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Level up with loads of fun this month! Inside this issue, we share over 50 excellent games and it kicks off from page 18! Learn how to draw a Fall Guys jelly bean, meet a cricket champ and peep an incred LEGO build. Celebrate Adventure Time (and BMO) hitting screens again, and go on an out of this world quest with new movie, Over The Moon. You could even win a telescope and many more cool prizes! EMAIL THE K-ZONE TEAM AT KZONE@NEXTMEDIA.COM.AU…

BRILLIANT BOOKWORM Name: Aarya Heroic feat: She raised $9678 for MS Readathon 2020, making her the Top Kid fundraiser! FAST FOUR WITH AARYA K-Z: Hello Aarya! How did you find out about the MS Readathon and why did you join? A: Last year in school, we got a note about the MS Readathon. I discussed it with my mum, and she helped me join. I had to explain what MS is to my mum. I love to help people who need support. I also read nonstop, so I took my reading to the next level by helping people while continuing my passion for reading. This year was my second time participating in the MS Readathon. I am definitely participating in the MS Readathon again next year, to read more books…

As the founder of DeadlyScience, Corey Tutt loves sharing cool science facts. He’s also the 2020 NSW Young Australian of the Year. Wow! DeadlyScience provides science books and equipment to remote schools in Australia. For more information, you can visit www.deadlyscience.icu! BLUE-TONGUE LIZARDS Blue-tongue lizards are found all over Australia, and you might be lucky enough to spot a few visiting your backyard. These reptiles are talented tricksters and great at bluffing! In the animal kingdom, bright colours (like blue) are often a venomous warning sign to other creatures. Blue-tongue lizards will puff themselves up to appear even bigger when they are threatened, and open their mouth wide to hiss and show their blue tongue. This will usually scare any predators or curious animals away! Like most lizards, blue-tongue lizards…

WINNING AT THE ICC T20 WORLD CUP IN FRONT OF 85,000 PEOPLE AT THE MCG… Felt amazing. I was out on the field with my best friends, playing the game I love in front of so many people. It’s still hard to put into words, but easily the highlight of my career so far. Hopefully a few more World Cups to come! THE INTERNATIONAL CRICKET TEAM I LOOK FORWARD TO PLAYING THE MOST IS… New Zealand. They’re tough competition and have world-class players, but we’re up for the challenge! MY TIP FOR K-ZONERS WHO WANT TO BE A BETTER BATTER OR BOWLER IS… Practise, practise and more practise. I used to hang a cricket ball off a tree and hit that back and forth for hours, which helped my hand-eye…

Hundreds of years before Harry Potter went to Hogwarts, there was another mysterious master of magic. You! In Hogwarts Legacy, you can play out the previously untold story of a wizarding wonder walking through the hallowed halls of Hogwarts. The student you play has a rad rare ability – sniffing out and attempting Ancient Magic. So, will you protect this secret to keep the wizarding world safe? Could this tempt you to slither into sneakier supernatural skills? It’s your call – decide how to level up your powerful pupil. No matter what you choose, you’ll meet magical mates, brew brilliant potions and need to ace spell casting. You can also tame a few fantastic beasts (once you figure out where to find ’em). Hogwarts Legacy isn’t all about studying, and…

Grab three rad remasters of three Mario adventures; Super Mario 64, Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Sunshine. All playable in three deeply delightful dimensions! The orig Super Mario 64 may be 24 years old, but there are more than 64 reasons to love it. Perfect peak platforming as you plunder powered-up paintings around Princess Peach’s castle. This game is where you master the wall jumping, ground pounding moves that make 3D Mario gameplay so magical. Mario’s next 3D adventure is a beachside vacay in Super Mario Sunshine. Swim through a flood of fun with Mario’s Flash Liquidizer Ultra Dousing Device (F.L.U.D.D.), built by the same genius Professor E. Gadd from Luigi’s Mansion 3. Super Mario Galaxy is the last, but definitely not the least. We reckon this intergalactic Wii…

IT’S PONY MONDAY TO FRIDAY AT 4:00PM UNTIL NOVEMBER 26 ON NICKELODEON Annie is a determined farm girl living in the city, and her best friend Pony is enthusiastic and unpredictable! That combo can only mean new experiences, and in these episodes, you’ll see a few of the duo’s adventures. In an attempt to avoid paying for parking, Annie and Pony’s family will try to visit the mall in under 10 minutes, and Annie starts to worry their friend Clara is avoiding them! WATCH OUT FOR: GERRY! KIPO AND THE AGE OF WONDERBEASTS STREAMING NOW ON NETFLIX Kipo and the Brunch Bunch ended their oldest enemy’s reign of terror, but with Scarlemagne out of the picture, there’s no time to rest. Anti-Mute leader Dr Emilia wants to eliminate all mutes,…

NO LAUGHING MAT-TER Nearly everyone has a welcome mat at the front door! Print out a bunch of fake traffic tickets and cut them out. Place the tickets on your door mat – the more, the better. Your set of tricky tickets should all clearly mention that parking here is illegal and anyone who does will receive a massive fine! CAMO CLOAK Split a green garbage bag in half. On one side, glue lawn clippings, leaves and small sticks, covering it as much as you can. Use this creation to camouflage yourself and give people a good jump scare! EGGS-ILE Papier-mâché an inflated balloon and paint it white to look like a massive egg. Create a makeshift nest in the crook of a nearby tree to house your craft creation.…

1 BEAN SKETCHING Lightly sketch a large upright bean shape for the body, with a smaller, horizontal bean at the top for the head. Draw spikes as shown, with the largest at the back of the head. Sketch a triangle for a wing below it. For limbs, use slightly bent tube shapes for arms, and ovals for the hands and feet. 2 TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE Draw a large eye, and a bump on the head; start behind the eye and continue to the snout. Add the mouth, teeth and nostrils. Make an ‘S’ curve from the jawline to the arms. Create the circle face, with two small beans for eyes. Add neck lines as shown. 3 WINGING IT Make a boomerang as the top of the wing,…

1. WHICH IS MORE USEFUL ON A DESERTED ISLAND? Your sibling or best mate. A wooden mask. 2. YOU’RE KNOWN FOR YOUR… Wacky personality! Catchphrases! 3. THERE’S A CRATE OUTSIDE YOUR HOUSE. WHAT ARE YOU HOPING WILL BE INSIDE? Coins! Wumpa Fruit! 4. WHICH OPTION BEST DESCRIBES YOUR ABILITY TO RIDE WILD HOGS? Pretty great. Green dinosaurs are more my jam. 5. I WOULD RATHER… Blast fireballs from my hands! Spin at high speed to create a tornado! 6. PICK A COMBO! Denim shorts and red kicks. Denim overalls and a red hat. KEEP SCORE! Discover where your final points will lead at HINT! Circle your answers and tally the score at the end!…

I LIKE TO RIDE MY BICYCLE AROUND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD! BEACH CRICKET! I’M NOT A BIG CRICKET FAN, BUT GET ME ON A BEACH WITH A CRICKET SET AND I’M INTO IT! I LOVE ARCHERY ON A NICE CLEAR DAY! I LIKE TO PLAY A VERSION OF DODGEBALL WHERE EACH TEAM ALSO PROTECTS A BIN FROM BEING HIT! I LOVE TO PLAY BASKETBALL OUTSIDE, BUT THAT MIGHT BE BECAUSE I’M A MESSY EATER... ALWAYS DRIBBLING. Love the mag? Want more? Watch full eps of K-Zone TV at…

The cute kiwi is a flightless bird from beautiful New Zealand, and KeyWe is a fun puzzle game from a couple of Kiwis (people from New Zealand, not the birds)! The playable kiwis are called Jeff and Debra, and the hardworking pair really need your help. Since they don’t have hands, it would be great if you could lend them one! The fluffy fowl have the tricky job of tackling tasks at the post office. The clock is always ticking, so it’s time to get kicking! The kiwis might be short on hands, but the duo can jump, flap, peck and butt-slam through a mountain of mail missions. You def wanna play this in couch co-op to put the ‘we’ into KeyWe. Otherwise, play solo and work on mastering the…

