Innehållsförteckning för February 2021 från KRASH

WD Black SN850 NVMe SSD Game Drive This is first hard drive expansion card that you can use to increase the internal storage space in your PS5. It’s cutting edge when it comes to speeds and brains, offering a Gen4 design and up to 7GB/second read speeds. That’s enough to get all those great PS5 next-gen features working and it even comes in 500GB, 1TB and 2TB options. Test results show it competes very well against competing products, too, especially with latency. The only downside, other than price, is that you need to open your PS5 up to install it! Cloud Stinger Core headset The HyperX Cloud Stinger Core is a super flexible headset that can work with PS4, Xbox One or Pc, the latter getting full 7.1 surround sound…

GIFT CARDS! SMIGGLE IS GETTING YOU READY FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL! Want to be the envy of your classroom? Of course you do! You can’t start the year with last year’s stationery or hand-me-downs from your older brother or sister. Get yourself sorted for 2021 with the coolest new gear from Smiggle! ENTER TO WIN To celebrate Smiggle’s awesome back-to-school selection, we have five $100 gift cards to give away! For your chance to win simply go to page 8 for details on how to either post or email your entry. Good luck! For full terms and conditions please go to www.krash.com.au/terms, or just click ‘Terms and Conditions’ on the home page.…

TO CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF SPIDER-MAN: MILES MORALES, WE HAVE THE FOLLOWING KRASH STASH TO GIVE AWAY. 2 MAJOR PRIZE WINNERS WILL SCORE: • A PS5 CONSOLE • A COPY OF SPIDER-MAN: MILES MORALES FOR THE PS5 8 RUNNERS UP WILL WIN A COPY OF SPIDER-MAN: MILES MORALES FOR THE PS5. ...but when a fierce power struggle threatens to destroy his new home, the aspiring hero realizes that with great power, there must also come great responsibility. To save all of Marvel’s New York, Miles must take up the mantle of Spider-Man and own it. KEY FEATURES The Rise of Miles Morales Miles Morales discovers explosive powers that set him apart from his mentor, Peter Parker. Master his unique, bioelectric venom blast attacks and covert camouflage power alongside spectacular web-slinging…

Microsoft has revealed that the Xbox Series X and Series S launch was the biggest in the company’s history. It says it should have more consoles available to buy in Australia very soon. PS5 games are not region locked, which means you can buy a title from anywhere in the world and it will work in Australia. Big news with word legendary racing game developer Codemasters (Dirt, F1, Micro Machines, GRID) is going to be bought by Take Two, the company that does games like Borderlands, NBA 2K21, WWE 2K Battlegrounds and Grand Theft Auto. Cross-play has come to Minecraft Dungeons, which means you can enjoy multiplayer with a friend even if they have a different console to you. Awesome! If you love your off-road racing, get excited. Monster Energy…

Q: What do you get when you cross a potato with an elephant? A: Mashed potatoes. Q: Why did the little bird get in trouble at school? A: Because he was caught tweeting on a test. Q: Why did the computer squeak? A: Someone stepped on its mouse. Q: What’s the slipperiest country in the world? A: Greece. Q: How do they serve smart hamburgers? A: On honour rolls. Q: How does the ocean say hello? A: It waves. Q: What kind of underwear to reporters wear? A: News briefs. Q: Why did the sun go to school? A: To get brighter! Q: Why did the orange stop in the middle of the hill? A: It ran out of juice. Q: How do Eskimos make their beds? A: With sheets…

PRANKBRO BY REALLY RAD ROBOTS IS THE CHEEKIEST, SNEAKIEST BEST PAL YOU’LL EVER HAVE! PULL PRANKS Prankbro is your ultimate pranking partner. This cheeky remote-controlled bot features more than 60 functions including an extendable punch and a super squirt gun that shoots water at targets up to 10 feet away. TRICKY TALKER Prankbro also features a voice record function so you can get him to send secret messages to your friends. Or turn on talk mode and Prankbro we trick your buds into thinking he is talking to them. SPY MASTER Activate stealth mode to turn Prankbro into a super spy. He can sneak into any situation undetected, or switch on his sound effects and he’ll get the whole room laughing out loud. RATING:…

LEAKYCON A convention ‘where nerds can be rock stars’, LeakyCon gives geeks a chance to be cool at long last. The first LeakyCon took place in 2009 as a Harry Potter convention. Now, it has grown to include hits like Doctor Who, the Hunger Games and all the nerdy things in between. TWINS DAY FESTIVAL Twins, triplets, and the occasional quad congregate at this global festi val to honour their sameness. The event is held in Ohio in a town called ‘T winsburg’ (no, we are not making that up) and hundreds of sets of twins at tend. As well as twin contests and performances, a variety of scientific researc h is conducted on twins and multiples who’ve registered to par ticipate. INTERNATIONAL UFO CONGRESS The world’s largest UFO conference…

SHAME OF THE MONTH Here’s a simple tip: It is not such a good idea to be tall and take part in a martial arts competition because once, a simple kick from a friend turned into a crushing blow to under the belt. Rawley One time in year two I had a teacher that wouldn’t let us go to toilet during class, so I was too scared to ask. I was busting real badly so I tried to hold it back for as long as I could but in the end I couldn’t hold it back anymore! I peed in my pants and when I got off the mat the teacher saw that the carpet was wet and the that I had peed in my pants so she told…

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STATUS:  Spider-Man: Miles Morales is the latest PlayStation 5 gaming release where the main playable character, Miles Morales, is challenged with meeting the high expectations of P eter Parker, the original Spider-Man. STYLE: Most of the time, you’ll find Miles fighting crime around NewYork wearing a snug-fitting, custom-made, black-and-red-coloured body suit complete with full face mask. PERSONALITY: Miles is known to put his own safety at risk to help others and has a determined, positive and brave personality. SKILLS: In the latest game, players can take advantage of Spider-Man’s web slinging skills and bio-electric energy powers, along with his impressive camouflage abilities and natural intelligence. FRIENDS: Within the Marvel universe, Miles Morales meets Peter Parker who becomes a tr usting mentor and friend to the up-and-coming superhero. STATUS: The Legend…

It started with a stack of Marvel cross-over activity, including some cool skins. Then we had the arrival of the Xbox Series X and PS5 versions of the game. These offered 60 frames-per-second gameplay at a 4K resolution, fast loading times and stacks of dynamic new visual effects. Plus, on the PS5 version, there was Haptic Feedback from the new DualSense controller and a quick jump button that takes you straight from the dashboard to the Battle Royale Lobby. Shortly after, video chat came to Fortnite using the Houseparty app. Currently it works for PS5, PS4  and PC gamers, allowing you to see your friends and talk to them while you’re in the Fortnite world. That happened just before Chapter 2 Season 5 launched, bringing with it the usual truckload…

DESTINY 2: BEYOND LIGHT PC, PS5, XSX, PS4, XBO If you haven’t played Destiny before then you’re missing out. The game takes the best of a first-person shooter like Halo and then adds in MMORPG elements. So, you’re in this cool sci-fi environment armed with futuristic guns and gear, but you can also level up your abilities, loot new gear, improve your character and party up with other players to take on quests and dungeons. Well, a sci-if version of a dungeon. The base game as been free-to-play for a while now, but Beyond Light is a huge new expansion that adds a tonne of content. As well as general improvements across the game including new missions, locations, gear and weapons, as well as a new subclass and raid, it…

LAB RAT: Heroes of Goo Jit Zu Dino Power Dinogoo Tyro TEST RESULTS: Don’t let his gooey, squishy appearance fool you — this powerful super dino has some serious superpowers! He can stretch up to three times his original size, and his Chomp Attack feature will strike fear into every bad guy. RATING: LAB RAT: Treasure X Sunken Gold Sharks Treasure TEST RESULTS: Hunt for the sunken treasure with 16 adventurous levels to explore. Then submerge the game set in water and the fizz and float treasure chest will slowly open to reveal the rare treasure inside. RATING: LAB RAT: Build a Bot Light Snow Leopard TEST RESULTS: Click together this 20-piece set to build your very own Snow Leopard bolt. It features a bright night light, and you can…

SHOOT HOOP  Two inflatable 1.4m tall basketball hoops tower high above the water to challenge you to the ultimate game of pool ball. There are also three round targets for a fun-filled skim ball tournament. MARCO POLO  You can also practice your water polo skills with this game set. Leap high out of the water and hurl the ball through the goal posts. It even features a removable net for easy pack-up and storage. LANDLUBBER  No pool? No worries! You can also use the Wahu Skim ‘N’ Hoop on land. Just set it up in your backyard, turn a sprinkler on, and you’re set for hours of outdoor summer sports fun. from leading toy…

THE PRANK: POCKET POP THE SET UP: When the weather gets colder and the winter coats come out, it’s the perfect time to pull this prank. Fill up a water balloon and wait for you bud to take off his coat or jacket. When he’s not looking, slip the water balloon into the coat pocket. When he puts his coat back on, give the pocket a good whack to pop the water balloon to give him the ultimate surprise soaking! THE PUNISHMENT: The revenge prank will be punishment enough. But be a bud and have a dry change of clothes organised so your victim doesn’t haven’t to walk around wet all day. THE PRANK: WET TOWEL T ANTRUM THE SET UP: Get up early and wet all the bathroom towels…