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Checkpoint Chat

By Checkpoint Chat

Checkpoint Chat is an invitation to an all new gaming conversation. Hosted by seasoned writers Alessandro Barbosa (Gamespot, Critical Hit) and Matthew Figueira (Critical Hit), indulge yourself in discussion about games being played right now, weekly news and conversations with you, a listener.
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Episode 184 - Sweet Haloumi

Checkpoint ChatMay 02, 2022

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Episode 248 - Aggressive Gardening

Episode 248 - Aggressive Gardening

We're back for a big blowout of recent game releases, taking a look at the incredible Helldivers 2, Tekken 8, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Ultros, and even a little sneaky Bloodborne. Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/checkpointchat Want to listen to more gaming goodness, on other platforms? Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more right here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/checkpointchat -- SHOW NOTES -- 00:00:00​ - Controller microphones are actually... decent? 00:06:25 - We simply LOVE Helldivers 2! 00:22:19 - Tekken 8 has bears and rockets (and it's real good) 00:35:11 - Ultros is a vibrant, colourful treat 00:43:40 - We've barely dented Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth 00:52:15 - Matty played Bloodborne (AGAIN) #gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews

Feb 19, 202401:02:46
Episode 247 - It's Not A Loop

Episode 247 - It's Not A Loop

This week on Checkpoint Chat, we check out the other big Sony roguelite in God of War Valhalla, take a look at the origins of Alan Wake 2 and Control through the lens of the underrated Quantum Break, and we have a big announcement for the future of the show.


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-- SHOW NOTES --


00:00:00​ - Gaming shirts and Mr Worldwide (AI generated)

00:14:10 - Valhalla's DLC for God of War Ragnarok is FANTASTIC

00:26:35 - We went back in time to play Quantum Break

00:49:19 - A very important announcement


#gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews

Jan 29, 202401:07:40
Episode 246 - Hi-Def Heart

Episode 246 - Hi-Def Heart

This week on Checkpoint Chat, we journey to lush space jungles in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, avoid deadly Clickers in The Last of Us Part II Remastered's new No Return roguelite mode, and ponder the possibility of Elden Ring's DLC being out within the next month. Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/checkpointchat Want to listen to more gaming goodness, on other platforms? Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more right here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/checkpointchat -- SHOW NOTES -- 00:00:00​ - Nandos is far too fancy in the UK 00:13:13 - Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora sure is pretty 00:25:58 - The Last of Us Part II Remastered is a neat upgrade 00:43:50 - Games out this week 00:52:53- All the latest gaming news 01:26:50 -Listener questions #gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews

Jan 22, 202401:31:44
Episode 245 - Leg Insulation

Episode 245 - Leg Insulation

This week on Checkpoint Chat's first episode in 2024, Matty and Sandy gush over Alan Wake 2 having finished it over the break, before diving into the year's first standout surprise, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/checkpointchat


-- SHOW NOTES -- 00:00:00​ - Winter and Summer representation 00:08:15 - Alan Wake 2 is FANTASTIC 00:41:30 - Sandy finally fell in love with Dead Cells 00:43:54 - Obligatory Tears of the Kingdom mention 00:45:03 - Matty INSISTS we all play Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown 01:03:15 - Games out this week 01:05:50 - All the latest gaming news 01:328:58 - No questions this week :( #gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews

Jan 15, 202401:30:44
Episode 244 - Game Of The Year 2023

Episode 244 - Game Of The Year 2023

It's been a fantastic year for video games, but which ones have made the top five lists for both Matthew and Sandy? Which ones have been snubbed, and which do you think were overhyped? We've checked out some of your GOTY lists too to find out! Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/checkpointchat Want to listen to more gaming goodness, on other platforms? Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more right here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/checkpointchat -- SHOW NOTES -- 00:00:00​ - Telepathic communication and snow

00:08:45 - Matty's honourable mentions

00:14:30 - Sandy's honourable mentions

00:19:05 - Matty's #5

00:23:40 - Sandy's #5

00:26:44 - Matty's #4

00:28:50 - Sandy's #4

00:32:19 - Matty's #3

00:36:17 - Sandy's #3

00:41:14 - Matty's #2

00:50:10 - Sandy's #2

00:58:34 - Matty AND Sandy's #1

01:13:12 - Listener GOTY picks


#gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews #gameoftheyear #gameoftheyear2023

