CheckpointXP: On Demand Podcast
79 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 17 ratingsCheckpointXP is a weekly nationally syndicated radio show in the United States and Canada that covers esports and video games. This podcast feed contains On-Demand episodes of the CheckpointXP Radio Show. Join James, Robbie, and producer Weird Beard each week as they run down what you need to know in esports and video games.
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Do You Need The Next Gen Xbox?
June 24, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 40.2 MBOn this week's CheckpointXP On Demand, continue to discuss some of the E3 announcements from 2 weeks ago, and then Robbie asks whether or not you even need the Xbox Series X/S to play the new games. All of that and more on this week's CheckpointXP On Demand! CheckpointXP covers news and lifestyle topics in the world today that impact gamers and gaming fans alike. Hosts James Campbell, Robbie Landis, and Ric ‘Weirdbeard’ Hogerheide break down the world of esports and video games with a casua...
E3 and Summer Games Fest
June 17, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 40.6 MBOn this week's CheckpointXP On Demand, one of the best weekends in gaming just happened and we've got all the latest. The guys are breaking down the biggest announcements coming out of Summer Games Fest as well as E3. We introduce a new segment on the show called 'Dear Checkpoint' and also find out who the staff would want to having riding shotgun in some intense gaming situations. All of that and more on this week's CheckpointXP On Demand! CheckpointXP covers news and lifestyle topics in t...
Return of the DMCA Takedown
June 10, 2021 21:18 - 1 hour - 40.6 MBOn this week's CheckpointXP On Demand, DMCA Takedowns are back and the guys are wondering when this is going to be over and done with. They also break down whether or not people should have to pay to rank up in Counter-Strike (you shouldn't). We break down our E3 predictions and also discuss Reykjavic and what it means for VALORANT. All of that and more on this week's CheckpointXP On Demand. CheckpointXP covers news and lifestyle topics in the world today that impact gamers and gaming fans...
Checkpoint Greatest Hits - Memorial Day
June 03, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 40.6 MBWith the staff off for Memorial Day weekend, Weirdbeard is taking us through some of the best moments on Checkpoint over the last few months. Regular episodes to resume next week!
Hopping Into Weird Beard's Time Machine
May 27, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 40.1 MBOn this week's CheckpointXP On Demand, the guys talk about the first look into Overwatch 2 and some of the major changes coming to the game and the esports league. Then, we all hop into Weird Beard's time machine to play a game in 2004. And we ask everyone on social media what weird gaming habits they have. All of that and more on this week's CheckpointXP On Demand. CheckpointXP covers news and lifestyle topics in the world today that impact gamers and gaming fans alike. Hosts James Campbel...
Gambling On Esports
May 20, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 30.4 MBOn this week's CheckpointXP On-Demand, the guys are discussing Overwatch League opening up to gambling and liquor advertising and what it means for the future of the sport. They also break down an APEX Legends cheater being sued, the latest out of Iceland in League of Legends and VALORANT, and play a round of "Game Trailers Seriously Abridged." All of that and more on this week's CheckpointXP On Demand. CheckpointXP covers news and lifestyle topics in the world today that impact gamers and...
Bill Maher and the E3 Lineup
May 13, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 40.7 MBOn this week's CheckpointXP On-Demand, the guys are breaking down everything to expect so far from E3 this year, plus some incredibly out-of-touch comments by Bill Maher. They also break down the latest in the Epic Vs. Apple lawsuit, check out who made it into the Video Game Hall of Fame this year and break down the Overwatch League May Melee. All of that and more on this week's CheckpointXP On Demand. CheckpointXP covers news and lifestyle topics in the world today that impact gamers and g...
