#1 Remember the SSZ video intro project and I said I had another project I wanted to do  well here is the second one, the SSZ Screen Saver project.

It is very simple all it is a screen saver and all you have to do is send in your art to me and it will be added to the Screen saver now here are the rules.
1. 10 items maximum per person (may change depending on number of submissions) .
2. You can only submit in art up to July 31 is the last day.
3. It can be new or old art just has to be some what Sonic related
4. If you want your name or a link to your gallery to be included in the screen saver make. sure to include that on the image.
5.Only forum members can send in art.
 

That's about it all you have to do is e-mail them into me or PM me, and if you want your name and link to your gallery included in the screen saver install please include it in your message.

#2 In the fan work section we have a new artist called Speedboy64 so make sure to check him out, also Lord Kiyos popular Sonic Demons Unleashed 2 is almost complete and #3 Is on the way.

#3 Member of the moment has finally begun so if you want to see who it is for the month of July check it out on the site under the forum button. Member of the moment will be randomly selected by me and I am going to try to do monthly

#4 Old poll finally closed so here are the results and a new one up.

Poll: What is your favorite kind of Sonic fan work?

	Answer Text	Votes	%
	Everything	97	26%
	Art	62	17%
	Video	55	15%
	Flash	42	11%
	Comics	39	10%
	Sprites	37	10%
	Fan Fic	31	8%
	Other answer...	12	3%
		375

 Thats all for now next update I am hoping to add 2 new skins to the forum maybe a music video who know? Lightning Out!

#1 We have added 2 new soundtracks to the music section and they are Sonic R and the Sonic X OST so make sure to check out these great songs!

#2 The SSZ Toolbar rolls to version 2.2 it has had some moderate upgrades starting with some graphic updates, the menu has been updated to have the sites new pages and the most exciting new features is you can now Stream some live T.V channels online right through the toolbar. NOTE: if you already have the tool bar installed there is no need to reinstall it your toolbar will automatically update to the latest version. If you have not downloaded it yet make sure you do click the image below.

#3 New sprite comic has been added.

That's about all for this week, I have nothing special planed for a while so just be prepared for anything random really. Lightning Out!

#1 You have probably noticed there has been a major change in the menu, well say hello to SSZ menu 3.0, nothing really has moved around but we have added new sections and a entire new look to the menu. SPECIAL THANKS: To Lord Kiyo for the assistance in some of the images on the menu.

#2 The home page has been moderately modified again, with new smaller images and some stuff has been removed or moved around, the home page will only display the latest 2 updates from now on just for speed purposes and those who have slower connections.

#3 We have launched a brand new shiny section on the site called Fan Comics, and what's even better, the very talented Lord Kiyo has provided 3 comics for the opening of the new comic section so make sure you check it out under the downloads section of the site.

#4 We have a new Staff member on the site, say hello to Stripes the Raccoon our second official artist on the site, you can find more information on him on the Contact Us page

#5 Another new but small section has been opened on the site called jobs, here you can find large and small free jobs that I may want done around the site, nothing fancy.

#6 In the fan section we have a new fan music video called Ultimate Tails tribute
"Beat Bangs!! and a new artist added to the fan art section called Ink the hedgefox so make sure to check them out.

#7 We have a new affiliate make sure to check out that past cool site.

That's about all for this week next week expect a slight update to the toolbar maybe a new sprite comic and anything random really.

#1 Well as you have probably noticed the home page has been changed a bit I have thinned it out  big time do to complaints of it being way to big and taking was to long, the flash banner has been removed, yet again and things have been shrunk down. Also A few pages have been decorated with new art work but you have to find them. =p

#2 Image data base has been cleaned out and  a few glitches have been fixed.

#3 We Have new 404 error pages, which are pages that notify you of errors that can occur on the site for example click this link.  http://www.sonicspeedzone.ca/ilikecheese.htm

#4 In the fan work department we have 2 new Fan Fics by Dark Super Tails so make sure you go check them out.

#5 Lord Kiyo joins the staff as the official SSZ artist you can get information off the Contact Us page, also now included on the contact page is our forum staff.

#6 Easter Contest Results have been posted check out Contest Winners for details.

#7 Last but not least there is a new poll so here are the results to the old poll.

