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	<title>Plat4m : The Official 2Advanced Blog &#187; News</title>
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		<title>2A nominated for Design Agency of the Year</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2009 07:22:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>smielke2A</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[

We are excited to announce that .net, the world's best-selling magazine for web builders, has launched their 09 award nominations celebrating the best in web design and development and 2A has been nominated for Design Agency of the Year! In addition to the standard judging stage, there is also a public vote which closes October [...]]]></description>
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We are excited to announce that .net, the world's best-selling magazine for web builders, has launched their 09 award nominations celebrating the best in web design and development and 2A has been nominated for Design Agency of the Year! In addition to the standard judging stage, there is also a public vote which closes October 12th, 2009 so make sure to visit <a href=" http://www.thenetawards.com/" target="_blank">http://www.thenetawards.com/</a> to cast your vote for 2A!  
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<a href=" http://www.thenetawards.com/" target="_blank" >http://www.thenetawards.com/</a>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Eric Jordan included as one of the world&#8217;s top 20 web designers</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:15:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>smielke2A</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[

We are proud to announce that our own 2A President Eric Jordan, was recently included amongst the "industries design deities, the kings and queens of code," in the September 2009 issue of .net magazine.  In this Gary Marshall article, the top 20 web designers offered up secrets to their success and insight into their [...]]]></description>
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<br><br>
We are proud to announce that our own 2A President Eric Jordan, was recently included amongst the "industries design deities, the kings and queens of code," in the September 2009 issue of .net magazine.  In this Gary Marshall article, the top 20 web designers offered up secrets to their success and insight into their respective specialties.
<br><br>
<a href="http://www.netmag.co.uk/zine/latest-issue/issue-193" target="_blank">http://www.netmag.co.uk/</a>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>2A is on Facebook and Twitter!</title>
		<link>http://www.plat4m.com/news/general-2a/2a-is-on-facebook-and-twitter/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:12:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>smielke2A</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[

Now ever present in the two leading social networking site, please join our members and fans and follow our daily updates and news items.
http://twitter.com/2advanced - http://www.facebook.com]]></description>
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Now ever present in the two leading social networking site, please join our members and fans and follow our daily updates and news items.<br><br>
<a href="http://www.twitter.com/2advanced" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/2advanced</a> - <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/2ADVANCED-STUDIOS/25182769724" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com</a>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Extreme Music</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:24:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>tnovak2A</dc:creator>
		
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2Advanced has just launched Extreme Music, for the "Bad Boys of Production Music".  A fast paced interactive music download experience.  

www.extrememusic.com.]]></description>
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2Advanced has just launched Extreme Music, for the "Bad Boys of Production Music".  A fast paced interactive music download experience.  
<br><br>
<a href="http://www.extrememusic.com/" target="_blank">www.extrememusic.com</a>.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Blur Racing Game Now Live!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:29:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>smielke2A</dc:creator>
		
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2A's latest addition to its growing portfolio of video game websites, we have just launched the Blur teaser site for Activision's upcoming racing title.  Check it out here.  


www.blurgame.com.]]></description>
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<br><br>
2A's latest addition to its growing portfolio of video game websites, we have just launched the Blur teaser site for Activision's upcoming racing title.  Check it out here.  

<br><br>
<a href="http://www.blurgame.com/" target="_blank">www.blurgame.com</a>.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Confessions of a Serial Stylist</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:52:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
		
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Our Associate Creative Director launches "Confessions of a Serial Stylist", a new portfolio site highlighting recent creative work @ 2Advanced. Enjoy.


www.progressiveone.com.]]></description>
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<br><br>
Our Associate Creative Director launches "Confessions of a Serial Stylist", a new portfolio site highlighting recent creative work @ 2Advanced. Enjoy.

