimations @johnfn @ethansight @MegaSphere @LucidShadowDreamer @Seprix @Step @Pure-Metal-UTA @JoeyFreezeMusic @F-777 @Denvish @sleepFacingWest @TeraVex @EX-LYD @WaxTerK @Waterflame @LunacyEcho @SmoopsieDoopsie @JamAttackMusic @x-Petrichor-x @Kassich @CommanderFrost @MosesX50 @Roman-T @Buoy @Cyberdevil @BenTibbetts @Troisnyx @AkioDaku
THE LATEST FROM THE FOUNDER AND CEO OF NEWGROUNDS @TomFulp
Sketch Collab 2020
Newgrounds annual tradition, the Sketch Collab has been released. It has been a tradition since 2007 and this year's amazing sketches were no different. @NickConter and @HenryEYES organized the even for this year in the Sketch Collab Thread. The music in this year's collab was done by @Troisnyx, whose song has been featured in this morning's Sunday Phonograph.
In the Archive there are playlists for all of The Sketch Collabs from 2007-2020 and The Sketch Collab Official Soundtrack.
Among Us, Flash, COVID etc.
The Among Us Jam is still being judged. 200 entries were entered for the Among Us Jam, with over five hours of content. @PhantomArcade put together a video compilation on Newgrounds YouTube Channel.
The trophy system is undergoing an overhaul. It will allow trophies for events such as the Animation and Game Jams. There will also be even sponsor badges from the Supporter Page. Sponsors will be able to get badges for increasing prize pools. This year alone, sponsors have donated over $14,000 to prize payouts.
We’re deep in a trophy system overhaul that will allow us to assign trophies for events that didn’t traditionally log trophies to accounts. This will also allow us to sell event sponsor badges on our Supporter page, so sponsors can get badges for helping us increase various prize pools. Your contributions have increased prize payouts this year by over $14,000!
There is also a transitioning from the old Flash API to Newgrounds.io API. Tom also wants everybody to know to stop panicking about Flash dying. The Audio Portal doesn't run on Flash, the new Video Player doesn't require Flash, and games today are released on HTML5.
Ruffle.rs is still being worked on and you can help support it. There was a performance regression recently due to updates on different ends. Things are being corrected though. You can actually help out Tom without paying money in this thread.
Tom also hopes you're all doing safe during COVID. If you're going through a lot right now, emotions are getting tense, things are getting stressed. You can always come and talk to us here on Newgrounds.
#SNESMusicContest Winners!
@JohnMontoya SNES Music Contest is over and the winners announced! 1st Place went to @mdfrankaudio for his entry Kremlings' Game Show of Doom. Here's a playlist of all the entries!
Video Game Talk Now Allowed in General
The Video Games Forum was originally created to filter the mass quantity of video game topics in General, it has now slowed to the point of being a dead forum. Tom has made it clear that video game threads are now allowed in the General Forum again.
Game on NG that shows your Username
Tom needs your help. He is looking for games that show your username in them. It needs to be in AS2 not AS3. If you're unsure, don't despair. Share the game in the thread anyways. Tom won't be mad and you'll still be helping out. Here are examples below of games that uses your username.
NG WORST SONG COMPETITION 2020
@Troisnyx has brought back this competition after a five year hiatus. The goal is to make the worst song possible. There are three categories and overall Winrar. The deadline will be October 29 at 11:59 PM PST. That's 2:59 PM EST.
We Interviewed Innersloth - The Team Behind Among Us!
@TheNewgroundsPodcast interviewed the creators of Among Us. @PuffballsUnited, @ForteBass, and @Aemu form the company Innersloth. Check it out later this morning!
