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Mania rates the best new LEGO Star Wars sets, LOLs at the funniest jokes in the galaxy and finds out how astronauts eat in space! We’ve also got stacks of prizes up for grabs, including Nintendo Wii U games consoles, Lord of the Rings LEGO sets and a Razor Ground Force electric scooter!

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The Battle is On!

December 11th, 2012 by Ange | No Comments | Leave a comment | Filed in Games, Screen |

If you love anime, fantasy card games, and action, don’t miss the Aussie-made TV movie, Exchange Student Zero on Cartoon Network this Sunday, December 16 at 6pm! It’s about two dudes named John and Max, who are seriously obsessed with the fantasy card game Battle Day Zero and accidentally bring one of the characters, Hiro to life and pass him off as an exchange student.

The flick’s voice cast includes AWSM Aussie, Rove McManus, who voices FIVE main characters and the original Luke Skywalker himself, Mark Hamill! We caught a sneak peek clip for you:

Before Exchange Student Zero airs,  you can actually play an online version of Battle Day Zero. Head over to www.cartoonnetwork.com.au and check it out now!

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Nab Super Monkey Ball Codes!

November 22nd, 2012 by Ange | No Comments | Leave a comment | Filed in Games, Win |

Hey YAKS!

Looking for hot new games to play? We’re totes into the new Super Monkey Ball Banana Splitz out now on PlayStation Vita! AiAi and the gang are back and they’ve got the power of time travel to help them navigate narrow ledges, moving platforms and tonnes of other challenging obstacles.

To celebrate the game’s release, we’ve got 10 codes up for grabs that you can use to download the game for free from the online store. All you’ve gotta do is fill in the form below! You’ll also need to make sure you have the December issue of MANIA (#145 with Sonic on the cover) to help you.

- This comp closes December 14 -

Terms and Conditions:

1. Competition is open to Australian residents only. 2. Starts on November 22, 2012 and ends December 14, 2012 at 5pm. 3. 10 winners will receive a code that will allow them to download Super Monkey Ball Banana Splitz on PS Vita for free from the online store. 4. Entries will be judged on December 17, 2012 at nextmedia Level 6, 207 Pacific Highway, St Leonards NSW 2065/ 5. The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. All email addresses collected in this entry form will be added to the MANIA Magazine newsletter database. You may unsubscribe from this free service at any time. 6. Winners will receive their prize sent in the mail at the postal address provided on the form.

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CREATE YOUR OWN SCRIBBLENAUTS OBJECT!

November 21st, 2012 by Sarah | No Comments | Leave a comment | Filed in Games, Win |

Here at MANIA HQ we’re super pumped to get our hands on Scribblenauts Unlimited for Wii U, hitting stores on November 28!

The new game is bigger and better than ever, with no limits on how you use your imagination!

Some of the cool new features include:

  • 41 levels!
  • Awesome new object creator!
  • Magic object library!
  • Multi-player mode!
  • Merit board!

Scribblenauts Unlimited’s clever game video developers have invited MANIA readers to tell them a weird, wonderful and wacky object, so that they can bring them to life as cool pictures for the magazine. We need your help!

It needs to be an object (noun), but it can have plenty of characteristics (adjectives). For example, it could be a Giant Angry Green Winged Mushroom!

Our favourite four suggestions will get their very own copy of Scribblenauts Unlimited on 3DS and their object published in an upcoming issue of MANIA!

All you have to do is fill out the form below!

Ready to Race!

November 14th, 2012 by Ange | No Comments | Leave a comment | Filed in Games |

Start your engines, YAKS! The dudes at Sega have just released an AWSM sequel to Sonic & All-Stars Racing called Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed. We reckon this is one game you’ll definitely want on your Christmas lists this year. Prepare for racing as you know it to be taken to the next level ‘cos not only are you blasting around the track, but your car can transform into a boat and plane and take to the seas and skies! Get ready for the ULTIMATE race-off!

Don’t miss the December issue of MANIA on sale November 17, ‘cos we’ve sussed rad tactics and power-ups that’ll have you zooming to the finish line! You could even score copy of the game in our MASSIVE Planet “Win Everything” Christmas giveaway!

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Bust a move!

