Collection Update #11

Collection Update #11

(November, 2018)

Rare Replay (Xbox One)

Deadpool & Deadpool 2 (Blu-Ray)

Bohemian Rhapsody (Cinema)

Rare Replay (Xbox One)

Rare Replay is the remastered collection of 30 Rare Games. The collection includes; Jetpac, Lunar Jetman, Atic Atac, Sabre Wulf, Underwurlde, Knight Lore, Gunfight, Slalom, R.C. Pro-Am, Cobra Triangle, Snake Rattle 'n' Roll, Solar Jetman, Digger T. Rock, Battletoads, R.C. Pro-Am II, Battletoads Arcade, Killer Instinct Gold, Blast Corps, Banjo-Kazooie, Jet Force Gemini, Perfect Dark, Banjo-Tooie, Conker's Bad Fur Day, Grabbed by the Ghoules, Kameo, Perfect Dark Zero, Viva Pinata, Jetpac Refuelled, Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise & Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts. All the games look amazing and play really smooth and well.

Deadpool & Deadpool 2 (Blu-Ray)

We all know the quick quips and laugh out loud antics of Deadpool, so I'll keep it short. Wade Wilson develops cancer which spreads throughout his body, then he is contacted by one of Ajax's men to recruit him into a mutant gene group. Wade releases that the organization is pretty bad, trapping him in a glass tank which starves Wade from oxygen forcing his mutant genes to reveal themselves. Wade plans to escape, which causes the building to explode and his mutant genes to active; rapidly accelerating the caner's power, but allow his body to heal itself at the same rate. Wade then goes on a bloodbath goose chase looking for Ajax to get his revenge. In the second Deadpool Movie, Deadpool joins the X-Men after Vanessa is killed by henchmen and Deadpool wasn't able to stop them. Not liking the methods of the X-Men, Deadpool and Weasel set up X-Force and recruit mutants to do good and save the fate of Firefist. Making the ultimate sacrifices to do something good in the world.

Bohemian Rhapsody (Cinema)

Retelling the true story of Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of Queen. Starting in 1970, Freddie Mercury is working at Heathrow Airport and following the college band “Smile”, featuring Roger Taylor & Brain May. After following them for a while, Freddie asks the band to sing his songs, but they end up allowing him to perform with them as their lead singer quit the band. The crowd end up loving Freddie Mercury and a couple of years later, the renamed “Queen”, have their first album and sell out, later recording the poetic epic “Bohemian Rhapsody”. Later showing Freddie's discovery of being gay, Freddie's struggles with life and the band which resulted in Freddie's split from the band to go solo, then regrouping to preform at Live Aid. The cinematography was spot on. Full stop. Just great. Rami Malek's performance of the legendary Freddie Mercury is scarily accurate and excellent. But the music has been remastered and performed amazingly. Now I have always loved Queen, with Freddie Mercury being one of my all time heroes, so I am probably going to be biased, but this is the must watch film of the year. 10/10

Perfection #15 - LEGO Marvel Superheroes 2: Season Pass

The Season Pass for LEGO Marvel Superheroes includes 4 Character Packs & 6 Level Packs; the Character Packs include, Agent of Atlas, Champions, Out of Time & Classic Guardians of the Galaxy. While the Level Packs include; Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Infinity War, Black Panther, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Cloak and Dagger & The Runaways. There are 6 short levels which are related, some more than others, to the Marvel Movies & Netflix Series & Hulu Series. Each level has Minikits and Stan Lee in Peril scattered throughout each DLC Level. The "Awesome Mix Vol. 2" Level has the Guardians of the Galaxy fighting against the Abilisk. The "Welcome to the Jungle" Level has the Black Panther and Shuri fighting in Wakanda. The "Double Trouble" Level has Cloak & Dagger fighting against Mister Negative down by the docks. "The Great Escape" Level has the Runaways trying to escape from an underwater cave using the Leapfrog. The "Running the Gauntlet" has Thanos and the Black Order fighting their way through Atilan to get to Thanos' Son, Thane. The "Egghead Eggs-Capade" has Ant-Man, Giant-Man and the Wasp fighting against Egghead and his Chicken Mech. 

There are 10 Minikits in each Level, as well as being Stan Lee in Peril. Saving Stan Lee 6 Times and Collecting 60 Minikits, getting "True Believer Status" on each level, and collecting all 32 Gold Bricks within the Season Pass.

Difficulty: 3/10

Time to complete: 2 - 3 Hours to 100%

Overall Enjoyment: 7.5/10

With Stan Lee passing away on the 12th of November, on my birthday no less, it kinda gave me a sappy feeling. I was sometimes find myself in dark times when I was younger which lead me to read comic books and watch films, mostly about Superheroes. Stan Lee was my hero. His company saved me while I was in dark times, so I kinda thought it was my duty to save Stan Lee. Yes, I know it sounds sappy and stupid, but it was just something I needed to do. This is dedicated to one of my heroes, the King of Cameos, the Godfather of Comic Books, Stan Lee.

Stirring A Wasps' Nest - LEGO Marvel Superheroes 2: Ant-Man and the Wasp DLC

Set both Free Play Characters as Wasp (Classic) and Yellowjacket in the "Egghead Eggs-capade" Level - 10

Wasp (Classic) is unlocked via normal game play through the main story & Yellowjacket is unlocked by picking up the Character Token in the Gwenpool Mission "Hank-ger Management".

Set both Free Play Characters as Wasp & Yellowjacket while playing the level "Egghead Eggs-capade".

Wasp and Yellowjacket

Fried Eggmen, Sunny Side Singed - LEGO Marvel Superheroes 2: Ant-Man and the Wasp DLC

Defeat 10 Enemies with a Heat Beam in the "Egghead Eggs-capade" Level - 10

There are couple of Eggmen which will hatch from large Eggs around the starting area. The Chicken Mech will also lay two eggs at a time which allow 4 Eggmen each to hatch, while in the Chicken Mech Boss Battle.

There are a lot of characters which can use Heat Beams, including; Stan Lee, Iron Man, Dormammu, etc... You need to use the Heat Beams to defeat at least 10 Enemies.

Egghead

Until Thanos Do Us Part - LEGO Marvel Superheroes 2: Infinity War DLC

Set both Free Play Characters as Proxima Midnight and Corvus Glaive in the "Running the Gauntlet" - 10

Both Proxima Midnight and Corvus Glaive are unlocked by buying the Infinity War DLC.

Set both Free Play Characters as Proxima Midnight and Corvus Glaive while playing the level "Running the Gauntlet".

This is a play on words between the phrase "Until Death Do Us Part" and the Mad Titan, Thanos. Proxima Midnight and Corvus Glaive are both members of the Black Order and are also married. 

Corvus Glaive and Proxima Midnight

The Mad Titan - LEGO Marvel Superheroes 2: Infinity War DLC

Defeat 10 Enemies in the "Running the Gauntlet" Level with Thanos - 10

There are around 20-25 Enemies in the level, you need to defeat 10 of them as Thanos.

The Mad Titan is the nickname given to Thanos. Thanos is a Eternal-Deviant Hybrid from one of Saturn's Moons, Titan. Thanos possesses a mystical glove, called the Infinity Gauntlet which houses and contains the power of the 6 Infinity Gems, which he uses to become the most powerful being to ever to have ever existed.

Thanos

Tougher Than She Looks... - LEGO Marvel Superheroes 2: Runaways DLC

Defeat both Enemies in the "The Great Escape" Level with Molly Hayes - 10

In the level, two Kronanian Enemies will spawn. One while freeing Nico Minoru, just after saving Gertrude Yorkes. And another Kronanian Enemy after destroying the strong-person wall. You need to take out both enemies using Molly Hayes.

Molly Hayes is an 11 year old female mutant child from Gene & Alice Hayes, with Alice having mutant telepathic powers. Molly's mutant super strength powers manifested in her after running away from her parents and joining the Runaways.

Molly Hayes

Shades of The Gibborim - LEGO Marvel Superheroes 2: Runaways DLC

Destroy both sets of Sunglasses positioned on the Magic Trap Masks - 10

You need to build two Magic Trap Sunglasses to free Nico Minoru from the Magic Trap. Once you have freed Nico Minoru, you are able to destroy both of the sunglasses.

This is a reference to Gibborim who is a mystical six-fingered giant from the Old Testament in the Bible, who is apart of the Marvel Universe.

