Gaming Journal: December 28, 2007

It's been a while since my last post due to the holidays. Below is a cumulative list of what has been accomplished since then.

The Darkness (360): Almost done on Normal. I just finished the level with the siege on Aunt Sara's townhouse. All that is left is to take out Uncle Paulie.

Guitar Hero II (360): I have now gotten 5 stars on every song on Medium except for "Carry Me Home." Boy, was Hangar 18 a pain in the @$$. I also bought the Grim Reaper as a playable character, but my favorite is still Xavier Stone.

All Pro Football 2K8 (360): Created my team, featuring Dan Marino and Barry Sanders. Played and lost my first game. I do like the live sports scores on the bottom, though.

Wii Play (Wii): Bought this to have when friends come over. Played it a little to get the gist of the included games.

Odin Sphere (PS2): Began playing while visiting my girlfriend's parents over Christmas. Basically, I've gotten through the tutorial and Chapter 1.

Lord of the Rings - Battle for Middle-Earth II (360): Completed the first Evil Campaign mission with all bonus objectives.

Gaming Journal: December 13, 2007

The Darkness (360): Completed Fulton Street level on Normal.

Lord of the Rings - Battle for Middle-Earth II: Completed Blue Mountains mission with all bonus objectives, for Achievement (Good campaign).

Gaming Journal: December 12, 2007

The Darkness (360): Completed Initial and Chinatown levels on Medium.

Guitar Hero II (360): Five-starred "Misirlou" and "Laid to Rest" on Medium; Four-starred "Psychobilly Freakout" on Medium; Three-starred "Heart-Shaped Box" on Hard.

Lord of the Rings - Battle for Middle-Earth II (360): Completed Blue Mountain mission on Normal.

Gaming Journal: December 11, 2007

Mass Effect (360): Completed "Privateers" and "Missing Survey Team" sidequests.

Resident Evil 4 (Wii): Completed 1-2 on Pro.

Lord of the Rings - Battle for Middle-Earth II (360): Completed Entmoors mission with all bonus objectives (Good campaign).

Gaming Journal: December 10, 2007

Guitar Hero II (360): Five-starred "YYZ" and "Beast and the Harlot" on Medium; Four-starred "Hangar 18" on Medium.

Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middle-Earth II (360): Completed High Pass mission on Normal.

Geist (GCN): Completed Stage 7, Part I.

Resident Evil 4 (Wii): Completed 1-1 on Pro.

Gaming Journal: December 9, 2007

Mass Effect (360): Completed side quests on the Citadel; took the Normandy out to complete Hostage and Distress Call side quests.

Geist (GCN): Completed Stage 6 and Stage 7-1.

MLB 07 (PS3): Completed one season of Franchise Mode, simulating the games.

Gaming Journal: December 8, 2007

Geist (GCN): Cleared Stage 5.

Mass Effect (360): Completed side quests on the Citadel (Paragon run).

Gaming Journal: December 7, 2007

Resident Evil 4: Cleared 3-2 and purchased Chicago Typewriter on normal; Began Professional mode.

Guitar Hero II: Three-starred "Salvation" on Hard; Four-starred "Madhouse" and "YYZ" on Medium.

Geist: Defeated Stage 4 boss.

Gaming Journal: December 6, 2007

Guitar Hero II (360): Five-starred "Dead!", "Freya" and "Rock This Town" on Medium; Four-starred "Madhouse" on Medium.

Resident Evil 4 (Wii): Unlocked Wesker in Mercenaries mini-game; cleared Chapter 3-1 on main game second playthrough on Normal.

Geist (GCN): Got to Stage 4 boss - did not beat it.