This week on a stacked episode of Checkpoint Chat, Matty and Sandy dig deep into their experiences with Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding, encounter spooky delights in Luigi's Mansion and go dark with Modern Warfare.  It's A LOT.

On this special episode of Checkpoint Chat, Sandy and Matty play a game of 20 Questions (give or take) which helps them delve into their gaming habits and hates. 

Spooktober is in full swing so it's fitting that Sandy hit the dance floor with a grim reaper in Felix the Reaper, while sending others to the underworld in Call of Duty Mobile. Matty is used trivia for murder and played a bunch of other new mini-games in Jack Box Party Pack 6, which you definitely should get a party around for. SPOOOOOKY

This week on a roadshow episode of Checkpoint Chat, Sandy's made three new friends in Trine 4 and learnt to think like the Baba Yaga in John Wick Hex, while Matty has discovered just why Titanfall 2 is one of the best shooters you haven't played. Cats harmed us in the making of this episode.

Movement is the name of the game this week on Checkpoint Chat, as Sandy checks out the improved platforming of Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair and Matty checks in with the frantic football of PES 2020. Ain't no chance he's hitting any headers with that hair though.

In this week's extra nice episode of the nicest podcast on the internet, Matty and Sandy check in with the adorable Link's Awakening, discuss some issues with game sharing on the Switch Lite and giggle far too much because, well, we made it folks. *Marcus Fenix voice* NICE!

This week on a busy weekend for Checkpoint Chat, Sandy checks in again with Gears 5 and is learning to love it more and more, Matty is being pleasantly challenged by Celeste's Farewell DLC and the pair discuss how Apple Arcade is a peek into the future for video games. Just don't mix up your fruits.

It's really feeling like the end of the year now and Checkpoint Chat is feeling it with some hot takes on hot games. Sandy chats about his disappointment with Man of Medan and how Gears 5 is blowing him away, while Matty is still hooked on good Mario Maker 2 levels and is diving into Celeste again for its final new Chapter. If you're here, we glad you came all this way *stares*.

Back to the weekly Checkpoint bullshit, Sandy takes a trip through spooky woods in Blair Witch and gets anxious in Wilmot's Warehouse, while Matty is deep into the whimsical levels of custom Mario Maker 2 stages.  SEND US YOUR LEVELS.

Sandy and Matty aren't as busy with new releases this week, with Matty finally getting his hands dirty with Mario Maker 2 and Sandy seeing just how bad Gears POP! can really be. Press POP to vreem.

After a brief delay to avoid the embargo police, Sandy and Matty are here to fill you in on a host of brand spanking new games including Control, Astral Chain, Remnant: From the Ashes and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. It took 64 episodes but we're finally current.

When Matty and Sandy aren't debating the legitimacy of a Gucci cryptocurrency, the pair check in on the haunting puzzle platformer DARQ and the best smoke spots in Counter-Strike. Gamescom is also this week so the pair also discuss what to look out for. Stay Gucci.

In a distinctly retor-flavoured episode of Checkpoint Chat, Sandy checks in with the original DOOM now that it's out on Nintendo Switch, while Matty takes the chance to break down the first three Super Mario Bros. and explains why they're such classics. No nipple submissions please.

This week on Checkpoint Chat things are the opposite of what they should be, as Matty checks in on the very recent Wolfenstein Youngblood while Sandy visits the much older Hyper Light Drifter among chats about thatgamecompany's Sky and Valve's very old Counter-Strike. Oh and we ban anime. Because someone had to.

It’s blisteringly cold but Sandy and Matty have convened around a heater to talk about swinging through New York as Spider-Man and making devilishly difficult levels in Mario Maker 2. The pair also discuss more about Nintendo’s new Switch plans and cry over the lack of listener questions.

This week on Checkpoint Chat, Matty is back to his destructive bullshit and playing DOTA 2 again, but also making time for a delightful party game where he’s bad at lying. Sandy is deep in Dragon Quest Builders 2 and just loves hitting those blue slimes. Burn your slimes before they rise again

Matty is out again this week, so Sandy is joined by Turtleneck Gang founder Glenn Kisela to talk about pretty much every game that's come out in the past five years. Seriously Glenn has been catching up. Keep those Oprah memes in check.

