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	<description>The topical video game podcast of HorribleNight.com focused on discussions and interviews about a single video game, genre, news headline, or industry story.</description>
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	<itunes:summary>The topical video game podcast of HorribleNight.com focused on discussions and interviews about a single video game, genre, news headline, or industry story.</itunes:summary>
	<itunes:author>Horrible Night</itunes:author>
	<itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
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		<itunes:name>Horrible Night</itunes:name>
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	<managingEditor>simon@horriblenight.com (Horrible Night)</managingEditor>
	<copyright>2012 Horrible Night</copyright>
	<itunes:subtitle>The topical video game podcast of HorribleNight.com focused on discussions and interviews about a single video game, genre, news headline, or industry story.</itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:keywords>Horrible Night,HorribleNight,video games,gaming industry,gaming culture,Xbox 360,PS3,Wii,PC,DS,DS,Nintendo,Sony,Microsoft</itunes:keywords>
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		<title>Should I Play Black Ops 2? – The Cursed Checkpoint #202</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:25:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Justin Lacey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Two Justins, neither of whom are big Call of Duty fans/players, tried Blacks Ops 2. Gifford finished and is still playing it. Lacey quit. Can Justin convince Justin to give Blops 2 another shot? The Cursed Checkpoint is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and interviews about a single video game, genre, news headline, [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-23824" title="tcCheckpoint" alt="" src="http://www.horriblenight.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/tcCheckpoint-150x150.png" width="150" height="150" />Two Justins, neither of whom are big Call of Duty fans/players, tried Blacks Ops 2. Gifford finished and is still playing it. Lacey quit. Can Justin convince Justin to give Blops 2 another shot?</p>

<p><strong><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/category/podcasts/the-cursed-checkpoint">The Cursed Checkpoint</a></strong> is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and interviews about a single video game, genre, news headline, or industry story. It features a rotating cast of up to 3 members of the Horrible Night writing staff and/or video game industry professionals.</p>
<div id="attachment_38917" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 610px"><img class="size-full wp-image-38917" alt="Should I play Black Ops 2?" src="http://www.horriblenight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/tcc202.jpg" width="600" height="338" /><p class="wp-caption-text">More digital Rooker please.</p></div>
<h3>Episode Background</h3>
<p>After avoiding Call of Duty for 5 years, I really wanted to like Black Ops 2. I wanted a mindless shooting gallery with huge set pieces and thought I was in the right mindset to play it, but then I ran into the Strikeforce missions. I sought out Justin Gifford who seemingly had as much hesitation to jump into Call of Duty as I did, and currently really enjoys everything Black Ops 2 has to offer. I figured if anyone was ever going to convince me to give it another chance, it was him. This is a checkpoint for people who play a lot of different games but just can&#8217;t seem to get into Call of Duty no matter how hard they try. This is also for new fans of the Call of Duty series that are still learning the ropes.</p>
<h3>Show Notes</h3>
<p><strong>Cast: </strong>Justin Lacey and Justin Gifford<br />
<strong>Runtime:</strong> 32:55<br />
<strong>Games: </strong><em>Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, Call of Duty, Call of Duty 2, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Battlefield: Bad Company 2<br />
</em><strong></strong></p>
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			<itunes:keywords>Call of Duty, Call of Duty: Black Ops II, Treyarch, Military Shooters, FPS, Activision</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>Two Justins, neither of whom are big Call of Duty fans/players, tried Blacks Ops 2. Gifford finished and is still playing it. Lacey quit. Can Justin convince Justin to give Blops 2 another shot?</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Two Justins, neither of whom are big Call of Duty fans/players, tried Blacks Ops 2. Gifford finished and is still playing it. Lacey quit. Can Justin convince Justin to give Blops 2 another shot?</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Horrible Night</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>34:13</itunes:duration>
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		<title>In Defense of iOS Games – The Cursed Checkpoint #201</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:32:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ethan Moses</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ethan and Matthew discuss the importance of iOS titles in their gaming diet and why the supposed &#8220;time killers&#8221; have made their lives more pleasurable. The Cursed Checkpoint is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and interviews about a single video game, genre, news headline, or industry story. It features a rotating cast of [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-23824" title="tcCheckpoint" alt="" src="http://www.horriblenight.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/tcCheckpoint-150x150.png" width="150" height="150" />Ethan and Matthew discuss the importance of iOS titles in their gaming diet and why the supposed &#8220;time killers&#8221; have made their lives more pleasurable.</p>

<p><strong><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/category/podcasts/the-cursed-checkpoint">The Cursed Checkpoint</a></strong> is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and interviews about a single video game, genre, news headline, or industry story. It features a rotating cast of up to 3 members of the Horrible Night writing staff and/or video game industry professionals.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-38240" alt="iOS Games" src="http://www.horriblenight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/tcc202.jpg" width="600" height="424" /></p>
<h3>Episode Background</h3>
<p>The rest of the Horrible Crew keep making fun of Ethan&#8217;s enjoyment of iPad games, so his big littler brother shows up to make him feel better by agreeing with his stance on the subject. Focusing more on the iOS platform in general, they do a pretty solid job staying on topic but eventually get distracted about halfway through. Regardless, you&#8217;ll get a very good idea of the best places to play iPad games and why the Moses boys are having so much trouble with their feet falling asleep.</p>
<p>This is a checkpoint for people that like to iOS games and aren&#8217;t afraid to show it!</p>
<h3>Show Notes</h3>
<p><strong>Cast: </strong>Ethan and Matthew Moses<br />
<strong>Runtime:</strong> 32:55<strong><br />
</strong></p>
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			<itunes:keywords>ios, angry birds, infinity blad, puzzle craft, tower defense, mobile gaming</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>Ethan and Matthew discuss the importance of iOS titles in their gaming diet and why the supposed "time killers" have made their lives more pleasurable.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Ethan and Matthew discuss the importance of iOS titles in their gaming diet and why the supposed "time killers" have made their lives more pleasurable.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Horrible Night</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>32:55</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Towns and Brothers Who Tell Their Stories – The Cursed Checkpoint #130s</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2012 19:35:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ethan Moses</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ethan and Matthew continue to tell their own tragic tales of Towns. Naturally this leads to getting distracted by Rocky, learning foreign languages, and shining a light on their limited understanding of farming. The Cursed Checkpoint is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and interviews about a single video game, genre, news headline, [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-37017" alt="The Cursed Checkpoint" src="http://www.horriblenight.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/tcc130sfeature-150x150.jpg" width="150" height="150" />Ethan and Matthew continue to tell their own tragic tales of Towns. Naturally this leads to getting distracted by Rocky, learning foreign languages, and shining a light on their limited understanding of farming.</p>

<p><strong><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/category/podcasts/the-cursed-checkpoint">The Cursed Checkpoint</a></strong> is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and interviews about a single video game, genre, news headline, or industry story. It features a rotating cast of up to 3 members of the Horrible Night writing staff and/or video game industry professionals.</p>
<h3>Episode Background</h3>
<p>Ethan and Matthew could talk about <em>Towns</em> all day. After all the game has almost ruined both of their marriages. However, in an attempt to highlight some of their more memorable stories from their time with the game the brothers discover some odd connections to their other favorite interests.</p>
<p>This is a checkpoint for people that enjoy the game <em>Towns, </em><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/36988/towns-and-brothers-who-build-them-the-cursed-checkpoint-130">the previous Checkpoint episode</a>, and how the game can loosely relate to 80&#8242;s action movies.</p>
<h3>Show Notes</h3>
<p><strong>Cast: </strong>Ethan and Matthew Moses<br />
<strong>Runtime:</strong> 27:44<br />
<strong>Games: </strong><a href="http://www.townsgame.com/" target="_blank"><em>Towns</em></a></p>
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			<itunes:keywords>Towns, PC, Mac, Simulation, Strategy, Town Building</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>Ethan and Matthew continue to tell their own tragic tales of Towns. Naturally this leads to getting distracted by Rocky, learning foreign languages, and shining a light on their limited understanding of farming.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Ethan and Matthew continue to tell their own tragic tales of Towns. Naturally this leads to getting distracted by Rocky, learning foreign languages, and shining a light on their limited understanding of farming.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Horrible Night</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>27:44</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Towns and Brothers Who Build Them – The Cursed Checkpoint #130</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheCursedCheckpoint/~3/ouF5iPm8FO8/towns-and-brothers-who-build-them-the-cursed-checkpoint-130</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:11:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ethan Moses</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ethan brings his brother Matthew into the virtual Horrible Night studios to talk about the game, Towns, their experiences with it, and what they hope from the simulation game in the future. The Cursed Checkpoint is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and interviews about a single video game, genre, news headline, or [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-23824" title="tcCheckpoint" alt="" src="http://www.horriblenight.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/tcCheckpoint-150x150.png" width="150" height="150" />Ethan brings his brother Matthew into the virtual Horrible Night studios to talk about the game, Towns, their experiences with it, and what they hope from the simulation game in the future.</p>

<p><strong><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/category/podcasts/the-cursed-checkpoint">The Cursed Checkpoint</a></strong> is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and interviews about a single video game, genre, news headline, or industry story. It features a rotating cast of up to 3 members of the Horrible Night writing staff and/or video game industry professionals.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-36998" alt="Towns" src="http://www.horriblenight.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/tcc130.jpg" width="600" height="450" /></p>
<h3>Episode Background</h3>
<p>Ethan is probably the best brother on the planet and as a result, always thinks about his two siblings when it is birthday time. This year, he gifted the youngest Matthew the fantasy simulation game <em>Towns</em>, and as a result opened up a Pandora&#8217;s Box of conversation between the two of them. Rather than simply chit chat over instant messaging services, the two decided to do a checkpoint on the subject and actually stayed on track for a majority of the time.</p>
<p>This is a checkpoint for people that enjoy the game <em>Towns</em>, simulation games, and the playful banter of two brothers seperated by a large ocean.</p>
<h3>Show Notes</h3>
<p><strong>Cast: </strong>Ethan and Matthew Moses<br />
<strong>Runtime:</strong> 29:02<br />
<strong>Games: </strong><a href="http://www.townsgame.com/" target="_blank"><em>Towns</em></a></p>
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			<itunes:keywords>Towns, PC, Mac, Simulation, Strategy, Town Building</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>Ethan brings his brother Matthew into the virtual Horrible Night studios to talk about the game, Towns, their experiences with it, and what they hope from the simulation game in the future.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Ethan brings his brother Matthew into the virtual Horrible Night studios to talk about the game, Towns, their experiences with it, and what they hope from the simulation game in the future.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Horrible Night</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>29:02</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Tiny Barbarian DX Interview with Michael Stearns – The Cursed Checkpoint #129</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2012 19:29:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ethan Moses</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tiny Barbarian DX is an action platformer made with a serving of retro gaming respect and a dollop of Conan the Barbarian. Ethan Moses speaks with creator Michael Stearns about the game, indie game development, and his views on Kickstarter/Greenlight. The Cursed Checkpoint is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and interviews about a [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-23824" title="tcCheckpoint" src="http://www.horriblenight.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/tcCheckpoint-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Tiny Barbarian DX is an action platformer made with a serving of retro gaming respect and a dollop of Conan the Barbarian. Ethan Moses speaks with creator Michael Stearns about the game, indie game development, and his views on Kickstarter/Greenlight.</p>

<p><strong><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/category/podcasts/the-cursed-checkpoint">The Cursed Checkpoint</a></strong> is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and interviews about a single video game, genre, news headline, or industry story. It features a rotating cast of up to 3 members of the Horrible Night writing staff and/or video game industry professionals.</p>
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<h3>Episode Background</h3>
<p>Ethan&#8217;s has had a great time exploring Steam Greenlight and Kickstarter for new and interesting games to sink his money into, but he was also quite inquisitive about who these &#8220;game developers&#8221; are that create such delightful little gaming treats. After an enjoyable time <a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/35032/broforce-interview-with-evan-greenwood-the-cursed-checkpoint-126" target="_blank">interviewing the creators of Broforce</a>, Ethan pursued another chance to chat up an individual making a game about manliness, heroics and heroic manliness. Fortunately for him,<em> Tiny Barbarian&#8217;s</em> creator, Michael Stearns of StarQuail Games was up to the task of answering Ethan&#8217;s sometimes oddly worded and childlike questions.</p>
<p>This podcast is for anyone interested in the game <em>Tiny Barbarian DX</em> or the Kickstarter/Greenlight process.</p>
<h3>Show Notes</h3>
<p><strong>Cast:</strong> Ethan and Michael Stearns of StarQuail Games<br />
<strong>Runtime: </strong>59:27<br />
<strong>Games:</strong> Tiny Barbarian, Tiny Barbarian DX<br />
<strong>Links: </strong><a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/359201373/tiny-barbarian-dx" target="_blank">Tiny Barbarian on Kickstarter</a>, <a href="http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=110272647&amp;searchtext=tiny+barbarian" target="_blank">Tiny Barbarian on Steam Greenlight</a>, <a href="http://www.starquail.com/" target="_blank">StarQuail Games</a></p>
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			<itunes:keywords>StarQuail Games, Tiny Barbarian DX, Indie Game Development, Kickstarter, Steam Greenlight</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>Tiny Barbarian DX is an action platformer made with a serving of retro gaming respect and a dollop of Conan the Barbarian. Ethan Moses speaks with creator Michael Stearns about the game, indie game development, and his views on Kickstarter/Greenlight.</itunes:subtitle>
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		<itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>59:27</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Assassin’s Creed III: Preparing to Tomahawk – The Cursed Checkpoint #128</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:04:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Justin Lacey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Justin and Josh haven&#8217;t caught up on all of Desmond&#8217;s adventures, but they are just as excited about Assassin&#8217;s Creed III as the experienced, Brandon. Together they discuss what makes the hype from this yearly franchise so much more intriguing in 2012. The Cursed Checkpoint is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-23824" title="tcCheckpoint" src="http://www.horriblenight.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/tcCheckpoint-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Justin and Josh haven&#8217;t caught up on all of Desmond&#8217;s adventures, but they are just as excited about Assassin&#8217;s Creed III as the experienced, Brandon. Together they discuss what makes the hype from this yearly franchise so much more intriguing in 2012.</p>