Dec 11, 202301:23:25
Episode 243 - The Game Awards 2023 Predictions

Episode 243 - The Game Awards 2023 Predictions

Award season is back! This week on Checkpoint Chat, we look into our crystal balls to offer (hopefully) accurate predictions on this year's The Game Awards. Who will come out on top between Alan Wake 2, Baldur's Gate 3, Resident Evil 4, Spider-Man 2, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and many, many more? Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/checkpointchat Want to listen to more gaming goodness, on other platforms? Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more right here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/checkpointchat -- SHOW NOTES -- 00:00:00​ - ARE we wearing the same shirt? 00:04:27 - ALL of our predictions... 00:51:38 - ... including GOTY! 00:56:40 - A quick recap of all our guesses


#gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews #gameoftheyear #gameoftheyear2023

Dec 04, 202301:04:51
Episode 242 - Bottomless Bacon Milkshakes

Episode 242 - Bottomless Bacon Milkshakes

This week on Checkpoint Chat is chockfull of games as we uncover disappointment in Modern Warfare III, thick atmosphere in Alan Wake 2, more distractions in Tears of the Kingdom, and undiluted joy in Super Mario Bros. Wonder!


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Nov 27, 202301:17:01
Episode 241 - No, Not That Venom

Episode 241 - No, Not That Venom

This week on Checkpoint Chat, we've finally wrapped up Spider-Man 2 so enjoy a deep, spoiler-riddled dive into one of this years biggest games. Elsewhere, Grand Theft Auto 6 is about to be announced, and Modern Warfare III cut corners where? Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/checkpointchat Want to listen to more gaming goodness, on other platforms? Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more right here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/checkpointchat -- SHOW NOTES -- 00:00:00​ - Pulling back the curtain on production 00:12:40 - We finished Spider-Man 2! 00:42:37 - Games out this week 00:46:46 - All the latest gaming news 01:11:01 - Your lovely listener questions #gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews

Nov 13, 202301:20:47
Episode 240 - Cinnamon Faces

Episode 240 - Cinnamon Faces

This week on Checkpoint Chat, we've finally finished Ghostrunner 2, and Spider-Man 2 continues to keep us entertained. What's up with all that Bungie drama though? Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/checkpointchat Want to listen to more gaming goodness, on other platforms? Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more right here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/checkpointchat -- SHOW NOTES -- 00:00:00​ - It's raining in London (surprise) 00:22:00 - We finished Ghostrunner 2! 00:34:00 - Spider-Man 2 is also still a really good time 00:51:00 - Games out this week 00:58:00 - All the latest gaming news 01:26:00 - Your lovely listener questions #gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews

Nov 06, 202301:45:33
Episode 239 - Ganon Hates Durians

Episode 239 - Ganon Hates Durians

This week on Checkpoint Chat, the splendor of Super Mario Bros. Wonder still has us enthralled, while the precise action of Ghostrunner II has our blood pumping. Neither of them has durians so are they even that good? Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/checkpointchat Want to listen to more gaming goodness, on other platforms? Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more right here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/checkpointchat -- SHOW NOTES -- 00:00:00​ - Surprises, time travel, and rugby 00:14:45 - Mario, Spider-Man, and... so much other nonsense 00:25:20 - Ghostrunner 2 is fantastic 00:36:52 - Games out this week 00:46:30 - All the latest gaming news 01:08:30 - Your lovely listener questions


#gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews

Nov 06, 202301:12:40
Episode 238 - RPG Ecstasy

Episode 238 - RPG Ecstasy

This week on Checkpoint Chat, two of the biggest games of the year have stolen our attention as we share impressions of both Spider-Man 2 and Super Mario Bros. Wonder. We also hope you enjoy some in-person blinds action.


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-- SHOW NOTES --


00:00:00​ - Matching shirts and hungry cats

00:10:10 - We're enjoying our time with Spider-Man 2!

00:34:30 - Super Mario Bros. Wonder is pure Nintendo magic

00:46:01 - We have no idea what's new with Modern Warfare 3

00:54:57 - Games out this week

01:00:45 - All the latest gaming news

01:21:36 - Your lovely listener questions


#gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews

Oct 23, 202301:30:43
Episode 237 - Always Be On Wi-Fi

Episode 237 - Always Be On Wi-Fi

This week on Checkpoint Chat, Sandy and Matty delve into another 2023 indie darling as the pair gush over Cocoon. Elsewhere, Matty has finished and enjoyed Assassin's Creed Mirage, while Sandy is just starting out and having some difficulty with it. Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat Want to listen to more gaming goodness, on other platforms? Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more right here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/checkpointchat -- SHOW NOTES -- 00:00:00​ - Fake blinds and network cables 00:13:20 - We finished Assassin's Creed Mirage! 00:27:18 - Cocoon is another 2023 indie gem 00:45:32 - Games out this week 00:50:32 - All the latest gaming news 01:19:55 - Your lovely listener questions #gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews

Oct 16, 202301:27:55
Episode 236 - Casio Calculator

Episode 236 - Casio Calculator

This week on Checkpoint Chat, Sandy and Matty revisit their thoughts on Forza Motorsport and Assassin's Creed Mirage respectively, while also checking-in again on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Mortal Kombat 1.


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-- SHOW NOTES --

00:00:00​ - Daylight saving time is dumb

00:11:01 - Mortal Kombat 1 is so dumb (but we still love it)

00:14:50 - Tears of the Kingdom is still being played

00:20:13 - Forza Motorsport is a good time

00:29:17 - And so is Assassin's Creed Mirage

00:40:45 - Games out this week

00:49:13 - All the latest gaming news

01:08:27 - Your lovely listener questions


#gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews

Oct 09, 202301:18:07
Bonus Episode - Assassin's Creed Mirage & Forza Motorsport Reviews
Oct 04, 202336:58
Episode 235 - Transformer Procreation

Episode 235 - Transformer Procreation

This week on Checkpoint Chat, the avalanche of games is just getting started as we wrap up thoughts on Starfield, Mortal Kombat 1, El Paso, Elsewhere, and Monster Hunter Now before the party on October. Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat Want to listen to more gaming goodness, on other platforms? Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more right here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... -- SHOW NOTES -- 00:00:00​ - Reddit usernames and getting old

00:06:38 - Starfield is charming in a Bethesda kind of way

00:26:16 - El Paso, Elsewhere is Max Payne inspired goodness

00:36:30 - Mortal Kombat 1 is cheesy goodness that we love

00:53:51 - Monster Hunter Now is surprisingly fantastic

01:03:45 - Games out this week

01:07:36 - All the latest gaming news

01:26:35 - Your lovely listener questions #gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews

Oct 02, 202301:35:18
Episode 234 - Electric Hands

Episode 234 - Electric Hands

This week on Checkpoint Chat, khaos ensues as the kombatants of Mortal Kombat 1 reconvene for another outlandish tale, Cyberpunk 2077 and its 2.0 update make a strong first impression, and Microsoft is planning what for their next console? Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat Want to listen to more gaming goodness, on other platforms? Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more right here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/checkpointchat -- SHOW NOTES -- 00:00:00​ - Kitchens for ants and stomach bug superpowers 00:10:59 - Mortal Kombat 1 is cheesy goodness 00:28:29 - Cyberpunk 2.0 is REAL pretty 00:40:08 - Games out this week 00:43:14 - All the latest gaming news 01:15:15 - Your lovely listener questions (JK we talk password management) #gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews

Sep 25, 202301:22:21
Episode 233 - Amazon Kettles

Episode 233 - Amazon Kettles

This week on Checkpoint Chat, we continue our adventures in the great unknown with loads more talk about Starfield, while Matthew has taken a wrong turn into the world of gatcha and Final Fantasy in Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis. Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat Want to listen to more gaming goodness, on other platforms? Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more right here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/checkpointchat -- SHOW NOTES -- 00:00:00​ - Smart kettles and hot PCs 00:14:09 - Starfield still has our attention 00:35:20 - Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis is... gatcha central 00:47:38 - Games out this week 00:52:07 - All the latest gaming news 01:15:05 - Your lovely listener questions #gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews

Sep 11, 202301:27:24
Episode 232 - Painting the Sistine Chapel

Episode 232 - Painting the Sistine Chapel

This week on Checkpoint Chat, we venture into the vast unknown with initial impressions of Bethesda's latest IP, Starfield. Then, Matthew has finally finished Final Fantasy XVI, so we dive deep into the game's many highs and few lows in a spoiler-filled review. Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat -- SHOW NOTES -- 00:00:00​ - Podcast production gone wrong (INSTANT RESULTS) 00:12:05 - We've barely scratched the surface of Starfield 00:31:32 - But we have played the heck out of Final Fantasy XVI 00:50:12 - Games out this week 00:52:59 - All the latest gaming news 01:20:55 - Your lovely listener questions #gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews

Sep 04, 202301:33:26
Episode 231 - Lube Your Spacebar

Episode 231 - Lube Your Spacebar

This week on Checkpoint Chat we're taking stock on the massive games still set to release in 2023, including Starfield, Alan Wake 2, Spider-Man 2, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Forza Motorsport, Mortal Kombat 1, and many more. Which ones are going to live up to the hype and which are going to disappoint? Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat -- SHOW NOTES -- 00:00:00​ - We never cheat on Franco's pizza! 00:18:13 - We also don't play games apparently00:19:42 - But we do talk about them! 00:59:24 - All the latest gaming news 01:37:28 - Your lovely listener questions #gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews

Aug 28, 202301:48:09
Episode 230 - Irresponsible Fishing Device

Episode 230 - Irresponsible Fishing Device

This week on Checkpoint Chat, releases are still stagnant so how's about even more progress in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom? Also, Modern Warfare 3 wants you to remember No Russian, Zelda's blood moon has a secret purpose, and how many Smurfs can you name? Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat -- SHOW NOTES -- 00:00:00​ - Maths is hard (and a successful PC build) 00:21:54 - Tears of the Kingdom STILL has us hooked 00:46:39 - Games out this week 00:54:02 - All the latest gaming news 01:17:55 - Your lovely listener questions (spoiler: there are none) #gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews #gamingpodcast

Aug 21, 202301:32:47
Episode 229 - Live, Laugh, Link

Episode 229 - Live, Laugh, Link

This week on Checkpoint Chat, the trials and tribulations of Link and Clive continue with check-ins on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Final Fantasy XVI. Also, there's a PS5 Slim coming soon and people are making their own turtles? Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat -- SHOW NOTES -- 00:00:00​ - Fan directions and the voids they can create

00:12:31 - Tears of the Kingdom finally has Sandy

00:27:20 - Final Fantasy XVI goes full anime

00:36:38 - A teeny tiny taste of Assassin's Creed Jade

00:38:54 - Games out this week

00:43:44 - All the latest gaming news

01:08:10 - Your lovely listener questions (spoiler: there are none) #gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews #gamingpodcast

Aug 14, 202301:09:59
Episode 228 - A PC For Ants

Episode 228 - A PC For Ants

Checkpoint Chat is finally back! After nearly two months away, we're bursting to chat about Final Fantasy XVI, Viewfinder, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Aliens: Dark Descent, and so much more. Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat -- SHOW NOTES -- 00:00:00​ - Surviving British probation (no accents here) 00:09:42 - Our (late) review of Final Fantasy XVI 00:34:12 - Other bits and pieces of what we've played 00:47:10 - The one game out this week 00:48:41 - Your lovely listener questions #gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews #gamingpodcast

Aug 07, 202301:16:50
Episode 227 - Sheep With Guns

Episode 227 - Sheep With Guns

This week on Checkpoint Chat, we are getting strong Bloodborne vibes from the Lies of P demo, Diablo IV is absolutely amazing on Steam Deck, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is overwhelming, and Keigh3 was a pretty fantastic showing.


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-- SHOW NOTES --

00:00:00​ - The last supper... FOR NOW

00:07:25 - The Lies of P demo is a great taste of what's to come

00:23:26 - Diablo IV on Steam Deck is a good time

00:29:25 - Tears of the Kingdom and giving games time to shine

00:42:19 - Games out this week

00:44:48 - The latest gaming news

01:29:45 - Listener questions


#gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews #gamingpodcast

Jun 12, 202301:36:47
Episode 226 - Reverso

Episode 226 - Reverso

This week on Checkpoint Chat, it's all Diablo IV and Street Fighter 6 again but this time from the reverse perspectives as last time out. Are both big releases stacking up to their hype?


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-- SHOW NOTES --

00:00:00​ - Short term memory and dethawing chickens

00:10:40 - A reverse Diablo IV discussion

00:24:28 - And the same for Street Fighter 6

00:35:15 - Games out this week

00:38:57 - The latest gaming news

01:07:42 - A lost listener question (RIP)


#gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews #gamingpodcast

Jun 05, 202301:11:03
Episode 225 - Linkquid Snake

Episode 225 - Linkquid Snake

This week on Checkpoint Chat new games are bursting out of the seams with Street Fighter 6 proving to be the return to form we all hoped for and Diablo IV delivering an incredible story and action role-playing experience from the get go this time.


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-- SHOW NOTES --

00:00:00​ - Literally the weird weather and cool press kits

00:08:45 - A sneaky Street Fighter 6 review

00:28:41 - And a surprise Diablo IV review

00:49:02 - Where do people find the time to play Tears of the Kingdom?

00:53:06 - Games out this week

00:55:15 - The latest gaming news

01:33:45 - Listener questions


#gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews #gamingpodcast

May 30, 202301:36:09
Episode 224 - Kindle Papercuts

Episode 224 - Kindle Papercuts

This week on Checkpoint Chat, we're neck deep in the enchanting world of Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Mortal Kombat is getting yet another reboot, and Overwatch 2 is dealt an almost fatal blow.


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-- SHOW NOTES --

00:00:00​ - Papercuts from Kindles are deadly 00:05:28 - Matty is leaving us! (for now) 00:13:43 - We are absolutely hooked on Tears of the Kingdom 00:37:12 - Games out this week 00:43:27 - The latest gaming news 01:05:25 - Listener questions


#gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews #gamingpodcast

May 22, 202301:08:42
Episode 223 - Fusion Dance

Episode 223 - Fusion Dance

This week on Checkpoint Chat, one of the biggest games of the year is here as we take a look at the opening hours of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Star Wars Jedi Survivor is shaping up as a perfect sequel, and Advanced Wars still retains its engrossing charm after all these years.


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-- SHOW NOTES --

00:00:00​ - Matty has weather-predicting hands 00:07:48 - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is here at last! 00:20:28 - Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is a fantastic game (with issues) 00:37:41 - We finished Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp! 00:46:15 - Games out this week 00:49:56 - The latest gaming news 01:16:57 - Your lovely listener questions


#gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews #gamingpodcast

May 15, 202301:36:40
Episode 222 - Crazy Beans

Episode 222 - Crazy Beans

This week on Checkpoint Chat, war goes mobile with the re-introduction of Advance Wars on Nintendo Switch, Horizon Forbidden West's Burning Shores DLC makes a good case for the future of the series, and Resident Evil 4 Remake is a stone-cold classic. Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat Want to listen to more gaming goodness, on other platforms? Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more right here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/checkpointchat -- SHOW NOTES -- 00:00:00​ - F bombs and kids these days 00:13:33 - Sandy finally finished Resident Evil 4 Remake 00:26:15 - Advance Wars 1 + 2: Re-Boot Camp is strategic addiction 00:37:18 - Matty finished Horizon Forbidden West's Burning Shores DLC 00:48:32 - Games out this week 00:51:03 - The latest gaming news 01:24:05 - No listener questions #gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews #gamingpodcast

May 01, 202301:28:03
Episode 221 - Cup Board

Episode 221 - Cup Board

This week on Checkpoint Chat, Los Angeles is entirely underwater as Aloy continues her bid to save the world in Horizon Forbidden West: The Burning Shores, Samus Aran is puzzling around pirates in Metroid Prime Remaster, and the blocks required a little more thought this time in this RTS spin-off Minecraft Legends.


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-- SHOW NOTES --

00:00:00​ - Producing is hard 00:09:16 - The Metroid Prime Remaster is real good 00:20:15 - We forgot how to play Horizon Forbidden West (but Burning Shores looks fantastic) 00:29:48 - Minecraft Legends is a strange (yet fun) RTS 00:42:35 - Games out this week 00:51:35 - The latest gaming news 01:16:33 - Listener questions!


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Apr 24, 202301:25:07
Episode 220 - Chibi Steroids

Episode 220 - Chibi Steroids

This week on Checkpoint Chat, Doom Slayer is so cute and small but still ready to rev that chainsaw in Mighty Doom, things aren't so great with The Last of Us Part I on PC right now, and Resident Evil 4 continues to serve up the right amount of engrossing action and grin-inducing cheese. Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat Want to listen to more gaming goodness, on other platforms? Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more right here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/checkpointchat -- SHOW NOTES -- 00:00:00​ - The evolution of the Internet 00:09:15 - The Resident Evil 4 remains fantastic 00:17:26 - The Last of Us Part I PC port is a hot mess 00:29:40 - Mighty Doom is a mobile gem 00:36:16 - Games out this week 00:40:58 - The latest gaming news 01:17:35 - Matty didn't ask for questions so he's fired #gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews #gamingpodcast

Apr 10, 202301:21:02
Episode 219 - Viva Las Plagas

Episode 219 - Viva Las Plagas

This week on Checkpoint Chat, Leon's here and suplexes are back on the menu in Resident Evil 4 Remake, Bayonetta takes a turn for the cute in Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon, and is E3 well and truly dead this time? Probably. Remember, we're running a two-week giveaway with Gigabyte South Africa where one lucky listener will walk away with a stunning Aorus Waterforce X 240 All-In-One Cooler to take your gaming PC to the next level. Check out all the many ways to enter here: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/WinCpuCooler⁠⁠ Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat -- SHOW NOTES -- 00:00:00​ - Big head mode enabled 00:07:20 - The Resident Evil 4 Remake is deliciously good 00:33:08 - Bayonetta Origins is unexpected and enchanting 00:44:09 - Games out this week 00:47:40 - The latest gaming news 01:17:01 - Listener questions (we actually answered them!) #gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews #gamingpodcast

Apr 03, 202301:30:44
Episode 218 - Dust Too

Episode 218 - Dust Too

This week on Checkpoint Chat, we take to the seas and uncover the horrors underneath the waves in Dredge, turns out no one really can hear you scream in Dead Space, and Dead Cells continues to be the roguelite to beat with its new Castlevania expansion.

