December 20 & 27, 2013 – 7th Annual Christmas Music Special

Greetings friends!  It’s that time of year again when we put aside all things video game and focus on all things Christmas music for our 7th annual Christmas Music Special.  We’ve lined up a slew of great holiday tracks that you’ve never heard before, or if you have, then it’s been a damn long time.

This year, you’ll hear a hair metal Christmas song that’s sure to become a staple of your holidays, as well as robots who come to learn what the true meaning of the season really is.  Plus, we will answer the question that’s plagued mankind for ages: what does it sound like when a 90-year old British actor performs a heavy metal Christmas song?  All that and so much more is in store on this very special edition of The Arcade.

As always, we encourage you to click on the links below and purchase these songs for yourselves.  That way, you can enjoy them for this, and all future Christmas seasons!

What Was Played:
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Dennis’ Nickname:

The man who will never shop at a mall ever again during Christmas time.  Ever.

December 13, 2013

Ludicrous Leadoffs:

News of the Week:

Dennis’ Nickname:

The man who is waaaaaaay behind on his Christmas Shopping this year.

Blast From The Past:

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (Movie / Dec. 17, 2003)

Also worth a look:

December 6, 2013

Ludicrous Leadoffs:

News of the Week:

Dennis’ Nickname:

The man who is over winter.  Already.

Blast From The Past:

Animaniacs (TV Show / Sept. 1993 – Nov. 1998)

Also Worth A Look:

November 29, 2013 – Frank Zappa Music Special

Hey friends!  With all the recent excitement of the new console releases from Sony and Microsoft, we figured that it’s best to take a bit of a breather and recharge our batteries this week before heading into the busy holiday season.  So we decided the best way to do that would be with the wild and varied musical stylings of Frank Zappa!

What Was Played:
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Dennis’ Nickname:

The man who is both impressed and disturbed that Jean Claude Van Damme can still do the splits like he did in the ’80s

November 22, 2013

Ludicrous Leadoff:

News of the Week:

Dennis’ Nickname:

The man who recently saw Thor: The Dark World and wonders what it would be like to have a Mjolnir of his own.

Blast From The Past:

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga (Game Boy Advance / Nov. 17, 2003)

November 15, 2013

Ludicrous Leadoffs:

News of the Week:

Dennis’ Nickname:

The man who urges the world to reconsider Bitcoins

Blast From The Past:

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (PS2, Xbox & GC / Nov. 6, 12 & 18, 2003)

November 8, 2013

Ludicrous Leadoff:

News of the Week:

Dennis’ Nickname:

The man who feels that Pecan Pie Pringles are the clearest sign yet that the Apocalypse is nigh.

Blast From The Past:

The Waterboy (Movie / Nov. 6, 1998)

November 1, 2013

Ludicrous Leadoffs:

News of the Week:

Dennis’ Nickname:

The man who is glad that Halloween is over because now candy is half-price!

Blast From The Past:

The Nightmare Before Christmas (Movie / Oct. 29, 1993)

October 25, 2013 – Halloween Music Special

Friends, it’s time once again for our annual appreciation of spooky sounds and scary songs!  We’ve put together a formidable lineup of Halloween music for this year, and we cap it all off in the best way possible… with a 13-minute recording of a Satanic ritual.  Enjoy!

What Was Played:
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Dennis’ Nickname:

The man who commands the youth of the world to egg any houses that give out pencils, erasers and dimes instead of candy on Halloween.

October 18, 2013

Ludicrous Leadoffs:

News of the Week:

Dennis’ Nickname:

The man who still has no interest in jumping from the edge of space.

Blast From The Past:

Metal Gear Solid (PlayStation / Oct. 21, 1998)

Also Worth A Look:

Felix Baumgartner jumps from the edge of space. You know, that old thing…