I?ve little interest in most survival games because survival for survival?s sake isn?t enough for me. And in the game. Kona [official site] has caught my eye for bringing a purpose to survival. It?s a first-person survival explore-o-adventure set in ?70s Canada, with a detective investigating a town that?s mysteriously deserted during a fierce blizzard. I?m up for that. Kona first caught my eye in 2014 while crowdfunding and now, following a year in early access, the full game has launched. Peep the launch trailer:
So there you are, in a town where everyone?s gone missing, trying to solve the mystery by exploring, solving puzzles while surviving the elements and hostile wildlife. Rob Zacny was not a fan when he Prematurely Evaluated Kona in March 2016 but ah, I?ve already started downloading it myself. I do enjoy poking around places.
Developers Parabole have reworked and changed bits over the past year, but the main change coming with the full launch is adding Kona?s other chapters. Parabole explain:
?If you played Kona on Early Access, you probably wonder what will change starting today. During early access, approximately 30% of the game content was available. Starting today, you can finally discover the rest!
?You will also be able to find and drive a snowmobile and you can expect new encounters, among other things (we wouldn?t want to spoil the whole thing now, would we).?
A snowmobile!
Kona is out now for Windows, Mac, and Linux. It?s £14.99/$19.99/19,99? on Steam and about the same on GOG.
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If I said Victorinox to you, you?d be forgiven if you said, sorry who ? Now if I said Swiss Army Knife, of course everyone knows Swiss Army Knifes and either has, had or hankers after one. Now did you know Victorinox produces and sells unique, high quality products worldwide which are of practical use in differing areas of life: Cutlery, Watches, Travel Gear, Apparel and Fragrances. The head office of the company is in Ibach, Schwyz, in the heart of Switzerland. This is where the founder of the company Karl Elsener first set up his cutler?s business in 1884 and, a few years later, designed the legendary Original Swiss Army Knife.
The latest edition to the Swiss Family Victorinox is the the I.N.O.X Carbon. Made from a carbon resin composite that has protected space shuttles from reentry temperatures in excess of 1,260°C, it fearlessly heads for elevated performance levels. Durable materials and construction join forces with dependable functionality. The Victorinox Swiss Army flagship collection reinforces its relentless commitment to simultaneously measuring and defying time.
We all want to look our best, and whilst clothes definitely do make the man, the way you look after yourself plays a major part too. With a solid grooming regime, we can all make the most of what we?ve got in any situation, from work to play.
Hair: Once you?ve had your hair professionally cut it?s down to you to keep it looking cool. That?s where using the right hair products come in. Whereas thick hair can handle heavier products like wax, you?ll want to go for lighter sprays, gels and mousses for thin hair. It?s all about research (feel free to ask your barber here) and finding the best thing to keep your locks tidy and sleek. Got long hair? There?s nothing more stylish than keeping it under control in a man bun.
Face: You need a two pronged attack here ? scrub and soothe. When it comes to the scrubbing, a quality exfoliator will get rid of flaky skin, clear up your complexion and even help you get a better shave. You don?t want to do it every day though, every other will do. Regular moisturising is another vital component of any grooming regime, as it?ll keep you looking young and fresh-faced. Invest in a specialist eye serum or cream to get rid of those tell-tale bags too.
Beard: Beards are in, there?s no doubt about it, but yours will only look good if it?s well maintained. A weekly trim at the least is necessary, and more often if you grow hair quickly, so that means investing in a good beard trimmer. Keep an eye on the shape of your beard too, but keep it as natural as you can. Take the lines too high or low and it?ll be obvious that you?re trying too hard.
Stray hairs: Being hairy isn?t a bad thing. That is, if you keep things under control! Don?t miss stray hairs by focussing on the main areas; keep an eye out for wispy bits around your ears, nose and on the back of your neck. Check between the eyes too. Monobrows are typically not considered a good look ? don?t be afraid to ask your barber to give them a re-shape when you?re in, as they?re more than used to it.
Nails: Your hair is coiffed, your beard?s looking neat and your skin is smooth, so everything is in order. Almost everything, that is. There?s no point doing all of the above and having scraggy hands with rough old nails and flaky skin. Trim your nails regularly and keep your hands in great shape by getting rid of dead skin and moisturising, just like you do with your face. When it comes to nails it?s best to clip after a bath or shower, as the warm water will soften them in preparation.
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