Checkpoint Chat

This week on Checkpoint Chat, Matty is back from the Shadow of the Erdtree and has countless tales to tell about his second honeymoon in From Software's latest epic, Elden Ring. While Sandy has been burnt in the sun of Costa del Sol and blinding by the lights at the Golden Saucer as he continues to struggle with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth 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​ - Driving rules and World of Goo 00:08:06 - How are we feeling about Star Wars Outlaws? 00:16:40 - Matty thinks Shadow of the Erdtree is an exceptional expansion... 00:38:28 - ... while Sandy is battling with Final Fantasy Rebirth 01:08:04 - Closing thoughts for the week #gamingp

We're both back from holiday which means there's a lot to catch up on. We've got some Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Stellar Blade, and a full round-up of all the biggest announcements from Summer Game Fest locked and loaded for the most comprehensive June recap you'll ever need. 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​ - Pour one out for Portugal 00:10:53 - The UK has a new Prime Minister 00:17:07 - Of course we're playing Shadow of the Erdtree 00:41:06 - We finished Stellar Blade! 00:52:27 - A recap of Summer Game Fest #gamingpodcast #gamingchannel #gamingreview #gamingnews

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/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 origins of Mario 00:14:56 - Stellar Blade is solid action hit 00:32:02 - Ubisoft's XDefiant takes some notes from Call of Duty 00:45:43 - Games we're looking forward to in 2024's second half 01:12:27 - A QUESTION! #gamingpodcast #gamingchannel #gamingreview #gamingnews

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/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​ - There are just... too many games 00:06:15 - Hades II is an early access delight 00:15:25 - After 100+ hours, we finished Final Fantasy VII Rebirth! 00:39:42 - We also rolled credits on Senua's Saga: Hellblade II 00:59:16 - Little Kitty Big City is an indie delight 01:05:57 - Ghost of Tsushima on PC is GORGEOUS 01:14:40 - xDefiant, Stellar Blade, and

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/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​ - Why are we so forgetful? 00:05:35 - A podcast about the Xbox 00:10:40 - London weather is so strange 00:18:27 - No Rest for the Wicked is Dark Souls and Diablo combined 00:31:40 - Hades II is a sequel we're grateful for 00:49:56 - We're neeeearly done with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth 01:01:20 - 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/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​ - Time travel and marriage 00:15:52 - Final Fantast VII Rebirth doesn't feel real 00:42:33 - Balatro is addictive goodness 00:57:07 - Princess Peach: Showtime is neat 01:03:14 - 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/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

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. 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​ - 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

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

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

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

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

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! 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​ - London fitness and Five Guys 00:14:58 - Modern Warfare III's campaign is... yeah 00:29:05 - Alan Wake 2 is fantastic (thus far) 00:50:14 - Of course we're still playing Tears of the Kingdom 01:04:59 - 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/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

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

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

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. 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​ - 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

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

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. 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​ - 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. 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​ - Important speeches ⁠00:02:15⁠ - Our Assassin's Creed Mirage review (in progress) ⁠00:18:58⁠ - And a full review of Forza Motorsport #gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews