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Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2

**Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2** was the second edition of the Danish music competition that selected Denmark's entry for the Instaglobal Song Contest 16. The selection had a final held in Herning and was hosted by Annette Heick. Eivør won the edition with her song "Í tokuni". In the Instaglobal Song Contest 16, it got the 10th place in the semi-final with 63 points, just missing the final with 4 points. Fahrenhaidt and Amanda Perdersen got to Instaglobal Second Chance which they got 5th in the final.

## Information

Because of the great success of Alex Vargas, DR decided to continue with the national final with the same platform.

The selection consisted of a final and was held in Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning. The voters were international juries among countries participating in the sixteenth edition. There was also a televote, which people could dial to the song they would like to see represent Denmark.

### **Venue**

Jyske Bank Boxen is an indoor arena, located in Herning, Denmark, that is part of the Messecenter Herning. It hosts concerts, ice hockey, basketball, volleyball, team handball and gymnastics competitions. It has hosted the 2010 European Women's Handball Championships, the 2013 European Short Course Swimming Championships, and the 2014 European Men's Handball Championship. On 1 October 2010 Danish financial institution Jyske Bank purchased naming rights to the arena.

### **Competing entries**

Five out of the six artist are unknown to the Instaglobal industry. Eivør is known in Instaglobal, getting second in Instaglobal Second Chance 2.

Table key
     *Winner*

 Eivør
 Fahrenhaidt & Amanda Pedersen
 Hedegaard
 Kesi
 Sekuoia

## Final

The final started on 2 September with the voting lasting 12 days and ending on 14 September. Eivør won the edition with "Í tokuni" while Fahrenhaidt was chosen to represent the country in the Instaglobal Second Chance.

## Voting and results

All countries that participate in Instaglobal were able to vote. The voting pattern is 12-10-8-6-4-2 points. 12 points for the favourite song and 2 points for the least favourite song. The voters were divided randomly in groups for the presentation of the votes.

### **12 points**

The twelve points that were given in the final.

### **Groups**

The countries were divided in six groups, these are in order in which country announced their votes. The six groups were revealed during the voting and were the following:

## See also

* Dansk Melodi Grand Prix
* Denmark
* Instaglobal Song Contest 16
* Denmark in the Instaglobal Song Contest 16
Creative Arts - Visual Arts

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In Creative Arts you study topics such as creative arts process, development and production, concepts in creative arts disciplines and creative arts in practice.

The school based assessment includes a product (50%) and investigation (20%). Their is also the external assessment (30%) which is outlined below:

For a 10-credit subject, the documentation and evaluation should consist of a maximum of six pieces of evidence that best illustrate the key phases of the skills exploration and application, and the student’s evaluative response. The combined evidence should be a maximum of 1000 words if written or a maximum of 6 minutes of recorded oral communication, or the equivalent in multimodal form.

For a 20-credit subject, the documentation and evaluation should consist of a maximum of twelve pieces of evidence that best illustrate the key phases of skills exploration and application, and the student’s evaluative response. The combined evidence should be a maximum of 2000 words if written or a maximum of 12 minutes of recorded oral communication, or the equivalent in multimodal form.
Drama

At Stage 1 Drama is called Drama 1 and 2 and at Stage 2 is called Stage 2 Drama. Stage 2 Drama focuses on Students acquire the skills of creating theatrical works and involves:

* Group Analysis and Creative Interpretation

* Review and Reflection

* Interpretative Study

* Presentation of Dramatic Works.

At Stage 2 the following must be completed:

* One group presentation
* One report and at least two reviews for the folio
* One interpretative study
* One performance or one presentation
Super Mario Kart (SNES)

Could this be the *"definitive"* Nintendo game...

***Game of the Day***

**Name:** Super Mario Kart

**Released:** 1992

**Developer:** Nintendo

**Platform:** Super Nintendo Entertainment System

The original Mario Kart game. A game that arguably started the karting video game genre and would spawn numerous sequels spanning over three decades. So what is it about this game that makes it so good? Well to put it simply it incorporated everything that makes up any good karting game - catchy (and now iconic) music, simple and fluid controls, pretty good graphics, it has some amazing and unique tracks set in the Mushroom Kingdom and more importantly, the CPUs have the right amount of difficulty to them. Other games would try and improve on this formula and some have succeeded but this game is still a masterpiece in its own right and as such has the potential of being the definitive Nintendo game.
English as a Second Language

English as a Second Language is designed for students for whom English is an additional language or dialect. Eligibility criteria apply.

A student can study ESL if English is a second language or an additional language or a dialect, and who has had a total of either **no more than 5 years of full-time schooling where the language used was English** or **more than 5 years of full-time schooling where the language used was English** or **whose knowledge of English is restricted** or **who is resident and studying in an overseas country.**

*English as a Second Language*

English as a Second Language is designed for students for whom English is an additional language or dialect. It allows you to develop your confidence using English through developing skills as critical viewers, listeners, speakers, readers, and writers. Completing with a C grade or better will meet the literacy requirement of the NTCET.

*English as Second Language Studies*

ESL Studies is more difficult than ESL where you also analyse texts in a variety of genres. you work independently and collaboratively to learn to read, write, speak and listen to complex language usage. Completing with a C grade or better will meet the literacy requirement of the NTCET. ESL Studies has a 30% examination at the end of the year.
Nutrition

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In Nutrition you study the role of nutrients in the body as well as social and environmental issues related to nutrition. You design and carry out investigations that explore the links between food, health and diet related disease. This subject has a 30% external examination.
Pokemon Stadium (N64)

Could this be the *"definitive"* Nintendo game...

***Game of the Day***

**Name:** Pokemon Stadium

**Released:** 1999

**Developer:** Nintendo

**Platform:** Nintendo 64

One of the more obscure and original titles in the Pokemon franchise, Pokemon Stadium brought the 2D world of Pokemon into the third-dimension. Unlike most of the other Pokemon games, this game had no storyline but simply involved Pokemon of your choice battling each other in a stadium or against gym leaders depending on the game mode. While it seems simple, what makes this game so memorable and a contender for the title is its amazing 3D graphics blended with the conventional RPG gameplay that would be familiar to Pokemon fans. Definitely a game for the nostalgic.
Tomodachi Life (3DS)

Could this be the *"definitive"* Nintendo game...

***Game of the Day***

**Name:** Tomodachi Life

**Released:** 2013

**Developer:** Nintendo

**Platform:** Nintendo 3DS

Nintendo's version of the Sims. Customise your Miis, stick them in an apartment on an island and take care of their needs. Seems pretty straight-forward. So why is this game worthy of being the definitive Nintendo game? To sum it up really, it's absolute bonkers. Watching the Miis interact with each other, you never know what's going to happen next. And it's so much better for that reason - trust me on that.
Politics

In Politics you study the Australian system of government as well as international politics, and explore both conventional and unconventional forms of participation. You study political systems, institutions and principles, and the ways in which these are justified in the face of competing ideologies and philosophies.

Australian Politics (you study all four of the following topics):

* The Australian Constitution and Federalism
* Political Representation, Parliament, and the Executive
* Voting and Elections
* Political Parties.

International Politics (you study one of the following topics):

* Global Citizenship
* Global Media
* Australian International Relations
* The United Nations and Human Rights
* The Politics of the Asia–Pacific Region
* The United States of America and World Affairs
* Comparative Political Systems.
Old Bob

Bunker Keeper: "Too bad, I totally forgot about old Bob. It is difficult for him to deal with his property. Let's collect a friendly package for him."

**Previous Task:** Energy for friends

**Requirement 1:** Collect Kerosene (0/14)

**Requirement 2:** Collect Pitch (0/22)

**Requirement 3:** Create Matches at Factory (0/12)

**Rewards:** 210 xp, 1,800 coin

**Next Task(s):** Nearer the bone the sweeter the meat

**Task Line:** Space Exploration
Animal Crossing (GCN)

Could this be the *"definitive"* Nintendo game...

***Game of the Day***

**Name:** Animal Crossing

**Released:** 2002

**Developer:** Nintendo

**Platform:** Nintendo GameCube

Very few games can make the most mundane of tasks seem interesting. Games like Harvest Moon and The Sims spring to mind. But there's another that many people of and that game is Animal Crossing. With Animal Crossing, you play as a person who has just moved into a new town filled with... talking animals (yeah I know, sounds like some sort of ridiculous dream and who knows, maybe it is). Anyway, once your character moves into the new town you enter your new house and decorate it to your heart's content as well as by integrating yourself into the community by mingling with the townsfolk, doing favours and getting a job to pay off your house. Nothing complicated to learn. It's just you living a new life. Sounds boring, right? In my opinion, it's not but is instead one of the most immersive games possible. But how? Well it has good graphics (by now do you really expect anything less) and the music is very inviting, but it's strongest element is the real-time clock featured in the game. If it's night-time outside then chances are it's night-time in the game, if it's Christmas Eve in the real world, then Animal Crossing changes to suit. Oh and to top it all off, you have the ability to play full version classic NES games in this game by collecting them randomly. Like come on, how awesome is that! It is for these reasons, that this game is worthy of being the definitive Nintendo game.
Pikmin (GCN)

Could this be the *"definitive"* Nintendo game...

***Game of the Day***

**Name:** Pikmin

**Released:** 2001

**Developer:** Nintendo

**Platform:** Nintendo GameCube

Back in 2001, a Japanese video game designer by the name of Shigeru Miyamoto decided to create a new Nintendo IP called Pikmin. Miyamoto, who has been responsible for some relatively unknown games such as Super Mario Bros., F-Zero, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Donkey Kong, Star Fox 64 and Wii Sports, took on what would be regarded as one of his most unique and challenging games. In this game, you play as the character Captain Olimar from the planet Hocotate who, while flying to his intergalactic vacation in his spaceship - the SS Dolphin, collides into a comet and crashes on an unknown planet. With just 30 days to collect his spaceship parts before his life support stops working and consequently dies, he acquires help from the native inhabitants he calls Pikmin. Get all that? Good. One of the great things about this game is how small it makes you feel, it provides a different perspective of the world and really makes the mundane seem that much more intimidating. It's a rare thing to see games approach this style of gameplay but this game along with The Minish Cap and even Shadow of the Colossus (which in case you have never heard of it is basically about a guy who's trying to restore the soul of a recently deceased loved one and the only way he can do is by defeating colossi and absorbing their souls) really show how effective it is. However, what I personally love about Pikmin is the puzzle aspect where depending on the colour of the Pikmin determines their abilities and usefulness in progressing to get your ship parts. It's not a difficult concept to understand which means that casual gamers can get into this game plus it has the appeal of the Zelda series so there's something for everyone. This game is definitely one of the most interesting games to come from the GameCube era and was the start of quite a successful franchise that has since spawned two sequels (Pikmin 2 for the GameCube and Pikmin 3 for the Wii U) and as such is today's game of the day.
Kazakhstan in the Junior Instaglobal Song Contest

*For Kazakhstan in the Instaglobal Song Contest, see Kazakhstan in the Instaglobal Song Contest.*

**Kazakhstan** has participated in the Junior Instaglobal Song Contest three times since their debut. The Kazakh delegation, together with the Finnish delegate are the founders of the Junior version of Instaglobal Song Contest. Erkin Tursynhan performed the ethnic ballad "Samğa" and got seventh in the final. In the next edition Aruzhan Sagyngaliyeva went to Marseille to perform her song "Ömirim-änim" and scoring the best results to date, getting sixth. The fourth edition included more countries to participate in the contest, because Kazakhstan is one of the founders of the contest, they got automatically into the finals as the Big 3 together with Finland and Israel.

## Contestants

The following lists the four contestants that represented Kazakhstan in the Junior Instaglobal Song Contest. Kazakhstan is one of the few countries that have sent all the songs in one of the official languages.

Table key
     *Winner*
     *Second place*
     *Third place*
Lego City Undercover (WIIU)

Day 2 of ***the Lego Video Games marathon***

***Game of the Day***

**Name:** Lego City Undercover

**Released:** 2013

**Developer(s):** TT Fusion, Nintendo and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

**Platform:** Nintendo Wii U

By the time this game had been released, the Lego video game series had established that it was good at turning successful franchises into successful video games. But the creation of Lego City Undercover sought to change all that. The first Lego game in about a decade that wasn't from a franchise, the expectations for this game were set quite high. And boy did they deliver. Starring cop Chase McCain, McCain is assigned the task of taking down his nemesis Rex Fury with the help of the bumbling police force. There's a good storyline which is logical and easy-to-follow, the mechanics are simple but effective and it incorporates the Wii U game pad nicely. But I think what made this game excel and is so appealing is how light-hearted and non-serious the game takes itself. In particular the ridiculous amount of pop-culture references incorporated into the game (my personal favourite was the homage to The Shawshank Redemption - my favourite movie ever). While it didn't add anything new to the Lego formula, that doesn't necessarily mean that's a bad thing. As the saying goes, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". It was a sign that they could make their own game and I would love to see them tackle another one in the future.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64)

Could this be the *"definitive"* Nintendo game...

***Game of the Day***

**Name:** The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

**Released:** 1998

**Developer:** Nintendo

**Platform:** Nintendo 64

The first 3D Legend of Zelda game, Ocarina of Time has been considered by many as the best Zelda and it's pretty easy to see why. Like every Zelda game before, Ocarina tells the story of a protagonist named Link who has to defeat the villain Ganondorf and save the titular character Zelda. However, what made this game so different from it's predecessors is the use of time travel, being able to ride a horse and the inclusion of an ocarina (it would also be later used in its successor, Majora's Mask), this made for much more compelling gameplay. With also its amazing graphics which at the time would be regarded as cutting-edge, well-developed characters and a soundtrack to remember, Ocarina definitely has the potential to be the definitive Nintendo game.
Visual Arts - Photography

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Through the study of Visual Arts – Photography you develop skills in traditional photography (darkroom) as well as digital imaging.

*Note: Visual Arts and Visual Arts Design cannot be studied together for NTCET completion.*
Luigi's Mansion (GCN)

Could this be the *"definitive"* Nintendo game...

***Game of the Day***

**Name:** Luigi's Mansion

**Released:** 2001

**Developer:** Nintendo

**Platform:** Nintendo GameCube

Starring the lesser know plumber of the family, Luigi's Mansion had set up high expectations since it was the launch title for the successor to the Nintendo 64, the Nintendo GameCube. But what is it about this game that makes this game worthy of being the definitive Nintendo game? Well, there a few things which I'll get to in a moment but first some backstory. You play as Luigi who has just found out he won a competition to get a mansion - only he didn't enter a competition and the mansion is haunted. So using your flashlight and your vacuum cleaner, the aim is to eradicate all the ghosts inside. Seems pretty straight forward but what makes it excel are firstly the unique puzzles that you need to solve to remove a ghost and also the gameplay is a thoroughly enjoyable experience. But without a doubt, Luigi's Mansion's greatest asset is that it is visually stunning. Considering the game is 14 years old, it is an impressive feat to say that these graphics are still better than a lot of games out currently and it is through that, that this game can really portray the eeriness of being in a haunted house. While I still believe Melee is the best GameCube game overall, from a graphical point of view this game beats them all.
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (NDS)

Could this be the *"definitive"* Nintendo game...

***Game of the Day***

**Name:** Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney

**Released:** 2005

**Developer:** Capcom

**Platform:** Nintendo DS

Courtroom drama had been seen on film and television, but not so much with video games. This one, however, changed all that and it was a wonderful success. In this game, you play as rookie lawyer Phoenix Wright and with the help of your assistant Maya Fey, your aim is to prove the innocence of your clients through the obtaining of evidence and using that and testimonials to find contradictions crucial to your case. What makes this game so good and worthy of being the definitive game is the characterisation of the people involved - they are all well rounded characters with intersecting backstories. But not only that, but despite a lack of action while collecting evidence (the courtroom action however is intense), the foundation for each of these 5 cases is a great and logical plot. Huge credit to the music score as well especially in the courtroom scenes. There's no OBJECTION about it - it all just works and will keep you entertained for hours.
Pilotwings 64 (N64)

Could this be the *"definitive"* Nintendo game...

***Game of the Day***

**Name:** Pilotwings 64

**Released:** 1996

**Developer(s):** Nintendo and Paradigm Simulation

**Platform:** Nintendo 64

To describe what makes Pilotwings 64 such a good game, I couldn't honestly give you an answer for it. I suppose it comes down to the atmosphere of the game. But before I get to that specifically, here's some background on the game. Pilotwings 64 is the beloved sequel to the SNES game Pilotwings and was released as a launch title for the Nintendo 64 alongside a little game called Super Mario 64. In Pilotwings 64, you can choose between three vehicles and six characters each with their strengths and weaknesses. Anyway, as I said before, the atmosphere of the game is what made it so good. Like seriously, you get to fly around an island and even though you complete objectives, they're not difficult. It's a casual experience complimented by such smooth relaxing music and it's fun. However, the best thing about this game is Birdman. If you've played it, chances are you'll agree with me on that. So there you have it, today's game of the day.
Professor Layton and the Curious Village (NDS)

Could this be the *"definitive"* Nintendo game...

***Game of the Day***

**Name:** Professor Layton and the Curious Village

**Released:** 2007

**Developer:** Level-5

**Platform:** Nintendo DS

You're probably reading this and thinking What?! How could this game possibly live up to the two previous games which are nothing short of being masterpieces. Just hear me out. Set in the town of St. Mystere, Professor Layton, a puzzle solver, and his apprentice Luke Triton have set out to discover the truth behind the mysterious "Golden Apple". While this game may not be as renowned, what makes this game so wonderful is how well it suits the Nintendo DS in particular the use of the touch screen such as a memo and a way of guiding the characters throughout the town. Not only that but it blends the use of a varying difficulty of puzzles and a compelling story perfectly that will leave you guessing until the end. It is for these reasons that this game has what it takes to be the definitive Nintendo game.
Ghana

**Ghana** debuted in the 11th edition of Instaglobal Contest in Peja, Kosovo and participated once since their debut. They debuted with th song "Walk" performed by Kwabs but he finished 9th in the semifinal.

## Contestants

The following lists are the contestants that represented Ghana in the Instaglobal Song Contest.

Table key
     *Winner*
     *Second place*
     *Third place*
     *Automatically qualified to the final*
     *Did not qualify to the final*
     *Did not compete or was relegated*
EarthBound (SNES)

Could this be the *"definitive"* Nintendo game...

***Game of the Day***

**Name:** EarthBound (aka Mother 2)

**Released:** 1995

**Developer(s):** HAL Laboratory and Ape

**Platform:** Super Nintendo Entertainment System

I only stumbled upon this game quite recently, and that's not surprising considering how unknown it is. But despite that, it is a classic among gamers and it's really easy to see why. In this game, you play as Ness (you know that boy from Smash Bros. who wears that cap, yeah that guy) who teams up with some buddies to defeat the evil Giygas. What makes this unique from every other RPG is firstly the difficulty. It's kind of like the original Legend of Zelda where you had no instructions and just kind of had to figure everything out yourself. But that's definitely not a bad thing, particularly in this game. Oh, and expect to die a lot (just a warning). Then there's the surreal aspect of the game where you fight fire hydrants, stray dogs, hippies and skateboarders (to name a few) using baseball bats and yo-yos among other items - how very 90s. Not to mention how big the environments are as you travel throughout places such as Onett and Happy-Happy Valley that it really provides a great sense of adventure which is fantastic. Does all that make it the definitive Nintendo game though? Possibly but the best thing about this game (which in my opinion makes it worthy) is the amount of wit and humour and charm this game provides whether it comes from the dialogue or the ridiculous amount of pop culture littered throughout the game which just makes you come back wanting for more. If you don't mind a challenge, then this game will provide you with a rewarding experience.
Super Mario Bros. (NES)

Could this be the *"definitive"* Nintendo game...

***Game of the Day***

**Name:** Super Mario Bros.

**Released:** 1985

**Developer:** Nintendo

**Platform:** Nintendo Entertainment System

It makes sense to start at the beginning of Nintendo's success in the video game industry. Widely regarded as one of the most influential games of all time, it tells the tale of a plumber named Mario who's mission is to defeat the antagonist Bowser and rescue the princess of the Mushroom Kingdom, Peach. With its recognisable tunes and familiar levels that have still managed to stand the test of time even 30 years after its initial release, there's little doubt that this game is a contender for the title.
Super Smash Bros. Melee (GCN)

Could this be the *"definitive"* Nintendo game...

