Saturday, 31 January 2015

Backlog Catch Up Complete

Ranger DangerAfter a huge effort to catch up the blog, this post sees me draw level with the current day but first I have to resume from January 26th which saw a session on Project Spark (Win 8) featuring six unlocks starting with Ranger Danger (10G) for reaching level 10 with Scarlett.


It’s Alive
Raging GoblinRaging Goblin (10G) unlocked after reaching level 10 with Karlsnor and was followed by It's Alive (5G) for creating a controllable character.



Brains?Assembled! Assembled (5G) unlocked for placing my first assembly with Brains? (5G) popping up after saving my first brain.



On Your WayBraiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinsBraiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiins (5G) unlocked after loading my first brain and completed the day's action.  The session carried on into the next day with two unlocks starting with On Your Way (5G) for completing a tutorial module.

Hippo Hero in Halo: The Master Chief CollectionAssemble!
Assemble! (5G) unlocked after saving the first assembly and later in the day, I went on  Halo: TMCC (X1) which featured a single unlock in Hippo Hero (5G) for spotting the Hippo toy.



Free Food!Milk Carton in Halo: The Master Chief CollectionJanuary 28th saw the Halo: TMCC (X1) session resume with the unlocking of Milk Carton (5G) for spotting a missing person bulletin on Floodgate. Later in the day, I went on Total Conquest (Win 8) featuring two unlocks
starting with Free Food! (10G) for stealing 10,000 food from other players.


WHO'S NEXT?Barracks Boss in Total Conquest (Win 8) Barracks Boss (10G) unlocked after building two Barracks and completed the day's action. January 29th began with a brief stop on Asphalt 8 : Airborne (Win 8) featuring two unlocks starting with WHO'S NEXT (10G) after executing 25 knockdowns.


SurvivorCLEAN WINCLEAN WIN (20G) unlocked after winning a race using Nitro and later in the day, I gave a debut to Another World (X1) which saw all 12 achievements unlocked in one sitting becoming my 44th completed game.  The haul began with Survivor (50G) for avoiding the opening monster.


Mega shootFirst shieldFirst Shield (25G) unlocked after protecting from lasers and was followed by Mega shoot (50G) for destroying an obstacle.



Secret UFOExplorerExplorer (50G) unlocked for getting vertigo from beyond the grave and soon followed by Secret UFO (100G) for escaping the cage but not the UFO. 


DeterminationWarriorWarrior (50G) unlocked after arming my character before the popping up of Determination (100G) for succeeding.



CowboyEscape waterEscape water (75G) unlocked for sprinting away successfully from the chasing water before Cowboy (75G) unlocked for making Clint proud.



GladiatorFree fallFree fall (75G) unlocked after splashing to death before Gladiator (150G) popped up for sealing glory in the Arena.



Last battleThe final unlock came in the form of Last Battle (200G) for becoming invincible by completing the game.





I Did It!Super StarThe catch-up is complete and the post ends with yesterday's unlocks starting with a go on Total Conquest (Win 8) featuring the unlock of Super Star (10G) unlocked for acquiring 50 stars in the campaign. Later on, I gave a debut to Riptide GP2 which saw six unlocks starting with I Did It! (15G) for winning an event.


Call Me PicassoMechanicMechanic (15G) unlocked for upgrading a Hydro Jet which was soon followed by the popping up of Call Me Picasso (15G) for painting a Hydro Jet.


Destructive TendenciesStill CountsStill Counts (30G) unlocked for winning a race without a rider on the Hydro Jet which was followed by Destructive Tendencies (15G) for smashing a bridge in the Factory Shift event.


It's a Secret to EverybodyIt's a Secret to Everybody (60G) unlocked after finding the hidden Easter Egg and ended the session.














Friday, 30 January 2015

Backlog Catch Up Nears The End

NEW-CAR SMELLBABY STEPSThe final part of my huge backlog commences with January 15th and the debut of Asphalt 8: Airborne (Win 8) which featured six unlocks starting with BABY STEPS (10G) for performing a 1m drift before NEW-CAR SMELL (10G) popped up after buying a new car.


THE WINNERCHEST OF MEDALSCHEST OF MEDALS  (5G) unlocked after earning 10 medals during a single race before THE WINNER (10G) popped up after winning a race.



NICE GUYNICE GUYNICE GUY (10G) unlocked after finishing a race in last before being followed by HANDYMAN (10G) after purchasing a car upgrade.



Digging MasterSpeed of LightJanuary 16th saw a session on 4 Elements II (Win 8) which featured four unlocks starting with Speed of Light (10G) for creating 20 chains in 30 seconds before being joined by Digging Master (10G) for using the spade 150 times.


Eternal GloryEagle EyeEagle Eye (15G) flew in after restoring all the cards without the use of hints with the day coming to en end with the popping up of Eternal Glory (20G) for restoring the Book of the Elements.


Newbie in Despicable Me: Minion Rush (Win 8)Flawless Victory in World At Arms (Win 8)January 17th saw a quick stop on World At Arms (Win 8) and the single unlock of Flawless Victory (15G) for winning a battle without losing any units. Later in the day, Despicable Me: Minion Rush (Win 8) began with the solo unlock of Newbie (10G) for finishing the tutorial.


Historically AccurateHorror of the Santa Maria in Grand Theft Auto: San AndreasJanuary 18th began with a brief stop on GTA: San Andreas (X360) and the single unlock of Horror of the Santa Maria (10G) for drowning in the sea. Later in the day, I gave a debut to Total Conquest (Win 8) which saw a quartet of unlocks starting with Historically Accurate (10G) for deploying 10 mythological units.


Make RoomHere Comes the NeighborhoodHere Comes the Neighborhood (10G) unlocked after building two Villas and led to the popping up of Make Room (10G) for clearing two obstacles.



All in a days workChemical ComfortsChemical Comforts (5G) ended the day after popping up for using two potions.  January 19th began with a quick go on Secrets and Treasure: The Lost Cities (Win 8) featuring two unlocks starting with All in a days work (10G) for collecting 4 or more prizes in a single Daily Bonus challenge.


Madrigal Debut in Halo: The Master Chief CollectionFrequent FlierFrequent Flier (10G) popped up after entering a Daily Bonus challenge with five shots saved up. Later in the day, I went on Halo: The Master Chief Collection (X1) which featured four unlocks starting with Madrigal Debut (5G) for triggering a hidden music cue in Halo CE.


Hitchhikers May Be Escaping Convicts in Halo: The Master Chief CollectionSkulltaker Halo: CE: Malfunction in Halo: The Master Chief CollectionSkulltaker Halo: CE: Malfunction (5G) unlocked after finding and claiming the Malfunction skull which was soon joined by Hitchhikers May Be Escaping Convicts (5G) for activating Terminal 5 on Assault on the Control Room.


Destroyer of Cities in Total Conquest (Win 8)Assault on the Control Room in Halo: The Master Chief CollectionThe session ended with the unlocking of Assault on the Control Room (10G) after completing the level of the same name. January 20th saw a brief stop on Total Conquest (Win 8) and the solo unlock of Destroyer of Cities (15G) for destroying 20 City Halls.


A Sense of EntitlementKnow-it LaureateJanuary 21st saw a session on Trivial Pursuit (Win 8) which featured a trio of unlocks starting with Know-it Laureate (50G) for answering 50 questions correctly in the Arts & Literature category followed by A Sense of Entitlement (120G) for unlocking 30 titles.


Get Me Out of Here! in Halo: The Master Chief CollectionWinner WonderlandThe day ended with the unlocking of Winner Wonderland (120G) for winning 25 gameshows.  January 22nd saw a quick stop on Halo:TMCC (X1) and the solo unlock of Get Me Out of Here! (5G) for riding a Pelican for several seconds on Halo CE.


SaintifiedZero Saints ThirtyJanuary 23rd saw the debut of Saints Row IV: Re-Elected (X1) featuring eight unlocks starting with Zero Saints Thirty (10G) unlocking for completing the level of the same name and was followed by Saintified (10G) for creating and saving a character.


Destroyer-In-ChiefThere Is No PancakesDestroyer-In-Chief (10G) unlocked for completing 'The Saints Wing' before There Is No Pancakes (10G) popped up for completing 'A Pleasant Day'.


Woah.First of ManyFirst of Many (10G) unlocked after purchasing the first upgrade before Woah. (20G) popped up for arriving in the main simulation and acquiring Super Powers.


Ooo A Piece of Candy!Don't Look DownDon't Look Down (10G) unlocked for being airborne for 10 minutes during Super Jumps and was soon followed by Ooo A Piece of Candy! (10G) for finding and collecting 100 Data Clusters in Steelport.


The Golden TouchThe Guardians Are Coming in Halo: The Master Chief CollectionJanuary 24th began with a quick go on Halo: TMCC (X1) with a single unlock in the form of The Guardians Are Coming (5G) after getting killed by the Guardians. Later on in the day, I went on Total Conquest (Win 8) and earned four unlocks starting with The Golden Touch (10G) for collecting gold.

Break Their DefensesReady for WarReady for War (10G) unlocked after upgrading the Barracks to level five and was soon followed by the popping up of Break Their Defenses (5G) for destroying 50 enemy towers.


Fallen Angel in Saints Row: Gat Out of HellDelicious DishesThe session ended with Delicious Dishes (10G) for collecting a lot of food.  January 25th saw a quick debut for Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell (X1) featuring the solo unlock of Fallen Angel (10G) for receiving the first Supernatural Powers.