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It's been a while since you've had some news about the new design but finally I'm at a stage where I can show it to you guys. The work is not finished by a long shot because I'll be entering the stage where I need to convert every page on this site to use the new template but at least the template and new homepage are done.

So for Supporters, you'll get to experience the site in your browser, with your info, notification, buddy, mobile version, etc at this address: http://www.vgchartz.com/dev2016 but I didn't want to leave regular completely in the dark so here are three screenshots of the homepage in desktop version and mobile version.

 

Now let's talk about new features! First and foremost, the site is fully responsive so you can play around with your browser width and the site will adapt automatically to it. You can also check out the link on your phone and you'll get the mobile display.

The top menu is slimmer and sticks to the top of the screen as you navigate, giving you access to it at all times, even when you're at the bottom of a page. Also the VGC and gamrConnect menus have been fused into one to remove the need for different navigation on both sections of the site.

The buddy has been reworked to be present in the top menu but in case you still prefer having it on the side, it is detachable and you can position it however you like. There's also an option to make it narrower if you don't have enough space on either side of your screen to place the large version. You'll also notice that in addition to your latest topics, there's also your notifications and your messages accessible from the buddy. There will also be an option for personnal stickied threads but it's not developped yet.

The social media icons and the search bar are toggled by clicking their respective buttons.

Here's hoping you'll enjoy it!



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ohh! nice!



Wow it looks really good, nice work!



                                                                                     

A good mobile version is what I'm hoping for. Looking good.



Looks better already! Awesome job.



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Really like the look of it, great work! I'm especially excited for a proper mobile version.



Do I have to enter that link manually every time? 

Edit: (on mobile) the "Latest Chart Updates" look out of place. I'd prefer if they were either below the Weekly Hardware Charts or right at the top of everything.

Looks real good, nice job and thanks to Truck, Machina and Spemanig! (you all were involved, right?)



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Also, the way you made the articles give a tiny preview is really good 👌

Edit (again ) : The buddy is fantastic! But it's really, really hard to scroll through it. Overall, this is amazing and great news. I never thought we would see a mobile version of the site in the near future (maybe if I went to skype more often I would be updated on this stuff XD). Again, great job guys.



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Nice dude, looking forward to it.



Great job on the mobile version.

Not really a fan of sales being on the left side though. VGChartz is mainly a sales site so Sales should be in the front and center imo. Awesome job none the less!



                  

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