Twitch and the Hot Tub Meta
May 06, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 40.7 MBOn this week's CheckpointXP On-Demand, the guys are breaking down Twitch's response to the so-called Hot Tub Meta. They also talk Post Malone getting in on the Trading Card craze. We also break down the May Melee, and the upcoming season of APEX Legends. All of that and more on this week's CheckpointXP On Demand. CheckpointXP covers news and lifestyle topics in the world today that impact gamers and gaming fans alike. Hosts James Campbell, Robbie Landis, and Ric ‘Weirdbeard’ Hogerheide brea...
Mortal Kombat - Flawless Victory?
April 29, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 40.7 MBOn this week's CheckpointXP On-Demand, Robbie and Weirdbeard have thoughts on the new Mortal Kombat movie. They also have James react to the fatalities since he hasn't seen it yet. We also talk about some fresh drama surrounding Sinatraa, Jeff Kaplan leaving Blizzard, and a Rock Em Sock Em Robots movie?! All of that and more on today's Checkpoint XP On Demand! CheckpointXP covers news and lifestyle topics in the world today that impact gamers and gaming fans alike. Hosts James Campbell, Ro...
The Stream That Finally Ends
April 22, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 40.7 MBOn this week's CheckpointXP On-Demand, James, Robbie, and Weirdbeard dissect a stream that ran for over thirty days! They also dive into the rumors of Square-Enix being bought out and talk about NFT's. All of that and more on today's Checkpoint XP On Demand! CheckpointXP covers news and lifestyle topics in the world today that impact gamers and gaming fans alike. Hosts James Campbell, Robbie Landis, and Ric ‘Weirdbeard’ Hogerheide break down the world of esports and video games with a casu...
Twitch Will Ban You
April 15, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 40.7 MBOn this week's CheckpointXP On-Demand, James, Robbie, and Weirdbeard dive into some new Twitch policies that could see you getting banned for things you did off-platform. They also dive into some drama surrounding Ninja, ask whether Gamestop can be saved, and debate the validity of a remake of an 8 year old game. All of that and more on today's Checkpoint XP On Demand! CheckpointXP covers news and lifestyle topics in the world today that impact gamers and gaming fans alike. Hosts James Camp...
The Feds Are Here
April 08, 2021 21:35 - 1 hour - 40.7 MBOn this week's CheckpointXP On-Demand, James, Robbie, and Weirdbeard are breaking down the news that the FBI is getting involved in esports. They also talk about Cloud9 bailing out of CS:GO, as well as Dignitas leaving competitive VALORANT. Also, the Playstation Store is closing on some old consoles: Is this the problem with virtual goods? All of that and more on today's Checkpoint XP On Demand! CheckpointXP covers news and lifestyle topics in the world today that impact gamers and gaming f...
The Video Game Hall of Fame
April 01, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 40.8 MBOn this week's CheckpointXP On-Demand, James, Robbie, and Weirdbeard are debating what games belong in the Video Game Hall of Fame. James also tries to see if he knows more about video games than a 9 year old, and the guys respond to Dr. Disrespect's comments on the VALORANT scene! All of that and more on today's Checkpoint XP On Demand! CheckpointXP covers news and lifestyle topics in the world today that impact gamers and gaming fans alike. Hosts James Campbell, Robbie Landis, and Ric ‘We...
Sony Bought Who?!
March 25, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 40.7 MBOn this week's CheckpointXP On-Demand, James, Robbie, and Weirdbeard are breaking down the major news that Sony has acquired the largest fighting game tournament of the year, EVO! They also take a look at a never ending Twitch stream, break down the latest Square-Enix announcements and play a round for Fortnite Pro or Rapper? CheckpointXP covers news and lifestyle topics in the world today that impact gamers and gaming fans alike. Hosts James Campbell, Robbie Landis, and Ric ‘Weirdbeard’ H...
VALORANT Masters
March 18, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 40.7 MBOn this week's CheckpointXP On-Demand, James, Robbie, and Weirdbeard are breaking down the latest in the professional VALORANT scene. They also examine some major drama surrounding Sinatraa, as well as Meyers Leonard dropping a slur on stream. We'll take a look at the patient gamer as well as check in with our social media followers. CheckpointXP covers news and lifestyle topics in the world today that impact gamers and gaming fans alike. Hosts James Campbell, Robbie Landis, and Ric ‘Weirdb...
