Checkpoint
169 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratings***Thanks for your support of Checkpoint! August 2019 - July 2023. You can now find our new show @________**
Welcome to Checkpoint, your one and only weekly gaming news roundup hosted by your very own James Walmer and Vincent DeSantis.
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Episodes
Gotham Knights Gameplay, Starfield Delayed
May 15, 2022 22:06 - 39 minutes - 90.2 MBGotham Knights dropped 13 minutes of… interesting gameplay. Starfield and Redfall get delayed leaving no exclusive games for Xbox in 2022. EA and FIFA end their relationship, and Alan Wake 2 new details. Vinnie’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/bobashinga Ryder’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/Mister_Alewood
Xbox Summer Showcase, Square Enix Sells Western Studios
May 05, 2022 16:48 - 55 minutes - 128 MBXbox is doing their own show in response to E3’s cancellation. Square Enix makes a HUGE deal with Embracer Group. Rogue Legacy 2 and Trek to Yomi launch! The Rumor mill goes crazy for Last of Us Remake. This week Vincent is joined by Cheesie and Hydra! Vinnie’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/bobashinga Cheesie's Twitter - https://twitter.com/Cheesieplays Hydra's Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheHydra55
Twitch is fumbling the bag, Nintendo Switch Sports launches
April 28, 2022 16:57 - 51 minutes - 117 MBTwitch is planning a new revenue split option and more ads on the platform. Nintendo Switch Sports launches, PlayStation Plus Premium tier is forcing demos and much more. This week we are joined by a legendary friend of the show Cheesieplays.
Amy Hennig’s New Star Wars Game, Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio remakes!
April 21, 2022 17:05 - 1 hour - 142 MBThis week the boys do a little bit of investigative journalism to get to the bottom of Cyberpunk 2077’s Multiplayer status. AND Amy Hennig is leading a new Star Wars game!! ALSO Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio may be returning… but with a slight twist
Kingdom Hearts 4, Halo Infinite Season 2, Blizzard Expands
April 14, 2022 16:00 - 42 minutes - 97.5 MBKingdom Hearts 4 gets announced on a random Sunday night. Halo Infinite’s Multiplayer Season 2 promises tons of new quality of life changes, and Xbox is sucking in more studious than the throat goat Kirby himself.
Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Max Payne Remake, Unreal Engine 5 Launches
April 07, 2022 16:22 - 55 minutes - 128 MBThis week in gaming news we saw a record breaking Lego Star Wars game, Remedy’s Max Payne announcement that came out of left field, AND the launch of Epic Games Unreal Engine 5. Strap in for a wild week. Oh yeah one more major thing… Epic is developing a metaverse with Lego?! What is that all about?
PlayStation Spartacus Revealed, Breath of the Wild 2 Delayed
March 31, 2022 17:13 - 57 minutes - 131 MBPlayStation Spartacus has been revealed. Does it suck? Breath of the Wild 2 gets delayed. GTA fans are furious and One Piece has a new JRPG in development.
The Witcher 4 & Ghostbusters Announced, Kirby and Ghostwire Review Roundup
March 24, 2022 16:50 - 46 minutes - 106 MBWe got a surprise announcement about a new Witcher game, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed also gets revealed! This week Ghostwire Tokyo and Kirby and the Forgotten Lands are out and we have all the reviews you want to hear before you buy. Suicide Squad gets another delay and Fortnite gets rid of its iconic building feature. Sony acquires Haven studios and Mass Effect director is working on a new AAA Sci-fi game. All this and more on the latest episode of Checkpoint
Trouble with Perfect Dark, Elden Ring still blowing up
March 17, 2022 16:51 - 36 minutes - 84.3 MBPerfect Dark reboot is having some major development issues. Elden Ring continues to blow away expectations and Hideo Kojima is recognized for his accomplishments
State of Play, God of War Amazon Show
March 11, 2022 12:00 - 58 minutes - 133 MBPlayStation delivers an email worthy State of Play with a few subtle highlights. Is a God of War TV Show coming? Gotham Knights new release date. Forspoken gets a bunch of new gameplay and a big delay.
Gran Turismo 7 Launch, Pokémon Gen 9, Ukraine calls on game studios
March 03, 2022 18:42 - 42 minutes - 96.4 MBGran Turismo 7 releases and the reviews are IN. Elden Ring continues to sell like crazy. Vin and James chop it up over some Tarnished moments. Pokemon Gen 9 is revealed. Ukraine has a message for video game studios.
Elden Ring is a Classic, Street Fighter 6 Discourse
February 25, 2022 12:00 - 58 minutes - 135 MBThe Boys anticipate Elden Rings ultimate consumption of our lives, PSVR 2’s consumption of our wallets, and the weird Street Fighter 6 Logo.
Horizon: Forbidden West Launches! 100 Episode Special!
February 18, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBThe Horizon reviews are in, Cyberpunk 2077 gets a huge update, and Lost Ark explodes the internet. Will Microsoft buy Platinum Games? Will Scalebound see the light of day? Ryder, James, and Vin celebrate 100 episodes!! Thank you guys for the support. Merch link in all of our socials!
