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  • Wait a minute, it's a new episode already? This week on Checkpoint Chat we dive into the surprisingly great action of Stellar Blade, check out Ubisoft's answer to Call of Duty in XDefiant, and take stock of all the games coming out in 2024 before Summer Game Fest takes hold.Follow Checkpoint Chat on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatWant 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 origins of Mario 00:14:56 - Stellar Blade is solid action hit00:32:02 - Ubisoft's XDefiant takes some notes from Call of Duty00:45:43 - Games we're looking forward to in 2024's second half01:12:27 - A QUESTION!

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  • It's a stacked week on Checkpoint Chat, with discussions on games starting with H and ending in 2 (Hades II & Hellblade II, FYI), Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (the full review at last), Little Kitty Big City (GAME OF THE YEAR), Ghost of Tsushima (on PC), and more!Follow Checkpoint Chat on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatWant 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​ - There are just... too many games00:06:15 - Hades II is an early access delight00:15:25 - After 100+ hours, we finished Final Fantasy VII Rebirth!00:39:42 - We also rolled credits on Senua's Saga: Hellblade II00:59:16 - Little Kitty Big City is an indie delight01:05:57 - Ghost of Tsushima on PC is GORGEOUS01:14:40 - xDefiant, Stellar Blade, and other bits and pieces#gamingpodcast #gamingchannel #gamingreview #gamingnews

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  • It's preview central this week on Checkpoint Chat! Join us for early impressions of No Rest for the Wicked, Hades II, and, just for good measure, an almost-review of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.Follow Checkpoint Chat on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatWant 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​ - Why are we so forgetful?00:05:35 - A podcast about the Xbox00:10:40 - London weather is so strange00:18:27 - No Rest for the Wicked is Dark Souls and Diablo combined00:31:40 - Hades II is a sequel we're grateful for00:49:56 - We're neeeearly done with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth01:01:20 - Dammit, Darryn!#gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews

  • Checkpoint Chat is back after a whirlwind month, but we've brought with us a lot of games including the gigantic Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth, the ridiculously addictive Balatro, and the simple yet elegant Princess Peach: Showtime!Follow Checkpoint Chat on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatWant 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​ - Time travel and marriage00:15:52 - Final Fantast VII Rebirth doesn't feel real00:42:33 - Balatro is addictive goodness00:57:07 - Princess Peach: Showtime is neat01:03:14 - Post-review nonsense#gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews

  • 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/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/checkpointchatWant 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 treat00:43:40 - We've barely dented Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth 00:52:15 - Matty played Bloodborne (AGAIN)#gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews

  • 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

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  • 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/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/checkpointchatWant 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 UK00:13:13 - Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora sure is pretty 00:25:58 - The Last of Us Part II Remastered is a neat upgrade00:43:50 - Games out this week00:52:53- All the latest gaming news01:26:50 -Listener questions#gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews

  • 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/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/checkpointchat

    -- SHOW NOTES --00:00:00​ - Winter and Summer representation00:08:15 - Alan Wake 2 is FANTASTIC00:41:30 - Sandy finally fell in love with Dead Cells00:43:54 - Obligatory Tears of the Kingdom mention00:45:03 - Matty INSISTS we all play Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown01:03:15 - Games out this week01:05:50 - All the latest gaming news01:328:58 - No questions this week :(#gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews

  • 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/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/checkpointchatWant 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

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  • 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/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/checkpointchatWant 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

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  • 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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    Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/checkpointchatWant 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​ - London fitness and Five Guys00:14:58 - Modern Warfare III's campaign is... yeah00:29:05 - Alan Wake 2 is fantastic (thus far)00:50:14 - Of course we're still playing Tears of the Kingdom01:04:59 - Yes, Super Mario Bros. Wonder is in fact, wonderful#gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews

  • 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/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/checkpointchatWant 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 production00:12:40 - We finished Spider-Man 2!00:42:37 - Games out this week00:46:46 - All the latest gaming news01:11:01 - Your lovely listener questions#gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews

  • 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/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/checkpointchatWant 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 time00:51:00 - Games out this week00:58:00 - All the latest gaming news01:26:00 - Your lovely listener questions#gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews

  • 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/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/checkpointchatWant 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 rugby00:14:45 - Mario, Spider-Man, and... so much other nonsense00:25:20 - Ghostrunner 2 is fantastic00:36:52 - Games out this week00:46:30 - All the latest gaming news01:08:30 - Your lovely listener questions

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  • 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

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  • 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/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatWant 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 cables00:13:20 - We finished Assassin's Creed Mirage!00:27:18 - Cocoon is another 2023 indie gem00:45:32 - Games out this week00:50:32 - All the latest gaming news01:19:55 - Your lovely listener questions#gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews

  • 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

  • On this bonus episode of Checkpoint Chat, Matty explores the origins of Basim and the shift back to basics in Assassin's Creed Mirage, while Alessandro hits the tarmac in one of the most exhilarating racing games in some time with Forza Motorsport.

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    -- SHOW NOTES --

    ⁠00:00:00⁠​ - Important speeches

    ⁠00:02:15⁠ - Our Assassin's Creed Mirage review (in progress)

    ⁠00:18:58⁠ - And a full review of Forza Motorsport

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  • 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/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatWant 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

  • 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/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatWant 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 superpowers00:10:59 - Mortal Kombat 1 is cheesy goodness00:28:29 - Cyberpunk 2.0 is REAL pretty00:40:08 - Games out this week00:43:14 - All the latest gaming news01:15:15 - Your lovely listener questions (JK we talk password management)#gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews