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Final Checkpoint

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Every week Joel and Ben discuss the gaming news, reviews, and more. Follow us on Twitter @finalcheckpod, @thejoelness, and @benrunnings for the latest updates on episodes, streams and Question of the week!
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New Years Gaming Resolutions and 2021 Predictions - Ep 70

Final Checkpoint Jan 05, 2021

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Most Anticipated Fall 2021 Games - Final Checkpoint Ep. 105

Most Anticipated Fall 2021 Games - Final Checkpoint Ep. 105

Fall Games of 2021

Tales of Arise Impressions

Psychonauts 2 Review

Sep 21, 202101:13:50
PlayStation Showcase Highlights - Final Checkpoint Ep. 104

PlayStation Showcase Highlights - Final Checkpoint Ep. 104

PlayStation Showcase Highlights

Sep 14, 202101:10:32
12 Minutes Review and Spoiler Discussion [Fixed] - Ep. 103

12 Minutes Review and Spoiler Discussion [Fixed] - Ep. 103

Polarizing game 12 Minutes Review and Spoiler Discussion. 

Sep 11, 202149:43
Gamescom Leaves Us Wanting More! - Final Checkpoint Ep. 102

Gamescom Leaves Us Wanting More! - Final Checkpoint Ep. 102

Gamescom just came and went and we feel underwhelmed. Ben has a monstrous list of games to go through! Joel plays too much Pokemon. 

Each week, Joel, Ben, and Logan discuss the biggest stories in gaming and games they are currently playing. Please subscribe and share by listening on podcast services around the world. Tweet your questions, comments, and concerns or email them over to finalcheckpointpod@gmail.com.

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Live Podcast Recordings Sundays at 8:00 PM PST on Twitch.tv/loadlastcheckpoint.

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Aug 31, 202101:12:05
Pokemon Presents: Lots of updates! - Final Checkpoint Podcast Ep. 101

Pokemon Presents: Lots of updates! - Final Checkpoint Podcast Ep. 101

Pokemon Presents: Lots of updates! - Final Checkpoint Podcast Ep. 101

Joel goes over the Pokemon announcements from August 18ths presentation by the Pokemon Company. 

Each week, Joel, Ben, and Logan discuss the biggest stories in gaming and games they are currently playing. Please subscribe and share by listening on podcast services around the world. Tweet your questions, comments, and concerns or email them over to finalcheckpointpod@gmail.com.

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Live Podcast Recordings Sundays at 8:00 PM PST on Twitch.tv/loadlastcheckpoint.

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Aug 24, 202120:41
We Decide the Best Video Game Franchise of All Time! - Final Checkpoint Podcast Ep. 100
Aug 17, 202101:13:22
Nintendo Switch Outsells PS3/Xbox 360 and The Ascent Review - Final Checkpoint Podcast Ep. 99
Aug 10, 202101:15:59
The Activision Blizzard Mess and Pokemon Unite Impressions! - Final Checkpoint Ep. 98
Aug 03, 202101:27:34
Chicory and Spider-Man: Miles Morales Reviews - Final Boss Squad Ep. 11

Chicory and Spider-Man: Miles Morales Reviews - Final Boss Squad Ep. 11

Ben gives his reviews of Chicory and Spider-Man: Miles Morales.
Jul 15, 202120:60
Switch OLED Breaks Hearts - Final Checkpoint Ep. 97

Switch OLED Breaks Hearts - Final Checkpoint Ep. 97

Ben sails the seas of video games news solo this week as he gives his impressions on the Switch OLED news.
Jul 15, 202123:38
The Pathless Review and more! - Final Boss Squad Ep. 10

The Pathless Review and more! - Final Boss Squad Ep. 10

Ben reviews The Pathless for PS5
Jul 07, 202129:34
Sony Buys Studios and Silent Hill Returns - Final Boss Squad Ep. 96

Sony Buys Studios and Silent Hill Returns - Final Boss Squad Ep. 96

Sony Buys Studios and Silent Hill Returns
Jul 06, 202129:24
Steam's Summer Demo Palooza! - Final Boss Squad Ep. 9
Jun 30, 202152:37
Our Game of the Year Picks So Far - Final Checkpoint Ep. 95

Our Game of the Year Picks So Far - Final Checkpoint Ep. 95

This week Joel returns to give his thoughts on E3 2021. Ben and Logan discuss their Game of the Year Picks so far, while Joel struggles to think of a single 2021  game he liked. 


Game Centric show Final Boss Squad Ep. 09 recorded simultaneously. 


Each week, Joel, Ben, and Logan discuss the biggest stories in gaming and games they are currently playing. Please subscribe and share by listening on podcast services around the world. Tweet your questions, comments, and concerns or email them over to finalcheckpointpod@gmail.com.

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Live Podcast Recordings Sundays at 8:00 PM PST on Twitch.tv/loadlastcheckpoint.

Follow Joel on Twitter @TheJoelness

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Jun 29, 202141:17
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Review - Final Boss Squad Ep. 8

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Review - Final Boss Squad Ep. 8

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Review - Final Boss Squad Ep. 8
Jun 24, 202131:37
Post E3 2021 Hangover - Final Checkpoint Ep. 94

Post E3 2021 Hangover - Final Checkpoint Ep. 94

Post E3 2021 Hangover - Final Checkpoint Ep. 94
Jun 22, 202134:33
E3 2021 Spectacular: Stranger in Paradise demo Impressions and more! - Final Boss Squad Ep. 7
Jun 17, 202130:26
Final Checkpoint's E32021 Spectacular! - Final Checkpoint Ep. 92
Jun 16, 202159:41
Logan's Mass Effect Legendary Review, Joel's Far Cry 5 Impressions, and Ben's Final Maquette Review - Final Boss Squad Ep. 6
Jun 09, 202134:10
E3 2021 Predictions Episode - Final Checkpoint Ep. 92
Jun 08, 202154:59
Demon’s Souls Better Than Dark Souls, and Days Gone Good? - Final Boss Squad Ep. 5
May 31, 202101:04:45
Horizon Sequel, Far Cry 6, and Dying Light 2 Gameplay Reveal Reactions - Final Checkpoint Ep. 91

Horizon Sequel, Far Cry 6, and Dying Light 2 Gameplay Reveal Reactions - Final Checkpoint Ep. 91

This week Joel and Ben discuss Horizon Forbidden West, Far Cry 6, and Dying Light 2 Stay Human's gameplay reveals from this past week. They also recap the Dragon Quest 35th Anniversary stream and titles revealed during the stream. Ben covers the new Sonic announcements including a remake, Sonic Colors Ultimate. Release dates and more news discussed on this episode of Final Checkpoint. Each week, Joel, Ben, and Logan discuss the biggest stories in gaming and games they are currently playing. Please subscribe and share by listening on podcast services around the world. Tweet your questions, comments, and concerns or email them over to finalcheckpointpod@gmail.com. Stitcher – https://bit.ly/2Vjiazd Google Podcasts – https://rb.gy/chatlb Spotify – https://spoti.fi/35apnGf Apple Podcasts – https://apple.co/35dGGWG Live Podcast Recordings Sundays at 8:00 PM PST on Twitch.tv/loadlastcheckpoint. Follow Joel on Twitter @TheJoelness Follow Ben on Twitter @BenRunnings Follow Logan on Twitter @MapleBaconBars

May 31, 202153:02
Returnal and Resident Evil Village Reviews - Final Boss Squad Ep. 4
May 27, 202151:33
Skyward Sword Zelda Amiibo Controversy! - Final Checkpoint Ep. 90
May 25, 202135:41
Mass Effect Is Legendary And So Is Destiny 2 Season Of The Splicer w/ @JoshBeardRadio - Final Boss Squad Ep. 3
May 20, 202101:10:12
Starfield Coming To Xbox Exclusively?w/ @JoshBeardRadio - Final Checkpoint Podcast Ep. 89
May 18, 202101:04:36
Resident Evil Giant Lady and Ben's PS5 Impressions - Final Boss Squad Ep. 2
May 13, 202101:02:13
Sony Buddies Up with Discord, While They Get Exposed By Epic vs Apple - Final Checkpoint Ep. 88
May 11, 202142:55
New Pokemon Snap and Second Extinction Impressions - Final Boss Squad Ep. 1
May 06, 202152:51
PlayStation Boasts Big Numbers While Mario Finally Brings The Party Online - Final Checkpoint Ep. 87

PlayStation Boasts Big Numbers While Mario Finally Brings The Party Online - Final Checkpoint Ep. 87

Final Checkpoint Episode 87, hosted by Joel Ramirez and Ben Runnings. Intro Music from BenSounds.com.

