Checkpoint Chat

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 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 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

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? 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​ - 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

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. 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​ - 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

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. 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​ - 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

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. 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​ - 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

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 #gami

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. 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​ - 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! #gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews #gamingpodcast

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 #ga

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

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. 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​ - 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 -

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.   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://anchor.fm/checkpointchat -- 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

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?   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- 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