There was some YouTube drama this week when @Oney got demonetized (it has been resolved). People were tweeting about how Newgrounds needs to make a comeback, so I tweeted this reminder that NG needs thousands more Supporters to be competitive with YouTube. It got passed around a good bit.
As a result we've crossed 1,800 active supporters for the first time ever! We came a few people shy during a push earlier this year but gravity took over and slowly pulled the total back down. Recurring subscriptions vs single month are especially appreciated!
While growth spurts like this are a fleeting moment, it's cool to see NG reach a new peak each time. We're still working towards greater growth and retention for the long haul and hoping to cross the 2K mark before the year is up. Thank you everyone who has helped the cause. Your support is why NG is still here and how development continues.
Beyond financial support, your views, votes, reviews, likes, follows and comments are all great contributions. A lot of artists say they get their highest quality feedback on Newgrounds; I would love to see that continue and grow!
In other community news, @MarcyVF and @TommyVF have been working on Space Chickens in Space for Disney XD and Channel Nine Australia!
@Squidly is bringing Renaine to the Switch and will be living the dream at Tokyo Game Show.
If you missed the Best of August, there are some cool community notes there as well.
Sexy Ugly Animation Jam
The winners of our Sexy People Doing Ugly Things Jam have been determined!
1st - 10th
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Neo Nue
by KarlSiaA flirty, nightmare-inducing shapeshifter finds the love of her life then loses her. -
GET UGLY
by BadTwinZDo YOU wanna do UGLY THINGS!? WELL BIG BOY? -
Sexy Beats & Sexy Eats
by BrandyBuizelDon't look at me(when I'm eating), I'm hideous! *cries* -
Would You Rather (animatic)
by DooderDooMy Sexy Ugly Jam submission -
Ugly on the Outside
by snailpiratePeople aren't what they seem. -
Cute Robbery
by CzyszySweet girl tries to rob a bank or something -
Friends
by LaCajaDeDuchampWell. Friends meet. -
by <deleted>
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Unpublished Submission
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Unpublished Submission
Thank you @Spazkid, @IvanAlmighty and @PhantomArcade for judging, combined with the results of the audience vote.
Anyone who has been watching the Summer Animation Jams knows that @KarlSia put on a phenomenal showing. Regardless of the Basement Jam outcome, Karl has already locked down the #1 spot with 39 points. Congrats Karl!
The remaining winners are still in play. @DooderDoo is currently in 2nd with 20 points, followed by @BadTwinz with 18 and @BrandyBuizel with 16.
Finally, good luck to everyone facing Hurricane Florence this week! Keep us posted on how things are going if you have access. We're expecting a lot of rain in PA but nothing like what is happening down south.
Closing picture from Neo Nue.