Checkmate Arcade Podcast

Sorry for the month long hiatus we took in January, we cover the reasons why in the first few minutes of the show. Now that we are back in action, Jason kicks off the show with a recap of his real world card slinging in Magic. Of course we bring the game talk like usual with Persona Q, Mario Kart 7, Hyrule Warriors, Super Smash Bros. Wii U, Transistor, Valiant Hearts, Madden NFL 2015, Diablo III, Resident Evil Remake Remastered, Far Cry 4, Picross e5, Child of Light, Tales From the Borderlands, Costume Quest 2, Destiny, and Dragon Age: Inquisition. Finally, we close out the show with the Golden King Awards for 2014.

Show Notes

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

So much news happened that we had to make a separate episode just to get to all of it. So this episode we cover all the news from the end of November to December 20. Plus we have the NPD numbers for the last two months to top off the show. So let's get to it.

Show Notes

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

-The Street Fighter 5 trailer: http://youtu.be/rdLwRLdrtsI

So much news happened that we had to make a separate episode just to get to all of it. So this episode we cover all the news from the end of November to December 20. Plus we have the NPD numbers for the last two months to top off the show. So let's get to it.

Show Notes

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

-The Street Fighter 5 trailer: http://youtu.be/rdLwRLdrtsI

So much news happened that we had to make a separate episode just to get to all of it. So this episode we cover all the news from the end of November to December 20. Plus we have the NPD numbers for the last two months to top off the show. So let's get to it.

Show Notes

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

-The Street Fighter 5 trailer: http://youtu.be/rdLwRLdrtsI

I had to do it. It was just too applicable to this episode. Want to know about all the ins and outs of Dragon Age: Inquisition? Jason has you covered. Want to know what Persona Q is? Jason has you covered. What about Freedom Wars and Vegas Stakes? Jason has you covered. Later on in the show Steven covers Picross e5, more Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel!, more Advanced Warfare, and wraps things up with the Destiny demo. Plus, we kick off the show with Jason's Story Time Corner where many things are breaking.

Show Notes

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

-The Person Q Quick Look we mention: http://www.giantbomb.com/videos/quick-look-persona-q-shadow-of-the-labyrinth/2300-9762/

On this celebratory episode we start off talking about video game rentals and the trials of getting them. Then we get into our Now Playing with a little Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel action. Then we enter Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor to discuss our curiosity with the last gen versions of the game and the odd ending to the story (with no story spoilers). Then Jason hits a few baskets in NBA 2K15 and starts up Dust: An Elysian Tale, only to get pulled into a desperate situation in Alien Isolation. Steven only gets in a few laps of Mario Kart 7, but finds the time to enter the future with Advanced Warfare. Then we roll into the news for the last few weeks.

Show Notes

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Opening Song (How Attractive! by: Dj CUTMAN - http://music.djcutman.com)

-Halo 5 multiplayer footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsiA-Epg2I8

-The prank calling explained: http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/battletoads-preorder

-The Overwatch reveal trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqnKB22pOC0&spfreload=1

One does not simply walk into Mordor. You need to teleport using wraith powers, just like Jason does this week. He's having a ball with Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor and gives us his final thoughts on Destiny. We both got some time in on Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel and Diablo III, of course that's not all. We have the games Coming Soon to retail for the rest of the year and the NPD numbers for September. Hit that play button and get ready for a great episode.

Show Notes

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Opening Song (How Attractive! by: Dj CUTMAN - http://music.djcutman.com)

-What inspired the title: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiWJZEZX4Ak

One does not simply walk into Mordor. You need to teleport using wraith powers, just like Jason does this week. He's having a ball with Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor and gives us his final thoughts on Destiny. We both got some time in on Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel and Diablo III, of course that's not all. We have the games Coming Soon to retail for the rest of the year and the NPD numbers for September. Hit that play button and get ready for a great episode.

Show Notes

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Opening Song (How Attractive! by: Dj CUTMAN - http://music.djcutman.com)

-What inspired the title: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiWJZEZX4Ak

This week we talk about video game loot, out of print games, StreetPassing, and the many problems of Bungie's games. Some of the games we talk about include Destiny, the Super Smash Bros. 3DS demo, Diablo 3, the Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call demo, Madden NFL 2015, PokeMon Y, Borderlands 2, and AirMech Arena. We also have the NPD numbers for August, the games Coming Soon for October, and for the first time in many episodes the News section returns.

Show Notes

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Opening Song (How Attractive! by: Dj CUTMAN - http://music.djcutman.com)

-Angry Joe's Destiny Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzopWRXK_r4

-CAD Loot Comic: http://www.cad-comic.com/cad/20140915

-Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel (Sir Hammerlock & TORGUE Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5_DOSvsjPw

We start the episode out with Jason's story time corner. A lot happened in the world since the last time we recorded and Jason covers the things that happened in his neck of the woods. We sprinkle in some games talk to keep from getting the tone of the show too far down. Games such as The Walking Dead: Season 2, inFamous First Light, Nicktoons MLB, Diablo 3, CoD: Black Ops 2, Hearthstone, Peggle 2, AirMech Arena, and many more. Plus we have the games Coming Soon to retail in September and the July NPD numbers. Tune in for the stories and stay for the games.

Show Notes

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Opening Song (How Attractive! by: Dj CUTMAN - http://music.djcutman.com)

-Giant Bomb's inFamous First Light Quick Look: http://www.giantbomb.com/videos/quick-look-infamous-first-light/2300-9397/