October 3rd, 2012 by Ange | No Comments | Leave a comment | Filed in Games |

Time to hit the dance floor, YAKS! Just Dance 4 has now hit the shops and is available on Nintendo Wii, Kinect for XBox 350 and Move for PlayStation 3. We’ve got a sneak peek here for you to check out. We reckon it’ll have you showing off your ‘Moves Like Jagger’!

For your chance to snag a copy of the game, make sure you grab the latest issue of MANIA on sale now and enter our Just Dance 4 comp!

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Game On!

September 12th, 2012 by Ange | No Comments | Leave a comment | Filed in Games |

Ready for a MASSIVE games fest, MANIACS? The EB GAMES EXPO is happening in Sydney from Friday October 5 to Sunday October 7 at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park. Here you can grab a sneak peek at upcoming games like Pokémon Black and White 2, Skylanders Giants, Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed and HEAPS more!

There’ll also be a Gamer Gear Zone where you can check out the latest accessories, Cosplay, pop culture booths and other cool activities. Check out this map for a hint at what you’ll find:

Tickets are on sale now at EB Games stores, Ticketek and at www.ebexpo.com.au. Better snag ‘em now before they sell out!

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Rayman’s next adventure!

August 22nd, 2012 by Ange | No Comments | Leave a comment | Filed in Games |

We were pumped to discover that there’s a new Rayman game coming out later this year on Wii U! It’s called Rayman Legends and you can check out the trailer here:

We reckon the graphics look pretty slick. What do you think, YAKS? Leave us a comment below or send feedback to our Games Rant section in the mag!

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Magic Madness!

May 25th, 2012 by Ange | No Comments | Leave a comment | Filed in Games |

We love magic and are totally pumped to play the new game Sorcery for PS3 that has just hit the shops! Check out this cool vid about the game… you’ll rate it!

We’re also giving away copies of Sorcery, plus some rad PS3 prize packs in MANIA #139 – on sale June 4. Make sure you get your hands on this issue and enter the comp, MANIACS!

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Space Secrets!

April 13th, 2012 by Ange | No Comments | Leave a comment | Filed in Games |

We had a chat with Anthony Tambrin, who’s part of the Little Space Heroes crew! He shared some cool tips and behind the scenes snippets with us!

MANIA: What’s your job at Little Space Heroes?
Anthony: My job is to build the virtual universe where players interact.

MANIA: Which character from Little Space Heroes are you most like?
Anthony: The others say I sound like Shadowbot when I laugh. But I actually think I’m like Gizmo, the friendly robot. Gizmo always acts and says things in a weird way, but everybody comes to him for help.

MANIA: Do you guys get into character and walk around in space suits while you’re working on Little Space Heroes?
Anthony: We sometimes do impersonations of characters when discussing the storyline and gameplay. Some people in the team love to bake and we get to eat cookies and cakes shaped as Glow and aliens. Yum!

MANIA: What do you think is the coolest part of the game?
Anthony: Pet Kritterz. You can feed them and take them around the world. Here’s a little secret, if you have more than one pet, they’ll play tag amongst themselves when you’re inside the house.

MANIA: Can you tell us another secret?
Anthony: Go to Professor Q’s Lab in the Space Heroes Academy – you can’t miss it! Stand on the blue pad and shoot your blaster at the lever. Just see what happens!

MANIA: What’s next for Little Space Heroes?
Anthony: We’re focusing on multiplayer games. We’ve already launched the Springbot Smashball a couple of weeks ago, so we’ll keep adding games like this so kids can play games together. Meet me in Little Space Heroes! My Hero’s name is Chubby!

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Games blast!

April 10th, 2012 by Ange | 2 Comments | Leave a comment | Filed in Games |

Hey YAKS!

Have you checked out Little Space Heroes yet? If you haven’t, we’ve got some cool Little Space Heroes mini games for you to try out here! To try out more head on over to www.littlespaceheroes.com

Little Space Heroes – Jetpack Gem CollectorStrap on your jetpack and soar skywards. Collect gems and crystals, dodge asteroids and use power ups!
Little Space Heroes – Starjet RacingFire up your Starjet and go head-to-head with other racers in this supersonic game!
Little Space Heroes – Lily HopGuide your frog from lilypad to lilypad. Gobble up flies and watch out for toads and other critters. Hop to it!
Little Space Heroes – Skyjump3-2-1 Jump! Test your reflexes and your nerve. Can you beat the other heroes?

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