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 This is an archive of the news posted on the PinkPT home page relating to the Neodex, and later just the Neodex main page, from April 2009 onwards.
+==24 November 2015==
+[[Image:Gmc fire vs snow.png|left]]
+<span style="font-size:20pt;">'''Game On!'''</span><br />After a long absence, [[AAA]] has finally returned, and he brought us a new [[Games Master Challenge 2015|Games Master Challenge]]!  This year, you can choose to game for either Team Fire, led by a [[Fire Faerie]], or Team Snow, led by [[Taelia]]!  Do you have the gaming chops to complete your team's challenges and collect awesome prizes?  Find out by signing up [http://www.neopets.com/games/gmc2015/index.phtml here].  We here at the Neodex wish you good luck and great gaming!
+{{br}}
+==28 May 2015==
+{| style="float:left;"
+|http://images.neopets.com/images/frontpage/altadorcup_signups.gif
+|}
+<span style="font-size:20pt;">'''The Cup Half Full'''</span><br />The [[Altador Cup]] is now in its [[Altador Cup X|tenth year]]!  Eighteen teams from all over [[Neopia]] have once again gathered at the [[Colosseum]] to fight in the battle that is sports!   [http://www.neopets.com/altador/colosseum/ Choose a team] and help support them by playing [[Yooyuball]], [[Slushie Slinger]], [[Make Some Noise]], and [[Shootout Showdown]]!  You might even earn some cool prizes along the way!
+{{br}}
+==28 March 2015==
+[[Image:Topsi.png|left|100px]]
+<span style="font-size:20pt;">'''Walking on Negg-shells'''</span><br />The [[Festival of Neggs 2015|Festival of Neggs]] has returned to Neopia!  Strangely though, Neopia's greatest [[Negg]]-enthusiast, [[Kari]] the Negg [[Faerie]], is nowhere to be found!  In her place, a [[Pink]] [[Cybunny]] named [[Topsi]] has stepped up to lead the festival.  Can you find Topsi and his spiffy overalls each day?  If so, you may be rewarded with some neat spring-themed prizes!
+{{br}}
+==15 January 2015?==
+<div style="float:left;margin-right:4px;">http://images.neopets.com/games/tradingcards/249.gif</div>
+<span style="font-size:20pt;">'''Sever Downtime'''</span><br />Anyone browsing [[Neopets|the site]] recently will have run into some pretty serious lag issues.
+[[TNT]] say they have identified the issues and will be doing another re-juggling of the servers, starting at 9 PM NST on 15 January and concluding at 9 AM NST on 16 January (5 AM 16/1 - 5 PM 16/1 UTC). ''Neopets'' will be down during this time.
+{{br}}
+==1 December 2014==
+[[Image:321 advent calendar.gif|left|The Advent Calendar]]
+<span style="font-size:20pt;">'''In the bleak mid-winter...'''</span><br />All over [[Neopia]], stockings are being hung, presents are being wrapped, and the chestnuts are looking nervous. It is Christmas time again.
+While we at Neodex HQ are throwing another log-book on the fire, you can visit the '''[[Advent Calendar]]''' to receive a free gift every day in December. [[Advent Calendar/2014|Check out what gifts you've received so far!]]
+{{br}}
+==25 November 2014==
+{| style="float:left;"
+|http://images.neopets.com/games/pages/icons/med/m-1068.png
+|}
+<span style="font-size:20pt;">'''NEW CHALLENGER APPROACHING!'''</span><br />With half of the United States buried under record snowfall, now seems like the perfect time to stay inside, keep safe and warm, and play the [[Games Master Challenge 2014|2014 Games Master Challenge]]!  This year's challenge is now live, so head on over to the [[Neopets|Neopets website]], submit some scores, and earn some exclusive prizes!
+This year, there are no teams.  Instead, [[AAA]] will be issuing two challenges each day of the event.  It looks like there will be a special prize for completing each challenge on the day it is released, so remember to check in with AAA everyday! [http://www.pinkpt.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=42131 Discuss GMC '14 at the PinkPT Forums!]
+{{br}}
+==15 November 2014==
+{| style="float:left;"
+|http://images.neopets.com/images/nf/newneopet_55_15thbirthday_blue.png
+|}
+<span style="font-size:20pt;">'''New Neopet'''</span><br />While celebrating ''[[Neopets]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki> fifteenth birthday, [[TNT]] have discovered a new species of [[Neopet]]. The [[Vandagyre]] is the 55th Neopet species, and the first Neopet to be released in six years.
