Newgrounds.com is a site that brings together the best new homemade Flash movies and games.
Members submit their Flash projects to the site, where other users can view the games and videos and provide feedback. The projects with the most favorable ratings are placed high in the rankings where Newgrounds.com visitors can easily find them, while the worst of the worst earn the “BLAM!” title and are deleted. The next-to-the-worst may receive the coveted “Turd of the Week” award (there are awards for good things too). There is also an Audio Portal, where musicians can post any original music they would like to see included in games or movies, and Flash programmers can find free music to use in projects. There are other tools and opportunities for collaboration provided, including a forum and private messaging system. You can add your favorite artists or projects to your Favorites page, and there are several “secrets,” which are simply additional features provided to members as a reward their work on and participation in the site.
Newgrounds.com In Their Own Words
“Newgrounds is a website for people who love to make Flash games and movies and those who love them. The focal point of NG is the Flash Portal, where users submit their homemade games and movies so that other users may view and critique them. We also offer resources for artistic collaborations such as an Audio Portal where musicians can submit their music to be used freely in games and movies.”
Why Newgrounds.com It Might Be A Killer
According to Newgrounds.com, the site is already seeing about 500,000 unique visitors each day. The site is likely appealing to programmers because it’s a free way to get lots of views and feedback, as well as a site for collaboration. Non-programmers can still enjoy the site for all the original videos and games constantly being added.
Some Questions About Newgrounds.com
Is there anything in place to help protect the many videos, games, and audio clips posted from unauthorized copying or use? Will some Flash authors be frustrated by the limits on file size upload and how many files may be uploaded per day? 