<p><strong><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/category/podcasts/the-cursed-checkpoint">The Cursed Checkpoint</a></strong> is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and interviews about a single video game, genre, news headline, or industry story. It features a rotating cast of up to 3 members of the Horrible Night writing staff and/or video game industry professionals.</p>
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<h3>Episode Background</h3>
<p>Somewhere along the lines Assassin&#8217;s Creed fell into the category of being a yearly release. Yet the normal downfalls of that agressive schedule have bounced off of the series to this point. This includes the fact that leading up to the release of Assassin&#8217;s Creed III gamers can remain independently interested in the release no matter their level of familiarity with the series to this point. Justin, Josh, and Brandon may share very different experience levels with the franchise to this point, yet they are united in their anticipation for the new game and attempt to understand why that is and what it means for the entire franchise.</p>
<p>This podcast is for fans of the Assassin&#8217;s Creed franchise who have played from very little to every moment in the series and who are interested in Assassin&#8217;s Creed III. This episode is relatively spoiler-free and was recorded prior to the release of ACIII for prediction and speculation purposes.</p>
<h3>Show Notes</h3>
<p><strong>Cast: </strong>Justin, Brandon, Josh<br />
<strong>Runtime:</strong> 33:09<br />
<strong>Games: </strong><em>Assassin&#8217;s Creed III, Assassin&#8217;s Creed, Assassin&#8217;s Creed II, Assassin&#8217;s Creed Brotherhood, Assassin&#8217;s Creed Revelations</em></p>
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			<itunes:keywords>Assassin's Creed III, Assassin's Creed, Assassin's Creed II, Assassin's Creed Brotherhood, Assassin's Creed Revelations, Ubisoft</itunes:keywords>
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		<title>Borderlands 2: The Right to a Bazillion Guns – The Cursed Checkpoint #127</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:40:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brandon Coppernoll</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Brandon, Aaron, and Justin G take a break from their bazillionder gun hunt to discuss how much more Borderlands 2 is the right amount of Borderlands, as well as their thoughts on the future of the franchise. The Cursed Checkpoint is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and interviews about a single video [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-23824" title="tcCheckpoint" src="http://www.horriblenight.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/tcCheckpoint-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Brandon, Aaron, and Justin G take a break from their bazillionder gun hunt to discuss how much more Borderlands 2 is the right amount of Borderlands, as well as their thoughts on the future of the franchise.</p>

<p><strong><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/category/podcasts/the-cursed-checkpoint">The Cursed Checkpoint</a></strong> is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and interviews about a single video game, genre, news headline, or industry story. It features a rotating cast of up to 3 members of the Horrible Night writing staff and/or video game industry professionals.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-35829" title="tcc127" src="http://www.horriblenight.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/tcc127.jpg" alt="Borderlands 2" width="600" height="338" /></p>
<h3>Episode Background</h3>
<p>Our vault hunters have been digging deep into Pandora for the 2nd time in one of their most anticipated releases of 2012. Already big fans of the Borderlands franchise, the real question has been is just having more <em>Borderlands</em> enough or does <em>Borderlands 2</em> stand on its own?</p>
<p>This podcast is for fans of the Borderlands franchise who have played some Borderlands 2 and are curious about the future of the series.</p>
<h3>Show Notes</h3>
<p><strong>Cast: </strong>Brandon, Aaron, Justin G<br />
<strong>Runtime:</strong> 38:53<br />
<strong>Games: </strong><em>Borderlands 2, Borderlands</em></p>
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			<itunes:keywords>Borderlands 2, Borderlands, Gearbox Software, 2K Games, PC, PS3, Xbox 360</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>Brandon, Aaron, and Justin G take a break from their bazillionder gun hunt to discuss how much more Borderlands 2 is the right amount of Borderlands, as well as their thoughts on the future of the franchise.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Brandon, Aaron, and Justin G take a break from their bazillionder gun hunt to discuss how much more Borderlands 2 is the right amount of Borderlands, as well as their thoughts on the future of the franchise.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Horrible Night</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>38:53</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Broforce Interview with Evan Greenwood – The Cursed Checkpoint #126</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:04:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ethan Moses</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The prototype for Broforce was pretty much a calling for our brothusiast, Ethan. He joins Free Lives&#8217; Creative Director, Evan Greenwood, to discuss the game, the true definition of bro, how to survive the flying sharks of South Africa, and more. The Cursed Checkpoint is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and interviews [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-23824" title="tcCheckpoint" src="http://www.horriblenight.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/tcCheckpoint-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" />The prototype for Broforce was pretty much a calling for our brothusiast, Ethan. He joins Free Lives&#8217; Creative Director, Evan Greenwood, to discuss the game, the true definition of bro, how to survive the flying sharks of South Africa, and more.</p>

<p><strong><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/category/podcasts/the-cursed-checkpoint">The Cursed Checkpoint</a></strong> is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and interviews about a single video game, genre, news headline, or industry story. It features a rotating cast of up to 3 members of the Horrible Night writing staff and/or video game industry professionals.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-35066" title="tcc126" src="http://www.horriblenight.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/tcc126.jpg" alt="Broforce" width="600" height="350" /></p>
<h3>Episode Background</h3>
<p><em>Broforce</em> is a side scrolling action game, developed by independent stuido <a href="http://www.freelives.net/" target="_blank">Free Lives</a> with heavy influences from 80&#8242;s action movies. With destructible environments, chaotic game play and a brotastic cast of testosterone fueled protagonists, the indie title is <a href="http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=93927889" target="_blank">one of the highlights of Steam Greenlight&#8217;s current list</a> of potential games.</p>
<p>Ethan stumbled across the prototype for <em>Broforce</em> while searching the interwebs one day and got incredibly excited about the concept and a bit pumped that the word bro was being used in such a positive light. He immediately contacted the game&#8217;s creative director at Free Lives, Evan Greenwood, in hopes of learning more about the game, the fauna of South Africa and what it was going to take to bring the word &#8220;bro&#8221; back into the good graces of the world.</p>
<p>This podcast is for anyone who has any interest in the game <em>Broforce</em>, for people that consider themselves bros or anyone that likes explosions, chaos and violence.</p>
<h3>Show Notes</h3>
<p><strong>Cast: </strong>Ethan<br />
<strong>Special Guest:</strong> Evan Greenwood of Free Lives<br />
<strong>Runtime:</strong> 30:35<br />
<strong>Games: </strong><em>Broforce<br />
</em><strong>Reference: </strong><a href="http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=93927889" target="_blank">Broforce on Steam Greenlight</a>, <a href="http://www.freelives.net/BROFORCE/BROFORCE_Prototype_Windows.zip" target="_blank">Download Broforce Prototype</a></p>
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			<itunes:keywords>broforce, free lives, steam greenlight, indie games, contra, spelunky, gunstar heroes, metal slug, developer interview,</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>The prototype for Broforce was pretty much a calling for our brothusiast, Ethan. He joins Free Lives' Creative Director, Evan Greenwood, to discuss the game, the true definition of bro, how to survive the flying sharks of South Africa, and more.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>The prototype for Broforce was pretty much a calling for our brothusiast, Ethan. He joins Free Lives' Creative Director, Evan Greenwood, to discuss the game, the true definition of bro, how to survive the flying sharks of South Africa, and more.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Horrible Night</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>30:35</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Ninja Wrap – The Cursed Checkpoint #125</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:30:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Justin Lacey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Defining ninjas is apparently a touchy subject as there are varying expectations of these secretive warriors. Justin grills Ethan about all types of video game ninjas from the loose cannon ninjas to supernatural ninjas and ninjas in bat costumes. The Cursed Checkpoint is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and interviews about a [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-23824" title="tcCheckpoint" src="http://www.horriblenight.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/tcCheckpoint-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Defining ninjas is apparently a touchy subject as there are varying expectations of these secretive warriors. Justin grills Ethan about all types of video game ninjas from the loose cannon ninjas to supernatural ninjas and ninjas in bat costumes.</p>

<p><strong><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/category/podcasts/the-cursed-checkpoint">The Cursed Checkpoint</a></strong> is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and interviews about a single video game, genre, news headline, or industry story. It features a rotating cast of up to 3 members of the Horrible Night writing staff and/or video game industry professionals.</p>
<div id="attachment_34877" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 610px"><img class="size-full wp-image-34877" title="tcc125" src="http://www.horriblenight.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/tcc125.jpg" alt="Ninjas" width="600" height="338" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Via Mark of the Ninja&#8217;s website.</p></div>
<h3>Episode Background</h3>
<p>While the conversation was dormant for over a year, Justin never forgot Ethan&#8217;s controversial definition of ninja that had <a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/16839/versatile-video-game-characters-the-horrible-show-072011" target="_blank">Ryu Hayabusa as being capable of destroying a jet in flight.</a> Thanks to the release of Mark of the Ninja giving gamers a more classic example of ninjas, it was time for Ethan to defend ninjas of all varieties.</p>
<p>This episode is obviously for fans of ninjas in video games, but it also serves as an important resource for enemies as ninjas.</p>
<h3>Show Notes</h3>
<p><strong>Cast: </strong>Justin, Ethan<br />
<strong>Runtime:</strong> 32:24<br />
<strong>Games: </strong><em>Ninja Gaiden, Shinobi, Ninja Gaiden II, Mark of the Ninja, Ninja Five-O, Batman: Arkham City, Bushido Blade, Metal Gear Solid, Mortal Kombat, Tenchu, Borderlands 2</em></p>
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		<title>Gaming Lifestyle: Do We Buy Too Many Games? – The Cursed Checkpoint #124</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:25:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Justin Lacey</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.horriblenight.com/?p=34800</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Justin and Ethan have noticed that their game purchasing habits have gotten a little out of control. Heading into a heavy release season they thought it would be best to talk it out before they get in over their head again. The Cursed Checkpoint is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and interviews [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-23824" title="tcCheckpoint" src="http://www.horriblenight.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/tcCheckpoint-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Justin and Ethan have noticed that their game purchasing habits have gotten a little out of control. Heading into a heavy release season they thought it would be best to talk it out before they get in over their head again.</p>

<p><strong><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/category/podcasts/the-cursed-checkpoint">The Cursed Checkpoint</a></strong> is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and interviews about a single video game, genre, news headline, or industry story. It features a rotating cast of up to 3 members of the Horrible Night writing staff and/or video game industry professionals.</p>
<div id="attachment_34805" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 610px"><img class="size-full wp-image-34805" title="tcc124" src="http://www.horriblenight.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/tcc124.jpg" alt="Buyting Games" width="600" height="360" /><p class="wp-caption-text">You&#8217;re gonna get it anyway.</p></div>
<h3>Episode Background</h3>
<p>The first sign that you may be buying too many games is when you attempt to buy a game that you already own. With the advent of digital distribution and a range of pricing models for video games, keeping track of your purchases isn&#8217;t as easy as it used to be. Justin and Ethan have called each other out for many questionable purchases over the years, but they aren&#8217;t sure how to fix the problem because the games are only getting better and easier to buy.</p>
<p>This episode is for anyone who struggles with game purchasing decisions, Steam sale addicts, game collectors, and anyone who keeps adding to their overflowing video game backlog.</p>
<h3>Show Notes</h3>
<p><strong>Cast: </strong>Justin, Ethan<br />
<strong>Runtime:</strong> 31:57<strong><br />
</strong></p>
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			<itunes:keywords>Steam Sales, Game Purchasing, Downloadable Games, Free-to-Play Games, Indie Games</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>Justin and Ethan have noticed that their game purchasing habits have gotten a little out of control. Heading into a heavy release season they thought it would be best to talk it out before they get in over their head again.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Justin and Ethan have noticed that their game purchasing habits have gotten a little out of control. Heading into a heavy release season they thought it would be best to talk it out before they get in over their head again.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Horrible Night</itunes:author>
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		<title>Guild Wars 2: Now Try This – The Cursed Checkpoint #123</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:34:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Justin Lacey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Justin and Aaron didn&#8217;t exactly plan on getting sucked into Guild Wars 2, but the ArenaNet&#8217;s subtle changes to the MMO formula keep them coming back for more dynamic events, gorgeous landscapes, and weapon swapping adventures. The Cursed Checkpoint is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and interviews about a single video game, [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-23824" title="tcCheckpoint" src="http://www.horriblenight.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/tcCheckpoint-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Justin and Aaron didn&#8217;t exactly plan on getting sucked into Guild Wars 2, but the ArenaNet&#8217;s subtle changes to the MMO formula keep them coming back for more dynamic events, gorgeous landscapes, and weapon swapping adventures.</p>

<p><strong><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/category/podcasts/the-cursed-checkpoint">The Cursed Checkpoint</a></strong> is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and interviews about a single video game, genre, news headline, or industry story. It features a rotating cast of up to 3 members of the Horrible Night writing staff and/or video game industry professionals.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-34609" title="tcc123" src="http://www.horriblenight.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/tcc123.jpg" alt="Guild Wars 2" width="600" height="311" /></p>
<h3>Episode Background</h3>
<p>MMO&#8217;s have had a rough run the last few years, and gamers seem to be waiting for the next watershed moment for the genre. ArenaNet has never positioned <em>Guild Wars 2</em> as a genre changer, but it may have what it takes to entertain gamers until then. I had all but written the genre off before Aaron and I began discussing the game. After one week and plenty of gameplay stories later for the both of us, we had to sit down to discuss why <em>Guild Wars 2</em> had us hooked. While I can&#8217;t point to any one detail of <em>Guild Wars 2</em> as revolutionary, what matters is that it is fun to play and get lost in the world of Tyria. As with any MMO, time will tell if this game sticks, but fans have to be optimistic considering the track record of the first game. <em>Guild Wars 2</em> succeeds in having a low barrier of entry for new gamers as well as a deep enough world to keep the marathon MMO players entertained for months.</p>
<p>This episode is for anyone with a passing interest in the evolution of the MMO genre and for fans of fantasy RPGs.</p>
<h3>Show Notes</h3>
<p><strong>Cast: </strong>Justin L, Aaron<br />
<strong>Runtime:</strong> 37:43<br />
<strong>Game: </strong><a href="https://www.guildwars2.com" target="_blank"><em>Guild Wars 2</em></a><strong><br />
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			<itunes:keywords>Guild Wars 2, ArenaNet, NCSoft, World of Warcraft, Guild Wars, Diablo, Star Wars: The Old Republic, MMO, RPG</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>Justin and Aaron didn't exactly plan on getting sucked into Guild Wars 2, but the ArenaNet's subtle changes to the MMO formula keep them coming back for more dynamic events, gorgeous landscapes, and weapon swapping adventures.</itunes:subtitle>
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		<title>Gaming Lifestyle: You’re a Gamer? – The Cursed Checkpoint #122</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2012 17:18:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brandon Coppernoll</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As far as video games have come, gamers still find themselves on the defensive about their hobby. Brandon, Justin, and Cole discuss how they explain gaming to non-gamers and discover truths and opinions about why they are asked those questions. The Cursed Checkpoint is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and interviews about a [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-23824" title="tcCheckpoint" src="http://www.horriblenight.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/tcCheckpoint-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" />As far as video games have come, gamers still find themselves on the defensive about their hobby. Brandon, Justin, and Cole discuss how they explain gaming to non-gamers and discover truths and opinions about why they are asked those questions.</p>

<p><strong><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/category/podcasts/the-cursed-checkpoint">The Cursed Checkpoint</a></strong> is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and interviews about a single video game, genre, news headline, or industry story. It features a rotating cast of up to 3 members of the Horrible Night writing staff and/or video game industry professionals.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/tcc122.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-34112" title="tcc122" src="http://www.horriblenight.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/tcc122.jpg" alt="You're a Gamer?" width="600" height="336" /></a></p>
<h3>Episode Background</h3>
<p>What starts as a conversation on how to explain video games to non-gamers turns into a deeper discussion on understanding where the questions come from, why they&#8217;re asked, and how to achieve balance in life and video games. Brandon, Justin, and Cole debate on how to respond when anyone questions why you play. Topics covered range from baby boomers, books, art, movies, and children.</p>
<p>This checkpoint is for anyone who plays video games and isn&#8217;t understood by family members or peers who don&#8217;t play video games, and parents of gamers can learn a little bit about why their children may be interested in games and how to relate at least on some level.</p>
<h4>Show Notes</h4>
<p><strong>Cast: </strong><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/author/h21" target="_blank">Brandon Coppernoll</a>, <a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/author/gifftor" target="_blank">Justin Gifford</a>, and <a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/author/colefacekilla" target="_blank">Cole Monroe</a><br />
<strong>Runtime: </strong>41:33<br />
<strong>Article: </strong><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/31799/mail-this-treat-the-disease-not-the-symptom" target="_blank">Mail This: Treat the Disease, Not the Symptom</a></p>
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		<title>Gen Con 2012: Recap for Video Gamers – The Cursed Checkpoint #121</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:27:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Justin Lacey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;The Best Four Days in Gaming&#8221; took over Indianapolis from Aug 16-19. As first timers to Gen Con, Justin and Ethan managed to find some great intros to a variety of game genres while Josh played just about everything as much as possible. The Cursed Checkpoint is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-23824" title="tcCheckpoint" src="http://www.horriblenight.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/tcCheckpoint-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" />&#8220;The Best Four Days in Gaming&#8221; took over Indianapolis from Aug 16-19. As first timers to Gen Con, Justin and Ethan managed to find some great intros to a variety of game genres while Josh played just about everything as much as possible.</p>

<p><strong><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/category/podcasts/the-cursed-checkpoint">The Cursed Checkpoint</a></strong> is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and interviews about a single video game, genre, news headline, or industry story. It features a rotating cast of up to 3 members of the Horrible Night writing staff and/or video game industry professionals.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-33905" title="tcc121" src="http://www.horriblenight.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/tcc121.jpg" alt="Gen Con 2012" width="600" height="400" /></p>
<h3>Episode Background</h3>
<p><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/33821/gen-con-2012-an-intro-for-video-gamers-the-cursed-checkpoint-120">After our Gen Con introductory episode</a>, Josh guided Justin and Ethan along in their first visit to the convention. The team toured the exhibition hall and demoed a variety of games while taking in the sights of the event itself. In this episode the team looks back on their Gen Con experience, game highlights, and how the table top games reminded them of video games if at all.</p>
<p>This checkpoint is for anyone who has been or is interested in going to Gen Con and wants to know how much video games play into the event. Gen Con 2012 was in Indianapolis from August 16th through August 19th.</p>
<h4>Show Notes</h4>
<p><strong>Cast: </strong><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/about/who-is-cursed/josh-lee">Josh Lee</a><strong>, </strong><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/author/jdevl">Justin Lacey</a>, and <a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/author/wizardtrain187">Ethan Moses</a><br />
<strong>Runtime: </strong>49:23<br />
<strong>Resources:</strong> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151371119163569.10247978.503013568" target="_blank">Josh&#8217;s Photo Gallery</a><br />
<strong>Games:</strong> <a href="http://privateerpress.com/level7/level-7-escape" target="_blank">Level 7: Escape</a>, <a href="http://store.dp9.com/product_info.php?products_id=550" target="_blank">Heavy Gear Blitz</a>, <a href="http://wrathofkings.com/" target="_blank">Wrath of Kings</a>, <a href="http://wehaveissuespub.com/ZynVaded_.html" target="_blank">Zynvaded</a>, <a href="http://bg.battletech.com/" target="_blank">Battletech</a>, <a href="http://outbreakundead.com/" target="_blank">Outbreak: Undead</a></p>
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			<itunes:keywords>Gen Con, Indianapolis, Tabletop Gaming, Mechwarrior Tactics, Legend of Grimrock, Level 7: Escape, Heavy Gear Blitz, Wrath of Kings, Zynvaded, Battletech, Outbreak: Undead</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>"The Best Four Days in Gaming" took over Indianapolis from Aug 16-19. As first timers to Gen Con, Justin and Ethan managed to find some great intros to a variety of game genres while Josh played just about everything as much as possible.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>"The Best Four Days in Gaming" took over Indianapolis from Aug 16-19. As first timers to Gen Con, Justin and Ethan managed to find some great intros to a variety of game genres while Josh played just about everything as much as possible.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Horrible Night</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>49:23</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Gen Con 2012: An Intro for Video Gamers – The Cursed Checkpoint #120</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:52:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Justin Lacey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As Gen Con 2012 opens in Indianapolis, &#8220;The Best Four Days in Gaming&#8221; can still feel a bit foreign to video gamers. Josh helps build Justin, Ethan and you a bridge to the tabletop so everyone can enjoy the show. The Cursed Checkpoint is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and interviews about a [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-23824" title="tcCheckpoint" src="http://www.horriblenight.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/tcCheckpoint-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" />As Gen Con 2012 opens in Indianapolis, &#8220;The Best Four Days in Gaming&#8221; can still feel a bit foreign to video gamers. Josh helps build Justin, Ethan and you a bridge to the tabletop so everyone can enjoy the show.</p>