<br><br>
<a href="http://www.progressiveone.com/" target="_blank">www.progressiveone.com</a>.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>2Advanced unveils the Call of Duty: World at War Companion Application</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:16:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[
2Advanced unveils the Call of Duty: World at War Companion Application for the iPhone and iPod Touch.  Real-time player statistics let users track their in-game performance, compare themselves to other players, and stay up to date with the latest Call of Duty news.  This robust app is a “must have” for any Call [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.callofduty.com/supplies/codwawcompanion/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.plat4m.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/plat4m-iphone2.jpg" alt="plat4m-iphone2" title="plat4m-iphone2" width="442" height="520" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-488" /></a><br><br>
2Advanced unveils the Call of Duty: World at War Companion Application for the iPhone and iPod Touch.  Real-time player statistics let users track their in-game performance, compare themselves to other players, and stay up to date with the latest Call of Duty news.  This robust app is a “must have” for any Call of Duty gamer. 
<br><br>
Make sure you link your profile at <a href="http://www.codwaw.com" target="_blank">www.codwaw.com</a> with your gamer account before you <a href="http://www.callofduty.com/supplies/codwawcompanion/" target="_blank">Download the App</a>.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>2A in the news</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:52:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[
2Advanced Chief Creative Officer &#038; President Eric Jordan and Creative Director Shane Mielke have both been featured in numerous industry magazines over the past few months. From featured articles to colorful showcases, their spotlighted work has been honored through several noteworthy magazine features. See below for more details.

Computer Arts Projects Magazine - Interactive Design Issue [...]]]></description>
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2Advanced Chief Creative Officer & President Eric Jordan and Creative Director Shane Mielke have both been featured in numerous industry magazines over the past few months. From featured articles to colorful showcases, their spotlighted work has been honored through several noteworthy magazine features. See below for more details.
<br><br>
<a href="http://www.computerarts.co.uk/about_us/latest_issue/computer_arts_projects_issue_125" target="_blank">Computer Arts Projects Magazine</a> - Interactive Design Issue 125 (July 2009)<br>
In the "My Career So Far" section, Shane Mielke reflects on the last ten years’ most instrumental projects, spotlighting the noteworthy.
<br><br>
<a href="http://www.webdesignermag.co.uk/magazine-issues/web-designer-issue-156/" target="_blank">Web Designer Magazine</a> - Issue 150 (April 2009)<br>
Shane Mielke makes the Cover of Web Designer as the Feature Interview in an elaborate six page spread. 
<br><br>
<a href="http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/back_issues.php" target="_blank">Advanced Photoshop Magazine</a> - Issue 54 (March 2009)<br>
Featured in a special 6 page profile highlighting his inspirations and artwork, Shane Mielke  also takes time to discuss his future goals and direction.
<br><br>
<a href="http://www.netmag.co.uk/zine/latest-issue/issue-188 " target="_blank">.net Magazine</a> - Issue 188 (May 2009)<br>
With 2 other designers in tow, Eric Jordan was tasked with re-designing the very first webpage using technologies and techniques available today for the website build-off section. Also featured in the showcase gallery was the 2010 Ford Mustang Reveal site.
<br><br>
<a href="http://www.netmag.co.uk/zine/latest-issue/issue-186" target="_blank">.net Magazine</a> - Issue 186 (March 2009)<br>
In this .net article, Eric Jordan and Oliver Lindberg discuss the impact of Flash, how DJing helps keep him grounded, and his creative aspirations for 2009. Pages later, Shane Mielke walks you through a Dreamweaver AIR App Tutorial proving that you don’t need to be a Flash/Flex genius to create Rich Internet Applications for the desktop. 
<br><br>
<a href="http://www.webdesignermag.co.uk/magazine-issues/web-designer-issue-150" target="_blank">Web Designer Magazine</a> - Issue 150 (November 2008)<br>
Eric Jordan’s work for 2Advanced has earned him recognition as one of the 5 most influential Flash gurus in the dynamic world of interactive.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Singularity</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:55:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[


2Advanced was asked to develop a site for the new Singularity game, a title being released in 2010 by Activision. To enhance the experience and hint at the game's plot, we created an 8 second CG airplane crash sequence to serve as the introduction to the site. 2Advanced also created an interactive experience where user's [...]]]></description>
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<br><br>
2Advanced was asked to develop a site for the new Singularity game, a title being released in 2010 by Activision. To enhance the experience and hint at the game's plot, we created an 8 second CG airplane crash sequence to serve as the introduction to the site. 2Advanced also created an interactive experience where user's can get a taste of the game's unique time-manipulation weapons.

<br><br>
The site can be viewed <a href="http://www.singularity-thegame.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>DJ Hero</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:42:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
		
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Activision asked 2Advanced to mix up a website for their latest video game title: DJ Hero, based on the popular Guitar Hero franchise. The site can be viewed here.]]></description>
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<br><br>
Activision asked 2Advanced to mix up a website for their latest video game title: DJ Hero, based on the popular Guitar Hero franchise. The site can be viewed <a href="http://www.djhero.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.]]></content:encoded>
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