Sifu Debate, New Nintendo Direct
February 12, 2022 00:13 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBSifu launches a full on accessibility vs difficulty debate, Nintendo surprises fans with lots of new reveals, GTA 6 gets a handful of updates, Google Stadia is dead in the water, and Microsoft sheds some light on the future of Call of Duty. HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT NEXT WEEK.
Sony buys Bungie, Dying Light 2 Reviews
February 04, 2022 17:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBOut of seemingly nowhere, Sony buys Bungie for 3.6 Billion dollars. Dying Light 2 launches, Suicide Squad from Rocksteady gets delayed, and EA had an earning call focusing on Battlefield 2042.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus, 3 New Star Wars Games
January 28, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBIs Pokemon Arceus any good? Lucasfilm Games announces three new Star Wars Games! Changes to Halo Infinite MP, Blizzard’s new survival game, and Crysis 4. We are so close to episode 100. Thank you all for the ongoing support!!!
Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard
January 20, 2022 18:58 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBThe biggest deal in games history? This 70 BILLION dollar deal will shape the future of the games industry. Tune in for all the details and information you need to know this week. Also TT games is under hot water.
Horizon Forbidden West LEAKS, New Kirby Gameplay
January 13, 2022 17:22 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBDon't get Horizon FW spoiled for you, go watch the new Kirby trailer instead. We have another leak for FromSoftware’s new Armored Core game and God of War hits PC to stellar reviews. ALSO is PlayStation getting ready for their GamePass competitor?
PlayStation VR2, Future of Naughty Dog, Square Enix NFTs
January 07, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBWe are BACK baby. Brand new PSVR news, the future of Naughty Dog, and more NFT garbage talk. What's the future of games in 2022? E3 bites the dust and Summer Games Fest rises from the ashes.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Expansion, Final Apartment Show
December 17, 2021 18:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBAssassin’s Creed gets a HUGE expansion, Splinter Cell remake, and PS5 faceplates. This is the final podcast from the apartment :( We’ll be back in the new year! Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!
Ubisoft NFT backlash, Halo Infinite Reviews
December 10, 2021 17:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBWhat is an NFT? Who cares, Halo is out. James and Vin beef it out over limited-time cosmetics.
Marvel MMO, Battlefield Universe, RIP Titanfall
December 03, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBNew Marvel MMO from the DCUO studio, Battlefield is expanding, Titanfall bites the dust, Next-gen Cyberpunk comes early 2022, and 343 is working on Halo Progression.
Halo Progression, Kojima Productions, Pokémon Diamond and Pearl launch
November 26, 2021 21:30 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBHalo Infinite’s multiplayer has been out and there might be some issues with progression. Kojima is always cooking up something crazy, PS5 faceplates are in the news again, and Pokémon launches big in Japan. Happy Thanksgiving and go get those black friday deals!!!
Game Awards Predictions, Halo MP launches
November 19, 2021 20:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBThe whole Strictly Casual gang is here! What is going to win big at The Game Awards? And we are having a BLAST with Halo Infinite Multiplayer.
Forza Horizon 5 Reviews, Elden Ring Network Test, SteamDeck Delayed
November 13, 2021 17:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBSpeeding into the news of the week, and reaching endless “You Died” Dark Souls screens. We are here to talk Forza, Elden Ring, SteamDeck, Halo Infinite, Spider-Man, and more
Overwatch 2 & Diablo 4 Delayed, New Marvel Game
November 05, 2021 15:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBTo absolutely no one's surprise, Blizzard Delays everything they are working on. ELDEN RING TALK, Sega and Microsoft are cooking something up, A brand new Marvel game is announced, and Square Enix throws Crystal Dynamics under the bus.
WB Smash type Game “Multiversus”, Guardians of the Galaxy Reviews
October 28, 2021 20:00 - 47 minutes - 43 MBHappy Halloween weekend! WB is making a smash bros type fighting game with all of their IP’s, Guardians of the Galaxy is getting surprising review scores, Halo Campaign gets detailed - James has his gripes, and Sony has its worst State of Play yet.
New Splinter Cell Game, God Of War on PC, Elden Ring Delayed
October 22, 2021 19:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBAre Sam Fisher fans finally getting what they wanted most? God of War is coming to PC. Cyberpunk 2077 & Witcher 3 next gen get delayed until 2022. GTA Trilogy gets new trailer and details. The boys talk about what game they want revived.
New Star Wars Game, Battlefield 2042: Hazard Zone
October 14, 2021 20:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBThe boys speculate what Star Wars game is getting revealed in December, New World’s player base is upset, EA sports might lose FIFA, Battlefield reveals Hazard Zone.
Sora joins Smash, Far Cry 6 & Metroid Dread Reviews, Twitch gets hacked
October 08, 2021 17:51 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBKingdom Hearts’ very own loverboy Sora joins the fight, Far Cry 6 is a mixed bag to say the least, and the entire website of Twitch gets hacked. GG’s. GTA Remastered Trilogy officially announced.