Poll: Your favorite Sonic character shows up on your doorstep what do you do?

	Answer Text	Votes	%
	Ask them to take you with them	106	37%
	Other answer...	41	14%
	Start asking them a million questions	32	11%
	Drag them inside	32	11%
	Play sonic video games	25	9%
	Faint	16	6%
	Stare blankly drooling	16	6%
	Squeal and faint	16	6%
		284

That be all for this weeks update, next week expect a brand new section to open more modifications to the home page and the roll on out of the SSZ Menu 3.0 (Current Version 2.2)

Lightning Out!

The final version of the Sonic Speed Zone tool bar has now been released here are the full details below.

Never miss a beat with the new toolbar from the Sonic Speed Zone download now

Requirements

IE 5 or higher, Fire Fox 1.01 or higher

Features
 - Built in search with quick access to all popular search engines.
 - Put a term or word in the search box hit the highlight button to show all similar words on page.
 - Instant access to the site and forum with the click of a button.
 - Instant access and latest news directly from the Sonic Speed Zone RSS feed.
- Chat room for the sonic speed zone community.
 - Built in site menu, access any page of the website directly from this menu.
 - Instant alerts and news from the website.

Gadgets
 - Watch and search for you tube videos in the toolbar.
 - Built in clock.
 - Built in calendar.
 - Built in notepad.

Privacy
 - Built in pop up blocker, clear browser cache and history.

Optional Add Ons

 - E-mail notify for all your favorite e-mail accounts.
- Web radio player.
 -Current forecast .

Auto Update
Never download the toolbar more than once your toolbar automatically updates to the latest version

#2 We have 2 brand new affiliates and they are  so make sure you check out both of those awesome sites.

That's all for this week, next week......errrr....ummm I don't know nothing at the moment.

Lightning out!

#1 The soundtrack section has been updated with the new Sonic and the Black Night soundtrack, Sonic Underground music, and a few missing album arts were filled in.

#2 A new special treat for you, we have a Special un aired Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog Pilot Episode


#3 We have 2 brand new affiliates so  make sure you check out these past cool web sites.

#4 Sonic games were updated to include Sonic and the Black night cheats and hints

#5 A new music video is now available for streaming and download, in the video section, Sonic AMV - Take Me Away

That's all for this week, next week I am hoping to release the final version of the SSZ Toolbar, nothing fancy, and maybe something random. Lightning out!

FORUM STAFF SHIFT

Due to activeness on forums and in the staff I have decided to make some changes to our current staff and here they are

If you have any questions comments or concerns please feel free to PM or contact me in some way.

Today Sonic Speed Zone launches a way past cool new feature (at least I think so) the SSZ Toolbar.

CLICK THE IMAGE ABOVE OR HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Never ever miss a beat with the Sonic Speed Zone Toolbar

PLEASE NOTE: This is a BETA which means the toolbar will probably change, features may be added or removed so you may notice changes when browsing, version 2.0 will be released with more of a Sonic design and better features, not no worries the toolbar will automatically update on your browser as changes are made

Feed back is important so make sure to share your thoughts on the forum so I can get them added in version 2.0

 

REQUIREMENTS Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher Firefox 1.0.1 or Higher

FEATURES Custom Search News Ticker right from the site Direct Links to site and forum Chat Room Alert from SSZ Popup blocker and history and cache clearer Direct RSS Feed Reader Quick Links to parts of the site Custom Add Ons such as radio and weather You will never need to update the  toolbar, it updates automatically

SCREENSHOTS Firefox Screen Shot IE Screen Shot

My plans for the final version, are to give it more of a Sonic look, delete the old chat room on the site and use the one on the toolbar and possibly setting up a menu for all links on the site, but make sure to share your thoughts and opinions on it.

#2 We also have launched a brand new section on the site "Cursors" you can find Sonic and Tails cursors for download.

#3 In the fan section we have 2 new Fan Sonic videos by Strike the dog,  my youtube channel page has been updated on the site, and Crisis in Chaos and all stories by Youkaiyami are now all located on her new siteSo make sure you check out all the cool new features.

#4 New forum add banner on the top of the page.

That's all for this week I am hoping to get the Sonic Underground soundtrack up in the next update and maybe Sonic and the Black Night, and maybe the final version of the toolbar. Lightning Out!