WE'RE BACK! The busy month of June is nearly behind us, but Matty found a lot of time to play Sekiro and Crypt of the Necrodancer, while Sandy dived into Cadence of Hyrule and hit the apex in F1 2019.  Matty is abandoning us again though how rude.

It's E3 week and you know what that means! Wild, inaccurate guesses for each of the press conferences, as Sandy and Matty both gush about their dream reveals and first looks at some new games.  What are your wildest guesses? Let us know!

We're back from a small week break and better than ever! Matty has finally plunged into Sekiro and is really damn good at it, while Sandy loved shooting foul-mouthed aliens in Void Bastards. News is also packed this week as E3 approaches fast! If you listen really loudly, you can almost see this podcast.

READY FOR THE APOCALYPSE? You shouldn't be, as Matty and Sandy dive into the disappointing sequel Rage 2 and breakdown how many of its elements just don't work. The pair also discuss just ridiculous a Microsoft and Sony partnership sounds, and then answer just one single question. Just one. We're sad.

The releases have finally slowed down for a week, letting Sandy dive head first into Sekiro Shadows Die Twice for death after death after frustrating death. Speaking of, Matty is back to his bullshit in Celeste as he tackles the hardcore B-Sides, and the pair check in on a busy week of video game news. Just keep walking...and shooting.

Still not over that awful Sonic trailer? Neither are we, but Sandy makes some space to talk about a much better zombie shooter in World War Z, while Matty is still hacking away at Days Gone. Then the pair combo up their fatalities and chat about how incredible Mortal Kombat 11 is (terrible working conditions aside). GET OVER HERE...and listen to this great show.

It's all about those freakers this week on Checkpoint Chat, as Sandy and Matty dive deep into their time with Sony's latest exclusive, Days Gone. There's also a light sprinkle of Mortal Kombat 11 before the pair go over the week's news and answer the most important question: Chocolate or Strawberry Nesquik? Stay tuned to our social channels for a chance to win your own copy of Days Gone later this week!

WE REACHED 50! This week on Checkpoint Chat we're celebrating without cake, finally getting the chance to delve into both Katana Zero and SteamWorld Quest as they fight for your attention in a packed April. Matty is neck deep in Resident Evil 2 finally as well, and just waiting got X to give it to him. What should we do for 100? Definitely not lying cake.

It's a quiet week at Checkpoint Chat, but only because Matty and Sandy are playing lots of games that they can't talk about yet. Matty did scale Celeste finally and Sandy is jazzed about Jedi Fallen Order, so don't leave just yet. We also have a lot of Red Bull. A LOT.

This week on Checkpoint Chat, Matty is back (and married!) and he's brought with him thoughts on Celeste and how great the 2018 platformer is. Sandy dives into the simple and delightful puzzle game Islanders, and the pair discuss the fiery debate surrounding Sekiro, difficulty options and accessibility.  Never take your shoes off during a flight.

Ask us tomorrow and these might all be different, but today Matty and Sandy dive into their own personal top 10 games of all time, including appearance from Portal 2, Journey, God of War and more! What's your list? Let us know on Twitter (@CheckpointChat) or via email (checkpointchatpodcast@gmail.com)

This week on Checkpoint Chat we're hitting both ends of the spectrum, as Matty checks in with the oldest NES Classics on the Nintendo Switch while Sandy is getting stylish with a trio of handsome boys in Devil May Cry V.  SAVAGE! SADISTIC! SANDY!

March is unrelenting and so is Checkpoint Chat! This week Matty doesn't get kidnapped but he does have to listen to Sandy gush about Ethereal and the sometimes flawed investigative thriller, The Occupation. The pair check in on a busy week of news (yes, there's some shitty news again) before diving into even more great games coming out this month. Don't bungee jump drunk. Or at all. ever

Releases have finally slowed down this week on Checkpoint Chat, letting both Matty and Sandy finally check in with Tetris 99 and its ridiculous rules. Matty has also started his journey on the spooky island of The Forest, and the pair discuss an eventful week of hot gaming news. Time to master the T-Spin bois.

It's a stacked week of Checkpoint Chat, as Matty finishes Bloodborne and immediately starts again, Sandy is disappointed by Anthem and the pair discuss the crazy antics of Trials Rising.   Bunny hop your way over to us for the week! 

Please take our listener survey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KB5PSWC This week on Checkpoint Chat, Sandy and Matty are still in love with Apex Legends and seeking more wins. Sandy is dipping his toes into Metro Exodus, to scrub off the disappointment of Crackdown 3. And the pair chat about Activision and how aimless the publisher seems to be.

This week on Checkpoint Chat, Apex Legends is the talk of the town and both Matty and Sandy have been deeply addicted to Respawn's surprising Battle Royale. Sandy checks in with Astroneer again before the pair run down a bonkers list of games out this week. Just remember, Pathfinder is bae.

This week on a packed episode of Checkpoint Chat, Sandy takes to the colourful stars of Astroneer, Matty keeps us updated on his progress with Bloodborne and the pair gush about how great Piranha Plant is in Smash Ultimate. Don't let anyone tell you a plant can't kick your ass.

This week on Checkpoint Chat, Sandy revisits the spooky hallways of Raccoon City's Police Department, and tries to steer clear of Mr. X. Matty touches on his triumphs in Bloodborne before the pair buckle in for a busy week ahead filled with great game releases. Leon? LEON!? LEEEEEEOOOOON!

This week on Checkpoint Chat, Sandy takes an unpleasant visit to the grindy shores of Portia, Matty is getting through Bloodborne one death at a time and the pair dive deep into the strange, disturbing after hours dealings of Gearbox's CEO. Guess you can say this podcast isn't...a one trick pony. YEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAHHHHH

We're back from the long, relaxing festive season and ready to kick ass in 2019! Sandy and Matty recap some of the games that kept them cozy during the holidays, including Persona 5, NieR Automata, Jackbox Party Pack and Super Smash Ultimate.  It's not old if it's new to someone, right?

It's that time of the year so Matty and Sandy have sat down to discuss their personal five favourite Games of the Year. Or, games they've played this year. Some of us are still a little behind on that backlog, you understand right?

We're all about Smashing this week, with Nintendo's big new "Everybody's Here" fighter releasing on Switch. Matty and Sandy discuss who they're favourite Smash fighters are, while also briefly discussing Battlefield V and Pokemon GO. King K. Rool ain't got nothing on this podcast.

Without getting that Ducktales theme song stuck in your head (too late), Matty and Sandy discuss how Cat Tales isn't really just Stardew Valley with cats. Sandy then praises Pokemon Let's Go (and only calls Eevee shit once), while also washing out the taste of Fallout 76 with a return to Fallout 4.

This week on Checkpoint Chat, Sandy waxes lyrical about Beat Saber for PSVR, and recounts all the calories he's burnt playing it. The pair then discuss the imminent Game Awards at length, making bold predictions on who will take home the most honours. We round things out as always with weekly news and questions!

In this week's controversial episode of Checkpoint Chat, Sandy discusses his disdain for Eevee while enjoying the murderous trappings of Hitman 2. Matty dives back into Horizon Zero Dawn and comes back unsurprised at how great The Frozen Wilds is, and the pair discuss Sony's plans to skip E3 2019 and what it means for the show. Eevee is garbage and you can't make us change our minds about it.

This week on Checkpoint Chat, Matty boasts about how great he is at Soul Calibur VI, Sandy gushes over Tetris Effect again and the pair discuss how bad Overkill's The Walking Dead is after so many years in development. If the undead could listen to a podcast, it would be this one.

This week's jam-packed episode of Checkpoint Chat dives deep into Diablo III on Switch, Fallout 76's Beta, Tetris Effect and how a hacker helped Matty progress in Fortnite. Just be careful of sneaky spiders crawling through any open air vents. It happens.

Checkpoint Chat is back and busier than ever, as Sandy checks in on both Gwent and the incredible Thronebreaker from The Witcher universe and praises its great storytelling. Matty finally dives deep into his time with Horizon Zero Dawn, and Sandy explains how Red Dead Redemption 2 feels rather boring right now. Never try revive your dead pet robots. It doesn't end well.

Matty returns on this week's episode of Checkpoint Chat, just to tell everyone how done he is with Dead Cells after finishing it on Hard Mode. Sandy explains the random bullshit that powers Super Mario Party, before the pair celebrate Sony finally announcing PSN name changes. Don't ever take StArKiLlEr_360 friends. It's cursed.