***Game of the Day***

**Name:** Super Smash Bros. Melee

**Released:** 2001

**Developer:** HAL Laboratory

**Platform:** Nintendo GameCube

"No items, Fox only, Final Destination"

One of the most famous gaming quotes originated from this lovely game. But why is this game regarded as one of the best fighting games ever and worthy of being the definitive Nintendo game? For starters, it has one of the most memorable opening sequences for a video game. But more importantly, it improves on everything that made the original game (which will be discussed at a later time) so great. And I don't just mean from a visual perspective. Fluid game controls, a better single-player mode, more playable characters and bigger and bolder stages are just some of the reasons behind Melee's success. Even if you aren't into fighting games, I'd recommend playing this at least once just to see what all the fuss is about.
Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4 (WII)

Day 3 of ***the Lego Video Games marathon***

***Game of the Day***

**Name:** Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4

**Released:** 2010

**Developer:** Traveller's Tales

**Platform:** Nintendo Wii

Travellers Tales had been known for taking old and well-known franchises such as Star Wars and Indiana Jones (hint hint for tomorrow) but their next choice probably surprised everyone. They chose Harry Potter. And even though all the books had been released, the movie adaptations hadn't. So they made a bold choice by separating the 8 movies into 2 games. Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4 hadn't changed much in regards to the gameplay with the stud counter, the hub world, decent levels and the infinite lives. However, the use of different spells to help you solve puzzles adds new life to the gameplay mechanics. I personally loved how big and vast the Hogwarts castle and the grounds are - there was just so much to explore and provided a lot of replay value. The soundtrack in the game captures the magic (get it, magic) of the series really well and the wit and humour found in previous Lego games is here as well but isn't pushed to the point of cheesiness. It's a well-rounded game and takes credit for being my second favourite Lego video game.
Rayman 2: The Great Escape (N64)

Could this be the *"definitive"* Nintendo game...

***Game of the Day***

**Name:** Rayman 2: The Great Escape

**Released:** 1999

**Developer:** Ubisoft

**Platform:** Nintendo 64

The transition from 2D to 3D gameplay is always challenging and despite both the Mario and Zelda franchises excelling in that transition, that didn't necessarily ensure that would apply to all games. Fortunately for the Rayman franchise the change from 2D to 3D was a hugely successful one that came in the form of Rayman 2: The Great Escape. In this game, you play as the titular character (no surprise there) Rayman, who has to save his home world from robot pirates by collecting four magical masks. There are many aspects of this game that make it worthy of being the definitive Nintendo game. Firstly, from a visual point of view, it has without a doubt some of the best graphics to be found on the 64. Not only that but the controls are quite straight-forward and easy to use, the music playing in each of the levels are unique and catchy, the use of the different powers makes for engaging gameplay and the environment is so big and vast, you can easily spend hours just walking around without having accomplished anything. This game is Ubisoft at its finest.
Kirby's Dream Land (GB)

Could this be the *"definitive"* Nintendo game...

***Game of the Day***

**Name:** Kirby's Dream Land

**Released:** 1992

**Developer:** HAL Laboratory

**Platform:** Nintendo Game Boy

The pink little puff-ball began his adventures on this game. Set in the land called Dream Land, Kirby sets out to defeat King Dedede and reclaim his food. Now Nintendo usually cater to a family experience, but this is most definitely a kids game. Why is a kids game on the list as a contender for being the definitive Nintendo game, you may ask? Because it does it so wonderfully. This game could have become a really cheesy game but the levels are well-constructed, the bosses are of decent difficulty (not to mention one of them is a tree) - and well let's face it, Kirby seems to make any game better. The game is a short but rewarding one and is most likely to bring out your inner child.
Finland in the Instaglobal Song Contest 13

Finland participated in the **Instaglobal Song Contest 13**. After finishing 15th in edition 12, the Finnish broadcaster YLE confirmed the 13th participation of the Northern European country. The national final *SMK* will take place for the third time and will decide the Finnish entrant for Instaglobal 13.

## SMK 5

The national final *SMK* decides the Finnish entrant for Instaglobal 13. It took place in Helsinki, the Finnish capital, for the third time after previously being hosted in Marienhamm in Aland in the previous edition. The national final consists of a semi-final with 16 songs and a final with eight songs that qualified from the semi-final. The voting in the semi-final includes 100% jury vote, in the final 50% jury vote and 50% televote.

### Final

The final was hosted in Helsinki, the Finnish capital and took place on the 24th of March 2017. The 12 qualifiers from the semi finals were joined by two online wildcard artists.

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### **Points awarded to Denmark**

Points Awarded to Denmark (semi-final)

Points Awarded to Denmark (final)
Strong pipes

The Scientist: "To create Strong pipes you will need Pipes, Liquid Polymer and Kevlar. First, the Liquid Polymer is applied to the Pipes, then we put Kevlar on top and let the Polymer frost."

