AND I SHOULD HOPE NOT! HE HAS ENOUGH AS IS!
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Good Morning Newgrounds! I wish I could say that with complete confidence, but there has been some troubling times here on Newgrounds lately. We had some laughs for April Fool's Day for sure and I hope you enjoyed the Tribune's trip back in time. Sadly though some users are going through turmoil and I humbly ask for your patience and understanding for them and to reach out to help if you can. That goes for any user on here. It is incredible that you can ask for help here and you will receive it. We are not trained therapists by any measure. We are open ears though. With that said, here's the hip happenings on Newgrounds.
THEME SONG BY @sorohanro
FEATURED COMPOSERS
@iWTBAT @Vista-Sound13 @MilkMan-Dan @Bad-Man-Incorporated @Doki @VNStudios @RaustBlackDragon @kelwynshade @Kyutatsuki @Pianorte @R3tronaut @fSYNCLIPSE @fearing @GoodPixels @ChordC @Figburn @DIBLIS @Scarlatti @Irish-Soul
THE LATEST FROM THE FOUNDER AND CEO OF NEWGROUNDS @TomFulp
Pianorte (1994-2021)
@lokidnb informed us that one of our newest users and a dear friend to him @Pianorte passed away after being in a car crash. Before this event The Tank Tribune had featured two of his songs in the Phonograph. Since then all music from Pianorte has been taken from the site. He was new to the site and was already hitting his stride with his music. I fell in love with his music the moment I heard it browsing the Audio Portal. He will be missed. He is still included in the Featured Composers section even though his music has been removed. I'm sorry if anyone wasn't fortunate enough to hear his music. If you were fortunate enough to hear it or even talk with him, I am sorry for your loss. Rest in peace.
Pico's School
For April Fool's Day, Tom updated Pico's School to have non-violent gameplay with a nice story that has a happy ending. There is also a cameo from FRIDAY NIGHT FUNKIN' in it as well. The original has been put back, but you can play the updated version entitled Pico's School: Love Conquers All.
Pico Day May 1st - Prize Info!
Pico Day is just around the corner! There are prizes for movies, games, art, and music! If you haven't made something yet, now is the time to do so! Get out there and make something for Pico Day! Tom will appreciate it just as much!
Last Week's Daily Features from the Portal as posted through P-Bot's Postings are listed here. We start off this week with Sexual-Lobster winning his 86th Daily Feature for METH ORCS - METH HARDER. @JamesLee and @Prywinko bring us another entry in the NOX series picking up a Daily Feature for My Only Lola Bunny. @illwillpress picks up a Daily Feature for his latest Foamy cartoon Pools & Toasters : Foamy The Squirrel. @ScottFalco picks up his eigth Daily Feature for Mario's 35th Anniversary to close off the month of March. We start April Fool's Day with @xXsquidwardXx picking up their fourth Daily Feature for why i fraking DESPISE ninjamuffin99. For April Fool's Day @TomFulp replaced the original Pico's School with an updated version. That version is now a stand alone game entitled Pico's School: Love Conquers All and it nabbed him his 20th Game Daily Feature! We close off this week with a new series by @TmsT winning the Daily Feature. It's called Pupper Paleolithic Ep1: Leader of the Pack Out.
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In the latest episode of The Newgrounds Podcast, the boys just sit around and shoot the shit essentially. @VoiceByCorey talks about a strange obsession involving @KawaiSprite. @Xinxinix discusses some midnight hijinks. @PsychoGoldfish talks about his hair... not the hair on his head though, and I'll leave it at that. @KyleJohnKenowski also stopped by and talked to them about his new animation and music! Give a listen while on your lunch break! Be sure to read the update on their profile as well. They're looking for feedback on future segments.
These are the people who make Newgrounds possible. Thank you!
SUPPORTER OF THE WEEK
@LexRodent
LexRodent is one of Newgrounds finest supporters. Always there to help the new composers that come to Newgrounds. Whether it is questions about copyright and sourcing, to lift a ban and give a second chance to composers who didn't know better, and to shut down thieves. LexRodent's keen ear is incredible. They can spot something that shouldn't be incredibly well! If you're looking to post your music on Newgrounds and are afraid something might happen to it or your works, LexRodent is the Audio Moderator to talk to. Thank you for the support you have given Newgrounds and the community LexRodent!
PARTY CHITCHAT
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?
UNDERGROUND
“Happy Respawn day!”
Art-Inspired Music Contest 2021
BEGINS: April 16
EpithetSoup's 100 Subs Contest!
DEADLINE: April 19
DEADLINE: May 1
DEADLINE: Aug 26
VAULT INTERVIEW: BoMToons
Back in 2011 @BoMToons talked to us about Chibi Knight, working with @poxpower and @Mockery, and Boss Bash. Which was nominated for The Tank Award for Best Game!
ARTIST NEWS
100 Subs/ Contest Announcement
@EpithetSoup is celebrating reaching 100 Fans with a contest! Make fanart of his persona/avatar and you could win a free commission based on your placing! The deadline is on April 19th! The winners will be announced on April 23rd!
1st Place: Inks, Color, Shading, Lighting
2nd Place: Inks and flat color (with only minimal shading)
3rd Place: Pencil Painting
Need Pixel Sprite Animators/Mid-life Crisis
@JohnnyGuy has been going through a mid-life crisis. Some words of encouragement are welcome. He's also looking for pixel artists for NG: Zero Hour. If you're a pixel artist then shoot him a PM and see what you can do to help!