<p><strong><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/category/podcasts/the-cursed-checkpoint">The Cursed Checkpoint</a></strong> is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and interviews about a single video game, genre, news headline, or industry story. It features a rotating cast of up to 3 members of the Horrible Night writing staff and/or video game industry professionals.</p>
<div id="attachment_33822" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 610px"><img class="size-full wp-image-33822" title="tcc120" src="http://www.horriblenight.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/tcc120.jpg" alt="Gen  Con" width="600" height="450" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Gen Con Exhibit Hall</p></div>
<h3>Episode Background</h3>
<p>Justin and Ethan decided that this was the year to give Gen Con a chance, but still the stories they&#8217;ve heard do not necessarily match up with reality so they want to talk through their expectations with Josh Lee. Josh plays a wide variety of tabletop games and is a regular attendee at Gen Con. Not only that, but as a member of Horrible Night he knows where our video gamers are coming from and believes there is something for everyone at Gen Con. We&#8217;ll see how his opinion holds up in our follow-up episode where Justin and Ethan describe their experience at Gen Con 2012.</p>
<p>This checkpoint is for anyone who has been or is interested in going to Gen Con and wants to know how much video games play into the event. Gen Con 2012 is in Indianapolis starting on August 16th through August 19th.</p>
<h4>Show Notes</h4>
<p><strong>Cast: </strong><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/about/who-is-cursed/josh-lee">Josh Lee<strong>, </strong></a><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/author/jdevl">Justin Lacey</a>, and <a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/author/wizardtrain187">Ethan Moses</a><br />
<strong>Runtime: </strong>33:46<br />
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			<itunes:keywords>Gen Con, Dungeons and Dragons, tabletop gaming, Indianapolis,   Warhammer, Battletech</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>As Gen Con 2012 opens in Indianapolis, "The Best Four Days in Gaming" can still feel a bit foreign to video gamers. Josh helps build Justin, Ethan and you a bridge to the tabletop so everyone can enjoy the show.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>As Gen Con 2012 opens in Indianapolis, "The Best Four Days in Gaming" can still feel a bit foreign to video gamers. Josh helps build Justin, Ethan and you a bridge to the tabletop so everyone can enjoy the show.</itunes:summary>
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		<title>Darksiders Retrospective: Layers of War – The Cursed Checkpoint #119</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:59:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Justin Lacey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Darksiders is going down as one of the most memorable games of this generation for the Horrible Night staff. Justin, Ethan, and Aaron discuss their initial expectations around the game and its growing legacy prior to the release of the sequel. The Cursed Checkpoint is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and interviews about [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-23824" title="tcCheckpoint" src="http://www.horriblenight.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/tcCheckpoint-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Darksiders is going down as one of the most memorable games of this generation for the Horrible Night staff. Justin, Ethan, and Aaron discuss their initial expectations around the game and its growing legacy prior to the release of the sequel.</p>

<p><strong><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/category/podcasts/the-cursed-checkpoint">The Cursed Checkpoint</a></strong> is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and interviews about a single video game, genre, news headline, or industry story. It features a rotating cast of up to 3 members of the Horrible Night writing staff and/or video game industry professionals.</p>
<div id="attachment_33733" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 610px"><img class="size-full wp-image-33733" title="tcc119" src="http://www.horriblenight.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/tcc119.jpg" alt="Darksiders" width="600" height="254" /><p class="wp-caption-text">There&#8217;s more to these horseman than we were led to believe.</p></div>
<h3>Episode Background</h3>
<p>Compare the reverence that fans have for Darksiders to their expectations and you&#8217;ll be hard pressed to find a game from this generation with the same disparity. The fact is Darksiders had all of the markings an B-tier title and was passed up by a large audience. Those players missed out on one of the greatest character action experiences complete with an engrossing world brought together with style and a weighty story matched only by the power of its lead character, War. As the franchise grows with the release of the sequel, Horrible Night reflects on the highlights of their original adventure in the Darksiders universe.</p>
<p>This checkpoint is for anyone who has played <em>Darksiders</em> and is interested in seeing the franchise continue. <em>This episode contains light gameplay and plot spoilers.</em></p>
<h4>Show Notes</h4>
<p><strong>Cast: </strong><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/author/jdevl">Justin Lacey</a>, <a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/author/wizardtrain187">Ethan Moses</a>, and <a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/author/bgradio">Aaron McNeal</a><br />
<strong>Runtime: </strong>26:39<br />
<strong>Games: </strong><em><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/tag/darksiders">Darksiders</a>, <a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/tag/darksiders-ii">Darksiders II</a></em></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[All of the attention turns to the games of E3 2012 as Justin, Ethan, and Josh recap the Konami, EA, and Ubisoft press conferences. There are also plenty of other games to talk about outside of the conferences including the best looking game of E3. The Cursed Checkpoint is a topical video game podcast focused on [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-23824" title="tcCheckpoint" src="http://www.horriblenight.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/tcCheckpoint-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" />All of the attention turns to the games of E3 2012 as Justin, Ethan, and Josh recap the Konami, EA, and Ubisoft press conferences. There are also plenty of other games to talk about outside of the conferences including the best looking game of E3.</p>

