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NO. 63 - Pico Day

Posted by TheTankTribune - June 19th, 2022


RIP Oliver

@Fim has given us some sad news. Newgrounds user Oliver has recently passed away due to cancer. Oliver has been part of Newgrounds since 2007. He attended Newgrounds meets and was a fixture on the Newgrounds Forums. It is a sad day. He started a fundraiser to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. If you can make a donation to help out, then please do. Which if there are any Newgrounds members you haven't spoken to in a while. Check in on them. Remember this, you are never promised tomorrow.




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"WE SHOULD REPLACE SKRILLEX - SCARY MONSTERS AND NICE SPRITES WITH SWAG"

@DemisurgeX




LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Good Morning Newgrounds! As you have read above, we have lost a member of our community. Oliver was a user who I have crossed paths with before. I unfortunately never knew him personally. Loss here is something that hits pretty heavy on a lot of users, no matter how close or apart you are. It is important to value one another for not only our talents and skills, but for our friendships and kindness. We have people who don't care for Madness Day, Clock Day, or Robot Day. Pico Day though, brings us all together. It is sad that Oliver didn't get to experience that day with us. I don't have too much more to say than that.

The-Great-One




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THEME SONG BY @sorohanro


FEATURED COMPOSERS

@Vista-Sound13 @BulrogtheSorcerer @Waterflame @MarquinRobes @PuffyShade

@SodaMindReader @SerebetGM @kelwynshade @ZaneLittle @DreyLand

@i1011i @TheWeebl @ChronoNomad @DarkHorseOrchestra @DavidOrr

@ScottJacob @larrynachos @Sharks @PaperSkies @ZipZipper


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Pico Day 2022 Aftermath

Tom has given us a recap of Pico Day. The judging process is underway. You can see all the Pico Day entries here@Philljc, the creator of the Ray series has a demo of his newest game Repella Fella on Steam.


NG History: Pico Day Party 2022

@PsychoGoldfish held a private Newgrounds Meet-Up at his house for Pico Day. Stories of arcades, trains, methheads, swimming, and drinking.


NEWGROUNDS TORONTO MEETUP JUNE 25

@ninjamuffin99 recently moved to Toronto is quite lonely. He's hosting a Newgrounds Meetup at College Park on Yonge Street, Toronto, Canada. The event will then be moved to Fran's Restaurant and Bar, 20 College Street (right around the corner from College Park). If you're in the area or are looking where to go for vacation, then join in the festivities.


Short Short Fest

The Short Short Fest is approaching. It will be at Schenley Plaza in Pittsburgh, PA, on July 8th. If you're in the area the check it out!


Toonami Collab!

@Sevi's Toonami Collab is still open for entries. The deadline is July 21st. If you want to participate, check out the thread!




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The Newgrounds Audio DeathMatch 2022


The Newgrounds Audio DeathMatch is well underway. The Audition Round is open to Newgrounds musicians here on the site! If you want to audition, just go to the Audition Round Thread and post your song! The rules for the Audition Round are below.


What is the DeathMatch?

The NGADM is one of Newgrounds biggest contests. It is where musicians are put against one another in head-to-head competition, tournament style. There is an audition phase where you post one piece of your work to represent yourself to see if you make the cut to Round 1. This year though there is the addition of a Loser's Bracket, so if you get knocked out early, you can climb your way back up!


AUDITION ROUND RULES

  1. You may submit any covers, mashups, remixes, VIPs, loops, or any work started before the beginning of the round.
  2. You are not allowed to submit anything that is considered a MIDI rip and/or stolen song, as per the Audio Portal Guidelines: Audio Guidelines



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We start the week off with Who Framed Johnny Utah winning a Daily Feature for its team. @Toony wins his first Daily Feature. His first award was the Daily 5th Place for his entry in the FRIDAY NIGHT FUNKIN' Jam entitled Friday Night Rockin. @Quill, @Bernie, @crenandumb won their first Daily Feature. @Davestoons won their second Daily Feature. Their first win was being part of The Bartman Reanimate Collab. @RoseTheVixen has won their sixth Daily Feature in a row. Their previous win was for their part in The Ultimate Showdown Collab. @Temorinki has won her second Daily Feature. Her first Daily Feature win was for Rhythm Heaven Reanimated.



@druelanglois has won his second Daily Feature for Dudes of Hazmat: Doorway of the Devourer (part1). His first Daily Feature win was for Dudes of Hazmat- "Can of Whoop-ass" song.



@Roanimations has won his third Daily Feature for Soldier and Spy Defuse a Bomb. His first Daily Feature win was for Wario Meets the Hammer.



@Sarkazm has won his ninth Daily Feature for Postal: Brain Damaged - Final Cutscene / Ending. He has won Daily Features in the past for Smile!, LUCKY DAY FOREVER, and Maddison - FIRE.



Pico Pizza Frenzy won a Daily Feature for its duo. @Just-a-ng-dummy has won his second Daily Feature, with his first being for Halloween Art Collab [2021]. @DemisurgeX has won him his fourth Daily Feature. He has won previous Daily Features for 360 Degrees and GUN SHIT DRIVE - Shoot Trip Die Demake.



Madness Combat 4: Apotheosis REDUX has won a Daily Feature for its team. @TehCrossfire, @AirEyez, @camilinchi11, @Eastly, @General-D, @Hoshi-kun, @jeremotas, @KILLerSKIpT7, @nexGOO, @ReDeer101, @rodan91, @TheFetcher, and @UncleAllen have won their first Daily Feature. @Tuvster has won their second Daily Feature. Their first Daily Feature win was for Rush City | Madness Day 2021.



@Rob-Boss-Art wins their third Daily Feature in a row with Bee and Puppycat: Chillin' (Loop). Their previous two wins were for Promo for The Owl House: Reanimated! and The Cartoon Network Challenge!.





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Here are the Top 5 songs from the Audio Portal based on popularity for the week of June 12, 2022 - June 18, 2022. Starting at number five is @Djjaner and @Dieswyx for Dieswyx - The Last Chance (Djjaner remix) a remix from Dieswyx's album Keygen Beats. At number four is @Demonicity for Stutter. Taking the number three spot is @F-777 for F-777 - Airborne Robots. Coming in at number two is @milkypossum for +HEAVEN+. And the number one song of Newgrounds last week is Sea Bottom Segue (SynchroSpectre Remix) by @SynchroSpectre.





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This week's featured artist is @kittenbombs1. He's been here since 2015 and surprisingly enough he is just barely over 500 followers. His style is incredible down to the last detail. If you view a piece of his work, it is crucial that you view the full image.


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Phone Booth

kittenbombs1





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SUPPORTER OF THE WEEK

@Wandaboy


Wandaboy has been on the site since 2015 and a Supporter since 2021. Being a Newgrounds Supporter is important. He though has opened doors for multiple creators here on Newgrounds through multiple collaborations. Smash Bros Melee Collab ;)Pico Day Cartoon, and Evangelion Collab just to name a few. Thank you Wandaboy for all you have done here on Newgrounds.




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?





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“How is Kashi the culinary opposite of chicken wings?”

@OviManic




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ARTIST NEWS


Alice is Dead DEMO!!

@Hyptosis has released the demo for Alice is Dead: Hearts and Diamonds on Steam! It is a remake of the Alice is Dead trilogy with new artwork, puzzles, and story. For old fans and newcomers alike.



Thanks for 280 fans!

@ReturnXero is celebrating 280 fans! Check out his works below and help get that number up to 300!



ON SPOTIFY!

@JunkYardAnimations has posted his songs on Spotify! You can listen to them on YouTube as well!


Taking FREE animated Gif Requests

@Hexamak is making free animated GIFs by request! Send your requests on their news post!




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Back in 2015, @Aaron-Long would give us a new series on Newgrounds. The adventures of the mascots of Subpar, Sublo & Tangy Mustard. This series shows a realist point of view and tends to hit way too close to home on certain matters.


"After I moved to LA I didn't make a personal short for a couple of years but I was brainstorming ideas for them. I had plans to do more Fester Fish but I also wanted to do something that wasn't a pastiche of existing stuff, something more inspired by my own life in Toronto with my friends in my early twenties. I put a lot of my own personal experiences into it and the mascot suit idea was just sort of a gimmick so that the two protagonists were visually interesting and that it wasn't just a totally self-indulgent autobio project. Season 1 was written as six episodes but ended up just being the first 4, which we recorded in 2015. Then season 2/episodes 5-15 were written and recorded in 2017, and I'm only just finished that batch now! Yes I do want to make a season 3 and I have a bunch of episode ideas, but I'm not sure when it will happen yet. I think I need to take a break from it again (as I did after season 1) and recharge while I focus on my day job."


Aaron-Long

July 15, 2020




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NEW USERS


@suspct is new to the site. They've browsed the site for a while and have recently joined. They're an aspiring musician and game developer. We look forward to what they produce.


@KayTWriter has been on the site for nearly a year now. They're looking to make new friends and have some fun on the site!


@Swiftii is an artist who has been here nearly a year. Check out their works and give them a hello.





STORIES


I want to socialize with you all :(

@Ferhandi3466 is an artist and musician here on Newgrounds. He wants to get to know more of the members here on the site! Check out his work below!



1 year on NG yayayayayayaya

@Peti is celebrating one year on Newgrounds! They have posted multiple works here on Newgrounds. Read the recap on their first year on the site.



What makes an iconic newgrounds character/series?

@ReesesinPieces is wondering about the iconic characters and series that have come from Newgrounds. Past icons such as Pico and Blockhead. As well as the more recent Boyfriend and Sublo & Tangy Mustard.




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Halo is better than Call of Duty

@Drbloxman


Discover your username's true face

@Letaug


Copyright

@GabrielFPaquette


People of NG, Post epic Dall-E Stuff

@RedlyNG


Get in losers

@DrSevenSeizeMD




QUOTES OF THE WEEK


"You are approached by a frenzied scientist, who yells, "I'm going to put my quantum harmonizer in your photonic resonation chamber!" What's your response?"

@BUM-DRILLER


"I got the glock and I'm down for the squawk let's fuckinn goooooo"

@FinaLee


"My glass pipe full of crack"

@vater-roboter


"When I hear "guilty pleasures", I think more along the lines of keeping sex slaves."

@DamnedByFate


"Congrats I hope your summer is filled with things you’ll regret later in life."

@AnalPenguinFarming


PIC OF THE WEEK

@metalsonic655


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Here are the Users of the Day from June 12, 2022 - June 18, 2022. Congratulations to you all!


@ClunkyDot

@Kettako

@CryNN

@Pervy-Dan-Hibiki

@mohawkade

@RoligtJackson

@PilotRedSun


USERS OF THE DAY ON THIS DATE

2021: @KOLANI

2020: @TheTenk

2017: @soulkiller69

2012: @CornJuice




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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. Here are a few games to play to unwind on this Sunday Morning. This week are games made by @Rob1221.



If a game is not loading properly for you, then install the Newgrounds Flash Player. There are instructions on how to do so. If it is still not working or you don't understand, create a thread in the Where is / How to / Help! Forum for assistance.




I don't really have an outro for you here this week. If you have a close friend here on Newgrounds. Check in on them.




The Tank Tribune is a part of Dohn's Desk Productions

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Comments

I’m sorry to hear about Oliver. I hope those closest to him will forever remember him dearly. May god rest his soul.

Rest in Peace oliver :(, i hope you're in a good side, we all pray for you to be in a good side (heaven)

And god dang! I finally got tagged!!!! I was so happy <3
Thank you so much!!!

Rest in Peace, Oliver. Thanks for spreadin the love

I am blessed to have had oliver fly over to hang out on what now was his last weeks. Still fucks me up but gotta press onwards. He loved newgrounds

Thanks for the shout out!

Rest in Peace Oliver, I may not have known you too well myself but you touched the hearts of others and will be missed dearly.

I never knew Oliver, but I’m no stranger to how grief can affect a community. I hope everyone is able to find a place of peace after this loss. Take care of yourselves.

In the meantime, I’m happy to see the mentions for @ClunkyDot and @Rob1221! Go check out their work, if you’re a fan of Pico or puzzle games (respectively)!

my condolences ;_;
<3<3<3

This was a great issue! I'm so bummed about Oliver. Wasn't close to him personally, but I remember him, and I do know how much he loved newgrounds, and man cancer sucks. I hope we can raise some money in his honor. For all of yall who were close to him, I'm sorry for your loss. So young, so unfair. You're right, we are never promised tomorrow.

Hey, thanks for featuring me in the tank tribune! I’m honored! Although that post quickly devolved into off topic territory, I’m still really glad it got a shoutout. It’s also really sad news to hear about Oliver, may he rest In peace.

RIP Oliver

Rest in peace! Gone but not forgotten.

I am truly deeply sorry for your loss. I know what it's like to lose a loved one to cancer and it's one of the ugliest ways to go. However as long as you keep the good memory of Oliver alive, he may as well not be dead.

Thanks for the feature. Man I love this site.