The Dramadome
March 11, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 40.7 MB(0:00) Is Drama Good For Esports? Sports are at the heart the drama of competition. So is drama good for esports? Or does it just make us look childish? (12:00) Drama Dome + Halo is Garbage We enter back into the DRAMA DOME. Plus, Robbie has some thoughts about the Halo franchise. (24:30) Outlaws Most Wanted Creator Contest The Houston Outlaws recently held a contest that was American Idol meets esports. (34:30) GTA Star Quits His Job Sodapoppin is best known as a Twitch streamer wh...
State of Play
March 04, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 40.7 MB(0:00) Sony State of Play Sony held their most recent State of Play last week and while we weren't expecting anything major, it was Square Enix that made the biggest an11qnouncement of the showcase. (12:00) Pokemon Direct Pokemon held a direct conference and announced one of the boldest new innovations in the Pokemon franchise since... well... maybe ever. (24:30) Luke Brue of Esports Arena Luke Brue of Esports Arena joins us to talk about some of the upcoming tournaments and events the...
Nintendo Direct and Blizzcon
February 25, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 40.7 MB(0:00) Nintendo Direct Nintendo aired their latest direct conference, and while it may not have had the hardest hitting lineup of games, at least they're all coming out soon. (12:00) Blizzconline Blizzcon was held recently, online due to COVID-19. Overall, we're feeling like it was pretty lackluster and wondering if Blizzard has just lost the magic. (24:30) LCS Import Rule Producer Kali joins us to talk about the import rule in the LCS, and whether it makes sense to do away with it. ...
Hollywood In Your Vidja Games
February 18, 2021 20:36 - 1 hour - 40.7 MB(0:00) Hollywood Roundup Some major new video game movies and TV series are in the works. We're breaking down some of the latest castings and giving our thoughts. (12:00) Post Malone and Pokemon Post Malone is teaming up with Pokemon to put on a virtual concert on Pokemon day.... yes, really. (24:30) Drama Dome: Ninja cries about Stream Snipers On this week's Drama Dome, Ninja is upset about stream sniping and threatens to leave for Fortnite. (34:30) Valentine's Day Wrap Up Last wee...
Esports Drama Round-Up
February 12, 2021 18:34 - 1 hour - 40.7 MB(0:00) Esports Drama A couple of drama points are affecting the esports scene. Producer Kali joins us to talk about the import rule in the LCS and whether or not it should be removed. (12:00) Gaming in February February is setting up to be a big month for gaming, and some awesome titles are coming down the pipeline. The guys break down what they're most looking forward to. (24:30) Mass Effect Legendary Edition and Google Stadia Producer Kali provides Robbie and assist in explaining why...
Gamestonks!
February 04, 2021 20:55 - 1 hour - 40.7 MB(0:00) Gamestop Stocks Rock Market For the first, and hopefully only time, we're discussing the stock market! Gamestop stocks rocked the stock market last week, costing hedgefunds billions. What happened?! Producer Kali joins us to talk about it! (12:00) Twitch Banning Kids Twitch bans people who made their accounts before they were 13 and yet we're wondering why those who are famous today aren't seeing the same treatment? (24:30) Valentine's Day Valentine's Day is quickly approaching ...
Esports is Back!
January 30, 2021 19:01 - 1 hour - 40.9 MB(0:00) League of Legends and OWL In 2021 Esports is officially back as the LCS Lock-In tournament gets underway. Producer Kali joins us to break down what's new this year. (12:00) What's the best Battle Royale to play? Battle Royale games continue to dominate much of the gaming space, and it's got the guys debating the best BR games out there. (24:30) Girls esports team The guys are discussing all female esports teams, and what that looks like at different levels of competition. (34:...
