Sneaking in the Snow & Snorlax (Update 29/5/19)

In Call of Duty: WWII, I was able to get the "Infiltrated" Achievement, worth 20 Gamerscore.

In Pokemon Go, I was able to evolve my Magnemite into Magneton. I also caught Snorlax for the first time, as well.

The Psychic Gym & Commanding Troops (Update 27/5/19)

In Call of Duty: WWII, I was able to get the "Gasoline Cowboy", "Fog of War" & "Suppressive Fire!" Achievements, worth a total of 35 Gamerscore.

In Pokemon Emerald, I defeated all Trainers in Routes 124, 125, 126, 127, 128. This is so I could level up my team so I could defeat the Psychic Gym in Mossdeep City. After I defeat the gym, I then defeated Team Magma at the Mossdeep Space Center, with help from Steven.

Suppressive Fire! - Call of Duty: WWII

Successfully escort the Pole Charge Engineer to the Pillbox in Hill 493 - 10

This is done in Mission 8: Hill 493

When advantaging up Hill 493 towards the MG Pillbox, there will be a Pole Charge Engineer tasked with destroying the Pillbox. You need to make sure that he makes it to the Pillbox to complete his mission. When the group is at the bottom of the hill, tell the Engineer to move, causing the whole group to move.

Then lay down fire towards the Pillbox until the command "MG has ceased fire" has been called, then command the Engineer to move to the next covering location. Then lay down fire on the MG for the second time, waiting for the previous command again, then moving the Engineer to the next location. Now there will be a small amount of Soldier begin to charge down the hill, take care of them, and throw down a couple Smoke Grenades to block the sight of the MG, causing them to stop shooting; moving the Engineer to last location. Now lay down fire onto the MG for the final time, and command the Engineer to lay down the Pole Charge and blow up the Pillbox. He shall do so and destroy the Pillbox.

A Pole Charge, also called a M1A1 Bangalore Torpedo, was first used by the US Army in World War II, during the Battle of Bardia. They were primary used by USACE (United States Army Corp of Engineers).

M1A1 Bangalore Torpedo

Fog of War - Call of Duty: WWII

Sneak through the Dragon's Teeth undetected in "Death Factory" - 10

This is done on Mission 7: Death Factory

When sneaking, soldiers will have an alert meter above their head; when the Black German Cross fills with White, the soldier is suspicious and looking for you. When the German Cross is Red, you have been spotted and the soldiers will begin attacking you. Avoid the Alert Meters from filling up, if the any Alert Meters turn red, restart from last checkpoint.

After being thrown down a muddy hill by enemy cannon fire, you will be along with a Pistol in the fog. Once you come among a dead pilot who's parachute can been caught up, take the Right hand route, under a fallen tree. You will then drop down, next to a destroy Nazi Fighter Plane, where a dog will rush you. Take it out with the pistol, to avoid being mauled by it. Then take the Right Hand side, sneaking through the fog, avoiding the three Soldiers who will be in the middle of the area, they will stay around the middle, avoiding eye contact to stay undetected.

Once moving into the second area, stick to the Right Hand side, you will see a Flamethrower Soldier killing some US Infantrymen, keep right, while sneaking and Silently Kill the soldier who is watching on. Then keep to the right, and quickly Silently Kill the soldier walking away from you, if you are not quick enough he will turn around and notice you. Keeping Right, hop over the barrier and take cover in the tree, watching out for the two soldiers to the left of the Pillbox. 

Lastly, Silently Kill the soldier with his back to you, at this point of time, Turner will take out the soldier at the door of the Pillbox. Continue through the Pillbox, once you both are out of the Pillbox, you stop sneaking.

Dragon's Teeth were first used by Nazi Germans to stop Tanks and other vehicles from processing. They were famously used in the Battle of Aachen and Battle of Hill 493 to stop tanks from coming close to the Nazi Artillery.

