Checkpoint
584 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★ - 4 ratingsWelcome to your weekly Checkpoint for video game news, reviews, interviews and more! With the games industry changing all the time, it’s our goal to make sure you’re kept up to date with the stories that matter! With coverage of all the latest major releases and hard-hitting discussions, the show is all about keeping you up to date and breaking down one of the most popular and constantly evolving medias in the world.
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Episodes
2024 Quarter One Wrap-up!
April 10, 2024 21:00 - 55 minutes - 89.4 MBJoin Elliot, Luke and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they chat about all the big games from the first quarter of 2024, and discuss what might... LEARN MORE The post 2024 Quarter One Wrap-up! appeared first on Checkpoint.
Up To Date – All the great gags from April Fools and more!
April 08, 2024 21:00 - 52 minutes - 83.4 MBJoin Elliot, Luke and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss all of the fun gaming April Fools gags and the games with the most playtime... LEARN MORE The post Up To Date – All the great gags from April Fools and more! appeared first on Checkpoint.
Intersectionality in gaming
April 03, 2024 20:00 - 55 minutes - 76 MBJoin Elliot, Pedro, Mel and Erielle in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss Intersectionality in gaming (“Intersectionality means the interconnection of social categorisation of identities. How someone’s... LEARN MORE The post Intersectionality in gaming appeared first on Checkpoint.
Up To Date: Marvel Rivals – a new F2P team-based game announced!
April 01, 2024 20:00 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MBJoin Elliot, Mel, Erielle and Pedro in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss how Embracer divests Gearbox to Take-Two Interactive Catch the latest episode on Spotify:... LEARN MORE The post Up To Date: Marvel Rivals – a new F2P team-based game announced! appeared first on Checkpoint.
Horror Games in 2024!
March 27, 2024 20:00 - 54 minutes - 86.5 MBJoin Luke, Bree and Omi in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss horror games in 2024, what kind of games are we seeing the most of and... LEARN MORE The post Horror Games in 2024! appeared first on Checkpoint.
Up To Date: the announcement of a movie based on The Sims and more!
March 25, 2024 20:00 - 52 minutes - 84.8 MBJoin Luke, Bree and Omi in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss the announcement of a movie based on The Sims, a Will Smith zombie game no... LEARN MORE The post Up To Date: the announcement of a movie based on The Sims and more! appeared first on Checkpoint.
One and done – video game sequels we never got :(
March 20, 2024 20:00 - 52 minutes - 71.8 MBJoin Elliot, Luke and Bree in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss the video game sequels that never happened. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: ... LEARN MORE The post One and done – video game sequels we never got :( appeared first on Checkpoint.
Up To Date: Insomniac breach shows leaked trailer footage from the Spider – Man: The Great Web
March 18, 2024 20:00 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MBJoin Luke, Elliot and Bree in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where the team talk about the latest from the Insomniac game breach – footage from the so far... LEARN MORE The post Up To Date: Insomniac breach shows leaked trailer footage from the Spider – Man: The Great Web appeared first on Checkpoint.
Technological Changes in Games!
March 13, 2024 20:00 - 55 minutes - 88.7 MBJoin Elliot, Luke and Edie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss all the amazing ways gaming has evolved over the years from the first computer game... LEARN MORE The post Technological Changes in Games! appeared first on Checkpoint.
Up To Date: All the news from the Xbox Partner Preview and more!
March 11, 2024 20:00 - 51 minutes - 83.3 MBJoin Elliot, Luke and Edie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where the team go through all the news from the Xbox Partner Preview, how many discs the Xbox... LEARN MORE The post Up To Date: All the news from the Xbox Partner Preview and more! appeared first on Checkpoint.
Final Fantasy Special!
March 06, 2024 20:00 - 54 minutes - 75 MBJoin Luke, Charlie, Kolby and Pedro in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss all things Final Fantasy! Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up... LEARN MORE The post Final Fantasy Special! appeared first on Checkpoint.
Up To Date: More gaming layoffs
March 04, 2024 20:00 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MBJoin Luke, Kolby, Pedro and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where we discuss all the gaming news of the week, such as more gaming industry layoffs that... LEARN MORE The post Up To Date: More gaming layoffs appeared first on Checkpoint.
Fantasy Races in Gaming!
February 28, 2024 20:00 - 54 minutes - 87.6 MBJoin Elliot, Mel and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about all the different kinds of fantasy races in gaming. Catch the latest episode... LEARN MORE The post Fantasy Races in Gaming! appeared first on Checkpoint.
