“WE VISITED THE NEWGROUNDS HQ AT TWELVE IN THE AFTERNOON (WHAT HAPPENS NEXT WILL SHOCK YOU!)”
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Good Morning Newgrounds! The return of The Tank Tribune is here! I have condensed The Tank Tribune down some, one to make it easier on me, and two to have a chance to highlight entries on Newgrounds that tend to slip through the cracks. I am excited to be writing this again, although there is some somber news to report concerning BrandyBuizel and ADR3-N. Things are looking up for both of them though, so that’s nice. I ask that you take the time to read about their plights. If you haven’t been caught up, there has been a redesign with The Tank Tribune and I am eager to hear your feedback. The Best of February was announced. There’s no Newgrounds History to report because I’m still working on it. Shout out to Aalasteir who has been everywhere on Newgrounds doing everything. With that out of the way, here are the hip happenings of Newgrounds!
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INTRO AND OUTRO
FEATURED COMPOSERS
@Vista-Sound13 @ZaneLittle @SnekkMusic @MightyMuso @TheComet
@Albe @LunacyEcho @Waterflame @SuperSoniker @sleepFacingWest
@EON @Bosa @Irish-Soul @theweathermanYT @Bertn1991
@Jazza @AED4 @Aalasteir @ItsBurner @SamaadBae5
@chillyborger @XLRSTONE @GoatSpunk @LANPartyAnimal @Tennon
Best of February 2025!
You voted Newgrounds and the Best of February is here! The Best Movie goes to @JoelG for ENA: Dream BBQ Chapter 1 - Release Date Trailer. It also won the Daily Feature and Weekly Users’ Choice. This is JoelG’s fourth Best of the Month award.
Best Game goes to @mksfbirdup for Hatsune Miku Bomb Squad!. This is mksfbirdup’s first Best of the Month award and their first Daily 5th Place award.
The Best Game based on original material goes to @danielben for Dragon Sweeper. This is his first Monthly Award. Their first Portal award was the Daily 3rd Place for the 2008 classic I wish I were the Moon.
Best Audio goes to @Whirlguy, @sorohanro, @Jacob, @TangoStar, @Trisynine, @Xehao@chiptami, @Quarl, @VariableGR, @Scareev, @Jacob, @Taxmann, @StixDevs, @Anamonator, @ADR3-N, @Phonometrologist, @Jassummisko, @mm2x2, @Citrina, @LadyAlbatross, @AeronMusic, @Ratedkid, @AED4, @TeffyD, @DARKNNES985, @ForgottenDawn, @SourJovis, @G2961, and @RealTin3Sn for NG's 30th Anniversary Music Collab.
The Best Audio based on original material goes to FRIDAY NIGHT FUNKIN’ composer @milkypossum for Picayune Dreams Volume 3.
Best Art goes to @DeimosArt for Raul, Old Vaquero. This is his fourth Monthly Award and second Best of the Month award. His first Best of the Month award was for No Gods, No Masters back in August 2024.
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Newgrounds.IO Library for ActionScript 2.0
@PsychoGoldfish has been hard at work on Newgrounds.IO, NGIO for short. The community over time have made many additions to the NGIO library and have pushed game development further than Newgrounds has ever seen! Recently with the Flash Forward Jam and the advancements of Ruffle, the Flash Emulator which has our own @mike as one of the developers, PsychoGoldfish the official NGIO library for ActionScript 2.0. If you want more details then check out PsychoGoldfish’s post above. If you need any help with any of the following tools, check out the NGIO Discord.
Best Games of February Review! (with video feedback)
@FutureCopLGF has released his monthly game review video where he reviews every game nominated for Best of the Month on Newgrounds. Check out his video and the post above to see his Top 10, based on his own criteria.
BrandyBuizel & ADR3-N Fundraisers, Xbox Collab and More!
Both @BrandyBuizel and @ADR3-N are in some tight spots financially right now. BrandyBuizel has used his resources, time, and energy to bring Newgrounds together through multiple Meet-Up Events, Animation Jams, and multiple Newgrounds Summer Events. He has also been a contributor to the Tankmas ADVENTure, a Triple Crown Winner alongside the team behind Desert-Mayhem: OVERDRIVE, and the Producer of LUCKYBOY. BrandyBuizel has recently lost his job and has complications due to OCD. @Droid has set up a GoFundMe to help out.
