{"id":3646,"date":"2011-08-27T08:32:56","date_gmt":"2011-08-27T12:32:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.calvertgames.com\/cgblog\/?p=3646"},"modified":"2011-08-27T08:32:56","modified_gmt":"2011-08-27T12:32:56","slug":"now-playing-%e2%80%93-the-random-trophy-stuff-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.calvertgames.com\/cgblog\/2011\/08\/27\/now-playing-%e2%80%93-the-random-trophy-stuff-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"Now Playing \u2013 The Random Trophy Stuff Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"

I continue on my no longer so torrid tour of Mel B<\/em>, but with the kids\u2019 soccer I am only hitting one or two workouts a week.<\/p>\n

While Mel B<\/em> may not be the best Move implementation (there are a handful of exercises that will not register correctly with the camera + Move), Sports Champions<\/em> seems to be really solid. After putting this one aside for a long time, I returned to it in order to get more Move satisfaction. Pretty decent game, enjoyable by the whole family; Trophies are a complete grind.<\/p>\n

I finished up Sam and Max<\/em> (episodes 4 and 5) this week. Mostly because they were sitting on my HDD waiting to be played, partially because I may let my PS+ subscription expire in a few months, sort of because the series is less stress and semi-entertaining. And I would be lying to you if I did not say the Trophies were an easy bonus. Sam and Max<\/em> episodes 1 \u2013 5 were free earlier this year for PS+ subscribers.<\/p>\n

Pixiljunk Shooter<\/em> \u2013 First one; highly addicting, fun shooter + puzzle combo. In this case I have to say that the Trophies add to the overall \u2018experience\u2019 \u2013 I could just blow through the game, but how would that be fun? I had to get some help for the \u2018Coin Collector Trophy<\/a>\u2019 \u2013 for me it was much more luck than skill.<\/p>\n

Not to digress too much, but I think Trophies are kind of like those collection JRPG games. You either are into them or you are not. When Trophies were first introduced, I could care less; however now I am card carrying Trophy whore. To me they add a little extra excitement, as in the case of Pixiljunk Shooter<\/em>; these are actually fun to try to unlock. For other games, some of the Trophies are just meat grinders. These types I can pass on, and typically do.<\/p>\n

Just got the Platinum Trophy for Madden 2011<\/em> this morning. Yes, I\u2019m still playing the current (old) one. I have become a certified Trophy whore. I decided to \u2018finish\u2019 up the game before the new version is release on Tuesday. Technically Madden 2012 is already out for those that spent the extra cash on the EA Season Ticket crap; obviously I did not.<\/p>\n

Speaking of those Trophies, the \u2018Pick Up 6<\/a>\u2019 Trophy, which requires you to win a \u2018Fight for the Fumble\u2019 in the end zone was a major PITA. It was not going to happen for me during the course of normal games, and while I attempted some \u2018cheats\u2019 to make it easier, I just could not close off this final Trophy until I stumbled across this video. Using this technique<\/em> it only took me two attempts to close off my third Platinum Trophy.<\/p>\n

Looking Forward \u2026<\/strong>
\nGeorgia takes on Boise St. September 3 in the Georgia Dome, so I really need to jump back into NCAA Football 2012<\/em>. It has been years since I was successful at getting some decent value for my money out of two football titles. With three kids plus work, I bet I am screwed.<\/p>\n

I have several games on pre-order including the before mentioned Madden 12<\/em>, F1 2011<\/em>, FIFA 12<\/em>, and the ICO Collection<\/em>. September is awfully full.<\/p>\n

I am also considering looking at WKC II<\/em>, although I have no earthly idea why because I never got very far into WKC:I<\/em>. I guess I got distracted doing the needful.<\/p>\n

We will wrap up with Kung Fu Rider<\/em>. I think this one will suck, although I hope to get a few hours of family fun out of it for my efforts.<\/p>\n

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