The deadly Death Star lurking above Endor has been obliterated by the rad Rebel Alliance. With the lights going out for the Galactic Empire goons, it’s time for the New Republic to shine! That’s the sweet setting for Star Wars: Squadrons. You can jump between New Republic starfighters and TIE fighters. As Vanguard Squadron, keep the New Republic’s secret Starhawk project safe from the soaring Imperial eyes. As Titan Squadron, TIE up loose ends by pointing a proton torpedo at this promising project. The more you soar, the more you score. Mix in powerful unlockable upgrades and switch up your space duds. Decorate your starfighters’ cockpit as you zip from a pilot-to-chase to full-fledged ace. Moved through the campaign at hyperspeed? Now you can tackle dogged Dogfight mode against AI…

Meet Dr John Martin, an ecologist, Research Scientist in Terrestrial Ecology at the Taronga Conservation Society and team member for The Urban Field Naturalist Project! K-Z: Hi John! What do you do at Taronga Conservation Society? J: I learn about animals, including where they live and what they eat. I use this information to help increase the variety of animals around our homes and farms. I work with universities and the community to learn about animals. K-Z: What did you do before this role? J: I spent 10 years learning about plants and animals at university – almost as many years as primary and high school! I’ve worked in national parks, museums, and botanic gardens before. K-Z: What is the aim of The Urban Field Naturalist Project? J: The project…

Q Why do dogs float in water? A Coz they are good buoys! Cassandra, NSW Q Why did the log sit around all day instead of getting work done? A It wood, but it’s too lazy! Koby, NT Knock, knock! Who’s there? Dozen! Dozen who? Dozen anyone want to let me in? Harmony, NZ Q Which moth is the biggest? A A mammoth! Kieran, ACT Q Why did Star Wars 4, 5 and 6 release before 1, 2 and 3? A Coz in charge of production, Yoda was. Peta, Vic Q Why was the bum in hospital? A It had a fart attack! Joseph, Tas Q What do you say when someone is holding a pen backwards? A That’s not the point! René, SA My pets are very artistic. The…

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GET INTO 7th Letter Writing Day 10th Nobel Prize Day 11th International Mountain Day 13th International Children’s Day 14th International Monkey Day 18th Bake Cookies Day 21st Crossword Puzzle Day 21st Look On The Bright Side Day 25th Christmas Day 26th Boxing Day 31st Make Up Your Mind Day 31st New Year’s Eve HAPPY BIRTHDAY 1st Robert Irwin 19th Jake Gyllenhaal, AKA Mysterio 19th K-Zoner Aaron 21st Samuel L. Jackson, AKA Nick Fury SCHOOL 11th Last day of school in Qld and SA 17th Last day of school in Tas and WA 18th Last day of school in ACT, NSW, NT and Vic OH AND... 14th January issue of K-Zone out in Australia (January 4 in New Zealand) CONTINUE MEGA STRIKE BOWLING WATCHING K ZONE TV GAMING PRESSING QUIT MELTING…

AUSSIE NEWS Fred James from Innisfail, Queensland recently wanted to share some positivity with the world, and organised for 40,000 sunflower seeds to be planted on his property. The seeds were arranged to spell ‘G’day world, from Oz’ with a smiley face! Eight weeks later, his message bloomed in October. Each letter is 35 metres high, and Fred even allowed visitors to enter the property and check out the sunflowers. He spent $500 on sunflower seeds and still has enough seeds to create more messages! CREATURE NEWS Researchers at the British Antarctic Survey have found 11 emperor penguin colonies previously unknown to scientists, using satellites and poo! Via two satellites in the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission, researchers spotted red-brown guano patches (AKA poo) on the ice. This represented smaller penguin colonies,…

ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW HORIZONS We have spent hours peacefully creating – and exploring – island paradise. It’s a great way to virtually enjoy the outdoors... from inside! BATTLE TOADS A cartoon-like brawler that is toad-ally awesome! You smash, drill, leap, stomp and even turbo bike in your battle against opponents! CRASH BAND ICOOT 4 TTIS ABOUT TIME Have you been itching to spin, jump, smash tons of crates and collect Wumpa Fruits? This Crash Bandicoot adventure has you covered! It also has a space-time rift, mega multiverse and plenty of challenges to complete! DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT Fans of the anime will feel like they are part of the Dragon Ball world with this game! There’s a story to unfold, training and side tasks to complete, and opponents to battle!…

MO’ BMO Adventure Time: Distant Lands is a new four-part special and the first episode is called ‘BMO’! Everyone’s fave robo buddy, BMO, is recruited by a service droid to save a far-away society. So, a doomed alien world stands at the brink of destruction. Amid the chaos, a wounded BMO arrives. Is BMO the hero who will finally save this troubled world from destruction? Y5? WHY NOT! Y5 is a teenage member of an alien race of bunnies... So many bunnies. She is a scientist with a secret lab, and uses gravity boots to escape any sticky situations. Y5 really wants to make her parents proud, but her instincts tell her to help BMO when her mother wants to use the robot for parts. Y5 stands up for what…

Already clocked Minecraft Dungeons? It’s time to dig up Hero Edition for a double DLC drop of awesome. New to the cool co-op dungeon crawler? You can nab Minecraft Dungeons: Hero Edition to get the full package! Slash swords, shoot arrows and grab loads of loot in the main missions. Plus, uncover five super secret levels. Beat the main game to unlock new DLC. The Creeping Winter DLC has you wailing on the Wretched Wraith. Slip through three new icy missions, and throw snow at new foes like the Illusioner and Iceologer. The Jungle Awakens DLC has a trio of missions to try, too. Watch out for the Leapleaf and def make some noise when you spot the wild Whisperer. Make these baddies buzz off with bee-powered power-ups. Our favourite…

In the US, basketball stars kick off in college league, then get their slick kicks and graduate to the NBA. Your graduation pathway is in NBA 2K21. Start by sinking swishes in MyCareer mode. Build your own player, who’s ready to make it rain three-pointers. Eager to hit the court sooner? Duck into the totes well named PlayNow mode. Dribble and wiggle your way past defenders to avoid getting stuck in the defensive traffic in Block City. Instead, get stuck into squeaking out some space and line up your shot. Time for nothing but net? You bet! Otherwise, you can get the scoop on an alley-oop by setting up another teammate for a soaring jam that will make the crowd go bam! With some court time under your b-ball belt,…

SKYDRAGON ANH DO After a catastrophic accident changes Amber’s life, she thinks she is completely alone. In reality, she has gained thousands of unexpected friends. Amber seems to have an impossible power; a connection to all the insects around her. When she loses control at school, Amber runs away. How could anyone understand her experience? No one else has strange powers! Right? READ IT... FOR A NEW ADVENTURE! QUIDDITCH THROUGH THE AGES ILLUSTRATED EDITION J.K. ROWLING Every Quidditch fan at Hogwarts has read this book! Packed with trivia and profiles for famous players, this full-colour read contains handmade memorabilia and fold-out spreads that show the origin of the Golden Snitch and the true size of Bludgers and Quaffles. Sales from this hardcover book also go towards two charities! READ IT...…

LOST SAGA I was about to beat Darth Maul in LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga when my sister turned off the computer because it was time for dinner. My game didn’t save so I had to start again. It was really hard! Fraser, Qld UNLUCKY! TERRIBLE TRIP I was getting out of the car when I fell and face-planted! I lost two teeth and was rushed to hospital. It hurt for weeks! Oscar, Qld HEAPS UNLUCKY! WILD RIDE I was at Water Wonderland and went on a super bumpy slide. I hit the water so hard that some went in my mouth! I ended up vomiting the next day. Willow, SA SO UNLUCKY! IDENTITY CRISIS I was walking fast in a crowded area and saw someone wearing the same…

PURPLE MISCHIEVOUS This monster enjoys pranks, jokes and memes! BLUE SENSITIVE Releasing lots of tears always makes this monster feel better! YELLOW HAPPY This ray of sunshine loves to smile and spread positivity! GREEN SHOCKED Always busy expecting the unexpected; good or bad! RED GRUMPY This master complainer really enjoys a good pout! TEAL CALM You can count on 'em to stay cool in stressful situations! PINK DREAMER Creative, imaginative and believes nothing is impossible! SILVER LAZY A big fan of sleeping in and relaxing... all the time! Express your emotions with the Maped Monster Range, out now!…