Award For Best Layout

Winner:Shadow Legacy (36%)
2nd: Sonic Speed Zone (35%
3rd: Hyper Sonic Headquaters (15%)
4th: Sonic Club (8%)
5th: Sonic Cage Dome (6%)
Total Votes: 177

Award For Greatest Improvement

Winner: Sonic Speed Zone (39%)
2nd: Shadow Legacy(35%)
3rd: Hyper Sonic Headquaters(18%)
4th: Sonic Cage Dome(5%)
5th: The Shadow Realm(3%)
Total Votes: 160

Award For Best Media Source

Winner: Sonic Speed Zone(36%)
2nd: Shadow Legacy( 33%)
3rd: Hyper Sonic Headquaters(19%)
4th: Sonic Club(8%)
5th: FastFeet Media(5%)
Total Votes: 177

Award For Biggest Contribution

 
Winner: Shadow Legacy(38%)
2nd: Sonic Speed Zone(36%)
3rd: Hyper Sonic Headquaters(18%)
4th: FastFeet Media(4%)
5th: Emerald Coast(4%)
Total Votes: 159

Award For Best Character Resource

Winner: Sonic Club (37%)
2nd: Shadow Legacy(32%)
3rd: Sonic Club(31%)
Total Votes: 147

The Shadow FanComic Award

Winner: HyperSonic Headquaters (65%)
2nd)Emerald Coast (29%)
3rd) Christmas Carol( 6%)
Total Votes: 80

The Shadow Fiction Award

Winner: A Darkened Past (67%)
2nd: The Misery(33%)
Total Votes: 60

The Webmaster Choice Awards


Winner: FastFeetMedia
Winner: Emerald Coast

The Shadow Forum Award

Winner:Sonic Speed Zone (47%)
2nd: Shadow Legacy(43%)
3rd: Shadow Flash BBS(5%)
4th:Sonic Cage Dome (3%)
5th: Mystic Wish (2%)
Total Votes:130

The Shadow Elite Award

Winner:Sonic Cage Dome(47%)
2nd:Sonic Wrecks (25%)
3rd: The Shadow Realm(22%)
4th:FastfeetMedia(8%)
Total Votes: 80

The Shadow Site Award

Winner:The Shadow Realm (39%)
2nd: Shadow Legacy (32%)
3rd: Shadow Flash BBS (29%)
Total Votes:141

The Shadow All-Star Award

Winner: Shadow Legacy (39%)
2nd) Sonic Speed Zone (38%)
3rd) Hyper Sonic Headquaters(17%)
4th) Sega Driven (3%)
5th) The Shadow Realm ( 3%)
Total Votes: 155

Expect a actual small update later this week.

Sonic  The Hedgehog	Miniseries	Knuckles Series
Sonic Specials	Sonic X	Super Specials

So visit the comic scan section now (under downloads) to view all your favorites.

#2 In the fan art section we have a new artist who is joining called, Zetsumei-Harinezumi.


#3 We have 2 new affiliates and they are fast feet media and  Sonic Club make sure to check both of these awesome sites out.

#4 We have 3 new sections now added to the site though they are all blank currently but will be filled later, they are
Member of the Moment
Cursors
Add Ons

Member of the moment is where we chose a forum member post them up on the site and worship them for all their glory, cursors is self explanatory, and add ons will be a surprise.

#5 Last but not least we have a new poll up so here are the results to the old poll.

Poll: What is your favorite Sonic cartoon series?

	Answer Text	Votes	%
	Sonic X	156	42%
	Adventures Of Sonic The Hedgehog	70	19%
	Sonic SatAM	60	16%
	Sonic Underground	52	14%
	The Next One To Be Made	24	7%
	None	5	1%
	Other answer...	2	1%
		369

Well that's all for now, expect the cursors and other new sections to be opened in the next update and maybe a new music video. Lightning out!

CLICK THE BANNER BELOW TO VOTE FOR US IN THE FINAL ROUND

Final Round Of Shadow All Star Awards has begun we are still in the running for many categories so make sure you vote again in the final round!

Also, yes I have started to work on the comic scans. So don't expect a update for a while.

#1 As you can all plainly see the site has had a facelift, new background, foreground and banner, with new fancy art courtesy of Lord Kiyo (gallery below) so big thanks to him.