Nico Minoru

Summer #Forzathon 22/11/18 - Forza Horizon 4

Weekly Challenge:

Own and Drive any Super GT Car

Win a 10 Races in a Super GT Car

Earn 9 Stars from Drift Zones in a Super GT Car

Achieve 3 Stars at the Princes Street Speed Trap in a Super GT Car

Rewards:

300FP - Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione Forza Edition - 2007

200FP - Hoonigan GYMKHANA 10 Ford Fiesta ST - 2017

75FP - Track Toys T-Shirt

95FP - Classic Top Hat

150FP - Super Wheelspin

Aston Martin DB11 - 2017

Double Edged Dagger - LEGO Marvel Superheroes 2: Cloak & Dagger DLC

Defeat 20 Enemies in the "Double Trouble" Level as Dagger - 10

You need to play through the level until the boss fight with Blackout. Common Enemies will continue to spawn through the boss fight. As Dagger, keep attacking the oncoming enemies until you have 20.

This is a play on words, between the weapon of double-edged daggers/knives and the Character of Dagger. A Double-Edge Knife usually a small bladed weapon which a sharpen cutting edge on both sides of the blade, for example, daggers and push knives.

Dagger

A Double Negative - LEGO Marvel Superheroes 2: Cloak & Dagger DLC

Set both Free Play Characters as Mister Negative in the "Double Trouble" Level - 10

Mister Negative is unlocked by buying the Cloak & Dagger DLC.

Set both Free Play Characters as Mister Negative while playing the level "Double Trouble".

This is a play on words, between the phrase "Double Negative" and the fact that there will be two Mister Negative Characters at the same time. A double negative is a statement which contains two negative elements which counter act themselves, for example: "I didn't get nothing."

Mister Negative

You Cannot Be Rhino-Serious! - LEGO MARVEL Superheroes 2: Black Panther DLC

Get Killed by the Rhino Mech - 10

You might get this achievement by accident. Once the Rhino Mech attacks, you need to stand in the way of the rubble which stops you from continuing. The Rhino Mech will charge across a red highlighted area attempting to strike a character. You need to allow the Rhino Mech to charge into you and kill your player.

Wakandan Rhino

Me Tarleton, You Jayne - LEGO Marvel Superheroes 2: Black Panther DLC

Set both Free Play Characters as M.O.D.O.K. & M.O.D.A.M. in the "Welcome to the Jungle" Level - 10

M.O.D.O.K. & M.O.D.A.M. can both be unlocked in the hub world by completing side missions.

Set any Free Play Character as either M.O.D.O.K. or M.O.D.A.M. are play the level "Welcome to the Jungle".

This is a reference to the Tarzan, quoting "Me Tarzan, You Jane." Tarleton comes from the George Tarleton, the real name of M.O.D.O.K.

M.O.D.A.M & M.O.D.O.K.

Spring #Forzathon 15/11/18 - Forza Horizon 4

Weekly Challenge:

Own and Drive the Caterham Superlight R500 - 2013

Earn 5 Threading the Needle Skills in the Caterham Superlight R500 - 2013

Earn 9 Stars from Danger Signs in the Caterham Superlight RS500 - 2013

Win 4 Road Circuit Events in the Caterham Superlight RS500 - 2013

Rewards:

300FP - BMW M5 Forza Edition - 1988

200FP - Hoonigan GYMKHANA 10 Ford Hoonicorn Mustang - 1965

75FP - Police Patrol Officer Hat

75FP - Police Custodian Helmet

150FP - Super Wheelspin

Caterham Superlight RS500 - 2013

Thounds of units a piece - LEGO Marvel Superheroes 2: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 DLC

Damage the Abilisk using the Anulax Batteries - 10

You need to do this in the first third of the level; using a strong person, like Drax the Destroyer, you need to put up the Anulax Batteries are throw them into the mouth of the Abilisk. This will damage the Abilisk.

This is a reference to the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, quoting the value of the Anulax Batteries, just as Rocket Racoon steals a couple of them.

Anulax Batteries

Happy Roots - LEGO Marvel Superheroes 2: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 DLC

Play as Groot until Mr. Blue Sky stops playing - 10

As soon as the level starts, you play as Baby Groot as he plugs in the speakers, playing the Mr. Blue Sky by ELO. Now the song lasts around 2 minutes 30 seconds, just don't switch characters, keep playing as Baby Groot until the song stops, you'll know when the song has ended because the achievement will pop and there will be a 5 second pause before the song starts again.