With Matty away this week, Sandy is joined by his Destiny 2 Fireteam pal Glenn Kisela as the two dive deep into the extraordinary Forsaken expansion. Then there's some brief touches on the weekly news, including the crumbling of Telltale, the state of esports and more! This is your exotic podcast drop for the week, please don't dismantle it.

This week on a sneaky, early episode of Checkpoint Chat, Matty brings in the spookiest month of the year with a check-in on Dead by Daylight while Sandy can't get enough of swinging in Spider-Man. The pair discuss the fires at Telltale and how to pull off the greatest cross-country escape ever. Just don't do E like Mickey Mouse kids, alright?

This week on Checkpoint Chat we discuss how disappointing Shadow of the Tomb Raider is as a concluding chapter to Lara Croft's revival. We also touch on the great new look for Ada Wong in Resident Evil 2 Remake and just how hard it is to make games in this volatile industry. LEOOOOOOOOOOOON!

This week of Checkpoint Chat is bursting at the seams, as we check in with Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Battlefield V, Call of Duty Blackout and Spider-Man. There's also lots of pizza talk, so come full. Good podcast, great podcast.

When we're not being questioned by the paw patrol this week on Checkpoint Chat, we dive into the cures that Two Point Hospital brings to your soul, the ending of Dead Cell, a discussion about how Persona 5 just never ends and what games are great for an introduction to gaming. I swear we aren't hiding any narcotics in the McFlurry. Seriously.

When we're not talking about what we found in the shower, this week of Checkpoint Chat dives into more Hollow Knight with a brief DLC discussion, we lament the many lives and hours we've lost to the incredible Dead Cells and argue over whether we want to cancel pre-orders of stupid puddles. When in doubt, pop it out.

In this week's episode of Checkpoint Chat it's all about Gamescom and the amazing show that took place last week. Sandy and Matty discuss Sekiro, Devil May Cry V, Nvidia's new ray-tracing tech and loads more! There's also a bit of Hollow Knight again because holy shit that game.

This week it's all about Metroidvanias (or ones that pretend to be) on Checkpoint Chat, as Sandy recounts hundreds of deaths in Dead Cells before joining Matty in a chorus of praise for Hollow Knight. We also discuss our least favourite genres, a WHOLE BUNCH of new games out this week and just what the hell is going on in Red Dead Redemption 2. If you haven't clicked play by now you've not missed anything yet. Pity.

This week on Checkpoint Chat, Sandy forgets to take his Joy and relives the horrors of We Happy Few. Matty is ecstatic with Horizon Zero Dawn and its photo mode, and the pair discuss which games had deep emotional impacts on them. Rest assured though that none of this content is stolen. Who would we even steal it from?

Before Matty dies from drinking Red Bull and Vodka he checks back in on God of War and discusses how fair the Platinum trophy feels. Sandy jettisons back into No Man's Sky and finds some refined, but still rough edges, and the pair finally tackle their most complex listener question yet: What makes the perfect pizza? Aside from ones with pineapple of course.

This week on Checkpoint Chat, Matty and Sandy discuss the crazy cool new season of Fortnite and how they're both back into the Battle Royale shooter. Hollow Knight is holding a devilishly brutal boss called Hornet that Sandy loves to hate, and Matty helps remind everyone that Point Blank existed. As always we end with gaming news and answer all your great questions! Just avoid those crossbones bombs, please.

This week on Checkpoint Chat, Matty details his weird adventures through the bug-infested kingdoms of Hollow Knight, Sandy does his best Captain Toad impression and the two discuss if there really is space for senseless violence in videogames anymore. Remember to keep your impressions higher than 8-bit!

In this latest episode of Checkpoint Chat we stay on brand and open up the show with a lengthy discussion on a game nearly a decade old, with Matty gushing over Bayonetta. Sandy explains why level design is so crucial in games like Mega Man before we both discuss how to ethically steal from a store. Just don't follow our advice. Most of the time.

This week on Checkpoint Chat is filled with coloured blocks and funky beats as Sandy gushes over Lumines (and hates on Tetris), while Matty explains what a bastard Waluigi is in Mario Tennis Aces. Waaaaaaaaaadon't you give it a listen? Also Tetris is horrible and you should feel bad for liking it.