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-- SHOW NOTES --   

00:00:00​ - A speedy introduction and a neat Gigabyte competition

00:11:06 - Dredge is a Bloodbornesque fishing game (that we enjoyed)

00:21:44 - Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania is a fantastic DLC

00:32:04 - The Dead Space remake is also real good

00:42:23 - Games out this week

00:46:03 - The latest gaming news

01:12:37 - Listener questions (sorry, we ran out of time)


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Mar 27, 202301:15:48
Episode 217 - Baby Face

Episode 217 - Baby Face

This week on Checkpoint Chat, no cows are safe in an early look at Resident Evil 4 Remake, space is still creepy in the Dead Space remake, and Cereza is tiny in Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon.  

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-- SHOW NOTES --   

00:00:00​ - Shaving advice  
00:13:30 - We're playing Dead Space (finally)
00:26:23 - Resident Evil 4's Chainsaw Demo is a great taste test
00:38:34 - Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon's demo is neat too
00:49:55 - Games out this week  
00:51:22 - The latest gaming news  
01:14:45 - Listener questions  

#gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews #gamingpodcast

Mar 13, 202301:31:50
Episode 216 - Wo Long Tea

Episode 216 - Wo Long Tea

This week on Checkpoint Chat, controller's get sweaty as Team Ninja's latest starts stressing our abilities in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Atomic Heart is a fun game with a truly awful story, and DID YOU HEAR ABOUT ELDEN RING DLC?  

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-- SHOW NOTES --   

00:00:00- Adulting, inverting, Eminem NFTs, and sickness
00:15:12 - Atomic Heart's story is actual nonsense
00:32:03 - Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty feels real good so far!
00:48:11 - Games out this week  
00:51:22 - The latest gaming news  
01:20:19 - Listener questions

Mar 06, 202301:35:39
Episode 215 - Russian Bear

Episode 215 - Russian Bear

This week on Checkpoint Chat, we're still enjoying our travels back in time to a technologically advanced USSR in Atomic Heart, we've played around with the DualSense Edge for a month and think it's pretty great, and Suicide Squad is looking a bit strange right?

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-- SHOW NOTES --   

00:00:00​ - The Last of Us show slaps real hard
00:07:02 - We've finished Atomic Heart!
00:26:10 - Our final review of the DualSense Edge
00:35:45 - Games out this week  
00:39:33 - The latest gaming news  
01:04:05 - Listener questions

Feb 27, 202301:08:28
Episode 214 - Padel Heart

Episode 214 - Padel Heart

This week on Checkpoint Chat we're deep in the Soviet Union fighting rebellious robots in Atomic Heart, the magic had faded fast in Hogwarts Legacy, and Padel has an MMR system now?

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-- SHOW NOTES --     

00:00:00​ - Eskom (of course) and padel   
00:09:38 - We're playing Atomic Heart!  
00:24:55 - Our final review of Hogwarts Legacy  
00:48:45 - Games out this week   
00:56:40 - The latest gaming news   
01:18:33 - Listener questions

Feb 20, 202301:34:11
Episode 213 - Kick It

Episode 213 - Kick It

This week on Checkpoint Chat, magic is burst at the seams with looks at both Forspoken and Hogwarts Legacy, but not before we dive into the rhythmic GOTY contender, Hi-Fi Rush.

Feb 13, 202301:29:20
Episode 212 - Less Big

Episode 212 - Less Big

This week on Checkpoint Chat there's a whole bunch of games new and old to get through, including Hi-Fi Rush, Forspoken, Final Fantasy Crisis Core: Reunion and...a new PlayStation controller?

