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K-Zone|August 2022AUGUST WHAT’S ONGET INTO1st Spider-Man Day6th Campfire Day and Night7th Friendship Day8th International Cat Day9th Book Lovers Day10th World Lion Day12th World Elephant Day13th National Science Week begins30th Frankenstein DaySPORT7th Bulldogs vs Cowboys in NRL8th The 2022 Commonwealth Games ends12th Essendon vs Port Adelaide in AFL19th North Melbourne vs Gold Coast Suns in AFL28th Titans vs Knights in NRLHAPPY BIRTHDAY1st K-Zoner Ange11th Chris Hemsworth, AKA Thor Odinson13th Sebastian Stan, AKA Bucky16th Steve Carell, AKA Gru16th Taika Waititi, AKA Korg20th Andrew Garfield, AKA Spider-Man20th David WalliamsSCHOOL1st Public holiday in NTOH AND...15th September issue of K-Zone out in Australia (September 5 in New Zealand)CONTINUE QUIT!Images: Getty, iStock, Sony Pictures/Marvel Studios, Walt Disney Pictures/Marvel Studios, Universal Pictures…1 min

K-Zone|August 2022LOOT ZONEJurassic World: CAPTIVZ Dominion Edition Mega Egg Surprise Unbox an epic series of Jurassic World: Dominion items! Sift through Biosyn Lab slime to unearth three mystery Pop N’Lock Battle Dino figures for your collection! There’s also a Zoom Rider pull-back dinosaur car, exclusive Dominion board game and more! NexCuba 3x3 Do you have what it takes to become a champion speedcuber? Test your skills with this classic NexCube! It’s lighter than most other cubes, with an adjustable elasticity that helps it spin easier! Thor’ s Hammer Prove that you’re worthy of the power of Thor when you wield this awesome version of Mjolnir! This detailed toy has motion-activated sound effects, plus character phrases!…1 min

K-Zone|August 2022GET YOUR BUILD ON THIS PAGE!Congrats to this month’s ScreenSpace artists! You have scored a copy of SkyWake Battlefield! We Want YOU! Have you made something AMAZING on your computer, console, tablet or phone? To be in ScreenSpace, visit www.kzone.com.au and click on ‘Be in K-Zone’! Go to ‘ScreenSpace’ to submit your epic gaming screenshot, coding creation and digital artwork. Remember K-Zoners, it’s all about protecting your identity. Be a safe gamer and don’t talk to anyone online who you don’t know for real.…1 min

K-Zone|August 2022MARIO STRIKERSMARIO A balanced, capable character! High technique and shooting attributes make Mario a great pick. LUIGI Well-rounded team player, excelling at setting up great shots with a high passing attribute! ATTRIBUTES STRENGTH The character’s power level when tackling, and also their resistance to being tackled. SPEED A character’s running speed level. SHOOTING The power of a player's shot and its speed. PASSING The speed of a pass, and the range of a free pass. TECHNIQUE The shot accuracy and curve for a player. This attribute also affects dribbling the ball, the meter for the Hyper Strike, and the timing of perfect moves. BOWSER Powerful offense! Dominate the field with incred shots and fierce tackles. ROSALINA An offense powerhouse! Put goalies to the test with Rosalina’s shooting! TEAM K-ZONE AIDEEN I…3 min

K-Zone|August 2022POKÉ POWERPOWER OUTAGELightning flashes, thunder rumbles and BOOM! Power’s out. Sure, torches are fine, but imagine having Electrodes in every room. You could even read the latest issue of K-Zone by Electrode-light!WHILE CAMPINGFinding electricity while camping can be tricky. Everyone needs a Pikachu to power the stove, or charge an iPad. Imagine the stories Pikachu would tell by the fire – if we understood ‘pika pika’.PET PRANKSYour purring pet is fast asleep when suddenly, a wild Pawmi appears! Your cat, mistaking this Pokémon for a rodent, springs to action The frantic feline would chase Pawmi around for hours before realising this is no ordinary game of cat and mouse!CHRISTMAS MORNINGImagine this; you’re waiting for everyone else to wake up so you can open your presents. What you need is a Luxray!…1 min

K-Zone|August 2022POKÉMON FORECASTHISUI HINTSThere are four times of day in Pokémon Legends: Arceus; morning, midday, evening, and nightfall. Those periods impact weather, varying from sunny and cloudy to rainy and snowing! Speeding up changes in weather can be beneficial for battling with certain types of Pokémon, or catching ‘em. For example, Legendary Thundurus only spawns in a thunderstorm at sea by the Cobalt Coastlands (regular or light rain won’t count). Hisui Sliggoo only evolves into Goodra in rain or fog!TIME FOR TRICKSOnce the first map is fully available, change the weather by heading to any Base Camp where you want to control the conditions (or home in Jubilife Village). Click the tent and pick a time of day to sleep until, or chat to the Galaxy Member on the left and pick…1 min

K-Zone|August 2022ALL-ROUNDER LEGENDK-Z: Hello Tahlia! How does it feel to represent Australia in the first Women’s Cricket at a Commonwealth Games?T: It’s an amazing opportunity, I’m excited as it’s something I never thought I’d get to experience.K-Z: Who are you most excited to play?T: I’m most excited about our first game against India, it’s going to be a tough game!K-Z: You have played in The Ashes, One Day International, World Cup, and Big Bash League. Do you have a favourite?T: It’s hard to beat World Cups. They’re the most exciting tournaments and high-pressure games.K-Z: You’re an all-rounder! What are your bowling and batting records?T: My highest score is 172, best bowling figures are 6/24, and fastest delivery is 115km/hr.K-Z: What’s your career highlight so far?T: Winning the 2022 ODI World Cup!K-Z: Do…1 min