Stream or Compete?
January 30, 2021 18:49 - 1 hour - 40.9 MB(0:00) Streamers make more money than pros While it may seem like playing your favorite game professionally is the height of gaming, it certainly is not the most lucrative. The guys break down the idea of playing professionally versus performing. (12:00) Can movie video games ever be good? Movies based on video games are pretty notorious for being god-awful. With some examples of success more recently, the guys are wondering if we might finally be breaking the curse of the video game mo...
The Most Anticipated Games of 2021
January 18, 2021 19:03 - 1 hour - 40.4 MB(0:00) Most Anticipated Games of 2021 It's going to be a big year for video games, and to get things kicked off, the guys are breaking down their most anticipated games of 2021. (12:00) Pat McAfee on LoL, and the DRAMADOME Pat McAfee took to his podcast the other day, having a little bit of fun trying to discern what League of Legends is. We'll see if James can do a little better. Then we head into the DRAMADOME! (24:15) X-box tried to buy Nintendo In perhaps one of the greatest what ...
Happy New Year!
January 08, 2021 20:17 - 1 hour - 40.4 MB(0:00) Happy New Year! As we officially make our way into 2021, the guys take one last look in review at 2020 and the things we're most looking forward to this year! (12:00) Cyberpunk Fiasco Cyberpunk was an absolute mess, and James has some questions about what this means for the company and the future of major AAA titles. (24:15) The DRAMADOOOOME! We've been gone for a few weeks, and while there haven't been a ton of game announcements, god has there been drama. We'll get ya up to s...
The Video Game Awards
December 21, 2020 20:10 - 1 hour - 41.4 MB(0:00) The Video Game Awards The guys break down some of the big award winners at this year's Game Awards, and discuss what their vote for Game of the Year was. (12:00) Big Announcements at the VGAs Are the Video Game Awards becoming the next E3? It certainly feels that way. The guys break down the biggest announcements. (24:15) Faze Clan Drama and VALORANT Death Threats Many of you know we're not fans of FAZE Clan, but this is really them being scummy. We also break down a story abou...
WWE Puts The SmackDown on Wrestlers' Twitch Accounts
December 06, 2020 19:45 - 1 hour - 40.2 MB(0:00) WWE has officially ended it’s Stars Twitch\YT Channels Last month we reported that they told Stars they couldn’t use their WWE Names on 3rd Party Sites. Is this just how large organizations will now invade their employee's non-work lives more? (12:00) CS:GO Cheating Reaches A New Level After months and months of persistent talks about cheating in CS:GO, we now have a new level of cheating to deal with: players being paid to throw matches and help out with betting deals from peopl...
Belle Banned
November 27, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 41.2 MB(0:00) Belle Delphine Banned From Youtube Youtube has been making some questionable decisions, but one in particular has Ric hot under the collar. Youtube banned Belle Delphine following a scandalous video she released, and Weirdbeard is calling double standard. (12:00) New Path to Affiliate Status Is Monstercat's new shortcut to affiliate status on Twitch a slap in the face the everyone who did it the hard way? Or is a program that allows you to safely play music on your stream worth it...
Console Conundrum
November 20, 2020 20:33 - 1 hour - 40.4 MB(0:00) PS5 and Series X Release The PS5 and X-Box Series X are here and neither of them had perfect releases. Massive shortages have lead to crazy high demand and a lot of frustration. The guys break down all the latest. (12:00) Twitch DMCA Gets Worse Last week, we talked about an ugly situation developing with Twitch DMCA takedowns. Somehow, it's only gotten worse and the guys are not at all pleased. (24:15) Games On Demand Sony and Microsoft are squaring off in more than just new con...