We're back from an overly long break (sorry!) and we've got those good good E3 scoops! Well, maybe not scoops but we did see a bunch of great games at E3 2018, so Sandy and Matty wrap-up each conference, showing and title at the show for a comprehensive retrospective on a weird year for E3.

This week on Checkpoint Chat Sandy breakdowns how incredible The Forest is, and his love hate relationships with Armsy. Matty brings up one of the best Final Fantasy games ever made before they both dive into the massive changes Battlefield V is making. Never play Footsy Footsy with an Armsy...Armsy.

This week is all about E3, with Matty and Sandy diving deep into what each publisher might bring to the table. Will Microsoft finally turn the corner? Can Sony keep up the momentum? Is Nintendo going to have another great year? We also touch on State of Decay 2 and how average it is, as well as Call of Duty: Black Ops IIII and Battlefield V. Checkpoint Chat also wants to reveal our new Battle Royale mode: One hundred afros parachute onto an island. You get the rest.

Matty basically takes over this week, talking about his time with the incredible God of War and equally impressive Bayonetta. Sandy touches on his time with The Forest while waiting for embargoes to fall, and we get really excited about E3 in a couple of weeks! Also it's our birthday. This is how podcast birthdays work, right?

While Matty manages to escape the hell of living with bathroom spiders, he chats about his parting thoughts on The Last Guardian and how it made him cry. Sandy is a terrible person in Frostpunk, we chat about the big changes coming to Fortnite and what games we'd make (if we could). Let's make Pink Apron a thing though, kay?

WOULD YOU BELIEVE IT? Matthew has finally finished The Witcher 3, so we get super spoilery about its ending and themes. Sandy checks in with a look at the depressingly brilliant Frostpunk, we chat about a whole bunch of great games out this week and wonder just how great games this generation have been by being critical of their legacy. Always pick Triss, dear friends. Don't listen to Yen and her lies.

This week on a (slighty) delayed episode, Matty is so, so close to finishing The Witcher 3 while Sandy can't get over how good God of War is. We remember The Forest and champion Vermintide 2 as the next big Left4Dead game, while also discussing how bad single-player shooters are in the wake of Call of Duty cancelling the mode for Black Ops 4. Also don't keep Red Bull so close to recording equipment. Or at least don't drink like Sandy, the idiot.

After an unforeseen week off, Sandy and Matty return to share stories of Trico being an asshole, how unbelievably incredible God of War is, excitement and reservations over Nintendo Labo and answers to a whole bunch of your questions!

On another jam-packed episode of Checkpoint Chat, Matty nurses Sandy's hangover with more ramblings about mobile Final Fantasy games, they both chat about how unbelievably addicted they are to Fortnite again, Sandy is disappointed by Far Cry 5 and just how much adventuring can you fit into a single Minit? Also, don't ask to take our podcast on a date. We'll fight you.

This week Sandy and Matty get personal over some Fortnite stories, Sandy explains how Sea of Thieves is like a hotel bathroom, we check back into Persona 5 and Matty gushes over those sweet Nintendo Switch sales. Just be sure to always check your bush.

On a rainy episode of Checkpoint Chat, Matty fills us in on his adventures in Novigrad while Sandy gives details the closest game to Portal 3 we're ever going to get. Then we dive into some Final Fantasy for smartphones, how Fortnite is blowing up and answer your questions! Just don't fall for any Ponzi Schemes this week, ok?

Avoiding literal bullets to get this recorded, Matty and Sandy touch on a whole range of new games they've been playing including Florence, Into the Breach and Furi. Then get caught up with all the announcements from Nintendo's Direct last week, and join in calling out Blizzard's bullshit response to that obvious Diablo III Switch tease. Just don't time travel to the East. Traffic awaits.

It's the very first full episode of Checkpoint Chat! Matty chats about his obsession with The Witcher 3 and cursed trees, Sandy gushes over PSVR game Moss and the pair look back on a wildly successful first year for the Nintendo Switch. Also where does King Dedede hit the gym? Damn son.

So you've stumbled upon this great new podcast and don't know what it is? Alessandro and Matthew introduce you to their new baby - Checkpoint Chat - and ramble about all the lovely things this show will center on. Gaming, pop culture, current news and you, of course.