CLICK HERE TO ENTER LORD-KIYO'S GALLERY

#2 The Sonic Speed Zone Video Intro is now up you can view it in the player below or on youtube, art was done by various forum users.

YOUTUBE

The intro video is available to download in our Sonic Video section

#3 We have a new affiliate Space Cowboys A Star Fox dedicated forum

#4 The Valentines day contest winners have been posted under the forum section.

That's all for this week comic scans are now the next thing in the work progress.

Lightning out!

#1 The biggest out of all the updates is that the Full Episode downloads page has been completely revamped, you can now download episodes off Media fire or the site plus, Sonic Underground episodes are now available to download in a much higher quality, but only off the site download. The section has also been cleaned up with new graphics.

#2 The recommended products page has been updated with details on how to purchase Sonic Cartoon DVD's .

#3 A new artist has been added to the art gallery and that person is Fists The Echidna so make sure to check out here gallery by clicking the image on the side.

#4 In the fan section we have 3 new fan Sonic videos by Smashmaster  called Tails Nukes Eggman, Tails Gets Out Alive, Taismo.

#5 We have 3 brand new affiliates so make sure to check them all out

#6 A few glitches has been fixed especially on the Sprite sheet pages.

#7 If you have not noticed yet we have been entered in the Shadow All Star Awards 2009 so make sure that you vote for us in all categories.

First Round Of Shadow All Star Awards has begun so make sure you vote for SSZ in all the categories you can click the banner to go to voting page

#8 We have 3 new user bars available to use in the signature section.

#8 Our V Day contest is now over make sure to check contest winners section under the forum once in a while to see the results when they are posted.

#9 Sonic Adventure 2 was missing a few songs from the Chao Karate and a few others, theses songs have now been uploaded.

That's all for this mega update, expect a few look changes on the site very shortly along with the SSZ Intro video,  & new logo, and also there will be some look changes on the forum as well. I will also begin working on the comic scans

Lightning out!

#1 We have a brand new section that opens today called Sprite Sheets, so if your looking for some basic sprites and backgrounds you came to the right place, we also have links to large sprite web sites where you can find a huge selection of sprites and tutorials.

#2 The Movies section of the site has been transferred off Media Fire and onto the site for instant downloads (The Movies Are: Sonic Movie, Night Of The Werehog, and Crush 40 Live TGS)

#3 The famous feature on the web site that has been added and removed more times then I can count is back yet again "The Flash Banner!!!"  For those of you who don't know what it is then look above, the flash banner displays very new and exciting things that happen on the site.

#4 In The fan work section Crisis in Chaos has been updated with Chapter 5, and rather then adding each chapter to the site the link will now bring you to the Crisis in Chaos site.


#5 Lastly we have a new poll so here are the results to the old poll.

Poll: Sonic Speed Zone Is?

	Answer Text	Votes	%
	Way Way Past Cool!	120	49%
	Way Past Cool!	37	15%
	A Sonic Site	25	10%
	Is Blue	18	7%
	Has A Cool Name	17	7%
	WTF?	10	4%
	Is For Slow Mo's	6	2%
	Other answer...	13	5%
		246

My next project is to transfer all the full episode downloads off media fire and onto the site and also get the Comic scans up then all big site updates will be done... I think, anyways that's all from me Lightning Out!

#1 The following sections have been transferred to the site so no more Div share or media fire, Music Videos, soundtracks, ROMS,  TV Openings, screen savers, MIDI's, fonts, the only exceptions were full episode downloads, and movies, were not (yet) transferred.

#2 Soundtrack section has been fully redesigned for quicker access and cleaner look.

#3 Fonts, screensaver pages were cleaned up and large ugly download links were replaced with download button



#4 New affiliate now available Sonic HD Sonic HD is a Sonic the Hedgehog community with a forum, radio and wiki, so make sure to check them out.

#5 Lastly we have a new talented artist joining our group of fan artist gallery (who was nice enough to do my character on my avatar) So make sure to check out his gallery  by going to the fan art or click any of these links or images.

CLICK HERE TO ENTER LORD-KIYO'S GALLERY

Well that's all for this update, I think it's about time for SSZ to release some fan projects so expect that in the future. May get the sprite sheet section up next Lightning Out!