**Previous Task:** Hidden laboratory

**Requirement 1:** Create Liquid Polymer in the Science Workshop (0/32)

**Requirement 2:** Create Kevlar in the Science Workshop (0/64)

**Requirement 3:** Create Strong Pipes in the Science Workshop (0/32)

**Rewards:** 4,500 xp, 5,000 coin, 1 Backpack

**Next Task(s):** Continue with repairing

**Task Line:** Unknown Trails
Mario Kart DS (NDS)

Could this be the *"definitive"* Nintendo game...

***Game of the Day***

**Name:** Mario Kart DS

**Released:** 2005

**Developer:** Nintendo

**Platform:** Nintendo DS

The start of the DS era meant a game was required to bring in those sales and boy did they deliver on that. Mario Kart DS is the fifth instalment of the Mario Kart franchise, and I'm going to be honest - this is my "definitive" Nintendo game. Why is that you may ask? Well, the graphics were quite impressive, the CPUs had the right amount of difficulty to them, and it was the first game to have a missions mode, car customisation and probably one of the most important things to the Mario Kart franchise - retro cups. 16 tracks of pure nostalgia. There are other reasons but overall, it's felt like the complete package (being able to satisfy those that love single-player as well as multiplayer) and it just shows off what Nintendo can achieve so well.
Pokemon Snap (N64)

Could this be the *"definitive"* Nintendo game...

***Game of the Day***

**Name:** Pokemon Snap

**Released:** 1999

**Developer(s):** HAL Laboratory and Pax Softonica

**Platform:** Nintendo 64

A while ago I reviewed an obscure Pokemon title that was playable on the 64 - Pokemon Stadium. This is the other obscure one but is still a joy to play. In this game you play as a photographer named Todd Snap who is sent by Professor Oak to take pictures of Pokemon on a remote island. Why is it worthy of being the definitive Nintendo game then? Mainly because of how unique the concept is, the graphics as well are pretty good and it still manages to capture the charm of the Pokemon franchise. To put it simply, it's an enjoyable experience for fans of Pokemon.
Women's Studies

In Women's Studies you look at the world from the perspectives of women. You Examine the diversity of women's experiences and their relationships to others while promoting an inclusive and just society. Students identify complex and contradictory ideas that exist about femininity and masculinity, and how being a woman or a man may influence an individual's experiences and expectations.

Students study six key issues from the following:

* Representations of Women in Cultural Texts
* Women and Work
* Family Life and Caring
* Health and Well-being
* Women and the Law
* Women’s Struggles, Achievements, and Empowerment
* Women, Culture and Society
* Lifestyle and Choice
* Communication and Technology
* Development and Globalisation
* Or another negotiated issue
Lego Racers (N64)

Day 5 of ***the Lego Video Games marathon***

***Game of the Day***

**Name:** Lego Racers

**Released:** 1999

**Developer:** High Voltage Software

**Platform:** Nintendo 64

You're probably looking at this right now and thinking, "There was a racing game involving Lego?" Yep. And it was a good one. Racing games were plentiful on the Nintendo 64 including Mario Kart 64 and Diddy Kong Racing (both of which resulted in critical and commercial success). So how did Lego Racers try and stand itself out from the crowd? Well, for starters the tracks are quite good with each track taking place in locations based on the Lego playsets. It also contains a similar power-up item mechanic that was utilised in Diddy Kong Racing and this makes for some interesting strategy. But the best thing about this game, by far, is the introduction of vehicular customisation. That's right, Lego allowed racers to customise their vehicles before it was cool. Good one Lego. But in all seriousness, the customisation in this game was quite a good feature since the better-made vehicles tended to perform better on the race-track. So yeah, the single-player was really solid. Shame about the lack of multiplayer though :/

Anyway that concludes the Lego video game marathon. Hope you enjoyed it. Just before I go, don't forget to either comment or post what you believe the definitive Nintendo game is (remember: it doesn't have to be made by Nintendo - just has to have been played on one). Finally, stay tuned for the first vid on the NintendoQuest YT channel.

Happy gaming guys. Till' the next time.
Pokemon Yellow (GBC)

A wild Clint appears... to discuss a contender for the "definitive" Nintendo game.

Could this be the *"definitive"* Nintendo game..

***Game of the Day***

**Name:** Pokemon Yellow

**Released:** 1998

**Developer:** Game Freak

**Platform:** GameBoy Color

The fourth Pokemon game of the franchise in Japan (preceded by Red/Green/Blue) and the third Pokemon game everywhere else (preceded by Red/Blue), Pokemon Yellow was renowned for bringing new graphics and colour to the Pokemon world. Similar to the Pokemon anime series, Yellow stars a young Pokemon trainer who travels around the Kanto Region with his starter Pokemon, Pikachu. I believe this could be the definitive Nintendo game for numerous reasons. Firstly, it has an extraordinary legacy among gamers young and old that even after almost two decades, it still has you trying to want to "Catch 'em all". For an added bonus, it provided the gamer with some of the most unique glitches found to date including the MissingNo Pokemon and the Glitch City. But more importantly, it provides a great sense of adventure that very few games are able to provide as you enter each of the different towns solving the mysteries of Team Rocket in the process whilst collecting all 151 Pokemon. That's right, 151 Pokemon. All that definitely makes for a fun experience on the GameBoy Color.