<p><strong><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/category/podcasts/the-cursed-checkpoint">The Cursed Checkpoint</a></strong> is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and interviews about a single video game, genre, news headline, or industry story. It features a rotating cast of up to 3 members of the Horrible Night writing staff and/or video game industry professionals.</p>
<p>This is a special event episode and a part of our <a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/tag/e3-12">E3 2012</a> coverage. Check out our our additional coverage of the other press conferences from this years show:</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/31423/e3-12-microsoft-press-conference-the-cursed-checkpoint-e312a">Microsoft</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/31466/e3-12-nintendo-press-conference-the-cursed-checkpoint-e312b">Nintendo</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/31571/e3-12-sony-press-conference-the-cursed-checkpoint-e312c">Sony</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/31732/e3-and-the-rest-of-2012-the-horrible-show-live-311">E3 and the Rest of 2012</a></li>
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<h3>Episode Background</h3>
<p>This checkpoint serves as a recap of the E3 2012 press conferences of Konami, EA, Ubisoft as well as the additional game trailers that were available outside of the press conferences themselves.. It is for is intended for anyone who is interested in any of the major games or news items from the event.</p>
<p>This is the fourth episode in our E3 2012 press conference coverage. Join us throughout the week as we take a look at the major press conferences and gaming news. This will be followed up with a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/427519337278738/">live summary show</a> with 2012 predictions next week.</p>
<h4>Show Notes</h4>
<p><strong>Cast: </strong>Justin, Ethan, and Josh<br />
<strong>Runtime:</strong> 1:11:00<br />
<strong>Press Conference Archive: </strong>Konami, EA, Ubisoft<strong><br />
</strong> <strong>Featured Games: </strong><em>Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow &#8211; Mirror of Fate, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, Dead Space 3, Need for Speed: Most Wanted, SimCity, Far Cry 3, Assassin&#8217;s Creed III, Watch Dogs, ZombiU, Star Wars 1313, Metro: Last Light, Transformers: Fall of Cybertron, XCOM: Enemy Unkown, Project P-100</em></p>
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			<itunes:keywords>Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2, Dead Space 3, Need for Speed: Most Wanted, SimCity, Far Cry 3, Watch Dogs, Star Wars 1313, Transformers: Fall of Cybertron, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, EA, Ubisoft, Konami</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>All of the attention turns to the games of E3 2012 as Justin, Ethan, and Josh recap the Konami, EA, and Ubisoft press conferences. There are also plenty of other games to talk about outside of the conferences including the best looking game of E3.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>All of the attention turns to the games of E3 2012 as Justin, Ethan, and Josh recap the Konami, EA, and Ubisoft press conferences. There are also plenty of other games to talk about outside of the conferences including the best looking game of E3.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Horrible Night</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
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		<title>E3 12: Sony Press Conference – The Cursed Checkpoint #e312c</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2012 16:18:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Justin Lacey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sony&#8217;s 2012 E3 Press Conference and Jack Tretton. All business. Justin, Cole, Ethan, and Josh discussing the highs and lows of the press conference? About as business-like as a brick to the face. Which is still awesome. The Cursed Checkpoint is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and interviews about a single video game, [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-23824" title="tcCheckpoint" src="http://www.horriblenight.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/tcCheckpoint-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Sony&#8217;s 2012 E3 Press Conference and Jack Tretton. All business. Justin, Cole, Ethan, and Josh discussing the highs and lows of the press conference? About as business-like as a brick to the face. Which is still awesome.</p>

<p><strong><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/category/podcasts/the-cursed-checkpoint">The Cursed Checkpoint</a></strong> is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and interviews about a single video game, genre, news headline, or industry story. It features a rotating cast of up to 3 members of the Horrible Night writing staff and/or video game industry professionals.</p>
<p>This is a special event episode and a part of our <a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/tag/e3-12">E3 2012</a> coverage. Check out our our additional coverage of the other press conferences from this years show:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/31423/e3-12-microsoft-press-conference-the-cursed-checkpoint-e312a">Microsoft</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/31466/e3-12-nintendo-press-conference-the-cursed-checkpoint-e312b">Nintendo</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/31606/e3-12-third-party-party-the-cursed-checkpoint-e312d">Third Party Games</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/31732/e3-and-the-rest-of-2012-the-horrible-show-live-311">E3 and the Rest of 2012</a></li>
</ul>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-31576" title="tcce312c" src="http://www.horriblenight.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/tcce312c.jpg" alt="Sony E3 2012 Press Conference" width="600" height="288" /></p>
<h3>Episode Background</h3>
<p>This checkpoint serves as a recap of the E3 2012 Sony Press conference. It is for is intended for anyone who watched the event or who is interested in any of the major games or news items from the event.</p>
<p>This is the third episode in our E3 2012 press conference coverage. Join us throughout the week as we take a look at the major press conferences and gaming news. This will be followed up with a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/427519337278738/">live summary show</a> with 2012 predictions next week.</p>
<h4>Show Notes</h4>
<p><strong>Cast: </strong>Justin, Cole, Ethan, and Josh<br />
<strong>Runtime:</strong> 50:42<br />
<strong>Press Conference Archive: </strong><a href="http://e3.gamespot.com/press-conference/sony-e3/" target="_blank">On GameSpot</a><strong><br />
</strong> <strong>Featured Games: </strong><em>The Last of Us, Beyond: Two Souls, Assassin&#8217;s Creed III, Wonderbook, God of War: Ascension, PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale</em></p>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Sony's 2012 E3 Press Conference and Jack Tretton. All business. Justin, Cole, Ethan, and Josh discussing the highs and lows of the press conference? About as business-like as a brick to the face. Which is still awesome.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Sony's 2012 E3 Press Conference and Jack Tretton. All business. Justin, Cole, Ethan, and Josh discussing the highs and lows of the press conference? About as business-like as a brick to the face. Which is still awesome.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Horrible Night</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>50:42</itunes:duration>
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		<title>E3 12: Nintendo Press Conference – The Cursed Checkpoint #e312b</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There were high expectations surrounding this year&#8217;s Nintendo E3 Press Conference. Justin, Cole, Ethan, and Josh examine the Wii U features, 2D Mario games, plenty of Pikmin, and what the future of Nintendo looks like from here. The Cursed Checkpoint is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and interviews about a single video game, [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/category/podcasts/the-cursed-checkpoint">The Cursed Checkpoint</a></strong> is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and interviews about a single video game, genre, news headline, or industry story. It features a rotating cast of up to 3 members of the Horrible Night writing staff and/or video game industry professionals.</p>
<p>This is a special event episode and a part of our <a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/tag/e3-12">E3 2012</a> coverage. Check out our our additional coverage of the other press conferences from this years show:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/31423/e3-12-microsoft-press-conference-the-cursed-checkpoint-e312a">Microsoft</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/31571/e3-12-sony-press-conference-the-cursed-checkpoint-e312c">Sony</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/31606/e3-12-third-party-party-the-cursed-checkpoint-e312d">Third Party Games</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/31732/e3-and-the-rest-of-2012-the-horrible-show-live-311">E3 and the Rest of 2012</a></li>
</ul>
<div><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-31517" title="tcce312b" src="http://www.horriblenight.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/tcce312b.jpg" alt="Nintendo E3 2012 Press Conference" width="600" height="239" /></div>
<h3>Episode Background</h3>
<p>This checkpoint serves as a recap of the E3 2012 Nintendo Press conference. It is for is intended for anyone who watched the event or who is interested in any of the major games or news items from the event.</p>
<p>This is the second episode in our E3 2012 press conference coverage. Join us throughout the week as we take a look at the major press conferences and gaming news. This will be followed up with a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/427519337278738/">live summary show</a> with 2012 predictions next week.</p>
<h4>Show Notes</h4>
<p><strong>Cast: </strong>Justin, Cole, Ethan, and Josh<br />
<strong>Runtime:</strong> 1:09:40<br />
<strong>Press Conference Archive: </strong><a href="http://e3.gamespot.com/press-conference/nintendo-e3/" target="_blank">On GameSpot</a><br />
<strong>Bizarre Wii U Functionality Commercial:</strong> <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/03/nintendos-bizarre-wii-u-zombie-shooter-commercial-must-be-seen/" target="_blank">On Joystiq</a><br />
<strong>Featured Games: </strong><em>Pikmin 3, New Super Mario Bros. U, New Super Mario Bros. 2, Batman Arkham City: Armored Edition, Wii Fit U, NintendoLand, Zombi U</em></p>
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		<itunes:summary>There were high expectations surrounding this year's Nintendo E3 Press Conference. Justin, Cole, Ethan, and Josh examine the Wii U features, 2D Mario games, plenty of Pikmin, and what the future of Nintendo looks like from here.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Horrible Night</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>1:09:40</itunes:duration>
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		<description><![CDATA[Microsoft officially kicked off the E3 2012 press conferences and Justin, Cole, Ethan, and Josh thought they were ready. Once they recovered from a surprise Usher concert, a physical training session, and more they try and figure out what else happened. The Cursed Checkpoint is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and interviews about [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-23824" title="tcCheckpoint" src="http://www.horriblenight.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/tcCheckpoint-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Microsoft officially kicked off the E3 2012 press conferences and Justin, Cole, Ethan, and Josh thought they were ready. Once they recovered from a surprise Usher concert, a physical training session, and more they try and figure out what else happened.</p>