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-- SHOW NOTES --   

00:00:00 - Editing tomfoolery and padel tennis
00:12:32 - Hi-Fi Rush is a lovely surprise
00:25:34 - It's early days for us and Forspoken
00:35:07 - The DualSense Edge feels real nice (thus far)!
00:43:47 - Our Crisis Core –Final Fantasy VII– Reunion review
00:55:25 - Games out this week 00:58:19 - The latest gaming news
01:23:20 - Listener questions  

Jan 30, 202301:40:59
Episode 211 - Bearded Dragons

Episode 211 - Bearded Dragons

Checkpoint Chat is back for 2023 (finally), and we've brought along a menagerie of games we played over the break including Signalis, Final Fantasy Crisis Core Reunion, Darks Souls I & II, Immortality, The Witcher 3, and more.

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-- SHOW NOTES --     

00:00:00- HAPPY (LATE) NEW YEAR!
00:15:51 - We finished Signalis
00:26:26 - Immortality is a must play "game"
00:39:56 - Crisis Core is goofy but we love it
00:47:17 - Wind's still howling in Witcher 3 (now with pretty graphics)
00:48:45 - We went back in time to play Dark Souls 1...
00:52:53 - ... AND Dark Souls 2!
00:56:26 - Games out this week
01:01:25 - The latest gaming news
01:25:02 - Listener questions

Jan 23, 202301:34:52
Episode 210 - Game of the Year 2022

Episode 210 - Game of the Year 2022

This week on Checkpoint Chat it's all about Game of the Year 2022! Join us for our personal Top 5 games lists, consisting of some expected favourites and complete outliers to round off a great year in gaming.  

-- SHOW NOTES --   

00:00:00​ - Staying hydrated is important!
00:10:23 - Matty's honourable mentions
00:15:16 - Sandy's honourable mentions
00:20:40 - Matty's #5 (Fortnite)
00:23:38 - Sandy's #5 (Hyper Demon)
00:25:47 - Matty's #4 (Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak)
00:28:52 - Sandy's #4 (God of War Ragnarök)  
00:31:45 - Matty's #3 (God of War Ragnarök)  
00:35:28 - Sandy's #3 (Marvel Snap)
00:41:46 - Matty's #2 (Tunic)
00:47:59 - Sandy's #2 (Elden Ring)
00:52:30 - Matty's #1 (Elden Ring)
00:58:10 - Sandy's #1 (Tunic)
01:05:40 - Listener GOTYs  

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Dec 12, 202201:13:21
Episode 209 - Sun's Out, Guns Out

Episode 209 - Sun's Out, Guns Out

This week on Checkpoint Chat, it's awards season so we try and predict all 31 winners of this year's Game Awards ahead of the show. Who will come out on top between Elden Ring, God of War Ragnarök, Tunic, Stray, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and many, many more?

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-- SHOW NOTES --   

00:00:00 - What happened to Hagrid's face?
00:10:45 - Our Game Award predictions!
01:07:10 - Listener questions  

Dec 05, 202201:16:48
Episode 208 - Galloping Motorbike

Episode 208 - Galloping Motorbike

This week on a stacked episode of Checkpoint Chat, we touch on God of War Ragnarok, Spider-Man: Miles Morales on PC, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, Sonic Frontiers, and Vampire Survivors. That's a lot of pixels.

---- SHOW NOTES -----     

00:00:00 - End of year fatigue and bedtime gaming
00:14:16 - Sandy is nearly done with God of War Ragnarok
00:22:39 - Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales looks fantastic on PC
00:25:47 - Sonic Frontiers has issues, but it's still a good time!
00:37:40 - We're catching them all in Pokémon Scarlet
00:50:03 - Help we're addicted to Vampire Survivors
00:58:11 - Games out this week (26 November - 2 December)
01:04:08 - This week in gaming news
01:26:45 - Listener questions    

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Nov 28, 202201:43:27
Episode 207 - Emotional Pellet

Episode 207 - Emotional Pellet

This week on Checkpoint Chat the new games keep rolling in with Bayonetta 3 and Sonic Frontiers taking up our attention this time. We're also still hopelessly engrossed in Marvel Snap somebody help.

---- SHOW NOTES -----   

00:00:00 - Smart homes aren't always THAT smart
00:12:35 - Bayonetta 3 is pretty bonkers
00:24:54 - We can't stop playing Marvel Snap!
00:32:13 - Sonic Frontiers is a pleasant surprise (thus far)
00:44:54 - Games out this week (12 - 18 November)
00:54:05 - This week in gaming news
01:16:24 - Listener questions  

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Nov 14, 202201:29:54
Episode 206 - Brother

Episode 206 - Brother

This week on Checkpoint Chat, we've collectively pours dozens of hours into God of War Ragnarök and weigh in on the highly anticipated sequel, cards are still being snapped in Marvel Snap, and PSVR 2 costs how much?