Last Week's Daily Features from the Portal as posted through P-Bot's Postings are listed here. @KimiOmega picked up their first Daily Feature with the fifth entry in the Kirby Guardian series. @BrokenMOJO picked up their third Daily Feature for TOMAR IS A HILLBILLY. The Reanimated Collabs prove to be a huge hit, with Rhythm Heaven Reanimated taking home the Daily Feature. The Sketch Collab has been a tradition on Newgrounds since 2007. The Sketch Collab 2020 picked up a fifth Daily Feature for this year's entry. @9Hammer takes hom his eighth Daily Feature with an anime take on the Super Smash Bros. Event with Ganondorf Home-Run Contest. @illwillpress picked up a Daily Feature for his new Foamy toon. @MarcoCardenas picked up his second Daily Feature for UNDER INSPECTION.
These are the people who make Newgrounds possible. Thank you!
SUPPORTER OF THE WEEK
@Ronald-McDonald-LoL
This fellow has been a Newgrounds Supporter just this year. He has however been supporting Newgrounds throughout his young adult life and now his adult life as well. One of the lucky ones to obtain a Newgrounds Mystery Box, supporting the animators, developers, musicians, and artists throughout the years. He's been with Newgrounds through it's hay day and is still here giving his support, helping out newer members, and assisting in keeping abusive content off of the site.
"Newgrounds was the first website I made an account on by choice. NG was also the place where I first found a chat room. Some time in 2006, I found a flash chat in the Portal and made a bunch of friends. I was so young then. Looking through my posting history on NG takes me back to those days. I had never talked to anyone on the internet before, and it shows.
It's nostalgic to go back and read my old posts. I cared about such different things, and was so young. But it was worth it. NG was the catalyst of my social awakening, it was the place where I learned to have a social life. I remember so many names, I hope all of my old NG friends are doing well.
Since Tumblr has decided that self-immolation is a good idea, I've been spending more time on NG again, catching up on old favorites, and finding lots of new ones. I think I'll visit more when I have the time. It's good to be home."
-Ronald-McDonald-LoL
SUPPORTER PARTY
A super fun secret forum, exclusively for NG Supporters
Welcome to the supporter forum!
A lot of users become supporters, but don't drop by the Party. Stop in and introduce yourself!
Why Did You Support Newgrounds
A thread made early in the Supporter launch. What made you want to purchase a Supporter upgrade and give your hard earned money to Newgrounds?
Tormented-Soul AMA (20 Years on NG)
@tormented-soul has started an Ask Me Anything to celebrate twenty years on Newgrounds. He has been with the site since its earliest inception and has been around the Internet during its growing pains to where it is today.
3RD DEADLINE: September 29
FINAL DEADLINE: November 8
DEADLINE: October 25
NG Worst Song Competition 2020
DEADLINE: October 29
Halloween Writing Contest 2020
DEADLINE: October 31
DEADLINE: October 31
Bubsy Reanimated Bob-Collab (OPEN)
DEADLINE: November 24
LATEST INTERVIEW: littlbox and Karlestonchew
The winner of the 2020 Art-Inspired Music Contest and the winner of the 2020 Music Inspired Art Contest. These two were interviewed separately, but both shared this interview spot for winning these contests!
ARTIST NEWS
Art Talks Returns
Art Talks makes its triumphant return on The Newgrounds Podcast with its host @Xinxinix and co-host @willKMR. The first episode of Season 1 is out now, with guests @MKMaffo and @Namenloose. This was a stand alone project until now. You can listen to the prologue series here.
"There's this realm of creativity that surrounds NG (and you probably don't need me to tell you that) but the inspiration I garner from just interacting on this site brings about special feelings in my imagination about the ingenuity that surrounds creating something--creating anything, and it inspires who I am as a person.
Art Talks is my way of expressing my love for art and offering a place for artists and enthusiasts to find information, inspiration, and imagination."
-Xinxinix
Patreon updates
@guitarrob, the creator of the Living Hell series here on Newgrounds has an update video on his Patreon. If you're one of his patrons or are interested in his work then check out the video. The Tank Tribune also has a playlist available for the Literally Hell Series.