This week Joel and Ben discuss the latest from PlayStation's State of Play featuring Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart for the PlayStation 5. They also discuss Geoff Keighley's tweet about PlayStation's big sales and PlayStation Plus Subscribers and more. They also cover the news regarding Mario Party finally getting more online features.

To listen to the games Joel and Ben played this last week check out Final Boss Squad Ep. 1 found on Thursday, Same Feed, New Show!

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Live Podcast Recordings Sundays at 8:00 PM PST on Twitch.tv/loadlastcheckpoint.

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May 04, 202132:36
Ben Suffers A Fatality While We Discuss Mortal Kombat & Nier Replicant - 86
Apr 27, 202101:18:59
Sony Gets A Win and Resident Evil Village Demo Reactions! - Ep 85
Apr 20, 202101:20:04
Sony Milking The Last of Us Over New Endeavors? - Ep 84
Apr 14, 202101:34:23
Xbox Snags MLB The Show for Game Pass and RIP Mario w/ Special Guest LookItsMikeO - Ep 83
Apr 06, 202101:47:14
No More PS3/Vita/PSP Store & Microsoft Possibly Buying Discord? - Ep 82
Mar 30, 202101:34:30
Disaster-cast 2021 and Game Pass Scores Again - Ep 81
Mar 23, 202101:11:29
Microsoft Finally Seals the Bethesda Deal w/ Special Guest Trevor Paul! - Ep 80
Mar 16, 202101:36:44
Rumored 4K Nintendo Switch Details & Elden Ring Leaks! - Ep 79
Mar 09, 202101:24:41
Lowered Ex-PlayStations and Pokémon's 25th Anniversary News! - Ep 78

Lowered Ex-PlayStations and Pokémon's 25th Anniversary News! - Ep 78

This week Joel and Ben discuss PlayStations latest State of Play. They react to the latest updates including news on Returnal, Sifu, Solar Ash, Deathloop, and the lowering of expectations from Sony's announcements due to console scarcity. The Pokémon 25th Anniversary celebration announcements also occurred this week, Joel and Ben discuss the Diamond and Pearl Remake reveals, and the announcement of Pokémon Legends Arceus. 

Games We Played This Week:

Outriders Demo, Bravery Network Online, Dark Souls, Triangle Strategy Demo, Resident Code Veronica, and Destiny 2. 

Final Checkpoint is a video game news podcast recorded weekly and distributed on many podcast services. 

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Intro Music from Bensounds.com

Mar 02, 202101:31:25
NintenWoes w/ GamingMorningShow's Ryan and Shawn! - Ep 77
Feb 23, 202101:46:59
HBO's The Last of Us casts its Joel and Ellie w/ Special Guest Carlos Oville - Ep 76
Feb 16, 202101:24:33
Google Pulls The Plug on Stadia Game Development & Mass Effect Legendary News - Ep 75
Feb 09, 202101:12:26
Game Stonks and Metacritic Battles - Ep 74
Feb 02, 202101:24:10
Resident Evil Village Gameplay, Release Date, and ReVerse! - Ep 73
Jan 26, 202101:11:59
Scott Pilgrim vs The World Impressions & News Round Up! - Ep 72

Scott Pilgrim vs The World Impressions & News Round Up! - Ep 72

Jan 19, 202101:29:50
The Final Checkpoint Awards & Our Top Five Games of 2020 - Ep 71
Jan 12, 202101:47:07
New Years Gaming Resolutions and 2021 Predictions - Ep 70
Jan 05, 202101:19:27
The Niiice Episode! - Ep 69
Dec 29, 202001:32:48
Grindstone Impressions and 2020 Metacritic Prediction Results! - Ep 68
Dec 22, 202001:28:20
Game Awards Aftermath & Cyberpunk Impressions Ep 67
Dec 15, 202001:26:04