Welcome to the new look TheSixthAxis.com. Usually, we change elements of the site as we need them, as ideas for new features and ways of making things look or work better occur to us. It’s modular and the change is generally subtle and not too much of a shock. But we have felt for a while now that it’s probably about time we overhauled everything again.
We initially kicked ideas around for this full redesign way back in August 2011, with various prototypes since then.
All of those abandoned attempts worked in slightly different ways and had different appearances but they all started with the same idea in mind: to modernise how TheSixthAxis looks and works, and to retain the ease of use through to all the most visited areas of the site.
We also gave considerable consideration to how we promote interaction from readers – we want your comments on everything, your participation in TSA Meets and your presence in our forums. We want you to share TheSixthAxis with your friends and join in with everything we do.
We think that this new look is cleaner, fresher and brighter than ever before and we think that we’ve retained the familiar navigational aspects so that it still feels like home. There are a few new elements to the site and there are one or two more to come in the next couple of days and weeks but at its core, TheSixthAxis still functions just as it has done.
Importantly, the site now fits much better onto mobile devices, in particular tablets like the iPad – you can still use our mobile theme but at least now the main site should work perfectly on the move. We’ll be making some additional tweaks in this area once the new style has bedded in a little, too, especially with respect to smartphones.
This month also represents TheSixthAxis’ fifth birthday. We’ve come a long way in half a decade, but we’re still independent, still staffed by volunteers and – unlike most sites out there – still absolutely focused on you, our most valued community.
Although we’re aware that it might take a little while to settle in for some of you, we’re confident that this new look will make TheSixthAxis.com even more enjoyable to use. Take a look around, explore a little bit and let us know what you think in the comments below.
Jack6
I love the constant progress you do with the web. There are plenty of older websites which have evolved way less than you. It’s appreciated.
Some comments about the redesign:
I do not like the big “featured-article” box at the top. I’ve never done. Those boxes seem to be everywhere! I prefer the focus on the links to the articles.
I think this blank space: http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/3682/blankspacetsa.png may be shrunk.
And I personally dislike having all headlines with full capital letters.
I’ll enjoy the rest, keep it up! :)
teflon
But we’re shouting the headlines at everyone… Obviously! :P
The Lone Steven
They usually force me to stand ontop of a box for 3 hours and shout the headlines everyday. They don’t pay me enough biscuits to do that. I’ve had a lot of eggs thrown at me because of this!
GhostViper
Ooo, fancy. Congratulations :)
RudeAwakening
This looks amazing, the shock i got when i brought up the site it caught me off gaurd but in a good way. Well done guy’s, it still amazes me how ye’s find the time to do all this as your all volunteers. I think ye’s are great! :)
elpablo79
I really like the new design. Seems crisp and tidy, and typing in this comment box seems less temperamental. Well done, looking forward to what else you have in store.
uncleniccius
I love it!
Ro6afc11
Nothing like a redesign to wake me from my slumber. Just noticed the new logo on Twitter which piqued my interest. Headed straight for the site and wow, that is lovely. Right, better log in so I can leave a comment, click, holy shit, look straight back to the homepage. I love that, small things pleasing small minds and all that.
Only checked it on my phone so far and have to say it is stunning. Personally I’m not a fan of any mobile version of websites, I just don’t get on with them. This should be the way forward for all sites.
Excellent work as ever.
ColinR64
Major props to you guys. Site looks fantastic and I love the tab to switch between Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo. :)
skibadee
looking good TSA sexy :)
wotta
Looking good guys, keep up the good work. :)
YOURMUMANDME
Hats off again, surprised its been so long since the last one!
Design is very professional, my boys are all grown up : ) *proudface*