+This week has been full of surprises to celebrate the site's birthday, including new avatars and site themes, and some sorely appreciate new features/bug fixes. [http://www.pinkpt.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=42128 Discuss the birthday updates] over at the PinkPT forums!
+{{br}}
+==9 September 2014==
+[[Image:Habitarium.jpg|left|The Habitarium|150px]]
+<span style="font-size:20pt;">'''RIP Habitarium, Petpet Park'''</span><br />In order to transition to their new, JumpStart owned hardware, [[TNT]] will be taking the site down for maintenance for an estimated two days, either this week or next week. Although most of the site will come back online unaffected, the [[Habitarium]] and [[Petpet Park]] will not be returning.
+[http://www.pinkpt.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=42103 Discuss the downtime] and [http://www.pinkpt.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=42105 the end of the Habitarium] at the PinkPT forums!
+{{br}}
+==8 August 2014==
+{| style="float:right;padding:0;"
+|http://images.neopets.com/images/frontpage/ldp_3b_awm492nd.gif
+|}
+<span style="font-size:20pt;">'''Desert Diplomat'''</span><br />[[Princess Amira]] is in a bit of a tight spot!  On August 7th, Amira invited rulers from all over [[Neopia]] to her palace in [[Sakhmet]] to talk politics.  Unfortunately for our favorite [[Aisha]] Princess, a band of devious thieves have infiltrated the palace and stolen an important item from each dignitary.  It looks like a little [[Desert Diplomacy]] will be needed to prevent an international incident!
+{{br}}
+==9 July 2014==
+{| style="float:left;padding:0;"
+|http://images.neopets.com/games/betterthanyou/contestant83.gif
+|}
+<span style="font-size:20pt;">'''What Adam & Donna Did Next'''</span><br />''[[Neopets]]'' co-founders [[Adam Powell|Adam]] and [[Donna Powell]], along with fellow ''Neopets'' veteran [[TPOSG|Ollie]], have announced their latest project - a [[wikipedia:Unity (game engine)|Unity]] pet game, currently under development. Find out more at the [http://www.reddit.com/r/moglings/comments/263t83/faq_sticky_thread/ Moglings subreddit].
+{{br}}
+==4 June 2014==
+[[Image:Trophy 104.gif|left]]<span style="font-size:20pt;">'''Road to the Altador Cup'''</span><br />Attention all Altador Cup fans!  [[Altador Cup IX]] is now underway at the [[Colosseum]]!  Pick your favorite team, and then get Yooyuballing, slushie slinging, noise making, and showdown shooting.  Lead your team to victory, and you might even earn a few nifty prizes along the way! And if you have any time between bouts of furious gaming, why not pop over to the Neodex and help update our [[:Category:Altador Cup|Altador Cup pages]]?
+{{br}}
 ==26 May 2014==
 [[Image:Reddit-alien.png|left]]<span style="font-size:20pt;">'''Donna & Adam AMA'''</span><br />
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 |}<span style="font-size:20pt;">'''Now you're thinking with portals!'''</span><br />
 Static messages?  Portals?  Mysterious workshops? Robotic [[Petpet]]s in fashionable hats?  Just what is going on in [[Moltara#Magma City|Moltara]]?  Join us as we uncover the truth with our coverage of this thus far [[Plot 2014|unnamed event]]!
-<br clear="all" />
+{{br}}
 ==5 March 2014==
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 Here on Neodex, we're seeing some new fruit too; the fruit of effort. Starting this month, we're introducing a [[Neodex: Projects|Projects page]]. Here, we'll keep you updated on current happenings, events, and efforts on NeoDex. We'll say something "big" is going to happen soon, but until then, don't be surprised if you see a few Wockies around. And with that, we wish you a '''good good day'''. http://images.neopets.com/neoboards/smilies/wocky.gif
-<br clear="all" />
+{{br}}
 ==9 January 2014==
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 Nevertheless, best wishes for 2014 and your New Year's resolutions: I hope this year brings you the joy and happiness you richly deserve.
-<br clear="all" />
+{{br}}
 ==1 Decemeber 2013==
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 |}<span style="font-size:20pt;">'''The Gelerts of War'''</span><br />
 The [[War for the Obelisk]] is upon us!  Six factions from across [[Neopia]] are furiously fighting to gain control of a mysterious obelisk that was unearthed in [[Tyrannia]]!  If you're ready to join the fray, then head on over to the [http://www.neopets.com/prehistoric/outskirts/ obelisk], pick a side, and prepare to fight in the [[Battledome]]!