This week's featured artist is @jazzhat. He's been here since 2018 and a Supporter to boot. He recently introduced himself in the Intro Thread. He is an oil painter. He also partakes in something I am fond of myself called whittling. Check out his works below!
Friday Night Funkin Pico WIP
jazzhat
From @EdibleCastle and @andyopus came one of Newgrounds most famous series that seems to have been lost to time now. EdibleCastle takes us on the journey of King Pete and his kingdom in a castle made of cheese! It was a fantastic series with the final episode being a collaboration! It was a fantastic series from beginning to end!
THE MEMBERS OF NEWGROUNDS
NEW USERS
@GrandmasterGrey has known about Newgrounds for years and wanted to see what it's all about. They recently made an account! Show them some of your favorite things here on the site!
@LibertyBear is a new game programmer here on the site! He's working on a couple new games. The first one is looking to be an action platformer shooter. The games as of now aren't going to be released here, but he will be sharing the news and updates on them here. Hopefully he may post a demo for us to play here at the least.
@SeonTheNewgrounder is a new artist on the site. He was brought here due to Pico's School, Alien Hominid, and Madness! Check out his works below!
@Noxman is our newest composer and artist on the site! He's lurked Newgrounds for a few months and has recently made an account. Looking forward to the new music and art he brings to Newgrounds!
@MayaLaCookie is a new artist here! She has loved Newgrounds for years and feels like she can be part of the community now! Check out her works below!
@junkyardrabbit is a new artist here! They didn't know what to put in the Intro Thread because they suck at communicating. Share some of your favorite things on Newgrounds with them and say Hi! Also check out their works below!
@TaterTomorrow signed up back in Janurary and has said hi in the Intro Thread. He's looking to be a game developer and share his games here on Newgrounds! We're all looking forward to what he produces!
@Little-Peter is a new artist and animator here on Newgrounds! He is self-taught and is looking to share his works here on the site! Check them out below!
@StupidMations loves to make art and play Animal Crossing! He's new to the site and we're looking forward to his works in the future!
@wildbeex was brought to Newgrounds by FRIDAY NIGHT FUNKIN'. She enjoyed it and wanted to see more of the site! Share some of your favorite things on Newgrounds with her!
@MyDogIsSoCool recently joined the site. Say hello and share some of your favorite things on Newgrounds with her!
@jasonthe is a new artist here on the site! He signed up back in January and haven't explored the site much. He's known abotu Newgrounds for a long time and decided to give it a shot! Welcome to the site! Share some of your things on the site with him and check out his works below!
STORIES
I’m Gonna Post This About Tom Fulp
@UggoSonno has something to say about Tom Fulp!
So how was your easter?
@floorboardofficial wants to know how your Easter was. He stayed home and made music. He recently moved to a new city though.
Nosy Ass Neighbors
@SevenTheEasterBunny has some nosy neighbors. One guy constantly just watches her. She doesn't know why, he just does. She's wondering if you have any nosy neighbors.
What’s your Album Of The Year?
@FritoRio is wondering what you think is the Album of the Year right now. He feels it is For the first time by: Black Country, New Road. @DamnedByFate says it is The Bitter Truth by: Evanescence. Join in the discussion and share what you think the album of 2021 is right now!
Hey, how about a game?
@LegendaryPanettone recently brought up that once again there were bots on Newgrounds, sending people messages about playing a game. It is quite obvious. I feel it is important though to give a word of caution to those. If you receive a link inviting you to play a game from a Newgrounds user, make absolutely sure that it is a link from Newgrounds and that it looks the way it is supposed to. DO NOT FOLLOW SUSPICIOUS LINKS! If it doesn't look like one of the following below then DO NOT CLICK IT! Also check the profile of the user, chances are it will be new and have nothing posted.
https://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/739579 https://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/415482 https://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/1014672 https://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/urichov/pontes-the-bureaucrat
The Matrix
@thomasBaldwin made this thread back in February. It is still going and I have no idea what on earth is going on. If you want to try and make sense of this chaos then by all means.
The Good News Thread
Got any good news to share? @UggoSonno wants to hear it! Share some good news that you've seen, heard, or happened to you!
How did you discover Newgrounds?
@Biteki asks the question that is old as time. How did you discover Newgrounds? Share how you came across this wonderful site.
QUOTES OF THE WEEK
Is it time for the ceremonial orgy?
I've often wondered if Pico is in fact dreaming.
PIC OF THE WEEK
A LOOK BACK AT THREADS OF THE PAST
MS Paint your school pet peeves
@CheezNapkin made a thread back in 2006 for those going to school to share the things that irritate them just enough. The condition though was it had to be drawn in MS Paint.
Seriously sprite
Furiously day and night
I'm in love with life
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: N/A
2008: @yodame
2011: @Pachira
2020: @KnoseDoge
Long ago back in 2002. Before @Noodle made This Week on Newgrounds. Before @TheNewgroundsPodcast. Before The Tank Tribune. @looneyboy221133 brought us Newgrounds News.
There has been a lot going on Newgrounds lately. With the FRIDAY NIGHT FUNKIN' Jam and Flash Forward Jam wrapped up with Pico Day on the horizon. Madness Day will be here before you know it. If you're reading this and have been hesitant to post your work on Newgrounds out of fear of what people will say. Abandon that fear and just post it. Because in this world you only get one life and you are never promised tomorrow. Get your works out there and grow. Don't move too slowly either. That has been a regret of mine for years now. I don't want any of you to carry that same burden. It weighs on you more than you will ever know. I hope you all enjoy your morning.
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GoryBlizzard
My quote of the week was made on October 28, 2020, but that's okay. The stuff I was referencing at that point was about 10-11 years old.