---- SHOW NOTES -----   

00:00:00​ - Password keeping and the metaverse
00:13:25 - A sneaky God of War Ragnarök review
00:45:04 - We're still hopelessly addicted to Marvel Snap
00:50:45 - Games out this week (5 - 11 November)
00:58:12 - This week in gaming news
01:24:35 - Listener questions

Nov 07, 202201:36:38
Episode 205 - Cat Knees

Episode 205 - Cat Knees

This week on Checkpoint Chat, the release flood runs rampant with a preview of God of War: Ragnarok, a review of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's campaign, and a little dip into the Marvel Snap pond of card game good times.

---- SHOW NOTES -----   

00:00:00​ - Cat knees and elbows
00:12:58 - We're playing God of War Ragnarök!
00:26:48 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's campaign is... fine?
00:40:33 - Marvel Snap is mobile card goodness
00:51:43 - Games out this week (29 October - 4 November)
01:03:10 - Listener questions  

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Oct 31, 202201:11:29
Episode 204 - Weaponized Cows

Episode 204 - Weaponized Cows

This week on Checkpoint Chat, we take a disappointing glide through the streets of Gotham in Gotham Knights, Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope is an incredibly clever sequel, and there's loads of promise in the opening hours of A Plague Tale: Requiem. 

---- SHOW NOTES -----   

00:00:00​ - Cats are agents of chaos and cleaning while cooking
00:16:11 - Gotham Knights is... aggressively average
00:35:23 - Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, meanwhile, is delightful!
00:45:10 - A Plague Tale: Requiem is a real looker
00:55:29 - Games out this week (22-28 October)
01:00:23 - All the latest gaming news
01:34:24 - Listener questions  

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Oct 24, 202201:40:19
Episode 203 - Keyboard Shooters

Episode 203 - Keyboard Shooters

This week on Checkpoint Chat, we delve into the appropriately disgusting but disappointingly frustrating Scorn, land some punches in the Street Fighter 6 Online Beta, and dissect just what is going wrong with Overwatch 2.

---- SHOW NOTES -----   

00:00:00​ - The evolution of the first person shooter
00:14:20 - Scorn is a disgusting game (for more reasons than one)
00:31:56 - The Street Fighter 6 beta was fun!
00:42:44 - Overwatch 2 is a good game with big issues
00:54:58 - Games out this week (15-21 October)
01:03:35 - All the latest gaming news
01:24:34 - Listener questions  

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Oct 17, 202201:40:46
Episode 202 - Scorching Tumbleweed

Episode 202 - Scorching Tumbleweed

This week on Checkpoint Chat, we evade the heat by standing in chilly queues in Overwatch 2, while also visiting a simpler (and deadlier) time in A Plague Tale: Innocence. 

---- SHOW NOTES -----   

00:00:00​ - Dry air and plane movies
00:17:12 - We've (barely) put time into Overwatch 2
00:31:42 - A Plague Tale: Innocence is still great
00:43:28 - Games out this week (8-15 October)
00:47:15 - All the latest gaming news
01:14:23 - Listener questions  

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Oct 10, 202201:26:57
Episode 201 - Majestic Nemesis

Episode 201 - Majestic Nemesis

This week on Checkpoint Chat, we get rhythmic with the Doom-styled shooter of Metal: Hellsinger, take a visit to Kamurocho in Yakuza 0, and dissect how the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is shaping up based on its beta. Also, RIP Stadia.

---- SHOW NOTES -----   

00:00:00​ - Nemesis in a bikini and Christmas in October
00:12:25 - The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 beta was fun
00:20:45 - Yakuza 0 is finally clicking
00:33:11 - Metal: Hellsinger is FPS goodness
00:47:08 - Games out this week (1-7 October)
00:51:27 - All the latest gaming news
01:21:50 - Listener questions  

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Oct 03, 202201:26:18
Episode 200 - Elden Lords

Episode 200 - Elden Lords

We've finally made it to Episode 200 of Checkpoint Chat, so to celebrate we're taking a deep dive into Elden Ring, get lost in the visual mayhem of Hyper Demon, style it up as squid kids in Splatoon 3, and lots more.

---- SHOW NOTES -----   

00:00:00​ - Hey it's episode 200!
00:07:50 - Hyper Demon is digital crack
00:18:35 - Splatoon 3 is great, but has connection issues
00:26:57 - We're getting chromed in Fortnite
00:33:45 - Paladins is surprisingly good?
00:40:08 - Finally, our full Elden Ring review!
01:13:55 - We answer your questions!  

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Sep 26, 202201:28:12