Up To Date – the recent Nintendo Partner Direct and more!
February 26, 2024 20:00 - 53 minutes - 86.2 MBJoin Elliot, Mel and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they team discuss the recent Nintendo Partner Direct. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving... LEARN MORE The post Up To Date – the recent Nintendo Partner Direct and more! appeared first on Checkpoint.
Character battle – Pirates vs. Knights vs. Samurais
February 21, 2024 20:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBJoin Elliot, Luke, Bree and Edie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they dissect the elements that makes playing pirates, knights and samurais so cool! Catch the... LEARN MORE The post Character battle – Pirates vs. Knights vs. Samurais appeared first on Checkpoint.
Up To Date: All the news from the Future of Xbox podcast!
February 19, 2024 20:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBJoin Luke, Elliot, Bree and Edie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where we discuss all the news from Xbox via their Future of Xbox podcast! Catch the... LEARN MORE The post Up To Date: All the news from the Future of Xbox podcast! appeared first on Checkpoint.
The State of Live Service Games
February 14, 2024 20:00 - 55 minutes - 88.1 MBJoin Luke, Kolby, Doug and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where the discuss the current state of live service games. Catch the latest episode on Spotify:... LEARN MORE The post The State of Live Service Games appeared first on Checkpoint.
Up To Date – an Elden Ring mobile game is in development and so much more!
February 12, 2024 20:00 - 52 minutes - 84.8 MBJoin Luke, Doug, Kolby and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss the development of an Elden Ring mobile game and so much more gaming news!... LEARN MORE The post Up To Date – an Elden Ring mobile game is in development and so much more! appeared first on Checkpoint.
Portrayal of real life locations in video games!
February 07, 2024 20:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBJoin Elliot, Edie, Lisa and Pedro in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about portrayals of real life locations in video games! Catch the latest episode... LEARN MORE The post Portrayal of real life locations in video games! appeared first on Checkpoint.
Up To Date: We discuss all the announcements from PlayStation State of Play and much more gaming news!
February 05, 2024 20:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBJoin Elliot, Pedro, Edie and Lisa in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss all the announcements from PlayStation State of Play and much more gaming news! Catch... LEARN MORE The post Up To Date: We discuss all the announcements from PlayStation State of Play and much more gaming news! appeared first on Checkpoint.
Aussie Games of 2024+Beyond with special guests Chantel & Mickey of Little Pink Clouds
January 31, 2024 20:00 - 54 minutes - 74.4 MBJoin Elliot, Luke and Charlie along with special guests Chantel & Mickey of Little Pink Clouds in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss all the cool Australian... LEARN MORE The post Aussie Games of 2024+Beyond with special guests Chantel & Mickey of Little Pink Clouds appeared first on Checkpoint.
Up To Date: the explosive launch of Palworld and so much more!
January 29, 2024 20:00 - 55 minutes - 88.1 MBJoin Elliot, Luke, Charlie and special guests Chantel & Mickey of Little Pink Clouds in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where the team discuss the explosive launch of Palworld... LEARN MORE The post Up To Date: the explosive launch of Palworld and so much more! appeared first on Checkpoint.
Nintendo 2024 Preview – What releases and possible announcements will be made this year?
January 24, 2024 20:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBJoin Elliot and Luke in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss Nintendo in 2024! Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity... LEARN MORE The post Nintendo 2024 Preview – What releases and possible announcements will be made this year? appeared first on Checkpoint.
Up To Date: Xbox 2024 Developer Direct and much more gaming news
January 22, 2024 20:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBJoin Luke and Elliot in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where we discuss all the latest gaming news of the week, including looking at all the new announcements from... LEARN MORE The post Up To Date: Xbox 2024 Developer Direct and much more gaming news appeared first on Checkpoint.
2024 Multiplatform Preview!
January 17, 2024 20:00 - 56 minutes - 89.8 MBJoin Luke, Elliot and David in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss all the exciting new games that might be available across multiple platforms in 2024. ... LEARN MORE The post 2024 Multiplatform Preview! appeared first on Checkpoint.
Up To Date: Discrimination against “old white guys” and more!
January 15, 2024 20:00 - 53 minutes - 85.7 MBJoin Luke, Elliot, and David in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss all the news updates from this week including more layoffs in the gaming industry, a... LEARN MORE The post Up To Date: Discrimination against “old white guys” and more! appeared first on Checkpoint.