Spider-Man 2 is Dark, New World Launches, Sony Acquires Bluepoint & more
October 01, 2021 17:50 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBIt's an absolutely loaded week here. Insomniac talks Spider-Man 2, Sony is buying studios, New World launches with infinite queue times, new Pokemon trailers, The Game Awards are BACK, and the real reason God Of War Ragnorok was delayed.
Kena: Bridge of Spirits Reviews and Nintendo Direct News!
September 24, 2021 19:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBKena, Sable, and Death Stranding: Director’s cut launched this week AND Nintendo had a questionable Direct conference. What do people have to say about them?
Deathloop Reviews, Switch gets Bluetooth support
September 17, 2021 18:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBThe boys have been playing Deathloop and are trying to figure out how Nintendo gives you access to Bluetooth in a software update… Also to no one's surprise Battlefield 2042 got delayed.
Playstation Showcase Predictions, Horizon Forbidden West Controversy
September 07, 2021 22:20 - 53 minutes - 49 MBJames and Vin are BACK. Back to podcasting and back to school. The boys throw all their predictions on the table for the highly anticipated Playstation Showcase.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus, 12 Minutes Reviews, and Blue Box controversy
August 20, 2021 17:30 - 50 minutes - 46 MBThis week a couple of spicy meatballs talk about the new open world pokemon title, a cyberpunk update that did literally nothing, and speculate whether or not the Blue Box game is actually real.
Splitgate Updates, More Blizzard Drama
August 13, 2021 16:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBIndie shooter Splitgate continues to pick up speed, Blizzard devs fired, and the boys get heated about GTA remasters on this week’s episode of checkpoint.
Horizon Forbidden West Delayed. Destiny 2 PVP Updates
August 05, 2021 21:30 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBWhat's the new timeline for Sony First Party Studios games? Destiny 2 PVP FINALLY getting some love? New World Delayed and new PSVR2 Details.
Activision Blizzard Walkout, “The Cosby Suite,” and PS5 SSD
July 29, 2021 19:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBThis week the boys continue conversation over Activision Blizzard frat boy culture and are pretty disgusted by the actions of the studio executives.
Interview with Scott Butler, Games Industry Veteran
July 25, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 92 MBWe spoke about his latest involvement with Avatar: Pandora Rising, we learned about how he wrote shaders for Marvel Strikeforce, and even broke down some of his earliest work. Who would have thought the first yoshi game ended up becoming a crocodile game on the PS1. If you have ever wondered about the fundamentals and history of gaming development, tune in. You will learn a lot.
Steam Deck, Blizzard Sued, and Death’s Door Review Roundup
July 22, 2021 18:00 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBThis week the boys go inside Activision to find out what the hell goin on over there. Also the Steam Deck got revealed so that’s pretty cool.
Next-Gen Witcher 3, Battlefield 2042 gets cross-play, Cyberpunk tops sales
July 15, 2021 16:00 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBThis week the boys tackle next-gen Witcher, try to figure out what the hell Netflix is doing, and hype up the new details of Battlefield 2042
NEW OLED Nintendo Switch, Assassin’s Creed Online Game Service, Sony’s Deathloop State Of Play - Checkpoint #72
July 08, 2021 15:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBThis week the boys (This time including nap king Ryder Maldonado) discuss the new switch pro and whether or not we will ever escape the eternal hell of live service games.
Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut, Sony Acquisitions
July 01, 2021 18:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBBreaking news LIVE on this episode. Sony buys studios and we are hopeful of a Playstation Experience in 2021. LETS GET CRAZY.
Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut, Sony Acquisitions
July 01, 2021 18:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBBreaking news LIVE on this episode. Sony buys studios and we are hopeful of a Playstation Experience in 2021. LETS GET CRAZY.
Scarlet Nexus Reviews, Cyberpunk back on PlayStation
June 25, 2021 16:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBAre we buying Scarlet Nexus? Will James ever play Cyberpunk? Is Ghost of Tsushima coming to PC? Are people really spending 1.5K on Xbox Monitors? Let's chop it up.
Who Won E3?
June 18, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBEpisode 69. Nice. The boys talk recap all the E3 conferences and decide who was the king of E3 2021.
Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart Reviews & Battlefield 2042 Details
June 10, 2021 15:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBThe boys do a quick check in before we dive head first into E3 week and gush about the brand new Battlefield game.
E3 Predictions - Checkpoint #67
June 03, 2021 19:30 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBJames, Ryder, and Vin speculate on all of the things they want to see out of E3 2021.
E3 Predictions
June 03, 2021 19:30 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBJames, Ryder, and Vin speculate on all of the things they want to see out of E3 2021.
Biomutant and Knockout City reviews, Sonic Event
May 28, 2021 16:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBThe boys chop it up over some mutant muppets, dodgeballs, and remember the one single golden rule: “Gotta go fast”