New Podcast for Indie Game Dev?
@JohnMontoya is looking at staring a podcast about Independent Game Developers called Indie United. His first guest he's looking to be voice actor Jon St. John, known for Duke Nukem and Big The Cat. He has more guests lined up, but is wondering if Newgrounds would be interested in this podcast. Give him your thoughts in the news post.
I'll draw anything you want [even NSFW]
@valken666 is offering to draw whatever you want. It will only be in pixel artform though. Just send your request.
Epic Battle Fantasy Collection launcher!
@matt-likes-swords is working on a launcher for his Epic Battle Fantasy series. You would select a game, get some information, and then be able to play it. They will all be compiled into one package.
https://www.patreon.com/dimensionlord
@DimensionLord has made a Patreon for his works. If you become a patron, tiers can include personalized art, a song just for you, to be a character as an extra in an upcoming movie or game. Plus behind the scenes content. The latest game that will have early access is a top down shooter called STARSHIP PROTOTYPE. If you select the highest tier you will still have the perks of the middle tier and have early access to this game. If you're unfamiliar with DimensionLord, he was part of The Finale collaboration. He is also a musician and artist here on Newgrounds. Here's some samples of his work.
Spread the Word!
@illwillpress has slowly been uploading his older content to Newgrounds in HD. He is imploring fans on his other social media to come watch his stuff on Newgrounds. If you're a creator who posts your work outside of Newgrounds, bring them here as well if you can.
Looking for Voice Actors!
@bowlcutpug is looking for voice actors! If you're interested then message your demo reel.
10 years in Newgrounds
@LevaBoy is celebrating his tenth anniversary here on Newgrounds. He has thanked Newgrounds for the opportunity to share his early works and the support of his fellow artists.
Sparko
LevaBoy
@Evil-Dog brought us one of the most popular rhythm games to ever garner Newgrounds. Punk-o-matic. It was also a game where people could share their own songs for people to try out.
"Punk-O-Matic is the result of combining everything I liked at that time (things I still like today): programming, animating, composing/playing/listening to music. The idea came during one of my trip to my father's place who lives 10 hours from here. I was coming back to university and I was riding in the back seat of my friend's car back to university from the Christmas vacation and I designed the game on paper right then and there and then skipped a lot of classes making the game :D"
Evil-Dog
THE MEMBERS OF NEWGROUNDS
NEWS USERS
@exquisit-e is a NSFW artist who recently joined us. Check out their works and welcome them to Newgrounds.
@primmy used to browse the site and decided to finally make an account. Give them a nice welcome in the Intro Thread.
@NotDerek has joined us. They are playing a lot of games and racking up Medals. Say hello in the Intro Thread and link some of your favorite games with Medals to them.
@magicwritings is a fetish artist who has joined us. Check out their works and welcome them in the Intro Thread.
@juozaspo has recently joined us and is getting a look around. Say hello to him in the Intro Thread and show him some of your favorite things on Newgrounds!
@saethe is a fan of Foamy the Squirrel who has decided to join Newgrounds! Go give them a friendly hello!
STORIES
Group Therapy: Session 127
@SevenSeize4President held a group therapy session for everybody to get something off their chests and talk. For better or for worse. This session was in celebration of World Mental Health Day. The Tank Tribune would like to ask all of you this. If you need help there is always someone to talk to, even here on Newgrounds. If we cannot help, then perhaps professional help from a therapist, a psychiatrist, or even just your doctor or physician. If you do not have a mental health problem, it is important for you to talk as well and I think people forget this. It is important to focus on your own mental health. If you ever feel like you're a burden to someone talking about your thoughts, feelings, or problems. You're not and you never will be.
Your favorite thing on NG today?
@SevenSeize4President has made a thread asking what your favorite thing is on Newgrounds. What have you come across on the site that you just love right now. Share it in the thread!
