Welcome to the Checkmate Arcade, your home for quarter munching fun. Each week we'll tell you what video games we've been playing and give you the hottest news right off the presses. We'll throw in the NPD numbers, top 5 lists, and release dates that are Coming Soon to round out the show as well. So, come on by each week for a great time.
Don't forget to send us an email at [email protected].
The rubber hits the road this week in our first impressions of Mario Kart Wii. We let you know what we think about the wheel, the bikes, and the courses. For those of you who have a tight budget, we give you a brand new segment all about cheap priced games. So, strap on that seat belt, its gonna be a bumpy ride.
Remember to email us at [email protected] or post to the forum.
If you want to email the hosts individually:
Steven can be found at [email protected]
And Jason is over at [email protected]
Show Link:
http://www.vsrealms.com/forum/showthread.php?&t=58716
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05/14/08
Is that a solid eye or are you trying to be a pirate? We interrogate the Metal Gear Online beta this week and get a beatdown from Jason Bourne. We give you our first impressions of the Nintendo Channel, the bad news on the Iron Man 360 demo, and get invaded by aliens. Plus the news, a startling revelation from one of the hosts, and our Top 5 Most Anticipated Games For The Rest Of 2008. So tune in to find out what's big for the rest of the year in console and PC games.
Show Link:
http://www.vsrealms.com/forum/showthread.php?&t=58600
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05/07/08
Finally the Arcade has returned with a huge show for you this week. We recap a month's worth of news in a nearly four hour extravaganza and we let you know what we've been playing this past five weeks. Are your GameStop preorders worthless, how easy will it be to get a copy of Wii Fit, when will Prototype be released, when will we get Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2, and why am I typing this many questions? All shall be revealed in this double stuffed show.
Check out the adventures of Homestar and Strong Bad over here:
http://homestarrunner.com/
And if you want to play against the hosts you can find
them on there respective game platforms:
Steven can be found on Steam here: darkbossman
And on the Wii: 1308 4184 4796 9852
Jason can be found on xBox Live here: MSUHitman
And on the PS3: MSUHitman
Show Link:
http://www.vsrealms.com/forum/showthread.php?t=58487
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04/02/08
Listen and be amazed this week as we gargle glass. No, not really, but it does sound like it. This week we talk about Take Two and EA, again. We also talk briefly about a couple movies and give you the Top 5 Final Fantasy Games. All that and the news on this episode. Now bring on the hate mail!
GameStop's Grand Theft Auto IV Contest, win $10,000:
http://www.gamestop.com/gs/sweepstakes/gta4/default.aspx
If you think your PSN account has been tampered with, contact Consumer Services at 877-971-7669.
The comic that explains the reason for breeding:
http://www.vgcats.com/comics/?strip_id=72
And this is what you do with the non golden Chocobos:
http://www.vgcats.com/comics/?strip_id=97
Show Link:
http://www.vsrealms.com/forum/showthread.php?t=58184
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03/26/08
This episode is brought to you by Japan and the letters RPG. We yap about the the piece of plastic that is the Wii Zapper, rant about the the new Eye of Judgement expansion pricing, and run down our top 5 Non Final Fantasy RPGs. All that and a bag of cheetoos inside this edition of the Checkmate Arcade.
Watch the Summoner cast play D&D here, trust me you'll laugh your pants off:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zng5kRle4FA
To show your love of Mass Effect, checkout their store here:
http://store.bioware.com/products/mass_effect/
For the freebies inside Rainbow 6: Vegas 2, follow these handy instructions:
This is for a TAR-21 Assault Rifle
(Hold RB) Down Down Up Up X B X B Y Up Up Y -- (Enter this at your character outfitting and use the D-Pad)
Comcast Map
Step 1: Go to the Main Menu of 'Rainbow 6: Vegas 2'.
Step 2: Select "Extras".
Step 3: Select "Comcast Gift".
Step 4: Enter the code "Comcast Faster" when prompted and enjoy the new multi-player map, 'Comcast Event', the next time you play.
Streets Multiplayer Map
Step 1 Go to Main Menu of Vegas 2
Step 2 Select "Extras"
Step 3 Log into your UBI account via menu
Download and play.
Show Link:
http://www.vsrealms.com/forum/showthread.php?t=57948
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