K-Zone|August 2022ALL FUN AND GAMESWHOAthletes from 54 countries in the Commonwealth attend, including Australia, New Zealand, the UK, India, Canada, South Africa, and Fiji. Oh, and Perry the multi-coloured bull will be there too. He’s the official mascot for the Commonwealth Games and was created by 10-year-old Emma Lou from the UK.WHATThe Games are a sporting event that's held every four years.WHENThe 2022 Commonwealth Games start July 28 and wrap up on August 8!WHEREBirmingham, England.WHYThe Games aim to unite people through sport. Plus, you get to see the athletes’ awesome skills!AUSSIE ATHLETESWatch out for these legends set to make their mark on the Games!Ariarne Titmus – SwimmingYou might remember Ariarne for winning a whopping four medals at the Tokyo Olympic Games! Did you know she’s also the 400m Freestyle world record holder? Ariarne is…2 min

K-Zone|August 2022WATCH!BAYMAX! STREAMING NOW ON DISNEY+ The inflatable, incredible healthcare companion robot, Baymax, is continuing his adventures after the events of Big Hero 6! Baymax is setting out into the big, busy city of San Fransokyo to fulfil his original programming: helping others! In these six episodes, the talented nurse robot goes on different healthcare capers and meets a bunch of extraordinary characters who need Baymax’s unique approach to healing. WATCH OUT FOR: HIRO! THE LAST BUS STREAMING NOW ON NETFLIX A group of students head on a field trip to the unveiling of a famous scientist’s creation. The scientist, Monkhouse, reveals the Genie Orb, which was designed to clean up the environment and bring world peace. Unfortunately, the students find their lives are changed when the orbs become an army…1 min

K-Zone|August 2022DEEP DIVETHINKING ABOUT THE NEW SEASON… I love the direction of this season. The search for Ant and Fontaine’s grandparents across the seas makes this a deeply personal story. I love the episodes focused on environmental issues and how the Nektons have all become true eco-warriors. I also love any episode with Mad Madeline and Ant together. THE CHARACTER I ENJOY WRITING THE MOST FOR THE SHOW IS… Ant. Ant is the character that is most like me. He’s as optimistic and as enthusiastic as I am, and always a joy to write. I have to give most of the credit to story editor, Phillip Dalkin, and all our fantastic writers on The Deep. WHEN WATCHING THE SHOW... Keep an eye on Jeffrey the fish at all times. He steals every…2 min

K-Zone|August 2022ARTIST SPOTLIGHTANDREW CRANNA Andrew is an Aussie author, illustrator and teacher, living on the Central Coast, NSW. He is the creator of books like The Bloodhound Boys and The Astronaughties. As a kid, Andrew wanted to be a rock star with super powers. He never learned to sing or play an instrument, so he worked on writing and drawing. Andrew studied Primary Education at university, then travelled the world teaching, playing rugby, and illustrating. He made The Astronaughties after wondering how astronauts face their fears blasting into space – and how kid astronauts would handle space dangers! PEEK AT THE ASTRONAUGHTIES: MOON MAYHEM...…1 min

K-Zone|August 2022HAPPY BIRTHDAY THOR!1 THOR WAS BORN IN A CAVE IN NORWAY!2 THOR’S VERY FIRST MARVEL COMIC APPEARANCE WAS ‘JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY’ #83 IN AUGUST 1962.3 IN THE FIRST THOR MOVIE IN 2011, YOU CAN SPOT A BILLBOARD THAT SAYS ‘JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY’.4 THOR IS SON OF ODIN, KING OF ASGARD.5 IT SHOULD BE NO SURPRISE WHY THOR’S LAST NAME IS ‘ODINSON’ - DID YOU REALISE?6 THOR’S HAMMER, MJOLNIR, WAS FORGED IN THE HEART OF A DYING STAR.7 MJOLNIR RETURNS TO THOR LIKE A BOOMERANG.8 A COPY OF ‘JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY’ #83 SOLD FOR OVER $597,984 AT AN AUCTION IN APRIL!9 THOR ALSO HAS AN AXE CALLED ‘STORMBREAKER’, WHICH HELPS HIM TO SUMMON THE BIFROST AND TELEPORT.10 IN THE COMICS, THOR ACTUALLY HAS A COOL PAIR OF IRON GLOVES.11 THOR WAS ONE OF…4 min

K-Zone|August 2022HAMMER TIMEK-Z : Hi Mjolnir! Want to hear a funny hammer joke we came up with? M: Let me guess. You nailed it? K-Z : How did you know? It’s the 60th anniversary of Thor, which means it’s also been 60 years since we first saw you! How have you stayed so strong and shiny? M: Two eggs for breakfast daily and a sandpapering once a week. K-Z : Wow! What are some of your personal highlights from the past 60 years of heroic... hammer stuff? M: Definitely trashing Doctor Strange’s lair. Taking on Hulk surprised a lot of people too. K-Z : Thanos was also surprising, what about that? M: Oh, you mean how Cap was able to wield me? Totally! You just have to roll with it, you know?…1 min

K-Zone|August 2022WHERE THE WILD THINGS AREK-Z : Hi Agnes and Ulraf! It’s a big year for Minecraft – how do you celebrate at Minecraft headquarters?A: We do have quite good parties. When we released the Buzzy Bees update, we had a huge cake that looked like the Minecraft bee.K-Z : Are Creepers allowed to attend?U: We do actually have Creepers in the office.A: We have one, but it has never exploded.K-Z : Phew! Other than parties and Creepers in the office, what’s the best thing about your job?A: Minecraft had been my favourite game for many years before I joined Mojang. It was always my dream to work on it.U: I really love the silly questions internally. We spent an hour talking about, ‘If you hit a fish underwater with a fire-enchanted sword, should it…2 min

K-Zone|August 2022TURBO GOLF RACINGTurbo Golf Racing mixes a few of our favourite things; mini golf (max-ified), Rocket League-style ball punting, and Mario Kart pick-ups. Those pick-ups help you pop the competition out of the race. What race? You’re speeding to sink your oversized golf ball in the giant end-goal hole! You can check out the range of rad rides available for you to use when flinging giant balls down the course. Speed into the boost strips, then zoom into your ball to bash it towards the hole – or kick it from car hood to teleporting portal for a shot at an epic hole-in-one. The only turns you take are when you’re smashing into competitors. The other cars are swinging their way to the same hole at the same time, and fighting on…1 min

K-Zone|August 2022LEGO BRAWLSAlready mastered Super Smash Bros. Ultimate? Created IRL LEGO battles with multiple sets, like Thanos versus Darth Vader? You’re ready for LEGO Brawls. Picture the combo-packed platform showdowns of SSBU spliced with loads of awesome LEGO minifigs and jokes. First, build your own Hero brawler. You can mix and match parts as you unlock new pieces – hilarious heads and hats, cool chests, lethal legs, belting belts, and even a cape! Now dash around the maps in tight team-based tussles. Our favourite is Brawl Mode. Sides are smashing in order to crown their rightful ruler. Dash over to the centre, bash right through opponents, and hold it for the longest time! It’s much more than a basic melee. Chase down the map item boxes for powerful unlocks. We reckon the…1 min

K-Zone|August 2022SOCKVENTUREA kid loses his fave socks to a cursed washing machine. Don’t you hate it when that happens? Something foul is definitely afoot, and it’s not just the smell of your most adventurous pair of foot-warmers. Through the mighty and mystical power of imagination, the kid takes control of a small star who wears socks like a cape. You’ll need to kick up a serious stink to soar through loads of tricky challenges. When you finally feel like you have one bit mastered, you’ll quickly sink deeper into the washing machine of weirdness. Don’t sink into the sea of suds! Plus, dodge the piles of pointy spikes, and duck below the spinning traps. When you have the juice on jumping, Sockventure throws more new skills at you, like wall jumping,…1 min

K-Zone|August 2022HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA: SCARY TALE ADVENTURESTwists on classic fairytales have more bite with Drac doing the storytelling, and that’s what Hotel Transylvania: Scary-Tale Adventures is about. Drac is telling Dennis and Winnie scary reimaginings of classic fairytales. We love how you get to pick which tale to sink your teeth into first. Do you wanna wander through Drac’s take on ‘Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves’? Perhaps you actually feel like seeing how Mavis tackles the wolfy (Wayne) wilds of ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ (plus others). No matter which tricky tale you tackle, you’re in for a ton of fun. Keep an eye out for familiar fiendish faces from those Hotel Transylvania flicks. Some characters are even part of the cool challenges! Dig into the rad platform gameplay while also digging up stacks of collectables.…1 min

K-Zone|August 2022LEGO STAR WARS: THE SKYWALKER SAGAGANG O’ GOODIES We have collected a stack of cheat codes for you to use. Pause the game, then scroll right. Look for the ‘Enter Code’ button, and try these neat codes to score some minifig goodies. Try ‘KH7P320’ for Twi-lek Jedi Master Aayla Secura, ‘VT1LFNH’ for Togruta Jedi Master Shaak Ti, ‘T9LM1QF’ for Anakin’s mother, Shmi Skywalker, and ‘SKYSAGA’ for Rebel pilot, Temmin Wexley. BIG BADS Deck out the Dark Side with these cheat codes! Add ‘SIDIOUS’ for big-bad Darth Sidious. Try this trio for Sidious’ followers; ‘3FCPPVX’ for Grand Moff Tarkin, ‘Z55T8CQ’ for Poggle the Lesser, and ‘WBFE4GO’ for Nute Gunray. Round it out with ‘BAC1CKP’ for the deadly droid, Mister Bones, and ‘OKV7TLR’ for dangerous Dengar. CHRISTMAS CHEATS Want to add festive fun to your minifigs? For…2 min

K-Zone|August 2022GOAT TO BE KIDDINGQ What do you call a bear with no teeth?A A gummy bear!Daniel, WAQ What do you get someone who has everything?A A burglar alarm!Darius, QldKnock knock!Who’s there?Icy!Icy who?Icy you trying not to laugh at this joke!Akira, NSWQ What do you call an ant who fights crime?A A vigilante!Simon, NSWQ Why did the student eat his homework?A The teacher called it a piece of cake!Jamie, NSWQ What do you call a dinosaur fart?A A blast from the past!Callum, NTKnock knock!Who’s there?Olive!Olive who?Olive you!Izzy, TasQ What is brown, hairy, and wears sunglasses?A A cool coconut!Max, VicQ What did the little corn say to the mama corn?A Where is pop corn?Frankie, QldWhat do you call a belt with a watch on it?A waist of time!Got a rad joke? Want more memes? Hit…1 min

K-Zone|August 2022UNLUCKYZERO FUN I was excited to go to a museum with a cool zero-gravity slide. When we got there, it was closed! Mike, Qld UNLUCKY! TOY TUMBLE When I was little, I stood on top of a toy car, slipped, and hit my eyebrow on the edge of the TV stand! I went to hospital for a few hours, and now I have a white scar on my eyebrow Harley, Vic SO UNLUCKY! WORST RIDE I was riding to my local dairy on my BMX, and tried to jump a mini driveway. Instead, I flew over the handlebars and really hurt myself when I landed. I was rushed to the hospital with a concussion – it was my third concussion! Amy, NZ HEAPS UNLUCKY! SOILED SLIDE When I was playing…1 min

K-Zone|August 2022SCIENCE STOEMSHOCKING SCIENCEWHAT YOU NEEDAluminium pie tin Wool fabric (like a sock) Styrofoam block or plate Pencil with eraser tip ThumbtackWHAT IS HAPPENINGStatic electricity! When negative charges (‘electrons’) in the bottom of a cloud are attracted to positive charges (‘protons’) in the ground below, lightning occurs. In this experiment, your finger is like the cloud, and the tin is like the ground!WHAT TO DO1. Find the centre of the pie tin. Push the thumbtack up through the bottom of the tin in the centre.2. Push the eraser end of the pencil onto the sharp end of the thumbtack.3. Now, put the Styrofoam block on a table. Rub the block with wool, moving fast, for a few minutes.4. Using the pencil as a handle, pick up the pie tin, and place it…2 min

K-Zone|August 2022SCIENCE STOEMSHOCKING SCIENCE WHAT YOU NEED Aluminium pie tin Wool fabric (like a sock) Styrofoam block or plate Pencil with eraser tip Thumbtack WHAT IS HAPPENING Static electricity! When negative charges (‘electrons’) in the bottom of a cloud are attracted to positive charges (‘protons’) in the ground below, lightning occurs. In this experiment, your finger is like the cloud, and the tin is like the ground! WHAT TO DO 1. Find the centre of the pie tin. Push the thumbtack up through the bottom of the tin in the centre. 2. Push the eraser end of the pencil onto the sharp end of the thumbtack. 3. Now, put the Styrofoam block on a table. Rub the block with wool, moving fast, for a few minutes. 4. Using the pencil as a…2 min

K-Zone|August 2022Y UR T RY1. Which power would you want? a) Talking to animals! b) Influencing the weather! c) Controlling magic goo! 2. Which game do you want to play right now? a) The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild b) Fortnite c) Among Us 3. Pick an animal! a) Dragonfly b) Whale c) Rat 4. Which skill would you like to have? a) Playing an instrument. b) Singing c) Dancing 5. Pick your hero origin story! a) Building gadgets and vehicles! b) A magical videogame transfers the main character’s powers! c) Bitten by radioactive alien goo! 6. Which job do you want? a) Zookeeper b) Archaeologist c) Artist 7. What would you rather do on the weekend? a) Spend time in nature! b) Visit family! c) Craft and create! Want to check…1 min

K-Zone|August 2022PETER PARTYPETER PANEL I JUST DID 80% OF YOUR JOB, AND THAT – IS THAT HOW YOU REPAY ME? THAT THING DOES NOT OBEY THE LAWS OF PHYSICS AT ALL. GO WEB! FLY! UP, UP, AND AWAY WEB! SHAZAAM! GO! GO! GO WEB GO! TALLY HO. MY NAME’S THE HUMAN SPIDER. YOU’RE A CRIMINAL! BYE, MR. CRIMINAL! SPIDER-MAN WASN’T TRYING TO ATTACK THE CITY, HE WAS TRYING TO SAVE IT. THAT’S SLANDER. I’M GONNA THROW YOU OUT THE WINDOW NOW. Want to check your answers? Thwip over to Hi K-Zoners and the K-Zone Team! – Steven…1 min

K-Zone|August 2022AUGUST WHAT’S ONGET INTO 1st Spider-Man Day 6th Campfire Day and Night 7th Friendship Day 8th International Cat Day 9th Book Lovers Day 10th World Lion Day 12th World Elephant Day 13th National Science Week begins 30th Frankenstein Day SPORT 7th Bulldogs vs Cowboys in NRL 8th The 2022 Commonwealth Games ends 12th Essendon vs Port Adelaide in AFL 19th North Melbourne vs Gold Coast Suns in AFL 28th Titans vs Knights in NRL HAPPY BIRTHDAY 1st K-Zoner Ange 11th Chris Hemsworth, AKA Thor Odinson 13th Sebastian Stan, AKA Bucky 16th Steve Carell, AKA Gru 16th Taika Waititi, AKA Korg 20th Andrew Garfield, AKA Spider-Man 20th David Walliams SCHOOL 1st Public holiday in NT OH AND... 15th September issue of K-Zone out in Australia (September 5 in New Zealand) CONTINUE QUIT!…1 min

K-Zone|August 2022HEROESCHALLENGE CHAMPIONName: MaryHeroic feat: Her team, called '2 Frames Per Second', won the Australian STEM Video Game Challenge 2021 'Year 5-8 Playable Game in SCRATCH category'!FAST FOUR WITH MARYK-Z : Hi Mary! How did you find out about the STEM Video Game Challenge?M: Our technology teacher, David, made a school announcement. My friends (Lily, Eunice, and Scarlett) and I thought it would be fun to combine our ideas to create a game, so we decided to enter!K-Z : Can you describe your team’s game?M: Arachnophobia is a game about ‘lemon boy’ (our main protagonist) who shrinks to the size of an ant and must face his fear of spiders to return to normal size. Lemon boy must fight many different bugs to progress to the end of the game. We…2 min

K-Zone|August 2022MARIO STRIKERSMARIOA balanced, capable character! High technique and shooting attributes make Mario a great pick.LUIGIWell-rounded team player, excelling at setting up great shots with a high passing attribute!ATTRIBUTESSTRENGTHThe character’s power level when tackling, and also their resistance to being tackled.SPEEDA character’s running speed level.SHOOTINGThe power of a player's shot and its speed.PASSINGThe speed of a pass, and the range of a free pass.TECHNIQUEThe shot accuracy and curve for a player. This attribute also affects dribbling the ball, the meter for the Hyper Strike, and the timing of perfect moves.BOWSERPowerful offense! Dominate the field with incred shots and fierce tackles.ROSALINAAn offense powerhouse! Put goalies to the test with Rosalina’s shooting!TEAM K-ZONEAIDEENI always love playing as Rosalina since she has a strong offense. I personally think her movement animation is really cool too…3 min

K-Zone|August 2022THE BEST OFSUMMERSLAM2014: BROCK LESNAR VS JOHN CENAThis was set to be an evenly matched main event, so fans were wowed when Brock absolutely dominated Cena in the wrestling ring, and took the WWE World Heavyweight Championship!2015: RAD REMATCHThe Undertaker's winning streak at Wrestlemania was ended with his loss to Brock at Wrestlemania 30. The fiery rematch was heated, controversial and super confusing! The Undertaker tapped out of a Kimura Lock, but the ref didn’t see! When Brock let go, The Undertaker got him in a hold and went on to win.2016: A NEW BELT IS BORNWhat an historic SummerSlam. When Finn Balor defeated Seth Rollins, he became the very first WWE Universal Champion. Amazing! This title eventually became RAW’s World Championship.2017: FATAL FOUR-WAYEpic is the only way to describe this match!…2 min

K-Zone|August 2022THE BEST OFSUMMERSLAM2014: BROCK LESNAR VS JOHN CENA This was set to be an evenly matched main event, so fans were wowed when Brock absolutely dominated Cena in the wrestling ring, and took the WWE World Heavyweight Championship! 2015: RAD REMATCH The Undertaker's winning streak at Wrestlemania was ended with his loss to Brock at Wrestlemania 30. The fiery rematch was heated, controversial and super confusing! The Undertaker tapped out of a Kimura Lock, but the ref didn’t see! When Brock let go, The Undertaker got him in a hold and went on to win. 2016: A NEW BELT IS BORN What an historic SummerSlam. When Finn Balor defeated Seth Rollins, he became the very first WWE Universal Champion. Amazing! This title eventually became RAW’s World Championship. 2017: FATAL FOUR-WAY Epic is…2 min

K-Zone|August 2022POKÉMON FORECASTHISUI HINTS There are four times of day in Pokémon Legends: Arceus; morning, midday, evening, and nightfall. Those periods impact weather, varying from sunny and cloudy to rainy and snowing! Speeding up changes in weather can be beneficial for battling with certain types of Pokémon, or catching ‘em. For example, Legendary Thundurus only spawns in a thunderstorm at sea by the Cobalt Coastlands (regular or light rain won’t count). Hisui Sliggoo only evolves into Goodra in rain or fog! TIME FOR TRICKS Once the first map is fully available, change the weather by heading to any Base Camp where you want to control the conditions (or home in Jubilife Village). Click the tent and pick a time of day to sleep until, or chat to the Galaxy Member on the…1 min

K-Zone|August 2022WORLD WHEATHERCAILLEACH A powerful Celtic goddess, the Cailleach controlled the winds and winter, and even determined the length and harshness of the season! The Cailleach was also known for fighting spring, herding deer, and using her staff to freeze the ground... Brrr! SET AND HORUS Set was the Egyptian god of storms, chaos, and more. He was held responsible for strange weather events. On the flipside, Horus was the god of the sky, the sun, and good storms. Horus was also the protector of the Egyptian people. ZEUS AND JUPITER In Greek mythology, Zeus was the god of the sky and weather. The ancient god was believed to be the divine sender of thunder, lightning, rain and winds. Zeus' weapon was a lightning bolt. The Romans had a similar god called…1 min

K-Zone|August 2022ALL FUN AND GAMESWHO Athletes from 54 countries in the Commonwealth attend, including Australia, New Zealand, the UK, India, Canada, South Africa, and Fiji. Oh, and Perry the multi-coloured bull will be there too. He’s the official mascot for the Commonwealth Games and was created by 10-year-old Emma Lou from the UK. WHAT The Games are a sporting event that's held every four years. WHEN The 2022 Commonwealth Games start July 28 and wrap up on August 8! WHERE Birmingham, England. WHY The Games aim to unite people through sport. Plus, you get to see the athletes’ awesome skills! AUSSIE ATHLETES Watch out for these legends set to make their mark on the Games! Ariarne Titmus – Swimming You might remember Ariarne for winning a whopping four medals at the Tokyo Olympic Games!…2 min

K-Zone|August 2022DEEP DIVETHINKING ABOUT THE NEW SEASON…I love the direction of this season. The search for Ant and Fontaine’s grandparents across the seas makes this a deeply personal story. I love the episodes focused on environmental issues and how the Nektons have all become true eco-warriors. I also love any episode with Mad Madeline and Ant together.THE CHARACTER I ENJOY WRITING THE MOST FOR THE SHOW IS…Ant. Ant is the character that is most like me. He’s as optimistic and as enthusiastic as I am, and always a joy to write. I have to give most of the credit to story editor, Phillip Dalkin, and all our fantastic writers on The Deep.WHEN WATCHING THE SHOW...Keep an eye on Jeffrey the fish at all times. He steals every scene.IF I COULD HAVE ONE…2 min

K-Zone|August 2022ARTIST SPOTLIGHTANDREW CRANNAAndrew is an Aussie author, illustrator and teacher, living on the Central Coast, NSW. He is the creator of books like The Bloodhound Boys and The Astronaughties. As a kid, Andrew wanted to be a rock star with super powers. He never learned to sing or play an instrument, so he worked on writing and drawing. Andrew studied Primary Education at university, then travelled the world teaching, playing rugby, and illustrating. He made The Astronaughties after wondering how astronauts face their fears blasting into space – and how kid astronauts would handle space dangers!PEEK AT THE ASTRONAUGHTIES: MOON MAYHEM...…1 min

K-Zone|August 2022THOR + THORTHE MIGHTY THOR JANE FOSTERABILITIES: Worthy of wielding Mjolnir, which grants her similar powers to Thor Odinson. These powers includes transforming her body, and granting her similar strength, speed, and endurance as her old friend. Jane also gains the power of flight and is able to summon lightning. Previously shattered, Mjolnir seems to be reconstructed, and The Mighty Thor is able to use the broken pieces in battle by willing the weapon to break apart and reform. With shards of Mjolnir flying to attack opponents, The Mighty Thor can hit more targets with charged energy. Wielding Mjolnir removes any substances that aren’t naturally found in her body, to heal and strengthen The Mighty Thor, but this ability isn’t always ideal. The powers may also be too much for a mortal…2 min

K-Zone|August 2022HAPPY BIRTHDAY THOR!1 THOR WAS BORN IN A CAVE IN NORWAY! 2 THOR’S VERY FIRST MARVEL COMIC APPEARANCE WAS ‘JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY’ #83 IN AUGUST 1962. 3 IN THE FIRST THOR MOVIE IN 2011, YOU CAN SPOT A BILLBOARD THAT SAYS ‘JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY’. 4 THOR IS SON OF ODIN, KING OF ASGARD. 5 IT SHOULD BE NO SURPRISE WHY THOR’S LAST NAME IS ‘ODINSON’ - DID YOU REALISE? 6 THOR’S HAMMER, MJOLNIR, WAS FORGED IN THE HEART OF A DYING STAR. 7 MJOLNIR RETURNS TO THOR LIKE A BOOMERANG. 8 A COPY OF ‘JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY’ #83 SOLD FOR OVER $597,984 AT AN AUCTION IN APRIL! 9 THOR ALSO HAS AN AXE CALLED ‘STORMBREAKER’, WHICH HELPS HIM TO SUMMON THE BIFROST AND TELEPORT. 10 IN THE COMICS, THOR ACTUALLY HAS A…3 min

K-Zone|August 2022WHERE THE WILD THINGS AREK-Z : Hi Agnes and Ulraf! It’s a big year for Minecraft – how do you celebrate at Minecraft headquarters? A: We do have quite good parties. When we released the Buzzy Bees update, we had a huge cake that looked like the Minecraft bee. K-Z : Are Creepers allowed to attend? U: We do actually have Creepers in the office. A: We have one, but it has never exploded. K-Z : Phew! Other than parties and Creepers in the office, what’s the best thing about your job? A: Minecraft had been my favourite game for many years before I joined Mojang. It was always my dream to work on it. U: I really love the silly questions internally. We spent an hour talking about, ‘If you hit a fish…2 min

K-Zone|August 2022TAIKO NO TATSUJIN: RHYTHM FESTIVALThis gaming gig is to become a drum master... again. There are stacks of songs to help you on your dramatic drumming journey from beginner drummer to peak percussionist. Our favourite track is an orchestral remix of The Legend of Zelda theme song. Nailing the perfect rhythm doesn’t happen straight away, which is why you need to jump straight into the new Practise mode! Practise an entire song, or perfect a part of the same looping beat bit. Choose an option from the 76 drum-tapping tunes. There are also more tunes for you to snare online. Try keeping in time with the beat to best your buds in four-player same-Switch multiplayer mayhem. You could also rattle into Donkatsu Toy Wars to turn drumbeats into toy brawls. Play together with Don-chan…1 min

K-Zone|August 2022TIME ON FROG ISLANDThe poor playable sailor in Time on Frog Island is toad-ally stranded. He’ll need to hop to it and find some help so he can fix his totes wrecked ship. Luckily, this island paradise is stuffed with heaps of helpful frogs! Phew! However, while these fine folk may be full of fun, they aren’t exactly leaping at the chance to give items for free. Find fun objects, then trade ‘em. You will dig up stacks of hidden treasures and fly into piles of peak puzzles in this adventure. We love how chill and funny Frog Island is to play. You won’t feel swamped by the sticky situations and can explore this sweet sandbox at your own pace. Make mates and help out with all of their odd requests. Go fishing…1 min

K-Zone|August 2022UNLUCKYZERO FUNI was excited to go to a museum with a cool zero-gravity slide. When we got there, it was closed!Mike, QldUNLUCKY!TOY TUMBLEWhen I was little, I stood on top of a toy car, slipped, and hit my eyebrow on the edge of the TV stand! I went to hospital for a few hours, and now I have a white scar on my eyebrowHarley, VicSO UNLUCKY!WORST RIDEI was riding to my local dairy on my BMX, and tried to jump a mini driveway. Instead, I flew over the handlebars and really hurt myself when I landed. I was rushed to the hospital with a concussion – it was my third concussion!Amy, NZHEAPS UNLUCKY!SOILED SLIDEWhen I was playing with my friend at the park, I went down the slide and accidentally…1 min

K-Zone|August 2022PRANKS!MAZE MANOEUVREMake signs saying ‘Door broken’, ‘Wet paint’, and ‘Use other door’. Stick the signs on every entrance and exit, with arrows that point in every direction. The next person to try to leave will end up walking in circles, looking for a way to escape!NO HARM-ONICA, NO FOULI got a harmonica in a Christmas cracker, so I tied it to the front of my sister’s bike. She rode it for two days before realising why it sounded so weird when she was going fast – all the air went through the harmonica so it played different notes!Hannah, NSWPARTY PLOTWhen someone leaves the table for a bit, bring out a cake with candles. When they return, sing ‘Happy birthday!’ to confuse your victim – it isn’t their birthday! It’s a…1 min

K-Zone|August 2022LOOT ZONEJurassic World: CAPTIVZ Dominion Edition Mega Egg SurpriseUnbox an epic series of Jurassic World: Dominion items! Sift through Biosyn Lab slime to unearth three mystery Pop N’Lock Battle Dino figures for your collection! There’s also a Zoom Rider pull-back dinosaur car, exclusive Dominion board game and more!NexCuba 3x3Do you have what it takes to become a champion speedcuber? Test your skills with this classic NexCube! It’s lighter than most other cubes, with an adjustable elasticity that helps it spin easier!Thor’ s HammerProve that you’re worthy of the power of Thor when you wield this awesome version of Mjolnir! This detailed toy has motion-activated sound effects, plus character phrases!…1 min

K-Zone|August 2022HEROESCHALLENGE CHAMPION Name: Mary Heroic feat: Her team, called '2 Frames Per Second', won the Australian STEM Video Game Challenge 2021 'Year 5-8 Playable Game in SCRATCH category'! FAST FOUR WITH MARY K-Z : Hi Mary! How did you find out about the STEM Video Game Challenge? M: Our technology teacher, David, made a school announcement. My friends (Lily, Eunice, and Scarlett) and I thought it would be fun to combine our ideas to create a game, so we decided to enter! K-Z : Can you describe your team’s game? M: Arachnophobia is a game about ‘lemon boy’ (our main protagonist) who shrinks to the size of an ant and must face his fear of spiders to return to normal size. Lemon boy must fight many different bugs to progress…1 min

K-Zone|August 2022NINJA LEGENDBeing Australian Ninja Warrior’s Furthest Fastest last season was amazing and something I only ever dreamed of! Though it does put a target on your back…The biggest lesson I’ve learned in my time competing is to never be complacent. The second you think you have something in the bag is likely the moment your run ends!I was afraid of the head-to-head elements coming into this season. It removed a lot of room for error due to picking up the pace. In hindsight, Ninja V Ninja was my favourite.Every person competing on Australian Ninja Warrior deserves to be there; they all have talents beyond wildest belief. Personally, you can never overlook Ashlin ‘Flashlin’ Herbert as a prime competitor for this series!If I could pick anyone to run the courses, it would…1 min

K-Zone|August 2022NINJA LEGENDBeing Australian Ninja Warrior’s Furthest Fastest last season was amazing and something I only ever dreamed of! Though it does put a target on your back… The biggest lesson I’ve learned in my time competing is to never be complacent. The second you think you have something in the bag is likely the moment your run ends! I was afraid of the head-to-head elements coming into this season. It removed a lot of room for error due to picking up the pace. In hindsight, Ninja V Ninja was my favourite. Every person competing on Australian Ninja Warrior deserves to be there; they all have talents beyond wildest belief. Personally, you can never overlook Ashlin ‘Flashlin’ Herbert as a prime competitor for this series! If I could pick anyone to run…1 min