PlayStation and Xbox – 2024 and beyond!
January 10, 2024 20:00 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBJoin Luke, Elliot, Omi, Charlie and Edie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss the future of both PlayStation and Xbox and discuss what each company has... LEARN MORE The post PlayStation and Xbox – 2024 and beyond! appeared first on Checkpoint.
Up To Date: Bobby Kotick officially leaves Activision Blizzard and more gaming news!
January 08, 2024 20:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBJoin Luke, Elliot, Omi, Charlie and Edie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where we discuss the latest gaming news, including a new horror Mickey Mouse game coming out... LEARN MORE The post Up To Date: Bobby Kotick officially leaves Activision Blizzard and more gaming news! appeared first on Checkpoint.
Checkpoint Rewind Trivia 2023!
December 20, 2023 20:00 - 55 minutes - 76 MBJoin Elliot, Luke, Omi, Charlie and Bree as they battle it out in this year’s Checkpoint Rewind Trivia. Let’s wrap up the year Checkpoint style with gaming trivia and test... LEARN MORE The post Checkpoint Rewind Trivia 2023! appeared first on Checkpoint.
Up To Date: Don’t huff your Steam Deck’s exhaust fumes and so much more!
December 18, 2023 20:00 - 53 minutes - 84.9 MBIt’s time for your weekly update from the Checkpoint team with all the latest info you need to survive another week in the video games industry! Join Elliot, Luke, Charlie,... LEARN MORE The post Up To Date: Don’t huff your Steam Deck’s exhaust fumes and so much more! appeared first on Checkpoint.
Checkpoint Gaming Game of the Year 2023!
December 13, 2023 20:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MBJoin Elliot, Luke and a number of members of the Checkpoint team as we take you through our biggest episode of the year – our Game of the Year countdown!... LEARN MORE The post Checkpoint Gaming Game of the Year 2023! appeared first on Checkpoint.
Up To Date: All the 2023 winners from The Game Awards and more gaming news!
December 11, 2023 20:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBIt’s time for your weekly update from the Checkpoint team with all the latest info you need to survive another week in the video games industry! Join Elliot, Luke and... LEARN MORE The post Up To Date: All the 2023 winners from The Game Awards and more gaming news! appeared first on Checkpoint.
Broken Roads & Morality in Gaming – with special guest Anniemay Parker!
November 29, 2023 20:00 - 54 minutes - 87.7 MBJoin Elliot, Lisa, Charlie and special guest Anniemay Parker from Drop Bear Bytes as they talk about morality in video games This week on the show, members of the Checkpoint... LEARN MORE The post Broken Roads & Morality in Gaming – with special guest Anniemay Parker! appeared first on Checkpoint.
Up To Date: Simpsons Hit and Run devs talk on scrapped sequel and more gaming news!
November 27, 2023 20:00 - 56 minutes - 90.2 MBIt’s time for your weekly update from the Checkpoint team with all the latest info you need to survive another week in the video games industry! Join Elliot, Lisa, Charlie... LEARN MORE The post Up To Date: Simpsons Hit and Run devs talk on scrapped sequel and more gaming news! appeared first on Checkpoint.
Video Game Flops and Controversies of 2023!
November 22, 2023 20:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBJoin Luke, Elliot, Edie and Omi as they talk about all the biggest video game controversies and flops of 2023! This week on the show, members of the Checkpoint crew... LEARN MORE The post Video Game Flops and Controversies of 2023! appeared first on Checkpoint.
Up To Date: Nominees for The Game Awards 2023 have been revealed and more gaming news!
November 20, 2023 20:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBIt’s time for your weekly update from the Checkpoint team with all the latest info you need to survive another week in the video games industry! Join Luke, Elliot, Edie... LEARN MORE The post Up To Date: Nominees for The Game Awards 2023 have been revealed and more gaming news! appeared first on Checkpoint.
Celebrities in video games!
November 15, 2023 20:00 - 54 minutes - 87.6 MBJoin Luke, Kolby, Mel and Victor as they talk about all the different weird and wacky ways that celebrities make appearances in video games. Do we like seeing celebrities in... LEARN MORE The post Celebrities in video games! appeared first on Checkpoint.
Up To Date: the announcement of a live action Zelda movie and more!
November 13, 2023 20:00 - 53 minutes - 85.3 MBIt’s time for your weekly update from the Checkpoint team with all the latest info you need to survive another week in the video games industry! Join Luke, Kolby, Mel... LEARN MORE The post Up To Date: the announcement of a live action Zelda movie and more! appeared first on Checkpoint.