Note: Leading into 2015, there has been a rumour that Nintendo might release a remake for the 3DS as a way of celebrating the 20th anniversary of Pokemon Yellow. Stay tuned for further details on this.
Rollerball (NES)

Today has been a sad day for gamers everywhere as we have lost someone who had such a legacy. Please understand, we need to remember this legacy because as long as that remains, he will never be truly gone. So I've decided to review one of Satoru Iwata's earliest games. I hope you enjoy this review.

***Game of the Day***

**Name:** Rollerball

**Released:** 1988

**Developer:** HAL Laboratory

**Platform:** Nintendo Entertainment System

There's not much to say about this game. Basically this is pinball for the NES. No story, no cutting-edge graphics but honestly this game doesn't need it. Its simplicity defines what makes this game so fun. It recreates the charm of the regular pinball machine at the local arcade and transports it into your own home. What does make it unique though is that the pinball machine consists of levels that the ball can travel through each with a different background that basically makes one big background. The lower level has an ocean background, the one above shows the Statue of Liberty, one above that shows the Empire State Building and the highest level has cloud and a blimp. The music in all its 8-bit glory is so good and catchy and the multiplayer is decent but overall it's just pinball. Good pinball. If you have an NES and are after some good ol' fashioned pinball, this game is for you.
Kirby Super Star (SNES)

Could this be the *"definitive"* Nintendo game...

***Game of the Day***

**Name:** Kirby Super Star

**Released:** 1996

**Developer:** HAL Laboratory

**Platform:** Super Nintendo Entertainment System

Everyone should know how the mechanics for a Kirby game work. Kirby can float, inhale enemies and spit them out towards other enemies or swallow them and be able to copy the enemies' abilities. So what does Super Star do that Kirby's Dream Land or Kirby's Adventure (this will be reviewed in the future) hasn't done? Simple - incorporate seven different modes into one game. That was basically unheard of back then and each of these modes were different and unique. Whether that be The Great Cave Offensive (now commonly known for being a stage on Super Smash Bros. for Wii U), Gourmet Race, or even Revenge of Meta-Knight. All of these modes could have been released as separate games. They also range in difficulty with Spring Breeze feeling quite simple in comparison to Great Cave which is just tough. The game is also renowned for having some of the greatest and most iconic music to come out of a Kirby game. In fact, this game was so great it was remade for the DS as Kirby Super Star Ultra. So could this game be the definitive Nintendo game? Quite possibly and it is so great that no matter how many times I've play it, I've never tired from it. A truly timeless classic.
Super Mario Galaxy (WII)

Could this be the *"definitive"* Nintendo game...

***Game of the Day***

**Name:** Super Mario Galaxy

**Released:** 2007

**Developer:** Nintendo

**Platform:** Nintendo Wii

The Super Mario games were renowned for their land or water levels. But Galaxy was the first in the series to be set in space. Unless you've been living under a rock the last couple of years, you would know that this game received universal acclaim and considering how high the expectations were for this game to deliver (considering it's predecessors were Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine - both of which will be reviewed at a later time), that was no easy feat. Set in the world of the Mushroom Kingdom, Mario is invited to a night festival and all seems well and good. But Bowser, deciding to be a big pain in the ass, removes Princess Peach's castle from the ground with her inside. So now Mario has to find and rescue her with the help of a goddess called Rosalina. So what's all the hype about and why could it be the definitive Nintendo game? The graphics are exceptional and showcase off everything the Wii has to offer (yes that includes motion controls), the levels are some of the most innovative in the Mario franchise to date, there is a decent storyline and the soundtrack, like that soundtrack is one of the best soundtracks of all time (it's in my top 3) that if you haven't heard it, you're simply missing out because the tracks are all beautifully orchestrated. If there is one game I recommend for you to get on the Wii, it's this.
Wii Sports (WII)

Could this be the *"definitive"* Nintendo game...

***Game of the Day***

**Name:** Wii Sports

**Released:** 2006

**Developer:** Nintendo

**Platform:** Nintendo Wii

Before I give the rundown on why I believe this game is worthy of being the definitive Nintendo game, I need to give some backstory. Nintendo has prided themselves on making sure that their launch titles (particularly for their consoles) are really good and showcase off what the systems can do. The NES (or the Famicom, either one is fine) had Super Mario Bros. as its launch title, the SNES (or Super Famicom) had Super Mario World, the 64 had Super Mario 64 and the GameCube had Luigi's Mansion. I'm sure you can see a theme occurring. So how does Nintendo sell the idea of motion controls as the main part of the system? Simple: by totally ditching the Mario characters and making a sports game. Now, onto the game itself. What makes this game so brilliant and worthy of being the definitive game is how simple the game mechanics are for the sports that anyone would be capable of playing and enjoying themselves. Which was exactly the selling point for the Wii - fun for the whole family. Granted, it doesn't provide much if you're looking for some deep gameplay but for casual players, it works. Musically, there isn't much but the theme is so brilliant and catchy that I personally don't mind. Graphics aren't cutting edge but still not bad. The other great thing about this game is how well they utilised the Miis in the game (for anyone unfamiliar, on the Wii there is a program where you can customise a character to look like yourself - hence the name Mii). Seeing those characters in the game is a real joy whether you're actually playing as them or appearing as a cameo in the grandstands. To sum up, this game is no Super Mario Galaxy or Twilight Princess but as a launch title, it does its job and is a fun game to play.
Protection from pests

Government General: "Far journey is always dangerous. There are a lot of alien Pests at the Earth's wastelands. Engineers want to strengthen their machines with light, but stronger armor."

**Previous Task:** Heavy metal

**Requirement 1:** Deliver 30 Pest Armor

**Rewards:** 350 xp, 1,600 coin, 5 Bat

**Next Task(s):** Great Pyramids

**Task Line:** Scientific Samples
Instaglobal in Concert

**Instaglobal in Concert** is an event held some days beforeInstaglobal Song Contest. In this show the participants promote their entries and have fun together.

## History

The first concert was held in Portugal. 19 countries participated in the event. So far the concert has been held sleven times times. The edition with the most participants was held in Lisbon, April 3rd 2017, with 32 songs.
Albania

**Albania** has participated in the Instaglobal Contest four times since their debut in the third edition.

They debuted with the song "*Iceberg*" performed by Kejsi Tola and placed 23rd in the final. The following edition Enxhi Nasufi represented the country with the song "*Save Me*" but failed to qualify, because of that the country withdrew for two editions and came back to the contest in the seventh edition. Albania's best position was scored in edition 19, where Elhaida won.

## Contestants

The following lists the 18 contestants that represented Albania in the Instaglobal Song Contest.

Table key
     *Winner*
     *Second place*
     *Third place*
     *Automatically qualified to the final*
     *Did not qualify to the final*
     *Did not compete or was relegated*
University

**Tertiary Admission Centres**

Below are links to the tertiary admission centers. These are the sites where you actually apply for your courses (unless there are other criteria). They are also the easiest way to search for particular courses that you are interested in and the information they provide is guaranteed to be correct and current (whereas this may not be so on university websites).

South Australia
and Northern Territory

* South Australian Tertiary Admission Centre (SATAC)

Queensland

* Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC)

New South Wales

* University Admission Centre (UAC)

Western Australia

* Tertiary Institution Service Centre (TISC)

Victoria and Tasmania

* Victorian Tertiary Admission Centre (VTAC)

Applications to university courses close on the 30th of September though it is
recommended that you complete your application well before this time as the admission center sites can become very slow towards approaching the closing date as more people try to complete their applications.
Sowing campaign

Bunker Keeper: "Use the supplies of maize which the command staff sent to you to start sowing campaign. You can make a lot of foodstuffs out of the seeds of Maize."

**Previous Task:** Air cleaner

**Requirement 1:** Plant 6 beds of Maize

**Rewards:** 30 xp

**Next Task(s):** Water deal, Food for bunker, Supplies of resin

**Task Line:** Earth Many Years Later
Junior Instaglobal Song Contest 7

Final date
 Host city
 Entries
 Debuting
 System
 Winner

**Junior Instaglobal Song Contest 7** was the seventh edition of the Junior Instaglobal Contest. It took place in Seattle, United States, following Jacquie Lee's win in the previous edition with her song "Broken Ones". This is the first time the United States won the contest.

## Format

### Voting

A jury from each of the participating countries awards 12,10,8,7-1 points to their ten favourite songs.
Denmark in the Instaglobal Song Contest 6

Denmark participated in the sixth edition of the Instaglobal Song Contest. Because Denmark had more non-qualifications than qualifications they called one big superstar, Emmelie de Forest. DR internally selected her song "Hopscotch" which made it to the final ending 18th with 96 points.

## At Instaglobal Song Contest

Denmark participated in Almaty, Kazakhstan. They performed in the second half in the second semi-final. Performing 12th after Iran and before Turkey. Emmelie qualified in the final and performed as 9th in the final after the Netherlands and before Russia. Emmelie ended 18th with 96 points.

### **Points awarded to Denmark**

Points Awarded to Denmark (semi-final)
* Russia
* Taiwan
* Moldova
* Portugal
 * Malaysia
* Slovenia

Points Awarded to Denmark (final)
* Rest of the World
* Russia
* South Korea
* Brazil
 5 points
 * Bulgaria
* Taiwan
* Norway
* Estonia
* Germany
Canada in the Instaglobal Song Contest 21

Canada participated in the 21st edition of the Instaglobal Song Contest. The act was selected via Internal Selection.

## Internal Selection

During the 20th edition CBC suggested that the act for the 21st edition would have been selected via internal selection. The broadcaster published a few hints of the selected artist and song. On 6th October grandson was announced as the Canadian representative with the song "Blood//Water".

On 11th December grandson was crowned as the winner of the Instaglobal Song Contest, marking the second ever victory for Canada.
Nigeria

**Nigeria** has participated in the Instaglobal Contest two times since their debut in the second edition.
They debuted with the song "*Shekini*" performed by PSquare.

## Contestants

The following lists the two contestants that represented Nigeria in the Instaglobal Song Contest.

Table key
     *Winner*
     *Second place*
     *Third place*
     *Automatically qualified to the final*
     *Did not qualify to the final*
     *Did not compete or was relegated*

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