-<br clear="all" />
+{{br}}
 ==1 December 2012==
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 This month the [[Advent Calendar]]<br>
 gives prizes [[Advent Calendar/2012|every day]]!<br>
-<br clear="all" />
+{{br}}
 ==17 October 2012==
 [[Image:Evil sid glare.gif|left|"I'll be back...!"]]<span style="font-size:20pt;">'''Battledome Retires'''</span><br />
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 Has the BD been in dire need of a redo, or is this just another kick in the nostalgia? I'm keeping an open mind, and if you're eager to see what the new Battledome will be like, why not [http://www.neopets.com/betas/bd_closedbeta.phtml apply for the closed beta?]
-<br clear="all" />
+{{br}}
+==17 August 2012==
-==17th August 2012==
 <span style="font-size:20pt;">'''Something Has Happened!'''</span><br />
 [[Image:7bday cake.png|center|link=NeoDex:Seventh Birthday|Click me!]]
 A piece of cake suddenly falls out of the sky and lands in your lap! What does it mean?
+{{br}}
-<br clear="all" />
+==11 August 2012==
-==11th August 2012==
 <span style="font-size:20pt;">'''Aaand... We're back.'''</span><br />
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 Sorry for the outage, gang!
-<br clear="all" />
+{{br}}
-==15th May 2012==
+==15 May 2012==
 <span style="font-size:20pt;">'''Altador Cup Returns'''</span><br />
 [[Image:Ac globe.png|right|The Altador Cup returns.]]
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 Team sign-ups are just days away, and to whet your appetite [[TNT]] is releasing the latest gossip on the competitors day by day. Check out our coverage at '''[[Altador Cup VII]]''' or hop down to [http://www.neopets.com/altador/colosseum/index.phtml the Colosseum] yourself to check it out.
-<br clear="all" />
+{{br}}
-==2nd April 2012==
+==2 April 2012==
 <span style="font-size:20pt;">'''Build Up Your Nest Negg!'''</span><br />
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@@ Line 109: / Line 170: @@
 ''PS - Missed our April Fools joke? '''[[NeoDex: Mr. Insane interview|Read it here]]'''!''
-<br clear="all" />
+{{br}}
-==1st April 2012==
+==1 April 2012==
 [[Image:Mi_com_3d.png|right|160px]]
 <span style="font-size:20pt;">'''BREAKING NEWS!'''</span><br />
@@ Line 117: / Line 178: @@
 Check out the '''[[NeoDex: Mr. Insane interview|interview here]]'''!
-<br clear="all" />
+{{br}}
-==31st March 2012==
+==31 March 2012==
 <span style="font-size:20pt;">'''Build Up Your Nest Negg!'''</span><br />
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 [[Kari]] is once again hosting a celebration of all thing [[Negg]]-tastic.  Be sure to swing by her booth for some springtime fun and adventure.  Who knows, there might even be a few Negg themed prizes along the way!
-<br clear="all" />
+{{br}}
-==February 12, 2012==
+==12 February 2012==
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 |http://images.neopets.com/images/frontpage/valentines_day_2005.gif
@@ Line 138: / Line 199: @@
 -- Your Secret Admirer
-<br clear="all" />
+{{br}}
-==1st January 2012==
+==1 January 2012==
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 |http://images.neopets.com/images/frontpage/y7_eve.gif
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 Enjoy two free months of writing '2011', then immediately scribbling it out and writing '2012' instead.
-<br clear="all" />
+{{br}}
+==1 December 2011==
-==1st December 2011==
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 |http://images.neopets.com/images/frontpage/advent_2003.gif
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 Collect Christmas treasures just once every day.<br>
 Our [[Advent Calendar/2011|guide for this year]] will show you the way!<br>
-<br clear="all" />
+{{br}}
+==5 November, 2011==
-==5th November, 2011==
 <span style="font-size:20pt;">'''Remember Remember'''</span><br />
 [[Image:Tyrannian bonfire worn.png|right|111px]]Today's [[wikipedia:Guy Fawkes Night|Bonfire Night]] in the UK, so the Neodex office is going to be spending the evening scoffing jacket potatoes and watching the fireworks.
-Safety first, folks: if you're going to be celebrating Bonfire night, wrap up warm and don't hold your sparkler by the business end. <br style="clear:both" />
+Safety first, folks: if you're going to be celebrating Bonfire night, wrap up warm and don't hold your sparkler by the business end.
+{{br}}
-==17th August, 2011==
+==17 August, 2011==
 <span style="font-size:20pt;">'''Something has Happened!'''</span><br />
 <div class="plainlinks" style="text-align:center;">[http://pinkpt.com/neodex/index.php/NeoDex:Sixth_Birthday http://pinkpt.com/neodex/images/0/08/6bday_number_six.png]</div>
 You find an enormous, golden number six on this page. What does it mean?
-<br style="clear:both" />
+{{br}}
-==9th August, 2011==
+==9 August, 2011==
 <span style="font-size:20pt;">'''Krawk Island Reborn!'''</span><br />
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 |http://images.neopets.com/items/toy_krawkisl_inflatable.gif
 |}
-[[Krawk Island]] is back with a spiffy new look!  If you were one of the scurvy dogs that helped [[Gavril McGill]] put the island back together, you can now claim your loot at the [http://www.neopets.com/pirates/mansion.phtml Governor's Mansion].  And while you are there, be sure to check out Krawk Island's new [[daily]], [[Anchor Management]]!  Use your cannon to defend the anchors from the monstrous [[Krawken]] and earn a prize!<br style="clear:both" />
+[[Krawk Island]] is back with a spiffy new look!  If you were one of the scurvy dogs that helped [[Gavril McGill]] put the island back together, you can now claim your loot at the [http://www.neopets.com/pirates/mansion.phtml Governor's Mansion].  And while you are there, be sure to check out Krawk Island's new [[daily]], [[Anchor Management]]!  Use your cannon to defend the anchors from the monstrous [[Krawken]] and earn a prize!
+{{br}}
-==August 2, 2011==
+==2 August 2011==
 <span style="font-size:20pt;">'''R.I.P. IDB'''</span><br />
 After some tragic server troubles, our friends at the [[In-Depth Battlepedia]] have been forced close their site. Though they are currently looking for a new home for their database, at this point, things are still in the discussion phase. You can read the how and the why in [http://www.finalhit.org/ Finalhit's own words].
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 On behalf of the Neodex, I would like to thank the IDB for their years of service to the greater [[Neopets]] fandom.  Your site was truly amazing, and it will be missed very much.
-''P.S.: That whole [[Disappearance of Krawk Island]] thing is still going on.  Make sure to participate for mad loot.''<br style="clear:both" />
+''P.S.: That whole [[Disappearance of Krawk Island]] thing is still going on.  Make sure to participate for mad loot.''
+{{br}}
-==July 23, 2011==
+==23 July 2011==
 [[Image:Bilgedice.gif|right]]
 <span style="font-size:20pt;">'''MISSING: Krawk Island'''</span><br />
-It looks like the [[Lost Desert|desert]] is no longer the only land in [[Neopia]] that is "lost".  Late yesterday, [[Krawk Island]] '''[[Disappearance of Krawk Island|mysteriously vanished]]'''!  All that is left of the former pirate haven is a [[Solitary Shanty]]! Can you help [[Gavril McGill]] find Krawk Island before it is too late?<br style="clear:both" />
+It looks like the [[Lost Desert|desert]] is no longer the only land in [[Neopia]] that is "lost".  Late yesterday, [[Krawk Island]] '''[[Disappearance of Krawk Island|mysteriously vanished]]'''!  All that is left of the former pirate haven is a [[Solitary Shanty]]! Can you help [[Gavril McGill]] find Krawk Island before it is too late?
-==May 27, 2011==
+{{br}}
+==27 May 2011==
 <span style="font-size:20pt;">'''ARE YOU READY TO YOOYU!!!'''</span><br />
 [[Image:Yooyu.gif|right]]
 [[Altador Cup VI]] is upon us!  All Yooyuballers, Slushie Slingers, Noise Makers, and Showdown Shooters should head on over to the [http://www.neopets.com/altador/colosseum/index.phtml Altador Cup main page], sign up for their favorite team, and get playing!  And while you're in the Altador Cup spirit, feel free to help us over here at the Neodex in our quest to update all of the [[:Category:Yooyuball Players|player]] and [[:Category:Yooyuball Teams|team]] articles for 2011!
-<br style="clear:both" />
+{{br}}
-==May 2, 2011==
+==2 May 2011==
 <span style="font-size:20pt;">'''On the Origin of Species'''</span><br />
 We've finally finished updating all the articles on the [[:Category:Neopet Species|Neopet Species]].
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 ''WARNING: Too much snazziness can lead to dapperism and stylishnosity. Consume chic responsibly.''
-<br style="clear:both" />
+{{br}}
+==7 April 2011==
-==7th April 2011==
 <span style="font-size:20pt;">'''Negg on your face...'''</span><br />
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 Relatedly, the [[Neodex]] needs your help to write an article for the Festival of Neggs!  If you're interested, head on over to [[Festival of Neggs]] and get editing!