Dragon's Teeth

Gasoline Cowboy - Call of Duty: WWII

Rescue your Allies with the Sherman while keeping your armour above 80% in "Collateral Damage" - 15

This is done on Mission 6: Collateral Damage

While operating the Sherman Tank, you need to keep your armour above 80%, this can be tricky, you will have to be slow and careful while taking enemies out. While coming down the first street, there will be a small group of Nazi Soldiers at the end of the street and in the end building, take them out from a far. Then turn Right down another street, shooting the building and street end to take out the next group of enemies. Turning to the Left, the area opens up into to a small battlefield, shoot all of the 2nd and 3rd floors of the buildings as soldiers weilding a Panzerschreck will be there. Turning Left into a small street, there will be a small group of soldiers hiding on the bottom floor which your friendly tank will just drive by, you'll need to take them out before moving past.

Continuing along, the friendly tank will take off leaving you behind and will be destroyed by an Panzer Tank which blasts through the building on the right. Straight away, turn right and flank the Panzer, coming up behind it, shooting it twice in the rear to destroy. Afterwards, you will try and continue towards the Theatre, where another Panzer Tank will blast through the building and stop you from passing. Turn to avoid it, avoiding the other Tank will be behind you. You will need to destroy both tanks by shooting them both twice in the rear. Keep away from them at all times, to the best of your ability, shooting them from a far.

Once both tanks are destroyed, you will drive over the crest, where there will be a small group of soldiers waiting for you at the bottom of the hill. Quickly drive up and over the crest destroying the Panzerschreck Soldiers first, mopping up the rest of the soldiers with the Machine Gun. This can be tricky as the Tank's Barrel cannot reach the soldiers until you are sitting on top of the crest. Afterwards, continue down the street to the Right, shooting the soldiers at the end of the street.

This will lead you into the battlefield outside of the Theatre. Shoot the soldiers towards US Infantry first, then Panzer and the Half-Track which are shooting the Infantry Division. Then destroy the two Half-Tracks which drive in later, then aim at the building opposite your position as there will be a couple of Panzerschreck Soldiers, as well as enemies shooting the US Infantry. Once all enemies are dead, you will gain control of Daniels again.

When the Tank Main Gun is reloading, be sure to be use the Machine Gun to take out soldiers, instead of just waiting for the Main Gun to reload.

The M3A4 Sherman Tank was primary used by the US Armoured Divisions in WWII and Korean War, as main medium battle tank. Each equipped with a 75mm Main Gun and 2-3 secondary 50. Caliber Browning Machine Guns.

M3A4E8 Sherman Tank - 1942

Collection Update #17

Collection Update #17

(May, 2019)

Call of Duty: WWII (Xbox One)

Pokemon HeartGold (Nintendo DS)

LEGO Star Wars - Slave 1 (20th Anniversary)

LEGO Star Wars - Dual on Starkiller Base

Pokemon Go Plus

Tolkien (Cinema)

Detective Pikachu (Cinema)

Call of Duty: WWII follows the story of Ronald "Red" Daniels, a soldier of the US 1st  Infantry Division, nicknamed the "The Big Red One". Fighting in the Normandy Landings, Aachen & Hurtgen Forest with his close brotherhood of men fights alongside of. Lots of people didn't like this game but I have really enjoyed the campaign and multiplayer, I haven't played the Zombies Mode yet but it has a lot to live up to.

Pokemon HeartGold is the other game of the 4th Generation Johto Game, alongside Pokemon SoulSilver. You start in New Bark Town where you get your starter Pokemon and begin the rivalry between you and the ginger-haired kid. I really enjoyed SoulSilver, so I'm guessing I'm going to really enjoy HeartGold as well as.

LEGO Star Wars - Slave 1 20th Anniversary is really amazing, taking about 1 and half of building, it's one of the biggest LEGO Sets I own now. I came with the classic Princess Leia Figure with the original Ion Blaster, as well as Han Solo in Carbonite, Boba Fett and two other Bounty Hunter Figures. Really love this build.

LEGO Duel on Starkiller Base is little set I bought on a wimp just because I thought it looked really cool. It pictures the duel on Starkiller Base between Rey and Kylo Ren in the snow, from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Now I really love The Force Awaken but the rest of the newer Star Wars films have been kinda lackluster in my opinion, but the last film in the New Trilogy comes out at the end of this year so we'll see how it goes...

Pokemon Go Plus is a Bluetooth Device which connects to your Phone while playing Pokemon Go, it helps track your steps and catch Pokemon. It vibrates and flashes multiple colours when Pokemon are near and if you can catch them. 

Tolkien shows the earlier life of J.R.R.Tolkien, the writer and creator of the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit. It shows how his younger life is turned on its head when he is forced to move to the city, as well as his mother dying suddenly. He moves into a foster home where he meets his future wife and begins forming the ideas of Middle Earth. Later showing his life at Cambridge University and his experiences in the First World War.

Detective Pikachu shows the story of Tim and finding out that his father has gone missing and has to partner up with a Pikachu who wears a Deerstalker Hat, like Sherlock Holmes. But as it turns out that Tim is the only one who is able to understand the Pikachu, with everyone else just hearing "Pika, Pika..." They track down what happened to his father, giving too deep discovering Mewtwo and having quarrels with Ryme City's founder of Clifford Enterprises - Howard Clifford.

Espionage & Blaziken (Update 25/5/19)

In Call of Duty: WWII, I was able to get the "Silent Night" & "Who Needs a Pendant?" Achievements, which gave me a total of 45 Gamerscore.

In Pokemon Go, I was able to evolve my Combusken into Blaziken. This is my first fully evolved Starter Pokemon in the game.

Silent Night - Call of Duty: WWII

Sneak through the courtyard undetected in "Liberation" - 20

This is done on Mission 5: Liberation

After killing Heinrich and exchanging briefcases, you will meet up with Major Crowley, this is where you will equip your Suppressed P-08 and you'll have to sneak through the courtyard and plant the bombs on the main doors of the building. When sneaking, soldiers will have an alert meter above their head; when the Black German Cross fills with White, the soldier is suspicious and looking for you. When the German Cross is Red, you have been spotted and the soldiers will begin attacking you. Avoid the Alert Meters from filling up, if the any Alert Meters turn red, restart from last checkpoint.

As soon as you get onto baloney, turn right and follow the ledge round to the left, killing the soldier at the opposite ballony with a headshot. Then continue up and over the crates onto and over the small roof onto the following baloney. Then open the window and climb through into the room. Cross the corridor towards the staircase, taking the stairs down. There is a soldier at the other end of the corridor, you can kill him or sneak past him when he is not looking. When you reach the bottom of the stairs, continue down the small flight of stairs and unlock the door, turning right. There is a soldier at the rear of the truck, you shoot him in the head or perform a silent kill which ever is easiest for you. Then plant the bomb on the first door.

Turn around where you will enter the courtyard, staying to the right, keeping in the shadows, avoid the line of sight of the soldier which is under a small shelter in front of you. There are also two soldiers which make a rectangle-shaped routine then patrol, I recommend avoiding them rather than shooting them. On the right hand side, there is a baloney which sticks out from the building, with a ramp leading up onto to it. Don't take the ramp, go under the baloney through a short tunnel. There is a soldier at the end of the tunnel, but you'll need to make it about half-way through the tunnel for your weapon's range to be at affect. Kill the soldier with a headshot, making sure that the soldier is in the tunnel when you kill him to avoid soldiers coming over to investigate the body. At the end of the tunnel, continue along the right side, keeping in the shadows, making your way to the main gate to plant the second bomb. There is a soldier facing you, at the rear of the truck, perform a headshot to kill the soldier, then walk past the truck and plant the last bomb.

The P-08 is a German Empire Semi-Automatic Pistol, the full name of the weapon is Pistole-Parabellum, or more commonly known as the Luger.

Suppressed P-08 "Luger"

Sunday Driver - Call of Duty: WWII

Complete the driving portion of "S.O.E." without hitting any obstacles - 15

This is done on Mission 4: S.O.E.

After sneaking through the arena towards the postal office, where the armoured train blasts the building apart, throwing you back. Afterwards you and Zussman then commandeer a Volkswagen Type 98 Kubelwagen, tasked with chasing after the Armoured Train. You need to complete the driving portion without hitting any obstacles. Now it can be difficult to figure out if you've hit an obstacle as the remote is constantly vibrating while driving the car. You need to avoid the walls, large rocks, wooden fences and bridges. You don't need to drive with your foot flat to the floor throughout the mission, if you need to slow down to keep in control of the vehicle, that is fine to do so; just don't let distance meter at the bottom of the scene, go all the way into the red.

The Volkswagen Type 98 Kubelwagen was first built in 1938 where is was an armoured version of the Original Volkswagen Beetle that German Citizens could buy. Kubelwagen translates to "bucket-seat car", being named after the design of the rear of the vehicle. The American Soldiers nicknamed it the "tub-car", due to it's bathtub-shaped body.

Volkswagen Type 98 Kubelwagen - 1938

Marksman - Call of Duty: WWII

Cover Zussman from the Church without missing a shot in "Stronghold" - 25

This is done on Mission 3: Stronghold

About half way through the mission, you will climb up to the top of a church bell tower where you will be able to use a sniper to take out enemies to protect Zussman making his way across the battlefield to destroy two Anti-Air Guns. At the top of the ladder, there is a Kar98 6x Optic; this is going to really help you in this segment. You will be able to Focus, which steadies the rifle allow you to take a more accurate shot, Focusing is done by holding down on the Right Analog Stick. The Target Locations are pointed out with a marker. You will have Pierson with you, which is extremely helpful as he can point out enemies, making them have a white line-out which shows you their location. You'll know if you hit an enemies as there will be a White Hit-Mark in the centre of your sights for a Hit & a Red Hit-Mark for a Kill.

Firstly, there are 4 Enemies taking cover behind some sandbags in the middle of the battlefield.

Secondly, there are 3 Enemies on the second floor and on the roof at the back of the battlefield.

Thirdly, there are 5 Enemies, on of them weilding a Flamethrower, run into the middle of the battlefield.

Fourthly, there are about 10 Enemies ride into the middle of the battlefield; 2 Half-Tracks & a Armour Car.

Lastly, are about 6 Enemies & Half-Track on the far side of the area, plus 3 enemies of the second floor of the building on the right. While that is happening, there will also a Half-Track that drives into the battlefield from behind Zussman.

The Kar98 is a Nazi German Made Bolt-Action Rifle; the full name of the weapon is Karabiner 98 Kurz, which translate to "Carbine 98 Short", being a short rifle which uses 7.92x57mm bullets.

Kar98k x6 Optic

Teammate Requests & Kinda Rare Pokemon (Update 19/5/19)

In Call of Duty: WWII, I was able to get the "Marksman" & "Sunday Driver" Achievements, I was also able to the "Friend In Need", "I See Movement!" & "School of Hard Knocks" Achievements, for requesting; First Aid Kits, Enemy Spot & Grenades, respectively. In total, this gives me 125 Gamerscore.

In Pokemon Go, I was able evolve my Aipom into Ambipom. I was also able to catch Latios via a Research Breakthrough Task. For Ambipom, I ended using my last Sinnoh Candy to evolve it.

CoD: WWII Multiplayer (Update 17/5/19)

In Call of Duty: WWII, I was able to get the "One of the Lucky Few" Achievement, worth 10 Gamerscore. I also started playing the Multiplayer, getting the "Buck Private" Achievements, for getting 10 Multiplayer Kills. I only played 3 Games; won 2, lost 1. I choose the Airborne Division to begin my Multiplayer Career with; only being able to use the Grease Gun Submachine Gun for now.

Ack Ack - Call of Duty: WWII

Protect your tanks by shooting down all planes in "Operation Cobra" - 20

This is done on Mission 2: Operation Cobra

About half way through the mission, your tank battalion will come under attack by German Planes, so you end up manning an Anti-Air Gun, demanded to take the planes out to protect your convoy. There are a couple of waves of planes, but the cannon is automatic and planes don't move that quickly. Lieutenant Pierson calls out the planes locations' in the screen, the location commands sounds like; "Planes at 2 O'Clock". If you don't understand what Pierson means by 2 O'Clock for example - think about a clock, with straight ahead being 12 O'Clock, 2 O'Clock is going to be to the left, 45 Degrees of your position. Also you will need to shoot where the planes are going to be, rather than their current location, this is because the planes are far away and it will take a short amount time for the shots to travel to the plane.

The German Planes used are Junkers Ju 87, nicknamed Stuka, which means "dive bomber" in German. It was used for air-to-ground combat mostly by the Luftwaffe. The phrase "Ack Ack" is slang for Anti-Aircraft Gunfire, used by WWII Soldiers.

Junker Ju 87

One of the Lucky Few - Call of Duty: WWII

Breach the seawall in under 2 minutes without taking MG fire - 10

This is done on Mission 1: D-Day

At the very beginning of the mission, as soon as you gain control, sprint to the left destroyed tank. Move to the right when Corporal Pierson does, taking cover behind the row of Czech Hedgehogs. Once there is a break in the MG fire, Pierson goes to the left, while I recommend going forwards and taking cover in the large crater, then watching for Pierson to continue towards the destroyed ambulance. Then wait for Pierson to move again towards the final line of Czech Hedgehogs. Then finally move towards the seawall where you use the explosive to blow a hole in the wall for the rest of the soldiers.

If you get hit, restart from last checkpoint and try again. You will know if you take fire as your health bar will not be at 100%, as well as you will have a red hit marker on your screen. You need to make it to the seawall before 1:35 as it takes a couple of seconds for Private Daniels to accurate arm the explosive. The timer ends as soon as the explosive goes off and the game saves the checkpoint.

Czech Hedgehogs were first used by Nazi Germans took control of Czechoslovakia in 1938. They were famously used in the Normandy Landings to stop tanks charging the Nazi-Occupied Seawal, allowing the Allies to easily blow apart the Normandy Defences. 

Czech Hedgehogs

Potato Masher - Call of Duty: WWII

Save 5 Allies by throwing away a Live Enemy Grenade - 15

This can be done in any mission, but I got it in Mission 2: Operation Cobra.

After riding on the tank, you will come under attack and eventually you will come to an enemy building. While at the first building, head up the stairs and just stand in the doorway, blocking your allies from moving forward. Enemies will then begin throwing grenades, once you are near the grenade indicator, you can hold and release Right Bumper to pick up and throw back the grenade. You need to have 5 or move Allies in the Grenade's Blast Radius, before throwing it back.

The Stielhandgranate was using by both German Empire & Nazi Soldiers during both World Wars. Stielhandgranate translates to "Stalk Hand Grande", but British Soldiers nicknamed them "Potato Mashers".

M24 Stielhandgranate

Advancing in Nazi Germany & Aqua Hideout (Update 15/5/19)

In Call of Duty: WWII, I played through the last four campaign missions, "Hill 493", "Battle of the Bulge", "Ambush" & "The Rhine"; completing the campaign on Regular Difficulty. I was also able to get the "Praise and Pass" Achievement, in total I earned 105 Gamerscore.

In Pokemon Emerald, I made my way back to Slateport City just in time to watch Archie steal the submarine. Then I went to the Aqua Hideout just outside of Lilycove City, where I obtained the Master Ball, but I was too late in stopping Archie, watching the submarine swim away for a second time.