Mr. Blue Sky Album Cover by ELO

Winter #Forzathon 8/11/18 - Forza Horizon 4

Weekly Challenge:

Own and Drive any Sport Utility Hero

Earn 10 Binman Skills in any Sport Utility Hero

Win 3 Cross County Circuit Events in any Sport Utility Hero

Earn 10 Trading Paint Skills in any Sport Utility Hero

Rewards:

300FP - Nissan NISMO GT-R LM Forza Edition - 1995

175FP - Porsche 911 GT3 RS - 2019

100FP - Pumpkin Hat

100FP - Clown Mask

150FP - Super Wheelspin

Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk - 2018

Autumn #Forzathon 1/11/18 - Forza Horizon 4

Weekly Challenge:

Own and Drive the Ford Capri RS3100 - 1973

Drive for 10 Miles in the Ford Capri RS3100 - 1973

Earn 9 Stars in Speed Zones in the Ford Capri RS3100 - 1973

Earn 8 Great Skill Chains in the Ford Capri RS3100 - 1973

Rewards:

250FP - Chevrolet Nova Super Sport 396 Forza Edition - 1969

175FP - Hot Wheels Bone Shaker - 2011

75FP - Day of the Dead T-Shirt 1

75FP - Day of the Dead T-Shirt 2

150FP - Super Wheelspin

Ford Capri RS3100 - 1973

Summer #Forzathon 25/10/18 - Forza Horizon 4

Weekly Challenge:

Own and Drive a Cult Classic Car

Skill Bank 5,000,000 Skill Points in a Cult Classic Car

Win a Dirt Racing Series Event at the White Horse Hill Trail in a Cult Classic Car

Earn 10 Daredevil Skills in a Cult Classic Car

Rewards:

300FP - Lamborghini Reventon Forza Edition - 2008

160FP - Ferrari F355 Berlinetta - 1994

75FP - Witch's Hat

75FP - Witch's Nose

150FP - Super Wheelspin

Volkswagen Beetle - 1963

Collection Update #10

Collection Update #10

(October, 2018)

Halo Wars 2 (Xbox One)

First Man (Cinema)

Venom (Cinema)

Halo Wars 2 is the top-down twin-sticker troop company sequel, taking place right after Halo 5: Guardians. You take command of the Spirit of Fire Crew who have just awaken from cryosleep, the ship has been left stranded above the Ark. The UNSC Spirit of Fire receives a signal from the Ark, in return Captain James Cutter sends down Spartan Red Team, to look for the source of the signal. Spartan Red Team find a large group of Brutes and Elites called The Banished, lead by Brute Chieftain Atriox. Captain Cutter needs stop The Banished from using the Ark for no good, and destroy the Covenant Attackers. Now, I'm not gonna lie, I'm not a great fan of the Halo Wars Series but this game was pretty good, no where as good as Halo Reach or Halo 3: ODST, but pretty good. The combat relied on you know and remember what enemy is weak to what weapon; also you being able to command your troops effectively. Loose too many soldiers, and you will be overrun by the Covenant Forces.

Retelling the true story of Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon. It starts off in 1961, with Neil Armstrong flying the X-15 Rocket Plane being able to recover from an inadvertently bounce off of the atmosphere. Later showing the story of Project Gemini and later Project Apollo. The film also shows the struggles that his wife, Janet, has to endure, having the constant fear that Neil have never return home due to a engineering or intergalactic problem. Her justified thinking is proven right when multiple astronauts don't return home to their wife and children. But the men where continuously pushed by pressure from the government and the opposing Soviet Union goals being broken. The cinematography is extremely well done, with the silence in some of the scenes and the expert eye for detail is incredible. Actual clips from the Moon Landing were used as well as remastered footage of the Saturn V Launch. Ryan Gosling's portrayal of Neil Armstrong was amazing and gripping throughout the film, predicted Oscar winner for his performance. 9.5/10

Following the story of Eddie Brock, he is a reporter assigned the task of interviewing Carlton Drake about his rocket program, but instead, Eddie interviews him about the health sector which is taking advantage of homeless people; which gets him fired. Later Eddie is contacted by a doctor from the Life Foundation, telling him that Carlton Drake is using alien symbiotes on homeless people, which kills the host. Eddie Brock breaks into the facility and finds an alien symbiote, which bonds to him and controls Eddie, forcing him to feed upon people. The symbiote, revealing his name to be Venom, needs Eddie to survive but in return Venom protects Eddie from dying. Later Carlton bonds his another symbiote called Riot. Venom and Eddie have to work together to stop Carlton and Riot, stopping Carlton's plans to go back to the Symbiotes' home planet and bring back multiple Symbiotes so that they can feast upon the human population. Not sure why the critics hated the film, because my mates and I really enjoyed it. Venom was portrayed really well, compared to Spider-Man 3's Venom... Tom Hardy is a likeable character, playing Eddie Brock, making us feel for his righteous wrong-doings. Solid 8/10.