Weird Movies on Newgrounds
Seen some weird stuff on Newgrounds? Share some of your favorite weird movies that you've seen on the site! Here are some examples below.
A LOOK BACK AT THREADS OF THE PAST
what r u listening 2
Created by @prangus back in 2015, there was curiosity as to what Newgrounds was listening to at the moment. The thread is still up for people to share the song that has been itching at their brains lately. You can share what song you're listening to today! Hopefully something from the Sunday Phonograph!
Audio Advertisements!
@Tancrisism created a thread for the musicians of Newgrounds to share their newest songs to the site through this thread. It is still the place for newcomers and veterans to share their works. It has been going for 15 years now! If you're looking for new music, check it out! You can get to the latest page by clicking this link!
Haikus are stupid
They do not even rhyme
Do something useful
RECIPES FROM THE NEWGROUNDS COMMUNITY
Welcome back to the Newgrounds Kitchen! If you don't have dinner plans for this Sunday, might I suggest an old classic? Meat Loaf! This recipe comes from Newgrounds own cooking show Deep Fried Live! It is Tako's Meat Loaf! Some nice comfort food cooking for you and your loved ones!
Tako's Meat Loaf
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp scallions, chopped
- 1/2 cup half & half (or whole milk)
- 2 pounds meat loaf mix
- 1 pound ground chuck
- 1/2 pound pork
- 1/2 pound ground veal
- 3/4 cup fresh, toasted breadcrumbs
- 6-8 bacon slices
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp chives, chopped
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp spicy red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
GLAZE
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 4 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 tbsp white vinegar
STEP 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Melt butter in sauté pan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, celery, red & green bell peppers, and scallions, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
STEP 2: For the glaze, mix all of your glaze ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
STEP 3: Combine eggs with chives, mustard, salt, pepper, nutmeg, red pepper flakes, cumin, basil, oregano, and half & half. Add egg mixture to meat in a large bowl along with breadcrumbs and sautéed veggies. Mix with fingers until evenly blended and not sticking to bowl. (If sticky, add a little more liquid.)
STEP 4: Place meat mix on a shallow, foil-lined baking pan, and form a loaf approximately 16 inches long, 5 inches wide, and 1.5 inches high (you can eyeball it). Brush on half of glaze (reserve rest for dipping or additional glazing during last minutes) and add bacon strips, crosswise tucking ends beneath the loaf.
STEP 5: Bake until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F (about 40 minutes). Drain off fat with a baster as necessary. Cool at least 10 minutes. Serve with glaze dipping sauce.
Everyday Newgrounds chooses a User of the Day at random! Here are the selected people of last week! Congratulations to all of you!
USERS OF THE DAY ON THIS DATE
2006: @MeMB
2008: @bOOmertheCHUNKY
2010: @mikel-scott
2019: @Flufflet
The week can get people down sometimes. With all of the hustle and bustle and action packed drama that entails our lives, sometimes it's nice to just kickback and relax. This week features music rhythm based games.
The Tank Tribune has a new feature. The Sunday Matinee. This won't be here every Sunday, just for special occasions. For its debut, there are 20 music videos, popular on Newgrounds for your viewing and listening pleasure.
I was getting really close to cracking the character limit for this issue of the Tribune. There was a lot happening on Newgrounds this week, even more than last week. I wanted to do something for the Audio Portal community this week because it is my absolute favorite part of the site. There is so much music to listen to this morning with the Sunday Phonograph, SNES Music Contest, and The Sketch Collab soundtrack. Not to mention all of the music on Newgrounds you can listen to. The Audio Portal was launched in 2003 and has nearly two decades of music. I hope you enjoyed this week's issue and give your support to your favorite creators and make Newgrounds a place to have fun and a place for creators to grow. It is truly a wonderful experience that no one should miss out on.
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magicwritings
Thanks for the welcome, happy to be here. :) I'll be coming out with a voiced version of my latest sequence soon so I hope you'll enjoy that.