Upcoming events in Queensland

I had an idea last night, rather early this morning, that I would introduce a regular post of upcoming events here at the beginning of every week.  Initially, because I'm from Queensland, I will only write about events happening in Queensland.

Below is a brief sampler.  I'm going to keep them short and sweet, because 1) I don't have a lot of time for research and 2) I don't want to bore everyone to tears.

If anyone has any other interesting suggestions, please send me an email with the details and if I think it's a worthy event I will post it on here.

This should keep everyone busy during the week!

Brisbane's Melbourne Cup Race Day, Brisbane, 6 November 2012

When: Tuesday, 6 November 2012

Where: Doomben Racecourse, 75 Hampden Street, Ascot      

Restrictions: R18

Ticket Information:

• General Admission: $27.00
• Buy Tickets– (07) 3268 2171                                             
• Booking fees may apply

Website:

• Brisbane Racing Club

The information below is sourced from the Events Queensland website.

Pan Pacific Masters Games

The 8th Pan Pacific Masters Games is currently on up until 11 November 2012 on the magnificent Gold Coast.

An anticipated 10,000 participants from all over the world will compete in the multi-sport event which has stamped itself on the calendar at the beginning of November every two years.

In 2012, more than 30 sports are on the program. No qualifying standards or times are required to enter the Pan Pacific Masters Games. The only criterion is that participants meet the minimum age requirement for their respective sport, which for the majority is 30 years of age.

Participants compete in their age group ensuring that the sport is played fairly, competitively and in tremendous spirit.

For more information visit www.mastersgames.com.au

Mary River Festival

All paths will lead to Kandanga on Saturday November 10 for this year’s Mary River Festival.
Described as “the friendliest festival you’ll find”, “a truly magical day” and “something very special” the Mary River Festival provides a full day of music and entertainment along with a film tent, a local history tent, recycled instruments, heaps of information tents and stalls, an acoustic jam tent and the anticipated highlight of the “Sounds of Mary” performance and light show early in the evening.

So much fun and excitement for everyone along with stacks of children's activities and the opportunity to be involved in the twilight performance.

Find out more about the Mary River Festival in Kandanga

Queensland Beach Volleyball Tour - Round 3

The state’s top beach volleyball talent will scorch the sands of Surfers Paradise at the Queensland Beach Volleyball Tour, a traditional proving ground for the sport’s future champions.

With most rounds held at the Surfers Paradise beach volleyball amphitheatre on the Gold Coast, spectators will be up tight and close to some seriously physical summer competition.

As well as watching the elites put on a show, onlookers can also jump into the action in one of the competition’s other divisions; there’s a good game at each round for players of all levels.

2012/13 season rounds:
•    Round 2: Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 October, 2012
•    Round 3: Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 November, 2012
•    Round 4: Saturday 1 December, 2012
•    Queensland Open: Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 January, 2013
•    Finals: Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 March, 2013

Visit website

The Sprung Festival

The Sprung Festival is happening this weekend, 10 November, at the RNA Showgrounds in Brisbane.  The Festival has is featuring an impressive line-up of artists including The Hilltop Hoods and Seth Sentry to name a few.  The event starts at 10.30am.

Tickets start from only $77.00.

Check out their website for full details.

The Handmade Expo - Market

The Handmade Expo is Ipswich's largest handmade market. With up to 100 stalls of handmade, handbaked, handgrown and handpicked, you are bound to find something fabulously unique.

You can also find a large array of lunch time options plus the Coffee Club Coffee Van onsite for your coffee/tea needs.

What about free activities for the kiddies - and for a discounted and small fee, you can jump on the Swanbank Steam Train Ride throughout the day.

This market is large, full of amazing atmosphere with music and the buzz of the crowd and is for all members of the family with something for everyone.

The greatest thing of all is that you will be purchasing from the maker themselves, supporting handmade in the best way that we all know how.

When:

Sat 17 Nov, 8:00am–2:00pm

Where:The Ipswich Turf Club, Brisbane Road, Bundamba, Ipswich, Ipswich & West Moreton

Restrictions:All Ages

Ticket Information:

• Admission: Free

Website:

• www.thehandmadeexpo.com.au
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Zombie Games!

I know Halloween is over; however I just feel compelled to continue and add some information about funky looking Zombie games.  Im going to add both games from computers as well as mobile phone apps.  And just in case it's not obvious, I am an apple fan so most of the apps will have an Apple focus, even though the apps are also available on Android.

I was just trolling through the app centre checking out what was new and this is what I came across!  Check these out - they look great!

The following information is taken from the Apple iTunes App Store.

Zombiewood by Gameloft

Description

Zombies have invaded Los Angeles; the once glitzy and lavish streets - lush with movie stars and celebrities - are now overrun with hordes of the undead. For some it spells terror, fear, panic… infection - for others it’s an opportunity to light up the silver screen, roll camera and shine! It’s time to bust some guts and wreak explosive havoc!