After seeing the post, BrandyBuizel asked that Tom include a post to help out ADR3-N. ADR3-N is a Newgrounds Audio Moderator, helping out in the Audio Portal Cleanup thread, and is a proud member of The Elite Guard Barracks. ADR3-N is also in a bind with bills backing up. If you’re able to help, please contribute to their Ko-fi and Gumroad.
USERS OF THE WEEK
Here are the Users of the Week for March 9th, 2025 - March 15th, 2025
Congratulations to you all!
@Fyar
@SolidV
@ChrisStarFer
@XeroGrand
@Ostan5000
@computerman355
@MrAbsol
USERS OF THE DAY ON THIS DATE
2024: @Gato-Ex-upd
2015: @PopSecret
2009: @XxXDamienXxX
2007: N/A
LATEST INTERVIEW: HenryEYES
@Aalasteir has brought @HenryEYES on his show A100 Interview. They talk about HenryEYES first drawing, his username origin, and travel drawing. Warning though, the content is a bit more offensive than usual.
@AhWham, @SplatterDash, and @MasterHand4444 have come together to give us a detective radio drama. If you’re looking to wind down for an easy Sunday morning, then check this out!
@Aalasteir, @NattoSumi, and @NickSenny have come together to make a podcast discussing entries from the Portal. They are the Portal Punks. Here is the list of entries they have commented on. If you liked this then check out Portal Punks 2 and Portal Punks 3.
How to Stop Fantasizing and Start Working?
@TheBestBroster has been in a dilemma lately. He spends more time fantasizing about what he wants to make rather than making it. He has come to the Newgrounds Art Forum for advice. @Eldritchsaxes and @Azk0 have similar problems.
@Drimager has a fear of making the final piece look bad. His solution has been drawing thumbnail sketches. Since they’re quick to make, if something doesn’t turn out right he can toss it and draw another one. If one turns out well, it helps him to see the finalized piece.
@Skoops has mentioned discipline, techniques to just start and keep going. Your brain will naturally adapt to enjoying what you create and want to do it again and again. Develop an unbroken routine.
There are other pieces of advice. If you’re having trouble getting started with your creative efforts, check it out. If you’re already an artist and have a system or advice, then share it in the thread.
NG Annual Tournament of Animation revival?
@Bleak-Creep has questioned why the Newgrounds Annual Tournament of Animation has gone quiet over the past decade. She has also considered reviving the contest. Last bit of news on this revival was back in January. If any news comes up, The Tank Tribune will report on it.
This week’s Featured Artist is @deviltaunt75. They have been on the site since 2022. They have been part of the Super smash bros ultimate art collab. Check out their works below and give them a follow!
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SUPPORTERS OF THE WEEK
@BrandyBuizel and @ADR3-N
If you read the Blogosphere part of this post, then you have noticed that BrandyBuizel and ADR3-N have been going through some financial difficulties. They have done a lot for Newgrounds, from hosting events, meet-ups, Jams, and contests. They have brought Newgrounds together in multiple ways and still do to this day. They are truly amazing members and Supporters of the site.
This section is blank this week. I want the Supporters of Newgrounds to share their Takeover Tuesday entries. The Tank Tribune will also be highlighting entries from Takeover Tuesday. If you want to share your entries, make a Playlist of your Takeover Tuesday contributions.
This is a Newgrounds Supporter only feature. If you want to know what kind of things are featured then check out the Takeover Tuesday Discussion Thread.
QUOTES OF THE WEEK
“And well furries? Well lots of fandoms would like for them to stay on their side of the room.”
“Where's @DamnedByFate with the post of the day pic”
PIC OF THE WEEK
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 we're taking a look at the three games made by @FutureCopLGF here on Newgrounds!
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.
Thank you all for your patience and understanding in terms of The Tank Tribune. I’ve had a lot going on in my personal life. Both good and bad things. I won’t dull you with the details though. Rex says hi. I’m really trying to get him to share his art here on Newgrounds for all of you to see. I’ve been putting a lot of work in The Tank Tribune whenever I have a spare moment. Thankfully things have been getting back on track, so I’m able to put more focus back onto Newgrounds. Some of my friends are offering ideas of streaming on Twitch different aspects of Newgrounds. Which honestly is something Tom used to do, Newgrounds Broadcasts where he would browse the site, watch movies, play games, and enjoy the works people would bring to his site. I haven’t made the jump to that yet because I have enough plates spinning as it is, I haven’t ruled it out yet either. I’ll see you all next week!
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Wow I got featured on a newspaper!