Saturday 18 October 2014

Project Spark Saves The Streak

Sharing Means CaringRe-writing HistoryAfter a long session on Forza Horizon 2 failed to yield an achievement, a last-gasp debut was handed to the previously downloaded Project Spark on Xbox One which saw the year-long achievement streak continue. Two unlocks began with Re-writing History (5G) unlocked after sharing my first remix world with Sharing Means Caring (5G) popping up for sharing my first world.


Friday 17 October 2014

Xbox Fitness and Kinect Sports Rivals Break Sweat

Almost Perfect in Xbox FitnessAfter putting off a return to exercising, I finally made the return yesterday with a split session between Xbox Fitness and Kinect Sports Rivals. Two heavy workouts on Xbox Fitness led to the unlocking of Almost Perfect (30G) for earning five stars in more than 75% of the drills in one session.

Seasoned ClimberSeasoned Soccer PlayerKeeping up the fitness charge, I went on Kinect Sports Rivals and in attempting a number of different sports came away with two achievements beginning with Seasoned Soccer Player (20G) for reaching level 10 in Soccer. Seasoned Climber (20G) completed the session for reaching level 10 in Climbing.


Thursday 16 October 2014

Forza Horizon 2 Gets Snap Happy

Photographer in Forza Horizon 2 (Xbox One)Due to a busy day of catching up on a writing backlog, only a brief gaming session was permitted so I continued on Forza Horizon 2 and while progressing towards future unlocks, unlocked Photographer (20G) for snapping 100 different cars for Horizon Promo. The unlock was strange as it only popped up after my 112th car so best to follow the snapped achievements app rather than the in-game count.


Wednesday 15 October 2014

4oD Combines with Forza Horizon 2

One for All in 4oDA post-midnight session on 4oD resulted in a single unlock in the shape of One for All (0G) for watching one episode from each available channel which are Channel 4, E4, More 4 and 4Music.


That New Car SmellThe Train's in VainThe afternoon and early evening saw a session on Forza Horizon 2 with co-op partner Tonyboykid which resulted in a total of 10 unlocks beginning with The Train's in Vain (10G) for beating the Train in a Horizon Showcase Event. That New Car Smell (10G) soon popped up for buying my first car.



Green WristbandWelcome to MontellinoWelcome to Montellino (25G) unlocked for arriving at Montellino for the first time and the subsequent champsionship saw Green Wristband (10G) pop up after levelling up enough to obtain the Green Wristband.



License to SkillWelcome to Saint-Martin
Licence to Skill (10G) unlocked after earning five Skill Points with Welcome to Saint-Martin (25G) soon popping up for arriving at Saint-Martin for the first time. 



Summer SaleFast and Clean
Summer Sale (10G) unlocked after searching around and smashing 25 Reward Boards with a combination of Fast Travel/XP Boards. The next championship included the popping up of Fast and Clean (10G) after earning the Clean Racing Skill 100 times.


Welcome to San GiovanniOn the Road Again
Welcome to San Giovanni (25G) unlocked on the next road trip after arriving at San Giovanni for the first time with the session ending after On the Road Again (10G) popped up for completing an Online Road Trip location.




Tuesday 14 October 2014

NFL Combines With Forza Horizon 2

Audible in NFL
A split session at either end of the day began with a go on the Xbox One version of the NFL app as I followed Washington v Arizona and despite the negative result for my Redskins, I unlocked Audible (0G) for opening the Sports guide using voice control.


Welcome to SisteronIn the evening, I went on Forza Horizon and took part in the next Road Trip which saw Welcome to Sisteron (25G) unlock for arriving in Sisteron for the first time and I completed my next Championship to bring the total to three out of three.



Monday 13 October 2014

Forza Horizon 2 Drives In

Welcome to Horizon EuropeAfter catching up on the backlog of posts and getting a new 2TB HDD for the Xbox One, I was able to buy and install Forza Horizon 2 which was debuted in an evening session yesterday which resulted in a total of nine unlocks beginning with Welcome to Horizon Europe (10G) for arriving at the Horizon Festival.



WanderlustYellow WristbandYellow Wristband (10G) unlocked for successfully obtaining the Yellow Wristband which was soon followed by Wanderlust (10G) for completing a Road Trip which in this case was the trip to Casteletto.



First of ManyWelcome to Castelletto
Welcome to Casteletto (25G) instantly followed for arriving at Casteletto for the first time which led to the first chance at a Championship and then saw First of Many (10G) pop up for winning my first Championship race.



One Down!Number OneNumber One (10G) unlocked after successfully winning my first Championship which as above was done at the first attempt while in Casteletto. While free roaming, I spotted a green icon which led to a special mission which when completed saw One Down! (10G) pop up for completing a Solo Bucket List challenge.


Rain MasterWelcome to Nice
After completing the challenge, I took part in the next Road Trip which was to Nice and led to the unlocking of Welcome to Nice (25G) for arriving at Nice for the first time with the session ending with the popping up of Rain Master (10G) for completing a race in the rain.













Chariot Combines With Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare/4oD

No Nacho Taco for You! in Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare (Xbox One)Rookie Charioteer in ChariotOctober 7th began with a quick go on Chariot resulting in a single unlock in the form of Rookie Charioteer (10G) for obtaining a bronze medal in a speed run. After the release of new and free DLC for Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare, I went online with traditional co-op partner Tonyboykid and came away two unlocks starting with No Nacho Taco for You! (25G) for vanquishing a Zombie carrying a Nacho Taco in Taco Bandits.


Laser EyesSuburbination Domination in Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare (Xbox One)Suburbination Domination (30G) unlocked for capturing 20 gardens in Suburbination and the session continued into the next day which saw a total of seven unlocks which began with Laser Eyes (10G) for growing a Laser Bean.


Treasure HuntSunblock
Sunblock (20G) shone in after vanquishing Baron von Bats in Garden Ops which was followed in the same game by Treasure Hunt (20G) for vanquishing a Treasure Yeti in Garden Ops which took a lot of effort as both were done on a Crazy difficulty.


SnaretasticHeave HoOn the next Garden Ops match, Heave Ho (50G) unlocked for vanquishing a total of 500 Pirate Zombies which completed the Zomboss Down DLC so I went back to the main game and soon unlocked Snaretastic (15G) for swallowing 10 snared zombies in a session as a Chomper. 


Stuck on YouStreak Boaster
Streak Boaster (50G) unlocked after earning a Vanquish Streak Boast for the first time with the session ending with the popping up of Stuck on You (10G) for vanquishing 10 players as a Scientist using the Sticky Explody Ball.




Treasure Chest in Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare (Xbox One)Lord of the Orb in Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare (Xbox One)October 9th saw an evening session on Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare with Tonyboykid resulting in two unlocks beginning with Lord of the Orb (30G) for collecting 30 Crazy Orbs in Vanquish Confirmed.  Treasure Chest (50G) popped up for collecting seven Diamonds from the Treasure Yeti which took a huge amount of effort across different Garden Ops games.


Going StrongThe session continued into the following day which saw a single unlock in the form of Going Strong (50G) for reaching Rank 50 which was the culmination of over 50 hours of play on the game as a whole. October 11th was a busy day away from gaming so only a short split session was permitted.


Wrong Way in Chariot4x4 in 4oDThe session began with a quick viewing on 4oD which saw a single unlock in the form of 4x4 (0G) for watching a total of sixteen episodes on 4oD with a brief afternoon stint on Chariot also resulting in a single unlock but in the form of Wrong Way (5G) which popped up after finding a difference entrance on a map than the original entry.