K-Zone|August 2022POKÉ POWERPOWER OUTAGE Lightning flashes, thunder rumbles and BOOM! Power’s out. Sure, torches are fine, but imagine having Electrodes in every room. You could even read the latest issue of K-Zone by Electrode-light! WHILE CAMPING Finding electricity while camping can be tricky. Everyone needs a Pikachu to power the stove, or charge an iPad. Imagine the stories Pikachu would tell by the fire – if we understood ‘pika pika’. PET PRANKS Your purring pet is fast asleep when suddenly, a wild Pawmi appears! Your cat, mistaking this Pokémon for a rodent, springs to action The frantic feline would chase Pawmi around for hours before realising this is no ordinary game of cat and mouse! CHRISTMAS MORNING Imagine this; you’re waiting for everyone else to wake up so you can open your…1 min

K-Zone|August 2022WORLD WHEATHERCAILLEACHA powerful Celtic goddess, the Cailleach controlled the winds and winter, and even determined the length and harshness of the season! The Cailleach was also known for fighting spring, herding deer, and using her staff to freeze the ground... Brrr!SET AND HORUSSet was the Egyptian god of storms, chaos, and more. He was held responsible for strange weather events. On the flipside, Horus was the god of the sky, the sun, and good storms. Horus was also the protector of the Egyptian people.ZEUS AND JUPITERIn Greek mythology, Zeus was the god of the sky and weather. The ancient god was believed to be the divine sender of thunder, lightning, rain and winds. Zeus' weapon was a lightning bolt. The Romans had a similar god called 'Jupiter', and this god was…1 min

K-Zone|August 2022ALL-ROUNDER LEGENDK-Z: Hello Tahlia! How does it feel to represent Australia in the first Women’s Cricket at a Commonwealth Games? T: It’s an amazing opportunity, I’m excited as it’s something I never thought I’d get to experience. K-Z: Who are you most excited to play? T: I’m most excited about our first game against India, it’s going to be a tough game! K-Z: You have played in The Ashes, One Day International, World Cup, and Big Bash League. Do you have a favourite? T: It’s hard to beat World Cups. They’re the most exciting tournaments and high-pressure games. K-Z: You’re an all-rounder! What are your bowling and batting records? T: My highest score is 172, best bowling figures are 6/24, and fastest delivery is 115km/hr. K-Z: What’s your career highlight so…1 min

K-Zone|August 2022WATCH!BAYMAX!STREAMING NOW ON DISNEY+The inflatable, incredible healthcare companion robot, Baymax, is continuing his adventures after the events of Big Hero 6! Baymax is setting out into the big, busy city of San Fransokyo to fulfil his original programming: helping others! In these six episodes, the talented nurse robot goes on different healthcare capers and meets a bunch of extraordinary characters who need Baymax’s unique approach to healing.WATCH OUT FOR: HIRO!THE LAST BUSSTREAMING NOW ON NETFLIXA group of students head on a field trip to the unveiling of a famous scientist’s creation. The scientist, Monkhouse, reveals the Genie Orb, which was designed to clean up the environment and bring world peace. Unfortunately, the students find their lives are changed when the orbs become an army of ruthless drones and rise up…1 min

K-Zone|August 2022READ! READ!THE BREAKFAST CLUB ADVENTURES THE BEAST BEYOND THE FENCEMARCUS RASHFORD WITH ALEX FALASE›KOYA ILLUSTRATED BY MARTA KISSIWhen Marcus kicks his favourite football over the school fence, he believes it’s gone forever. After he receives an invitation to join the ‘Breakfast Club Investigators’, he gets wrapped up in an exciting adventure with new friends who want to solve the mystery – and save his football!READ IT... AFTER A MATCH!THE LOST RYUEMI WATANABE COHENBig ryu disappeared from Japan 20 years ago, and only the smaller cousins remain. Kohei loves his ryu, Yuharu, but he remembers his grandpa, Ojiisan, looking up at a big ryu in wonder. Kohei knows this memory is impossible, but he used to dream of a grand quest to bring the big ryu back and make Ojiisan smile. Now,…2 min

K-Zone|August 2022READ! READ!THE BREAKFAST CLUB ADVENTURES THE BEAST BEYOND THE FENCE MARCUS RASHFORD WITH ALEX FALASE›KOYA ILLUSTRATED BY MARTA KISSI When Marcus kicks his favourite football over the school fence, he believes it’s gone forever. After he receives an invitation to join the ‘Breakfast Club Investigators’, he gets wrapped up in an exciting adventure with new friends who want to solve the mystery – and save his football! READ IT... AFTER A MATCH! THE LOST RYU EMI WATANABE COHEN Big ryu disappeared from Japan 20 years ago, and only the smaller cousins remain. Kohei loves his ryu, Yuharu, but he remembers his grandpa, Ojiisan, looking up at a big ryu in wonder. Kohei knows this memory is impossible, but he used to dream of a grand quest to bring the big ryu…2 min

K-Zone|August 2022THOR + THORTHE MIGHTY THOR JANE FOSTER ABILITIES: Worthy of wielding Mjolnir, which grants her similar powers to Thor Odinson. These powers includes transforming her body, and granting her similar strength, speed, and endurance as her old friend. Jane also gains the power of flight and is able to summon lightning. Previously shattered, Mjolnir seems to be reconstructed, and The Mighty Thor is able to use the broken pieces in battle by willing the weapon to break apart and reform. With shards of Mjolnir flying to attack opponents, The Mighty Thor can hit more targets with charged energy. Wielding Mjolnir removes any substances that aren’t naturally found in her body, to heal and strengthen The Mighty Thor, but this ability isn’t always ideal. The powers may also be too much for a…2 min

K-Zone|August 2022HAMMER TIMEK-Z : Hi Mjolnir! Want to hear a funny hammer joke we came up with?M: Let me guess. You nailed it?K-Z : How did you know? It’s the 60th anniversary of Thor, which means it’s also been 60 years since we first saw you! How have you stayed so strong and shiny?M: Two eggs for breakfast daily and a sandpapering once a week.K-Z : Wow! What are some of your personal highlights from the past 60 years of heroic... hammer stuff?M: Definitely trashing Doctor Strange’s lair. Taking on Hulk surprised a lot of people too.K-Z : Thanos was also surprising, what about that?M: Oh, you mean how Cap was able to wield me? Totally! You just have to roll with it, you know? It was for a good cause.K-Z :…1 min

K-Zone|August 2022LEGO STAR WARS: THE SKYWALKER SAGAGANG O’ GOODIESWe have collected a stack of cheat codes for you to use. Pause the game, then scroll right. Look for the ‘Enter Code’ button, and try these neat codes to score some minifig goodies. Try ‘KH7P320’ for Twi-lek Jedi Master Aayla Secura, ‘VT1LFNH’ for Togruta Jedi Master Shaak Ti, ‘T9LM1QF’ for Anakin’s mother, Shmi Skywalker, and ‘SKYSAGA’ for Rebel pilot, Temmin Wexley.BIG BADSDeck out the Dark Side with these cheat codes! Add ‘SIDIOUS’ for big-bad Darth Sidious. Try this trio for Sidious’ followers; ‘3FCPPVX’ for Grand Moff Tarkin, ‘Z55T8CQ’ for Poggle the Lesser, and ‘WBFE4GO’ for Nute Gunray. Round it out with ‘BAC1CKP’ for the deadly droid, Mister Bones, and ‘OKV7TLR’ for dangerous Dengar.CHRISTMAS CHEATSWant to add festive fun to your minifigs? For holiday reskins, use ‘C3PHOHO’ for…2 min

K-Zone|August 2022GOAT TO BE KIDDINGQ What do you call a bear with no teeth? A A gummy bear! Daniel, WA Q What do you get someone who has everything? A A burglar alarm! Darius, Qld Knock knock! Who’s there? Icy! Icy who? Icy you trying not to laugh at this joke! Akira, NSW Q What do you call an ant who fights crime? A A vigilante! Simon, NSW Q Why did the student eat his homework? A The teacher called it a piece of cake! Jamie, NSW Q What do you call a dinosaur fart? A A blast from the past! Callum, NT Knock knock! Who’s there? Olive! Olive who? Olive you! Izzy, Tas Q What is brown, hairy, and wears sunglasses? A A cool coconut! Max, Vic Q What did the little corn…1 min

K-Zone|August 2022PRANKS!MAZE MANOEUVRE Make signs saying ‘Door broken’, ‘Wet paint’, and ‘Use other door’. Stick the signs on every entrance and exit, with arrows that point in every direction. The next person to try to leave will end up walking in circles, looking for a way to escape! NO HARM-ONICA, NO FOUL I got a harmonica in a Christmas cracker, so I tied it to the front of my sister’s bike. She rode it for two days before realising why it sounded so weird when she was going fast – all the air went through the harmonica so it played different notes! Hannah, NSW PARTY PLOT When someone leaves the table for a bit, bring out a cake with candles. When they return, sing ‘Happy birthday!’ to confuse your victim –…1 min

K-Zone|August 2022Y UR T RY1. Which power would you want?a) Talking to animals!b) Influencing the weather!c) Controlling magic goo!2. Which game do you want to play right now?a) The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildb) Fortnitec) Among Us3. Pick an animal!a) Dragonflyb) Whalec) Rat4. Which skill would you like to have?a) Playing an instrument.b) Singingc) Dancing5. Pick your hero origin story!a) Building gadgets and vehicles!b) A magical videogame transfers the main character’s powers!c) Bitten by radioactive alien goo!6. Which job do you want?a) Zookeeperb) Archaeologistc) Artist7. What would you rather do on the weekend?a) Spend time in nature!b) Visit family!c) Craft and create!Want to check your results and find your next rad read? Head toThanks K-Zone! – Patrick…1 min

K-Zone|August 2022HOLIDAY HELPERFIRST LETTER OF YOUR FIRST NAMEA = Ride your bike or scooterB = Play soccerC = Design and make an obstacle courseD = Build LEGOE = Do a good deedF = Plan a prankG = Bake a delicious cake from scratchH = Draw or paint a self-portraitI = Learn a new skateboard trickJ = Make a fortK = Practise your sports skillsL = Change the layout of your bedroomM = Shoot hoopsN = Do a puzzleO = Create a comicP = Learn magic tricksQ = Visit the libraryR = Make a short filmS = Write a storyT = Camp in your living roomU = Play a gameV = Enter a K-Zone competitionW = Learn to play an instrumentX = Paint rocksY = Safely try fun geocaching challenges with an adult's…1 min

K-Zone|August 2022HOLIDAY HELPERFIRST LETTER OF YOUR FIRST NAME A = Ride your bike or scooter B = Play soccer C = Design and make an obstacle course D = Build LEGO E = Do a good deed F = Plan a prank G = Bake a delicious cake from scratch H = Draw or paint a self-portrait I = Learn a new skateboard trick J = Make a fort K = Practise your sports skills L = Change the layout of your bedroom M = Shoot hoops N = Do a puzzle O = Create a comic P = Learn magic tricks Q = Visit the library R = Make a short film S = Write a story T = Camp in your living room U = Play a game V =…1 min

K-Zone|August 2022PETER PARTYPETER PANELI JUST DID 80% OF YOUR JOB, AND THAT – IS THAT HOW YOU REPAY ME?THAT THING DOES NOT OBEY THE LAWS OF PHYSICS AT ALL.GO WEB! FLY! UP, UP, AND AWAY WEB! SHAZAAM! GO! GO! GO WEB GO! TALLY HO.MY NAME’S THE HUMAN SPIDER.YOU’RE A CRIMINAL! BYE, MR. CRIMINAL!SPIDER-MAN WASN’T TRYING TO ATTACK THE CITY, HE WAS TRYING TO SAVE IT. THAT’S SLANDER.I’M GONNA THROW YOU OUT THE WINDOW NOW.Want to check your answers? Thwip over toHi K-Zoners and the K-Zone Team! – StevenImages: iStock, Getty, Sony Pictures…1 min