I have finally achieved the goal I set out to do last year. I started this last July and set out to achieve one prestige level per month. Lots of matches later (21 days worth pf total playing time) and after that long training period I am finally that opponent that wins the game for the home team. I have learned each weapon, each map and most matches.

I have to say this game is the first I have done "online" but at least it has an end.....Maybe. Now I can try to achieve all gold weapons (achieve all headshot and other challenges). This may not happen for another year, but by then Infinity Ward may pull the plug. Especially since COD5 is releasing this Nov.

Onto World at War?? Maybe not I am not a big fan of WW2, so I may play it but not push myself to achieve the highest multiplayer prestige rank.

Time for a casual gaming update

1. COD World at War (PS3) - My wife rented it for me for New Years Eve and have pulled two all nighters and am at level 25 for the multiplayer ranking. I have finished two Co-op online matches (yes for trophies), and two missions in solo play. So far this game is a ten for me. Why? Simple:

a. ability to play the campaign mode (story) online with others

b. online matches are far superior to COD4, not nearly the number of drops and lag

c. variety of online matches is almost twice as much as COD4

d. The only well done pacific theater war game to date

e. The variety of weapons and special equipment will keep me busy for years (to master them)

f. Bonus - trophy supported game!

2. Soldner-X: Himmelssturmer (PS3) - if you are a fan of the arcade type shooters (like Metal Slug), this one is good, cept you fly - I cleared the first level to bag a trophy, so far the game is a no brainer, but level two is intense

3. Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures (PS3) - I did not think they would improve on this series, but I loved the Lego Star Wars for the Wii and this one is superb. Everyone in our family played this and enjoyed it. I give it a 9/10. The humor is spot on.

4. SOCOM: Confrontation (PS3) - after one night of playing online this game gets a 4/10, I hate the controls, game lag, and lack of simplicity while navigating the menus. I do like the price ($39 vs 59), and the fact that a good amount of customization is avail immediately, maybe time will improve this one.

Other games I have been playing are Stardust (PS3), I got three more trophies for (and Sony got $10 for me buying the expansion pack). This HD version of Asteroids is intense and fun. I picked up a copy of Futuristic Harvest Moon and it is a light kid friendly game. I beat The Last Guy - this game is really fun and simple. I liked the satellite photos of each area (Japan, Germany, US). Leading the citizens to safety was fun.

Hardware - I only have added a Bluetooth PS3 headset and second sixaxis controlled (dualshock)

thats it for now

Today I spent the morning at the range.

I qualified with my M4 Carbine and performed numerous advanced marksmanship drills. Shooting while kneelng, standing, walking, firing controlled pairs, and on full auto. I love the carbine, but it is time for a new weapon. I will post more on this later, but the new one is better than ever.

I also had a chance to shoot with the EOTech sight and the ACOG, that ACOG is sweet with 3x magnification. I was able to walk and shoot while hitting a steel target at 100M

Well, 3000 rounds later I am ready for some peace and quiet.