Checkmate Arcade Podcast

This episode Jason extolls the virtues of this year's Madden release as Steven tries out a second MOBA. Of course Steven also covers all the pre Taken King 2.0 changes for Destiny and Jason tells us of his PS4 woes. Plus we add the August NPD number in at the end of the show. It's a packed episode this week, tune in for the fun.

Show Notes

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Opening Song (A World Torn Asunder by: Trevor Morris)

This week we spend the first ten minutes talking about Giant Bomb and their mail. Then we get into our Now Playing games for some Dragon Age: Inquisition dlc, Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes, the Black Ops 3 beta, Splatoon, Picross e6, Destiny, Minecraft, and League of Legends. Wait League of Legends?! Who started playing that? Well, you'll need to tune in to find out.

Show Notes

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Opening Song (A World Torn Asunder by: Trevor Morris)

-Madden: The Movie : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eVF9uBbuqc

Jason brings us many stories of his travels to his home and Chicago. Steven plays way too much Destiny and not much else. Thankfully Jason picks up the slack with a whole lot of retro games, the Jaws of Hakkon Dragon Age: Inquisition dlc, Hand of Fate, Life is Strange: Episode 4, Rocket League, and many more. Tune in for all the story time fun.

Show Notes

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Opening Song (A World Torn Asunder by: Trevor Morris)

-Shin Magami Tensei X Fire Emblem Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHkhJ1LvtkM

This week we finish up the news glut that happened from E3, after we talk about some Gears of War: Ultimate Edition multiplayer beta impressions. Jason was hunting for trophies as Steven was sinking his teeth into a few necks. Tune in to hear what's up.

Show Notes

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Opening Song (A World Torn Asunder by: Trevor Morris)

-A Transformers: Devastation gameplay/interview video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-9rVBCogS4

This week after we cover the games we've been playing, we dig into all the games and announcements that happened at E3 2015. So many games. So much news. So much hype!

Show Notes

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Opening Song (A World Torn Asunder by: Trevor Morris)

-The Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRcGHIp8KvY

-The Giant Bomb E3 2015 Day 3 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysKExiHQvd4

This week we find out why Jason was sitting in front of a Best Buy for 2 hours and why he can't play the original Game Boy. We are also joined by friend of the show Ginyu to talk about some of the games he's been playing recently. Plus we have the games Coming Soon for June/July and all the news that was fit to print. The Amiibos have taken over this episode; tune in to hear what's up.

Show Notes

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Opening Song (A World Torn Asunder by: Trevor Morris)

-Ginyu's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/user/Ginyu2007

Episode 3 Opening Song: by Jonathan Morali

Join Jason and special guest Ginyu as they go on a spoiler filled romp through Life is Strange episodes 1-3. WARNING! Story spoilers are plentiful in this!

Episode 3 Opening Song: by Jonathan Morali

Join Jason and special guest Ginyu as they go on a spoiler filled romp through Life is Strange episodes 1-3. WARNING! Story spoilers are plentiful in this!

Episode 3 Opening Song: by Jonathan Morali

Join Jason and special guest Ginyu as they go on a spoiler filled romp through Life is Strange episodes 1-3. WARNING! Story spoilers are plentiful in this!

This episode we start off with Arthur Gies' opinions and Jason's lack of agreement with them. Steven wants space travel now! Then we briefly talk about some movies before getting into our Now Playing games. Some of the games on this episode include The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy, Mortal Kombat X, Dragon Age: Inquisition, Deus Ex: Human Revolution, the new Destiny dlc, the Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition demo, and Minecraft. Come marvel at Steven's troubles this week.

Show Notes

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Opening Song (A World Torn Asunder by: Trevor Morris)

-The MK 9 Europe Promo videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WirGUR2-9L8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VcGl92M5oE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVGapDBR624

The Witcher 3 Gwent article: http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/05/21/opinion-the-witcher-3s-gwent-is-a-better-card-game-than-hearthstone?utm_campaign=ign+main+twitter&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social

And the Gwent videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWtQ78Jp-mk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOcTBNYbwx4