Tuesday 1 January 2013

The Walking Dead Ends 2012

While browsing the Xbox marketplace I noticed that as part of the holiday deals, The Walking Dead was on offer so decided to download it. 20 hours of gameplay later and I can say it was well worth it even more so for having yet another completed game on my list and 40 achievements and 500G.

Out of the Frying Pan (10G) unlocked for completing chapter 1 of episode 1 then Adventures in Babysitting (10G) popped up for completing chapter 2 of episode 1.

In Your Charge (10G) unlocked for completing chapter 3 of episode 1 and Rock and a Hard Place (10G) popped up for completing chapter 4 of episode 1.

It's Just One Bullet (10G) unlocked for completing chapter 5 of episode 1 while Hey, Bud (10G) popped up for completing chapter 6 of episode 1.


Two Enter, One Leaves (15G) unlocked for completing chapter 7 of episode 1 and Everything's Going to be Okay (25G) popped up for completing Episode 1 - A New Day.

Going Hungry (10G) unlocked for completing chapter 1 of episode 2 then Conversation Killer (10G) popped up for completing chapter 2 of episode 2.

Thank You For Shopping! (10G) unlocked for completing chapter 3 of episode 2 and Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (10G) popped up for completing chapter 4 of episode 2.

Too Much Salt Will Kill You (10G) unlocked for completing chapter 5 of episode 2 while Taking Charlotte (10G) popped up for completing chapter 6  of episode 2.

You Fight Like a Dairy Farmer (15G) unlocked for completing chapter 7 of episode 2 and It's Not Stealing If You Need It (25G) popped up for completing Episode 2 - Starved For Help.

Goodbye, She Quietly Says (10G) unlocked for completing chapter 1 of episode 3 then Bad Blood (10G) popped up for completing chapter 2 of episode 3.

Hit The Road (10G) unlocked for completing chapter 3 of episode 3 and What Now? (10G) popped up for completing chapter 4 of episode 3.

 
Handle It (10G) unlocked for completing chapter 5 of episode 3 while Unexpected Delay (10G) popped up for completing chapter 6 of episode 3.


Look Behind You (15G) unlocked for completing chapter 7 of episode 1 and Lend Me Your Ears (25G) popped up for completing Episode 3 - Long Road Ahead.


Georgia's First City (10G) unlocked for completing chapter 1 of episode 4 then Down By The River (10G) popped up for completing chapter 2 of episode 4.

Support Group (10G) unlocked for completing chapter 3 of episode 4 and Bedside Manor (10G) popped up for completing chapter 4 of episode 4.

 
Georgia's Last City (10G) unlocked for completing chapter 5 of episode 4 while For Whom The Bell Tolls (10G) popped up for completing chapter 6 of episode 4.


The Morning After (15G) unlocked for completing chapter 7 of episode 4 and Penultimate (25G) popped up for completing Episode 4 - Around Every Corner. 

Into The Fire (10G) unlocked for completing chapter 1 of episode 5 then Twice Shy (10G) popped up for completing chapter 2 of episode 5.

 
There Ain't No Way (10G) unlocked for completing chapter 3 of episode 5 and Mercy (10G) popped up for completing chapter 4 of episode 5.

 
The Marsh House (10G) unlocked for completing chapter 5 of episode 1 while What's In The Bag? (10G) popped up for completing chapter 6 of episode 5.


Stay Close To Me (15G) unlocked for completing chapter 7 of episode 5 and What Remains (25G) popped up for completing Episode 5 - No Time Left.

The 40 achievements were unlocked over the course of Saturday and Sunday and brought 2012 to a close with the 31st being a busy day meaning no xbox time.





Friday 28 December 2012

Kinect Playfit Hits A Streak

Winning Streak Achievement in Kinect PlayFitKinect Playfit continued to build up achievements with the early morning unlock of Winning Streak (15G) for successfully burning calories for ten consecutive days.

Sonic Racing Transformed Hits The Track

Magic SecondRacing TransformedNext in the 360 is Sonic Racing Transformed and an early unlock in Racing Transformed (15G) for turning All-Star swiftly followed by Magic Second (15G) for finishing 0.5s ahead of an opponent in a race.

Arrow Of LightYou Got The HornYou Got The Horn (15G) unlocked for levelling up a character in my case it was Sonic and the night ended with Arrow Of Light (15G) for freezing an opponent with ice from 100m away.
 

Rugby League Live 2 Kicks Off While Nike+ Kinect Continues

Due to having a busy work week over Christmas i have fallen behind in the blog so now have ample time to get myself back into sync.
 
19th December 

Frankenstein Achievement in Rugby League Live 2Just for Kicks Achievement in Nike+ Kinect TrainingAnother new game in Rugby League Live 2 and an early unlock in Frankenstein (15G) for creating a player in the Footy Factory and a solitary unlock on Nike+ Kinect as Just For Kicks (15G) popped up for kicking four soccer balls in a Dodgeball drill.

20th December 

Burger Burn Achievement in Nike+ Kinect TrainingNike+ Kinect saw a solitary unlock in Burger Burn (20G) for successfully burning 3000 calories.


22nd December

MiserlyBack-to-BackRugby League Live 2 saw six unlocks which began with Back-to Back (90G) for scoring tries in consecutive sets and Miserly (15G) for keeping the opposition in their half for 65% overall in a game.

Coach PleaserWinnersWinners (15G) unlocked for successfully winning a match and Coach Pleaser (15G) popped up for achieving an 80% completion rate in a game.

Hat Trick
StreakyHat Trick (30G) unlocked for scoring a hat trick with a player while Streaky (30G) popped up for winning three consecutive matches in a season.

Over the Hump Achievement in Kinect PlayFitKinect Playfit saw a solitary unlock in Over The Hump (10G) for hitting a daily streak of four.


23rd December

Forward ThinkingUnstoppableRugby League Live 2 saw three unlocks beginning with Forward Thinking (15G) for converting a try with a forward while Unstoppable (15G) popped up for scoring then tries in a match.

Line BallLine Ball (15G) unlocked for converting a try from the sideline.



25th December
Magnificent Seven Achievement in Kinect PlayFit
Kinect Playfit saw a single unlock in Magnificent Seven (10G) unlocking after hitting a daily streak of seven.

26th December

Decathlete Achievement in Nike+ Kinect TrainingNike+ Kinect saw a solitary unlock in the shape of Decathlete (25G) for participating in ten challenge drills and the unlock heralded a new milestone by reaching 90,000 True Achievement score.



Tuesday 18 December 2012

Kinect Burns The Calories

MarathonBack for More Achievement in Kinect PlayFitKinect Playfit saw two unlocks in Marathon (10G) for burning 2600 calories and Back For More (5G) for burning calories in consecutive days for a daily streak of two.

Extra Round Achievement in Nike+ Kinect TrainingNike+Kinect saw a solitary unlock in Extra Round (15G) for doing an extra round after a Weight Training session.

Saturday 15 December 2012

Doritos Crash Course and Adera Episode 2

Doritos Crash Course popped up while browsing my arcade games so had a quick go and unlocked Tarzan (10G) for swinging between 10 ropes in succession and Hopscotch (20G) for bouncing between trampolines 12 times in succession.

Adera Episode 2 appeared after a game update on the Windows 8 store and after successfully completing the first episode I decided to purchase the sequel for £3.49 which was well worth it as I completed the episode and earned all 15 unlocks. Adera now completed with 33 achievements and awaiting episode 3.

Why Did It Have to Be Bees?Hidden Object MasterHidden Object Master (10G) unlocked for completing a Hidden Object scene in under 30 seconds and Why Did It Have to Be Bees? (15G) popped up for chasing away the bees and entering the city.

Casual CollectorIt's Not Just a ToyCasual Collector (10G) unlocked for finding half of the hidden collectibles and It's Not Just a Toy (5G) popped up for finding a use for the kaleidoscope. 

The GlowMemories of AmaroMemories of Amaro (15G) unlocked for observing a memory of Jane and Amaro and The Glow (15G) popped up for pouring the mixture into the sundial.

So CloseThe Life CycleThe Life Cycle (20G) unlocked for placing the missing items on six statues while So Close (15G) popped up for arriving at the tower.


Trials and TribulationsMissed It by That MuchMissed It by That Much (10G) unlocked for building the tower in the wrong place in the strength trial and Trials and Tribulations (20G) popped up for completing all three trials.

Page FlipperPatience Is a VirtuePatience Is a Virtue (10G) unlocked for completing the episode without receiving a rapid-tap warning while Page Flipper (5G) popped up for revisiting each page of the journal.

Date with DestinyCatalog of WondersCatalog of Wonders (15G) unlocked for finding all 45 collectibles in the episode while Date With Destiny (25G) popped up for entering the great hall and speaking with the elders.

The final unlock was Master Puzzler (10G) for completing the episode while using the hint button less than five times and meant for the price of £3.49, I have in a way paid 10p per achievement which is a great bargain. 

 

Friday 14 December 2012

WWE 13 Enters The Ring

WWE 13 next up and in the first hour of play, I managed to get nine unlocks which are as follows..

The champ is here!Arena designerArena designer (10G) unlocked for creating an arena and The Champ is Here! (10G) popped up for creating a championship belt in the title editor.


All original baby!The ring is my home!The ring is my home! (15G) unlocked for playing a match in a created arena while All original baby! (15G) popped up for competing as a created superstar for a created championship while in a created arena.

Made-up original storyCheck out my Entrance Video!Check out my Entrance Video! (10G) unlocked for creating an entrance video and Made-up original story (15G) which popped up for creating a story featuring a created superstar or a created arena. 

This is special!Yes! Yes! Yes! (10G) unlocked for defeating Sheamus while fighting as Daniel Bryan while This is special! (10G) popped up for creating a front, top-rope and corner special move.

Paint tool magicianThe final unlock was Paint tool magician (10G) which came after using the paint tool to place an original logo on an original creation.

Monday 10 December 2012

Family Guy Accepts The Challenge

Little DipperAfter completing the story mode levels, challenge mode was the next obstacle and after a good early effort I unlocked Little Dipper (15G) for earning 10 challenge stars and it was a milestone as it was my 3500th achievement.