Video game companions!
November 08, 2023 20:00 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBJoin Elliot, Luke, Lisa and Bree as they discuss all things video game companions! Members of the Checkpoint team talk all about companions in video games! We dive into how... LEARN MORE The post Video game companions! appeared first on Checkpoint.
Up To Date: Bungie lay off up to a hundred employees so much more!
November 06, 2023 20:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBIt’s time for your weekly update from the Checkpoint team with all the latest info you need to survive another week in the video games industry! Join Elliot, Luke, Bree... LEARN MORE The post Up To Date: Bungie lay off up to a hundred employees so much more! appeared first on Checkpoint.
Checkpoint Trick or Treat!
November 01, 2023 20:00 - 53 minutes - 86.1 MBJoin Elliot, Luke, Charlie and Kolby as they play a spooky halloween themed topic tophat. We answer some halloween themed questions about our favorite thing, video games! Don’t miss any... LEARN MORE The post Checkpoint Trick or Treat! appeared first on Checkpoint.
Up To Date: the early access launch of Moonlight in Garland and so much more!
October 30, 2023 20:00 - 52 minutes - 84.6 MBIt’s time for your weekly update from the Checkpoint team with all the latest info you need to survive another week in the video games industry! Join Elliot, Luke, Charlie... LEARN MORE The post Up To Date: the early access launch of Moonlight in Garland and so much more! appeared first on Checkpoint.
Checkpoint PAX Recap 2023!
October 25, 2023 20:00 - 53 minutes - 84.9 MBJoin Elliot, Lisa and Edie as they chat about all the exciting stuff that was on display at PAX Australia this year. We talk about how we all spent our... LEARN MORE The post Checkpoint PAX Recap 2023! appeared first on Checkpoint.
Up To Date: a speed-running dog and so much more!
October 23, 2023 20:00 - 53 minutes - 85.4 MBIt’s time for your weekly update from the Checkpoint team with all the latest info you need to survive another week in the video games industry! Join Elliot, Lisa and... LEARN MORE The post Up To Date: a speed-running dog and so much more! appeared first on Checkpoint.
Checkpoint MIGW Recap with special guest Ceri Hutton!
October 18, 2023 20:00 - 53 minutes - 86.5 MBJoin Elliot, Luke, Charlie and Ceri Hutton the Director of Industry Development & Programs at the Interactive Games & Entertainment Association as they talk through this years Melbourne International Games... LEARN MORE The post Checkpoint MIGW Recap with special guest Ceri Hutton! appeared first on Checkpoint.
Up To Date: PlayStation 5 Slim Confirmed and so much more!
October 16, 2023 20:00 - 52 minutes - 84.9 MBIt’s time for your weekly update from the Checkpoint team with all the latest info you need to survive another week in the video games industry! Join Elliot, Luke, Charlie... LEARN MORE The post Up To Date: PlayStation 5 Slim Confirmed and so much more! appeared first on Checkpoint.
Our special PAX Australia 2023 show!
October 11, 2023 20:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBJoin Luke and Elliot as they talk to two game developers who will be at PAX Australia 2023! To celebrate PAX Australia 2023, Luke and Elliot chat with two developers... LEARN MORE The post Our special PAX Australia 2023 show! appeared first on Checkpoint.
Up To Date: AGDAs 2023 winners announced and much more gaming news!
October 09, 2023 20:00 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MBIt’s time for your weekly update from the Checkpoint team with all the latest info you need to survive another week in the video games industry! Join Luke and Elliot... LEARN MORE The post Up To Date: AGDAs 2023 winners announced and much more gaming news! appeared first on Checkpoint.
Q3 2023 gaming wrap up!
October 04, 2023 20:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBJoin Luke, Elliot, Omi and Charlie as they discuss all that occurred during Q3 2023 in gaming! The team talk about all things Q3 2023 in gaming – what has... LEARN MORE The post Q3 2023 gaming wrap up! appeared first on Checkpoint.
Up To Date: Checkpoint is going to be at PAX 2023 and more gaming news!
October 02, 2023 20:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBIt’s time for your weekly update from the Checkpoint team with all the latest info you need to survive another week in the video games industry! Join Luke, Elliot, Omi... LEARN MORE The post Up To Date: Checkpoint is going to be at PAX 2023 and more gaming news! appeared first on Checkpoint.