<p><strong><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/category/podcasts/the-cursed-checkpoint">The Cursed Checkpoint</a></strong> is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and interviews about a single video game, genre, news headline, or industry story. It features a rotating cast of up to 3 members of the Horrible Night writing staff and/or video game industry professionals.</p>
<p>This is a special event episode and a part of our <a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/tag/e3-12">E3 2012</a> coverage. Check out our our additional coverage of the other press conferences from this years show:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/31466/e3-12-nintendo-press-conference-the-cursed-checkpoint-e312b">Nintendo</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/31571/e3-12-sony-press-conference-the-cursed-checkpoint-e312c">Sony</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/31606/e3-12-third-party-party-the-cursed-checkpoint-e312d">Third Party Games</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/31732/e3-and-the-rest-of-2012-the-horrible-show-live-311">E3 and the Rest of 2012</a></li>
</ul>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-31428" title="tcce312a" src="http://www.horriblenight.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/tcce312a.jpg" alt="Microsoft E3 2012 Press Conference" width="600" height="400" /></p>
<h3>Episode Background</h3>
<p>This checkpoint serves as a recap of the E3 2012 Microsoft Press conference. It is for is intended for anyone who watched the event or who is interested in any of the major games or news items from the event.</p>
<p>This is the first episode in our E3 2012 press conference coverage. Join us throughout the week of the show as we take a look at the major press conferences and gaming news. This will be followed up with a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/427519337278738/">live summary show</a> along with 2012 predictions next week.</p>
<h4>Show Notes</h4>
<p><strong>Cast: </strong>Justin, Cole, Ethan, and Josh<br />
<strong>Runtime:</strong> 1:05:34<br />
<strong>Press Conference Archive: </strong><a href="http://e3.gamespot.com/press-conference/microsoft-e3/" target="_blank">On GameSpot</a><br />
<strong>Featured Games: </strong><em>Halo 4, Splinter Cell Blacklist, Resident Evil 6, South Park: The Stick of Truth, Call of Duty: Black Op II, Tomb Raider</em><strong><br />
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		<title>Diablo 3 Launch Recovery Part 2: Online Issues – The Cursed Checkpoint #118</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:30:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Justin Lacey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Server issues were to be expected for a launch as large as Diablo 3, but as connectivity problems with the game have continued to persist in the weeks after launch, Justin, Josh and Ethan discuss if Blizzard has crossed the line with consumers. The Cursed Checkpoint is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-23824" title="tcCheckpoint" src="http://www.horriblenight.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/tcCheckpoint-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Server issues were to be expected for a launch as large as Diablo 3, but as connectivity problems with the game have continued to persist in the weeks after launch, Justin, Josh and Ethan discuss if Blizzard has crossed the line with consumers.</p>

<p><strong><a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/category/podcasts/the-cursed-checkpoint">The Cursed Checkpoint</a></strong> is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and interviews about a single video game, genre, news headline, or industry story. It features a rotating cast of up to 3 members of the Horrible Night writing staff and/or video game industry professionals.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-31313" title="tcc118" src="http://www.horriblenight.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/tcc118.jpg" alt="Diablo 3" width="600" height="375" /></p>
<h3>Episode Background</h3>
<p>On launch day our Diablo III crew was very patient with Battle.net throughout most of the day. In the week or so since the launch issues have continued to pop up for a few of our players, while others have not had any issues worth mentioning. Regardless of our opinions of the game itself, Justin, Josh, and Ethan discuss their satisfaction with their purchase and their differing opinions on how Blizzard has handled the issues.</p>
<p>This checkpoint is for anyone who has been effected by the online connectivity issues of <em>Diablo III, </em>DRM in general, or is interested where different gamers draw their lines with how they are treated as consumers as the need for persistent online experiences continues to grows in the eyes of game developers.</p>
<p>This is Part 2 of a two part episode series on <em>Diablo III</em>. <a href="http://www.horriblenight.com/31147/diablo-3-launch-recovery-part-1-the-game-the-cursed-checkpoint-117">Part 1</a> focuses on the game experience itself.</p>
<h4>Show Notes</h4>
<p><strong>Cast: </strong>Justin, Josh, and Ethan<br />
<strong>Runtime:</strong> 36:43<br />
<strong>Games: </strong><em><a href="http://www.giantbomb.com/diablo-iii/61-20803/" target="_blank">Diablo III<br />
</a></em><strong>Livestream Archive:</strong> <a href="http://www.twitch.tv/horriblenight/b/319117863" target="_blank">Waiting to Log In</a>, <a href="http://www.twitch.tv/horriblenight/b/319118139" target="_blank">Game Start</a>, <a href="http://www.twitch.tv/horriblenight/b/318296473" target="_blank">Playing All Day</a></p>
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		<itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
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