Who needs April Fool's Day? The real celebration is Ike Day! People around the globe have been rejoicing over Ike and now it's your turn to show some Ike love! Go play Super Smash Bros. Brawl online, but remember; only Ike's are allowed. No one else. If you see any non-Ike's be sure to pummel them into the ground! Ike Day will be a day to remember!

UPDATE:
...yeah....so I wouldn't call Ike Day a complete failure, more like a moderate success. About 1 in every 4 random matches I had featured 3 Ike's, some all 4. Why so little numbers? Probably because I only promoted it for about 2 weeks. Also, Brawl isn't out in Europe or Australia. What does this all mean? Next year will be better. That's right, I'm pulling for Ike Day 2009. I have a whole year to prepare for this. By this time next year, you WILL see nothing but Ike's online. I'll probably end up changing the event to April 2nd. What was I smoking to think people who chose Ike Day over April Fool's?

Oh well. See you next year!

Spread the word.

April 1st will be Ike Day. During that day I want everyone who plays Super Smash Bros. Brawl online, with friends or with anyone, to select Ike as their character. Why? Cause it's Ike Day, that's why! Ike is clearly the most popular character from the roster. There is never a time where I haven't encountered an Ike user online. Whether it be an Ike mainer or spammer, he's everywhere! So let's give him is own day. Why pick April Fool's Day? Again, why not? I guess this could be considered a prank of sorts. People who think they'll get a friendly match online will come face to face with nothing but Ikes.

April 1st, play as Ike for all your battles. Record the fun and put it on YouTube. Spread the word. Ike Day will be a day to remember.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptpSYc-
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http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genme ssage.php?board=928518&topic=42100734
http://brawlcentral.com/forums/viewtop ic.php?f=19&t=13584
http://smashboards.com/showthread.php?
p=4173450#post4173450

http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/
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It truly is the best day ever. Brawl is finally here! ^_^

http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/
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Go watch it. NOW!!!!!!

Hey all. Just thought I'd try out the new news page with some upcoming projects I'm working on. I keep putting off and on multiple projects, as I'm not one of those types that just focus on one solid piece. Whenever I come up with an idea, I immediately write it down, start a half-assed script and begin animation. I rarely storyboard, as I find working directly on the computer helps me better, although I do storyboard if the project is big enough. One example is my Canadian Idiot video, which I didn't storyboard. I just imported the song and worked directly from the timeline. This method works for some, others it doesn't

Anyway, one project I've been working on since March is The Great Banana Caper, the sequel to Pawn of the Dead. Although to be honest, I've lost interest in this. While the principle animation is complete, I've got about 40% of the lip-syncing done, and as any artist knows, this is the most time-consuming task. Another important thing I should mention is that I'm considering remaking the movie completely from scratch. When I made Pawn of the Dead and saw the response it got, I immediately jumped on a sequel. However, I've learned some new tricks since then and would like to but it to good use instead of just repeating the same thing over again. Not to mention I've got college and work to attend to. Arrrgggh.

As of right now, I've got two other ideas down. One is an animation based on the comedy duo Peter and Brian while the other is a Tyra Banks parody. I've also done two parts for the Sprite TV 2 collab, which as of right now doesn't have a release date. The creator is either being extremely lazy or has lost interest. If that's the case I'll release the parts along with some other stuff as a compilation. Sprites are still cool, right guys?

So that's what's up with me. Later.

Oh, and check out my Top 5 videos games that need a sequel video. It's a smash hit on GameTrailers.

EDIT: The movie is now on GameTrailers. With over 30,00 views. DAYUM. http://www.gametrailers.com/player/use rmovies/136649.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XD9CuMw D5PI

I got bored over the Thanksgiving weekend, so I decided to make a top 5 list à la ScrewAttack. Yes, I am a YouTube whore. :P

Well, I recently purchased Blue Dragon, an RPG for the Xbox 360. Let me just say right now that Blue Dragon is by far the best game on the 360. And I say that from the heart. (Halo 3 can suck my balls. Seriously, I'm not even touching that game until the heat dies down.)

Blue Dragon is something most RPGs aren't: old school. Think back to the days of Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy VI. Blue Dragon is pure classic fun. Today's RPGs are totally dependent on having huge epic storylines with multiple endings based on the characters actions. While that might be amusing for some, Blue Dragon goes back to the basics: Bad guy wants to take over the world, so the good guys try to stop him.

Another thing I loved about the game were the turn-based battles. It's really a breath of fresh air to go back to the glory days. Not that I don't like real-time battle system found in games such as Tales of Symphonia and Final Fantasy XII, It's just that the foundation of RPGs were built on turn-based battles, and it's nice to see people still admire the classic nature of the genre.

Now on to the graphics. They are AMAZING! Quite possibly the best on the console. A crisp and colorful environment filled with characters designed by the legendary Akira Toriyama. What more could you want?

Now some critics disliked Blue Dragon for the very reason I enjoyed it, and it's true that some people will not like the classic approach it has taken. However, if you're one of the people who loved the RPGs of the 90's, or even if you're a kid growing up now who wants to see what a classic example of an RPG is, Blue Dragon is for you.

Score: 9/10

http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/
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Here it is! Fresh off the portal. Both Weird Al and South Park fans should get a kick outta this. Yes, the Great Banana Caper is STILL coming, just you know, later. Anyway, enjoy the new video.

By the way, I'm going to see Al live in concert on Thursday. It's gonna kick ass! ^_^

Lol, I found this funny.

A little over a year ago, I created a mock-up cover for Super Smash Bros. Brawl, which can be seen here. I was visiting GameDaily today and found out they published a very interesting article.

In a nutsell, a GameStop in Woodbridge Center, NJ used my box for their flyer. The best part is that GameDaily thinks it's the real deal. Calling it "a professional looking box art."

*giggle*

If you had the chance to catch the preview of my newest movie, you would notice it says "Coming in June." Well, it's July. And it's not here. >:(

While the movie itself is nearly 90% complete, it hasn't be released because of laziness on my part. Besides that, I've got work and family stuff to attend to. Nick, (the co-author on this project) has also been busy. Bottom line, when it's done it's done.

In other "why am I actually reading this guy's news post" news, I'm working on two pieces for Sprite TV 2. I haven't done much sprite work in a while, so it felt good to go back to the basics.

So, that's it really. I leave you now with a screen from TGBC. :)