No Fun Staying At The DMCA
November 13, 2020 17:51 - 1 hour - 40.4 MB(0:00) Twitch Drama and DMCA There's more issues in the world of Twitch and creators are getting slapped with DMCA takedowns left and right. Is this the sort of thing that kills a platform? (12:00) Pokimane's Donation Decision Pokimane recently made waves when she decided to limit how much people were allowed to donate. Is it a good gesture from someone who makes enough money or a dangerous precedent for small streamers? (24:15) Fortnite Toxicity Fortnite players are getting punished b...
The Next Gen Is Now
November 10, 2020 16:28 - 1 hour - 40.4 MB(0:00) Next Gen Is Now With days to go before the arrival of the 9th generation of game consoles, the guys break down everything they know about the consoles. They also give their final predictions. (12:00) Details Emerge About FF16 Final Fantasy 16 has officially been announced, but now we've gotten our first details. Producer Kali joins to talk about it. (24:15) Cyberpunk 2077 Delayed Again No, you're not seeing old content. Cyberpunk got delayed again and Robbie's... got some feeli...
AOC Lights Up Twitch
October 30, 2020 18:32 - 1 hour - 40.4 MB(0:00) AOC Lights Up Twitch Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took to Twitch recently to encourage gamers to vote while playing some Among Us. Unlike many other political moves on Twitch, it was incredibly well received and is the third best performing stream of all time. (12:00) CheckpointXP's Scariest Games Halloween is upon us and the guys are breaking down some of the scariest games they can recommend! (24:00) Dr. Disrespect and Ninja The guys break down some of the latest dr...
Nintendo Will See You In Court
October 27, 2020 20:59 - 1 hour - 40.5 MB(0:00) Nintendo getting lawsuit happy Nintendo is taking people to court left and right over infringements on their trademarks. The company has always been fiercely protective over their IPs, but this might be a bit much. (12:00) CS:GO and Overwatch Rostermania Rostermania has begun in the Overwatch League, with players being moved left and right. Meanwhile, CS:GO is losing 100 Thieves while gaining a major C9 roster. (24:00) Lebron grounds his kid, a FaZe clan pro Lebron James ground...
Can Microsoft Save Gamestop?
October 20, 2020 17:52 - 1 hour - 40.2 MB(0:00) Can Microsoft save Gamestop? Microsoft has announced a massive partnership with Gamestop right on the heals of the Microsoft stores closing down. Is it a match made in heaven or too little too late? (12:00) Shroud V Ninja Ninja was caught complaining about how much he has to pay in taxes, while Shroud handled the topic much better. Who do you prefer? (24:00) OWL Grand Finals and League Worlds Update Robbie goes over the Grand Finals of the Overwatch League, while Kali gives us ...
Cyberpunk goes gold and enters crunch time
October 10, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 40.2 MB(0:00) Cyberpunk enters crunch time After being delayed multiple times in order to polish the game, CD Projekt Red has announced they're entering crunch time on Cyberpunk 2077. (12:00) Streamers being robbed The guys break down a crazy story about streamers being robbed. How does a banana play into it?! (24:00) Minecraft Steve coming to Smash Nintendo found a way to shock fans when they announced Minecraft Steve would be the newest Smash Ultimate fighter. (34:00) Mario 35 Battle Roy...
Can Microsoft make a come-back this gen?
October 09, 2020 15:07 - 1 hour - 40.2 MB(0:00) Can Microsoft make a come-back this gen? Most of the information about the new consoles is out there and it's got the guys wondering if Microsoft can make a comeback in the upcoming new generation of console gaming. (12:00) Weirdbeard goes to Boise Weirdbeard made a trip to Boise over the weekend. Plus, the cheating scandal rocking CS:GO may be the largest in esports history. (24:00) BlizzcOnline Blizzcon is officially moving online. What does it mean for the present and, more...
PlayStation 5 Showcase
September 25, 2020 14:58 - 1 hour - 40.2 MB(0:00) PlayStation 5 Showcase Sony has officially fired back with their revealing of the PS5 price point and launch day. The guys break down their announcements and compare it to X-box. (12:00) What games defined the X-Box One/PS4 Generation With the last gen officially coming to an end, we discuss what gamers were the defining titles of the teens. (24:00) Microsoft buys Zenimax Microsoft made major waves when they announced their acquisition of Zenimax, the parent company of Bethesd...
Ninja Returns To Twitch
September 22, 2020 18:31 - 1 hour - 40.2 MB(0:00) Ninja Returns To Twitch The prodigal son has returned. Following the end of Mixer, Ninja has returned to where it all began... with mixed results. The guys break down his return. (12:00) Ubisoft and Nintendo Announcements In all the chaos of Microsoft and Sony announcing their consoles, Nintendo and Ubisoft got in on the act with some cool upcoming games. (24:00) Cloud9 Discloses Salaries as CDL Implodes It's not often we get a look at what esports athletes actually make, but ...
Gamescom and Nintendo
September 04, 2020 19:06 - 1 hour - 40.2 MB(0:00) Gamescom and Nintendo It was a big week in gaming as Gamescom gave us a look at some major upcoming titles, while Nintendo knocked it out of the park with some huge announcements! (12:00) NextGen is coming The Next Gen systems are on the way, we'll break down what to expect. Plus, an update on the legal battle between Epic and Apple. (24:00) High Score The guys discuss High Score, a new gaming documentary series on Netflix. (34:00) The Witcher AR Game Announced Remember back ...
Pokimane Apologizes
August 29, 2020 16:42 - 1 hour - 40.2 MB(0:00) Pokimane Apologizes In a 16 minute video on Youtube, famous streamer Pokimane issued an apology that has the room divided. (12:00) Fornite Partners With Marvel Fortnite has partnered up with Marvel, plus we update you on the ongoing war between Epic and Google/Apple. (24:00) TimTheTatMan v Fall Guys and the Bidding War for Charity Fall Guys can be immensely frustrating, and this was perhaps no more clearly illustrated than by TimTheTatMan. (34:00) Dr. Disrespect is mired in m...
WAR! Fortnite vs. Apple
August 22, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 40.2 MB(0:00) Fortnite goes to war with Apple and Google The battle between platform and game is officially here. Fortnite has been pulled from the Apple and Google store, and it's leading to a showdown between them and Epic. (12:00) Hiko's mom is busted A professional Valorant player had his team called out by his mom, but now the internet has caught on. (24:00) Shroud returns to Twitch Shroud has resurfaced, and he's bringing his talents back to Twitch. (34:00) Cyberpunk 2077 Hype More d...
The Doctor Is In
August 21, 2020 18:33 - 1 hour - 40.2 MB(0:00) The Doctor Is In Dr. Disrespect made his return... on Youtube. Ninja has also started streaming again on Twitch. (12:00) Superhero Video Games With the Avengers beta here, the guys break down superhero games. (24:00) Trump Bans WeChat and TikTok President Trump is targeting TikTok and WeChat with his new executive order. Could it affect Riot? (34:00) Nintendo is KILLING IT AS COVID-19 continues to ravage things, Nintendo is absolutely on fire in the best way possible. (43:4...
Is Ninja going Hollywood?
August 07, 2020 16:50 - 1 hour - 40.2 MB(0:00) Is Ninja going Hollywood? Ninja is back, but he let slip an interest in going to Hollywood to act in more mainstream media. Could it happen? (12:00) Everything we know about the next gen With next gen consoles slated for arrival this winter, we're taking a look at everything we know so far. (24:00) Splinter Cell Anime Splinter Cell is getting an anime, and it's got the guys talking about reboots and remakes of games. (34:00) Riot Scraps Partnership With NEOM The LEC region ha...
X-Box Showcase and G4 Returns
July 31, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 40.2 MB(0:00) X-Box Showcase Microsoft has taken another swing at hyping people up for the X-Box Series X. Did this round go better? (12:00) G4 Is back from the dead! If you had 'the dead will walk the earth' on your 2020 bingo card, go ahead and cross it off. G4 is back! (24:00) Armed Forces on Twitch The armed forces have been using Twitch as a recruiting platform, and they've gotten themselves mired in some controversy. (34:00) Logic retires from rapping to stream on Twitch Rapper Logi...
Dr. Disrespect Update / Gary Vee Comin To Esports
July 25, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 40.2 MB(0:00) Dr. Disrespect Update All the latest on the fallout surrounding Dr. Disrespect's banning. (12:00) Gary Vee Comin To Esports Motivational Speaker Gary Vee is diving into esports, and it should be entertaining if nothing else. (24:00) Guangzhou Charge - Champs or Chumps? There's a lot of discussion going on surrounding the Guangzhou Charge and a questionable move they made. (34:00) Superman is a nerd Henry Cavill built his own PC! Does that still qualify for nerd cred? (43:48...
Ninja Is Back / Valorant Skins Are Insane
July 24, 2020 16:10 - 1 hour - 40.2 MBThis week on Checkpoint XP: (0:00) Ninja returns with a video on Youtube Ninja resurfaced in the public eye, but not on the platform that most would have expected. What does this mean for his future? (12:00) Valorant Pros leaving and Dragon Skins How much would you pay for a new skin in Valorant? How about 100 dollars?! (24:00) New gaming TV series Two new video game themed TV series have been announced! Is there any hope of them being good? (34:00) Far Cry 6 A new Far Cry game is ...
Ninja, Alinity, and xQC Throw Down
July 14, 2020 14:33 - 1 hour - 40.2 MBThis week on Checkpoint XP: (0:00) Ninja, Alinity, and xQC Get Into It Ninja, Alinity, and xQC got into an argument over the weekend that pretty much the entirety of Twitter tuned into it, popcorn in hand. (12:00) Is EVO Gone For Good? In the wake of sexual abuse allegations, rampant accusations of gross mismanagement, and sponsors pulling out left and right, EVO has finally been cancelled. Will it ever come back? (24:00) Fallout TV Series Bethesda stunned many when they released a te...
Ninja, Mixer, and Shroud
July 07, 2020 14:44 - 1 hour - 40.2 MBThis week on Checkpoint XP: (0:00) Ninja and Shroud Say No To Facebook Gaming With the fall of Mixer, the questions have opened up about where their major streamers will end up. Both Ninja and Shroud turned down massive contracts to go to Facebook Gaming, so where will they end up? (11:58) Widespread Sexual Assault Allegations In Gaming All over the gaming industry, the #MeToo movement has returned in force. Allegations of sexual abuse are everywhere as people finally speak up against a...
Is Fortnite Fun Again?
June 26, 2020 20:30 - 1 hour - 40.1 MBThis week on Checkpoint XP: (0:00) Is Fortnite Fun Again? The new season of Fortnite is here and with it comes sweeping changes to the map as well as water-skiing sharks! It gets the group to ask the question "but is that fun?" (11:58) EA Update EA held their summer conference and unveiled some of the new stuff coming down the pike. And yes, Skate 4 is finally happening. (23:56) Mixer is shutting down Microsoft is officially pulling the plug on Mixer, sending their streamers over to F...
Playstation 5 Unveiled
June 22, 2020 22:31 - 1 hour - 40.1 MBThis week on Checkpoint XP: (0:00) The Playstation 5 Unveiled The biggest news of the year so far in gaming is here as Sony has officially revealed the Playstation 5. And it looks like a cable modem! The guys give their thoughts. (12:01) James Buys a Switch James has entered the modern era with his purchase of a Nintendo Switch. He shares the story and gives his thoughts. (24:03) E-girl Hired By Fortnite Competitor A Fortnite competitor hired an e-girl to hang out with him and chat du...