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Can you guys digg this: http://digg.com/gaming_news/An_Interview_with_PopCap_Games_Now_on_the_Apple_iPod.

Not only did PopCap give us a kick ass interview, but its totally something I think the gaming community would love.

CodeMonkey

God yes.

This has to do with the new server's mirroring of the 2old2play site. It will go away in time (presumably when they're done with the new server's copy).

It is not due to digg or other activities, fyi. And it is definately not perminant.

CodeMonkey

And we're getting some great contacts for some more cool articles. One of our writers, Derf, has a contact with a dude at EA that worked on Madden 07 (check the 360 sports forums). We're taking questions for an upcoming interview, so if your a fan, check that out.

This issue went well and the next will have some writer contest non-winners (losers is such a nasty term :) ).  It's time to spread the wealth! :)

CodeMonkey

Thanks to some handy scripting by dsmooth I can now access an update the magazine area on 2old2play! To see the credits you can click http://www.2old2play.com/magazine and click the "who?" tab. Hopefully I got everyone, if I missed you let me know.

I also added a link for "Back-Issues" to be downloaded in the right-most box labled "What's Inside?"

CodeMonkey

The president of MyTego, maker of skins for many game devices and hand-held phones, contacted me about the review I did for the MyTego skin in 2o2p Magazine Issue #3 and wants to work with us on a designers contest. I'm working out the details with him but here is what I have so far...

We've got the final cover illustration - but by the time we got our hands on the polished final it was too late to get the full cover proof done and rushed out by today. So in order to save me and a few others un-needed stress we're holding it back until tomorrow so I can make sure the cover and the full magazine is up to the standards of perfection. All the work is in, though, and it's in the final stages of proofing for a release tomorrow A.M (EDT).

Yes, that's right, TANK has taken #1 "top poster" on 2old2play, leading GIJoeBob by almost 30 posts.  How long can he hold out as Mr. #1 poster? Stay tuned for more! :)

CodeMonkey

The magazine is pretty much done, a few final touch ups, and we're just waiting on the final illustrations (front-cover and retro-gaming section). BATMANKM says late Friday night, which will give us the weekend to place them and then a timed release on Monday or Tuesday.

CodeMonkey

I sent this out to my writers list, for those that ignore me or were not included (I may have forgot to add a couple people in the chaos, if you didn't get an email let me know and I'll add you).

Some of the ideas I've got thus far for the September 25th due date: Click Here

If you are interested in doing something for the upcoming issue, or a future issue, let me know.

CodeMonkey

Vote here now

Do it. No pressure, but we want everyones opinions to matter. 2-hours and 38-minutes remain for voting.

On a second note, I'll try my hardest to keep news up-to-date in the next few days - I'm quarentined at home with Strep (just got the diagnosis and med's). Explains why I feel like total shit.

CodeMonkey