Outside Insight Summer Fanfic Contest: Submissions CLOSED

It is now 11:59 PM CST, August 15, 2014. Submissions to the Equestria Daily Outside Insight Summer Fanfic Contest are now closed.

Thanks to everyone who entered their work in the contest! The judges and I can't wait to see what you all've come up with!

P.S.: Your regularly-scheduled, nightly Nightly Discussion is coming up in the next hour. Don't worry! It's still happening!

Simple PMV Compilation #99

She looks like a little demon here.  I bet her whining sounds demonic.

Anyway, simple PMV time! Get them below.

Reminder: Dessolation of Archie Fundraiser Event Tomorrow

The schedule for the Dessolation of Archie event tomorrow has been released, with some of the top musicians in the fandom all banding together to help the cause.  As always, the full press release can be found below the break! Expect the album to drop right after on the 17th. 

Subscription Variant for Friends Forever #9 Revealed

Granny Smith gettin her vengeance on? Works for me.  This is the subscription variant for the 9th Friends Forever comic.  Expect it when that one rolls around in the future!

Tara Strong and Andrea Libman Heading to Comikaze This Year

For those that want something a bit less limited in the geek world than the nuclear friendship bomb of a pony convention, Andrea Libman and Tara Strong will be heading to Comikaze on October 31st to November 2nd at the Los Angeles Convention Center.  If you want in on it, head on over here for tickets.

Thanks to Major Mike and  Jesse for sending it!

Another Pony Reference Added to Borderlands

With the addition of Claptrap to the team coming soon, the team over at Gearbox has added another small shoutout to ponies, or more specifically Fluttershy. "You're GOING TO LOVE ME!!" is one of his abilities that fires off a "Friendship Nove" healing you and nearby allies. 

I'm guessing we will see a ton more once the pre-sequel drops in the near future.

Thanks to Ashley and BoulderBash for sending it!

Spotlight Music: Gilded in Blood / The Road of the Eight Stones

When our music bro Present Perfect here in the EQD submit box told us Apocalyptica, he wasn't joking.  I always did like that Life Burns song back in the day.  Blame Burnout Revenge.

Anyway, get some of that to start, and something upbeat and fun in the second slot! Music time.

1.) Radiarc - Gilded in Blood (Instrumental - Epic Orchestral)
2.) Night Breeze | The Road of the Eight Stones (Instrumental - Upbeat)

Drawfriend Stuff #1258

SPITFIRE OR TRIXIE!? If you had to choose one pony as a header image, who would you pick?

And while we are at it, choose anything from this post that isn't the first two images as your pick for favorite.

Now go art!

[1] Source
SpitFire

My Little Pony Promo Toyota in Japan

During the World Cosplay summit over in Japan, a section of the show was dedicated to cars decked out in various anime and manga styles.  Buried in the mix was this exceptionally painted My Little Pony car.  Only one image is up over on Rocket News at the moment, but it's interesting to see it up here with some of the titans of the anime scene. 

Thanks to TannimFodder for sending it!

Meghan McCarthy Challenging All Of Us To the Ice Bucket Challenge

You all love charity don't you? And if you are like Couch Crusader here on EQD, you love when show staff re-tweet you.  Time to accomplish both! Meghan McCarthy has challenged all of you to the Ice Bucket Challenge.  What is the Ice Bucket Challenge? Simple!

Once you are challenged, you either have to donate $100 to the ALS association, or 10$ and dump a bucket of ice water on your head.  Once finished, you challenge three others. 

For an example, hit up down below the break for one of the most epic ones, as well as another from Microsoft founder Bill Gates. Yes, literally everyone is doing it.  I bet you guys are weak to peer pressure.

Story: Treasure Hunt

[Adventure]

Author: RainbowDoubleDash

Description: Somewhere in Ponyville lies a hidden treasure - and three groups of foals are in a race to find it! Join Dinky Doo, Pipsqueak, Diamond Tiara, and more foals than you could shake a cutlass at as they sail the high seas in search of friendship, fortune, and glory!

Treasure Hunt

Additional Tags: Pirates, adventure, friendshipping, Dinky, Pipsqueak

PMV: Idols

Would you be friends with Twilight Sparkle? There is only one right answer to that.  The other is death.

We have another one of those really neat motion graphic PMVS that fell under the radar during the swarm a week ago.

Comic: Twilight's Kingdom? / Stare Master / Celebrating Chaos Part 1

 Comix, with lots of Twilight this time.  I miss the days when she was required to be in every episode.

Click for full!

Nightmare Nights Dallas - Back to School Sale

Nightmare Nights Dallas is running a 10% off sale for those planning to attend in October.  They also have a few other announcements to go along with it! Head on down below the break for all the relevant info.

BronyCAN - Last-Minute Guest Announcements, Panel Spotlights

BronyCAN is a week away, and some final announcements are being dropped by their staffers! If you plan to attend or are thinking of attending, get all the info below via press release.

Outside Insight Summer Fanfic Contest: 22 HOURS REMAIN

My inbox is going to be absolutely miserable.

For those of you entering the Equestria Daily Outside Insight Summer Fanfic Contest, bear in mind that, as of this post, you have 22 hours remaining to turn in your entry! Yes, while it may be midnight blog time, it is already 2 AM here. As a reminder, entries are due at 11:59 PM CST on August 15*.

Go! Write, submit**, win!

*If the form is still open after that time and you're running a bit late, send your story in anyway and I'll accept it! Once I close the form, though, submissions close for good!
** Fimfiction users: Please note that it's not just enough to upload your story there -- you must submit it for moderation before it will appear on the site.
(And please be patient with me, too! I'll be at work for most of the day and may not be able to add your story to the group immediately after you submit it. So long as you've filled out the form, though, I'll take care of your story).

Nightly Roundup #1035

I have no idea why her tail is like that.  I'm alright with it though.

We have roundup stuff, you need roundup stuff, get it all below.