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[–] StudChud@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Google Play Games Review:

So I like to play mobile games, I use Google Play, have an account whatever. I moved up to Silver (because I try the free games and don't pay mtx, it took me a while from bronze to silver).

Anyway, once a week (iirc) I get a prize and usually it's just more points to push me up silver. But last month I actually won 3 free months of Google Play Pass! So I've been able to try the better games that I'd otherwise have to pay $5-$15 for.

It's actually amazing how far mobile gaming has come now that I can try the proper games!

•Raspberry Mash is one of my favs so far, a little rogue-lite with a girl protag smashing demons in hell. Actually rad af, and indie too. 10/10, the story continues through the difficulties one unlocks, bigger than I thought!

•Pocket City is fun as well, though it does make me want to buy Pocket City 2 which I will refrain from until I actually have disposable income. 7/10 as there are some QoL changes that ought to be made, that I am sure they have done in 2.

•SPACE PLAN is like Cookie Clicker but with potatoes, and an amazing gripping story. 8/10 (bc it's too short lol).

•Game Dev Tycoon (I know I'm late to this one lol) works extremely well as a mobile game, and I'm hooked. 9/10.

•Death Road to Canada is awesome, you make custom characters that randomly appear in a run, alongside NPC/premade characters, and you try to survive a 15 day roadtrip to Canada during a Zombie apocalypse. There's weapons to equip when you get to a town to raid for supplies, and random events when you're driving. Defo recommend. 9/10.

That's just my little review of Android gaming for now. There's a few RPGs and rogue-lites/likes that I still want to try as well. So I'll make sure to post again after I've worn these out haha

[–] Nath@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago

Here's me still just casually playing Jetpack Joyride when I have a few minutes to kill. I've played several games over the years, but if I have enough time for a real gaming session, I'll fire up the computer.

[–] fullkitwanker@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago (7 children)

https://aussie.zone/pictrs/image/ff285ee3-cd19-4098-9100-59233d6e9284.jpeg

I need some storage ideas for this empty space - someone pls hlep meee

[–] Nath@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago

I have my shoes in the equivalent spot. You can see the start of my wife's area - she has a rack as well, but her shoes don't all fit in it, so she has a few dozen in shoe boxes.

[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago

We have those old school stackable drawer units there in ours. Festival gear, slobby outdoor work gear, concerts, etc. If you don't have cats, shelves for pants also work.

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[–] Mittens_meow@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago

Turns out dogs can’t entertain themselves even with many acres to play on. He stole my shoes and chewed them up. Yesterday he got the insect spray that my husband left at the door and chewed off the nozzle.

Dog doesn’t want to be outside but doesn’t want to be inside in his playpen either. Sigh. He also trashed every bed I’ve bought him.

[–] Baku@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

@nath@aussie.zone

I gave that deleted scenes album from Caro Emerald a go and I didn't mind most of it. It's not entirely my cup of tea, but I liked 2 of them a fair bit (That Man and Dr. Wanna Do). Spotify thinks I'm "classy" now

[–] Nath@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago

Hahah my favourite track from that album is 'on a night like this', but I'm a huge sucker for upbeat piano and I love it's lick.

The big hit in Europe from the album was 'back it up'.

[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)
[–] Nath@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I don't think it mattered, I got the notification.

[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Oh wow. That's good to know. I always look for the name highlighted in red.

[–] Nath@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago

I got the one from you last weekend also, but I was out that night and didn't check my phone until the next morning.

[–] Baku@aussie.zone 1 points 1 year ago

Oh that's good. In that case, sorry for the second ping! My client doesn't seem to show @'s at all

[–] Baku@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago

@Nath@aussie.zone this work?

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I'm going though Tubi trying to find 'so bad it's good' material or stuff to have on in the background. Watching Pastacolypse... it's weirdly 2010's seeming, zombie themed, trying to be funny in a parody/'ironic' sort of way. It's not great, just fine. I guess I'll finish it.

Edit: Going through the 'Cult' section. They've got Plan 9 From Outer Space but I've attempted to watch that many years ago, it may have cult status but I really didn't enjoy it. A lot of Elvira. What looks like the original black and white Little Shop Of Horrors. Night Of The Living Dead (acting sucks). House On Haunted Hill.

They have The Tingler but I've seen it. Seen Reanimator. No Friday the 13th, Camp Sleepaway, Scream, Nightmare on Elm Street... They have the Hills Have Eyes but I skipped through a bit and wasn't really grabbed by it

There's a bunch of other stuff that might be ok but you really have to sift.

[–] just_kitten@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

After enjoying the style of Mr Inbetween I decided to check out Normal Things, I really enjoy how realistic the conversation and characters feel, even though those kids are SO annoying I almost want to give them a slap...

E: halfway through I'm glad to see some other reviewers commenting on how bratty those kids are. But episode 5 goes to show the depth of characterisation. It's a nice show to just slip in and out of like you're dropping on a friend.

[–] Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago

Ooof. I am watching that Orgasm Inc. doco…

Manipulative isn’t even the word. I’m actually lost for words… I can’t believe they’re even still interviewing this woman in 2023 given there is footage of her speaking that demonstrates how unhinged she is.

[–] RustyRaven@aussie.zone 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

It sounds like a lot of whipper snipping going on next door. Fingers crossed the blackberries are being cleared out.

Edit: sadly the blackberries are still there. Most of the other overgrown stuff is chopped, but the blackberries remain. Regular border patrols for encroaching canes will need to continue.

[–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Does anyone know how to download a book from amazon to my kindle desktop, where that book is not available in Australia? I don't have a VPN.

[–] Nath@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Your kindle account will have an email address @kindle.com. you can email the epub to it and then from your library, you can send it to specific devices.

[–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Good idea. Will give this a try. I'm sick of having 1 volume in a series available on Amazon Australia, but all the other volumes are USA only.

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[–] just_kitten@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Are you able to create an Amazon US account and buy the book? Then you could just use Calibre and break the DRM and load it onto your Kindle

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