July 1st 2023

Welcome to the first ever Game Jolt edition of my monthly Newgrounds Frontpage Blog. This is a series of blog posts where I highlight cool stuff from the previous months that I really enjoyed and wanted to give a larger spotlight.

Read the full post over on NG for stuff I've made, music to listen to while reading, and even more!

https://masterhand4444.newgrounds.com/news/post/1369329

Da Spotlight

Okay so originally da first spotlight was going to go to duimaurisfootball for his original Shadow Wizard Money Gang artwork but then he posted “Super Shadow Money” and forced me to rewrite this section because holy crap this one is an improvement in almost every way. So erm…screw you dui for making me rewrite this…the shot composition and designs of the wizards are super sick i GUESS

https://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/duimaurisfootball/super-shadow-money

Da second spotlight belongs to “GETTING 40 LETTERS A DAY FROM SOMEONE I DON’T KNOW” by InventoryObjects and I have to say - this is my new favorite Inventory Objects track. It still has the trademark quirkiness that IO has made themselves known for, but it’s channeled in a surprisingly more straightforward manner here. The core melody the entire song is built around is so, so solid, and this tune just makes me want to get up and dance. I love IO’s usual crazed distortion, but this was a very pleasant surprise.

https://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/1222233

Da third and final spotlight goes to Sony-Shock, an artist many of you may be familiar with! Their work has such an elegant fluidity to it, and it’s amazing just how curvy, twisty, and off-model Sony-Shock can make a character while still being recognizable. Specifically the way Sony-Shock portrays faces feels very unique, and it compliments the fluidity of the characters excellently.

https://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/sony-shock/fanart-character-color-meme

https://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/sony-shock/fanart-tenrec

https://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/sony-shock/kofi-james

Da N00bz

First we have Poffim who specializes in character artwork but also has some gorgeous looking backgrounds! I especially love their color choices and shading techniques; everything they draw feels soft. In addition to some lovely fan art, they also have some great OC designs, my favorite being their pirate cat character. The crab being an earring is such a fun idea! Welcome to Newgrounds, Poffim!

https://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/poffim/koraidon-and-miraidon

https://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/poffim/pokemon

https://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/poffim/poffin-oc

Next we have not160cm who posted the wonderful animation “FISHEYE LENS,” a funny and realistic depiction of being a kid and overthinking things. It’s a lovely animation with humor that genuinely made me smile and a very nice message! I can’t wait to see what else they have in store for us. Welcome to Newgrounds, not160cm!

https://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/888461

Last but certainly not least is CrossCarrasco who is actually one of the musicians working on the Christmas in July album! Cross can absolutely shred it on a guitar, but is also handy with a DAW! When I say Cross can shred, I mean it - just listen to some of the crazy solos in these two songs! Absolutely incredible skill. Welcome to Newgrounds, CrossCarrasco!

https://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/1218193

https://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/1223542

That’s it for this month’s frontpage blog! Thanks for reading and be sure to check out Newgrounds for even more amazing art, games, animation, and music!