 

 

FEATURES:

✔ Enjoy exhilarating dual-stick shooter action
✔ Shred through wave after wave of crazy zombies
✔ Zap, boil & burn with 20 wicked 'n’ wild weapons
✔ Cartoon style inspired by a Hollywood setting
✔ 11 different movies and 10 unique game modes
✔ Mix and match with comical, outlandish outfits
✔ Rise to the top of the leaderboard against your friends
✔ Regular content updates coming with more movies, weapons, outfits and non-stop action!

But that’s not all, there’s much more zombie-action fun tucked inside - so go ahead, install Zombiewood today. It’s funny, and it’s free!

 

Zombiewood is available on iPhone and iPad.

Visit their official site at http://www.gameloft.com

 

 



Dead Trigger by Madfinger Games

 

☣ Highlights

⋆ More than 5 million downloads in two months!!!
⋆ Unity 2012 Awards – Best Technical Achievement, Community Choice
⋆ Follow the story or enjoy unlimited random missions
⋆ Explore 9 unique environments
⋆ Survival mode - Defeat never-ending waves of Zombies in 3 Survival Arenas
⋆ Level up your character and enjoy more than 40 hours of gameplay
⋆ Relax in Casino and earn more Money or Items

☣ Get the best out of your device

⋆ Stunning graphics with advanced lighting and post-process effects
⋆ Full 3D characters and environments with an unprecedented level of detail
⋆ High quality 3D audio and a lively music soundtrack
⋆ Character animations recorded using high-end motion capture
⋆ Intuitive controls
⋆ Spectacular ragdoll effects


☣ Enjoy the zombie slaughter in many different ways:

⋆ Blast 'em out of existence with lethal weapons
⋆ Blow them up with powerful explosives
⋆ Chop off their limbs and let them die slowly
⋆ Shoot away their heads
⋆ Evolving zombie AI will keep you entertained
⋆ Follow the story or enjoy unlimited random missions

☣ Load your gun and save the Earth!
⋆ Equip yourself with 20 different weapons - Colt 1911, Scorpion, Striker, Enfield, Minigun or even more brutal weapons as Chainsaw, Brain-Mill and more
⋆ Utilise 17 powerful gadgets including a Laser Cutter, Revive Kit, Slow Time, Head-Flator X1, Plasma Turret...and all kinds of boosters, baits, explosives and more
⋆ Unlock 13 character upgrades like Radar or Autoheal...

To be honest I haven't played this one, but it does sound good and it is free!

 

 

Zombie Gunship sponsored by Appoday 

Zombie Gunship® puts you in the gunner seat of a heavily-armed AC-130 ground attack aircraft. Strategically fire your powerful guns to slay endless waves of zombies and protect the remaining survivors of the zombie apocalypse!

 

3D NIGHT VISION DISPLAY
Toggle between white and black hot modes. Use your radar to quickly detect and eliminate the zombie threat.

 

AUTHENTIC WEAPONS
• 25mm Gatling gun
• 40mm Bofors auto-cannon
• 105mm Howitzer cannon

COMPLETE OBJECTIVES, EARN RANKS, and beat other gunners on the Game Center Leaderboard!

COLLECT a BOUNTY for each ZOMBIE KILL
Use coins to upgrade your armaments and increase your zombie killing efficiency.

Plants vs Zombies by PopCap Games

Get ready to soil your plants!

Dig into the fun-dead action hit that’s won over 30 Game of the Year awards! A mob of fun-loving zombies is about to invade your home. You’ll need to think fast and plant faster to stem their attack. The fun never dies!

There's even a music video for this one!

This game is available on all platforms.  I have it on PC, Xbox and Mac.  It's a helluva game to plan - fun for hours and not too scary for the little ones.

Call of Duty: Black Ops by Activision

Of course, the other game I can't not put in here is Call of Duty: Black Ops.  I realise that this game is not strictly about Zombies, but the Zombie part is absolutely awesome.  I've not very good at it, but it is fun to play nevertheless.

The Zombies part of the game is only available in Co-op mode.  Here is a brief description taken from the Black Ops website.  There is heaps, and I mean, heaps of information, blogs and youtube videos on Black Ops Zombies.  Check them out for yourself.  Here is a few samplers.

This game is available on PLATFORMS: PC, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, DS

I'm not putting any more up here, feel free to do some independent research.

Black Ops II is coming out on all platforms on 13 November 2012 and apparently the Zombies are a much larger feature of this edition.

We're getting this as soon as we get back from NZ and I may even post some vids on YouTube.  Stay tuned.

I just found this website called Zombie Games Online - and it looks pretty good.  I haven't had a chance to play, but as soon as I'm finished with my exam I will give it a go.  This site seems to be much more than just a site for Zombie game playing, it also provides information anything Zombie.