Trick & Treat

Progress: 66,500 G
Resolution: 62%

Recently Accomplished:
100% Costume Quest [XBLA]

Boo! It's that time of year, where things get a little scary - and perhaps a little tasty! Since my last post, I've been on an epic adventure to obtain two games; Costume Quest and Final Fantasy XI. I'll detail the journey below...

Final Fantasy XI, being one of the only two MMORPGS for the Xbox 360, excited me. Although I had given thought to it in the past, a sudden urge to play it hit me one day. And the urge was fierce. Bad enough that I was reduced to mere begging and pleading with Faith to agree to order us two copies. After waiting nearly a week, the order was placed Oct. 18th, and arrived today (Oct. 26th). After nearly 6 hours of sign-ups, registrations, installs, and downloads, around 5 pm I was logged into the world of Vana'diel. Although the graphics could use a makeover (I know, the game was made back in like 1760) it seems very indepth, and will assuredly take me many months to even grasp the concept of earning an achievement. I think the sheer amount of work and effort involved in earning all the achievements is what drastically attracted me to the game. That, and the fact that it's something Faith and I could both play and (more than likely) enjoy.

Costume Quest. I heard about this game a month or so ago, and I completely forgot about it until I had signed up for Bing Rewards Preview, and subsequently received 400 free Microsoft Points. On the hunt for a new game, I stumbled across it. After spending like 3 hours playing the trial (longer than I've spent on full arcade games, or even retail games), I decided that I could not live without it. It's cute, fun, and exciting. So I struggled to get more MSP from the Bing Rewards program, and finally I achieved the 1,200 MSP price-point yesterday. Sadly, I finished the game just moments ago. Short lived, but well, well worth it.

In other news, I started Forza Motorsport 2 recently. This is another game I had been anticipating playing (I've had it for several months now - shame on me?). It's fun, and I haven't played a racing game in a while so, woohoo. Also started Banjo Kazooie (thanks Curtis!) - ahh the nostalgia. I'm almost finished with it as well. But I am enjoying every savory minute of it. Can't beat the classics.

Last item on the list...or rather, two items...

-Level 30 from Phantasy Star 2
-Big in Japan from Rock Band

That lands me at a cool 62/100, with 38 items to go. I realized the 80 games complete goal will probably be a bit hefty, especially since I just got FFXI. I may reduce the goals down to a "70" theme; 70 completed games, 70k GS, 70/100 resolutions, etc. But it'll for-sure stay at 80% completion regardless. We'll see what happens!

Until next time - Happy Halloween!

Note: Boo!