-<br style="clear:both" />
+{{br}}
+==2 March 2011==
-==March 2, 2011==
 <span style="font-size:20pt;">'''I Double Dog Dare You!'''</span><br />
 [[Image:Daily-dare-2011-preview.jpg|right]]
-[[Game]] lovers rejoice!  The [[Daily Dare 2011|Daily Dare]] is back with brand new challenges and brand new prizes!  To get in on the action, head on over to the Daily Dare [http://www.neopets.com/games/aaa/index.phtml main page] and try to beat either [[AAA]]'s or [[Abigail]]'s high score! Also, if you have some extra [[Neocash]] lying around, you can visit [[Lulu]] to complete the NC Challenge!<br style="clear:both" />
+[[Game]] lovers rejoice!  The [[Daily Dare 2011|Daily Dare]] is back with brand new challenges and brand new prizes!  To get in on the action, head on over to the Daily Dare [http://www.neopets.com/games/aaa/index.phtml main page] and try to beat either [[AAA]]'s or [[Abigail]]'s high score! Also, if you have some extra [[Neocash]] lying around, you can visit [[Lulu]] to complete the NC Challenge!
+{{br}}
+==8 February 2011==
-==February 8, 2011==
 <span style="font-size:20pt;">'''The Return of the Faerie Quest!'''</span><br />
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-==January 26, 2011==
+==26 January 2011==
 <span style="font-size:20pt;">'''Prizes!'''</span><br />
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 There are even more prizes to come, though - the <big>[[Neopies]]</big> aren't over yet! You can vote daily and win a prize - and when the award season's over, you might get a special prize if you voted every day. Don't miss out!
+{{br}}
+==11 January 2011==
-==11th January 2011==
 <span style="font-size:20pt;">'''And the Neopie goes to...'''</span><div style="text-align:center;">
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 The third annual [[Neopies]] are going on now!  Vote for the best and worst of 2010 and earn some great prizes along the way!  This year there is a special prize for voting everyday, so don't miss out!</div>
-<br clear="all" />
+{{br}}
-==2nd January 2011==
+==2 January 2011==
 <span style="font-size:20pt;">'''Happy New Year!'''</span><div style="text-align:center;">
 ''Should auld acquaintance be forgot,''<br />
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 ''and [[wikipedia:Auld Lang Syne|auld lang syne]]?''
 </div>
+{{br}}
+==25 December 2010==
-==25th December 2010==
 <span style="font-size:20pt;">'''Merry Crimbo'''</span>
@@ Line 261: / Line 315: @@
 Back in [[Neopia]] - Xandra's been defeated and the Faeries are free, and if you have no idea what I'm talking about, go check our article on <big><big>'''[[The Faerie's Ruin]]'''</big></big>. Still an epilogue to come, folks! Meanwhile, you can continue collecting daily prizes from the <big><big>'''[[Advent Calendar]]'''</big></big> for the rest of December.
+{{br}}
-==1st December 2010==
+==1 December 2010==
 <span style="font-size:20pt;">'''Advent & Adventure'''</span>
@@ Line 269: / Line 322: @@
 Also, <big><big>'''[[The Faerie's Ruin]]'''</big></big> is still on-going! [[Faerieland]] has crashed and [[Xandra]]'s wearing her evil face: can the [[Faerie]]s be saved? Check out our up-to-the-minute plot coverage to keep up with story!
+{{br}}
-==16th October 2010==
+==16 October 2010==
 <span style="font-size:20pt;">'''NEW PLOT'''</span>
@@ Line 279: / Line 332: @@
+{{br}}
+==10 May 2009==
-==10th May==
 <s>[http://www.altadorcup.net Altadorcup.net]</s>* have broken the news as to which teams are in and out this year in the Altador Cup, thanks to paying careful attention to the plot board logos. [http://www.thedailyneopets.com Looks like all you Brightvale Supporters are going to be a bit disappointed].
@@ Line 292: / Line 344: @@
 [http://www.pinkpt.com/index.php?comments=1092]
+{{br}}
-==28th April==
+==28 April 2009==
 <big><big><big>'''A NEOCOLA CONSPIRACY REVEALED?'''</big></big></big>
@@ Line 306: / Line 357: @@
 [http://www.pinkpt.com/index.php?comments=1041]
+{{br}}
-==14th April 2009==
+==14 April 2009==
 Hey there, listeners!

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