A strange little side quest
Between one round of Pixel Hero Survivor and the next, this is worth knowing: The word 'checkmate' is linked to the Persian expression 'shah mat', used when the king was trapped. The broader history adds one more wrinkle. Atari's Gran Trak 10 from 1974 is recognized as the first arcade racing video game. Grombi files that under: small game, surprisingly large backstory.