Checkpoint Chat is an invitation to an all new gaming conversation. Hosted by seasoned writers Alessandro Barbosa (Gamespot, Critical Hit) and Matthew Figueira (Critical Hit), indulge yourself in discussion about games being played right now, weekly news and conversations with you, a listener.
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Welcome 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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All about having fun with critical thinking and promoting the educational value in the books, movies, video games, albums, and other media artifacts this crazy world produces. Because there's always more to the everyday media we consume or are banned from consuming than meets the eye.
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This is a show about videogames, The people who play them and the people who make them. Each week, a guest on the show talks about the games that have shaped their life in one way or another. Games that have inspired them, games that forged connections with others and games that have soothed wounds. Checkpoints!
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Whether you run, jump, cycle, swim or climb, listen in each fortnight as your hosts Mark Agnew and Mary Hui chat with key figures in trail running and adventure sports about the big issues they are facing. Brought to you by the South China Morning Post.
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Checkpoint chats with Teddy Dief (OFK) and Karrie (Shirou) Shao (Pacific Drive)
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Join Elliot in this episode of Checkpoint Intimates on JOY where he chats with two gaming legends – Teddy Dief (OFK) and Karrie (Shirou) Shao (Pacific Drive) before they arrive as guest speakers at Melbourne International Games Week in October! Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Checkpoint chats with…
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This week on Checkpoint Chat, we travel to a galaxy far, far away to pickpocket everyone in sight in Star Wars Outlaws, we ponder the viability of Concord in today's saturated games as a service market, and calculate the perfect moves in one of this year's standout hit, Tactical Breach Wizards.Follow Checkpoint Chat on...Twitter: https://twitter.co…
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Join Elliot, Luke, Lisa and Pedro in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss games that don’t exist anymore! This could be because of licensing, cancelling during development or servers being shut down. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Games that don’t exist anymore appeared first on C…
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Up To Date: All the announcements from Gamescom 2024!
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Join Elliot, Luke, Pedro and Lisa in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss all the big announcements from Gamescom 2024! Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Up To Date: All the announcements from Gamescom 2024! appeared first on Checkpoint.…
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Office Fight with special guests from Fenix Studios!
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Join Luke, Elliot, Charlie and a group of special guests from Fenix Studios to discuss their new game, Office Fight! Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Office Fight with special guests from Fenix Studios! appeared first on Checkpoint.By JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB
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Up To Date: Tango Gameworks saved from closure by Krafton acquisition and more!
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Join Elliot, Luke and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss all the gaming news of the week, including Tango Gameworks being saved from closure by Krafton acquisition and more! Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Up To Date: Tango Gameworks saved from closure by Krafton acqui…
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Join David, Kolby, Bree and Victor in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss cheating in video games! Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Cheating in video games! appeared first on Checkpoint.By JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB
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Up To Date: New SEGA games premiering at Gamescom 2024 …along with a new unannounced title!
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Join David, Bree, Victor and Kody in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss all the gaming news of the week, including what new announced SEGA game will be shown at Gamescom 2024?! Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Up To Date: New SEGA games premiering at Gamescom 2024 …along with a ne…
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Niche & New – The newest/strangest genres
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Join Luke, Elliot, Edie and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss what new genres have popped up over the last decade including the strange and niche. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Niche & New – The newest/strangest genres appeared first on Checkpoint.…
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Up to Date – Mario and Sonic will no longer be at the Olympic Games and more!
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Join Luke, Elliot and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss the fact that Mario and Sonic will no longer be at the Olympic Games and more! Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Up to Date – Mario and Sonic will no longer be at the Olympic Games and more! appeared first on Check…
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Episode 254 - Revenge Of The Cait Sith
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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 RebirthFollow Chec…
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Join Elliot, Luke, Erielle and Kolby in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss the ways video games motivate us to practice positive lifestyle habits. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Gaming for lifestyle/habit forming appeared first on Checkpoint.…
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Up To Date: Video game voice actors going on strike and more!
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Join Elliot, Luke, Erielle and Kolby in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss the video game voice actors who are members of SAG-AFTRA officially going on strike... LEARN MORE The post Up To Date: Video game voice actors going on strike and more! appeared first on Checkpoint.By JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB
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Join Elliot, Luke, Bree and Lisa in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss common gaming levels in video games! Catch the latest episode on Spotify: ... LEARN MORE The post Common gaming levels we love (or hate!) appeared first on Checkpoint.By JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB
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GASP and a Crash Course on Nihilism (2015, Indie Game)
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This episode may have no value but that's just the value of nihilism. (Gotta work on my jokes) Today's episode talks about a piece of obscure minor 2015 Steam history with the indie game Gasp by Dark Day Interactive and how the philosophy of nihilism might apply. Hope you enjoy! Next up -->The Murder Bot Diaries: Artificial Condition by Martha Well…
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Up To Date: PAX Aus 2024 Indie Showcase winners announced!
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Join Elliot, Luke, Bree and Lisa in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss all the winners of the PAX Aus 2024 Indie Showcase! Catch the latest... LEARN MORE The post Up To Date: PAX Aus 2024 Indie Showcase winners announced! appeared first on Checkpoint.By JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB
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Join Luke, Elliot and a full cast of Checkpoint voices in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they celebrate our 10th birthday with another round of gaming trivia! ... LEARN MORE The post Checkpoint’s 10th Birthday Trivia show! appeared first on Checkpoint.By JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB
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Up to Date: Nine Entertainment shuts down Kotaku Australian and more!
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Join Luke, Elliot and a full cast of Checkpoint voices in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss Nine Entertainment’s decision to shut down Kotaku Australian and more!... LEARN MORE The post Up to Date: Nine Entertainment shuts down Kotaku Australian and more! appeared first on Checkpoint.…
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Join Elliot, Luke, Charlie and Omi in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss all the games they have loved in the first half of 2024! Catch... LEARN MORE The post The best of 2024 in gaming so far! appeared first on Checkpoint.By JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB
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Up To Date: Man arrested for carrying six-inch replica of Legend of Zelda Master Sword!
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Join Luke, Elliot, Omi and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss the arrest of a man carrying a six-inch replica of Legend of Zelda Master... LEARN MORE The post Up To Date: Man arrested for carrying six-inch replica of Legend of Zelda Master Sword! appeared first on Checkpoint.…
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Episode 253 - Torrent You Glad To See Me
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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/Checkpo…
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Join Elliot, Luke and Lisa in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk all about video game DLC! Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up... LEARN MORE The post Talking DLC! appeared first on Checkpoint.By JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB
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Up To Date: Ubisoft is working on Assassin’s Creed remakes and more!
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Join in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where Elliot, Luke and Lisa as they talk about all the big news of the week including Ubisoft working on Assassin’s Creed... LEARN MORE The post Up To Date: Ubisoft is working on Assassin’s Creed remakes and more! appeared first on Checkpoint.By JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB
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Worldbuilding in The Left Hand Of Darkness (Ursula K. Le Guin, 1969)
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HELLO! Gosh so sorry for my absence but thank you for your patience. Today's episode covers the worldbuilding within the scifi masterpiece The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin and some of the history surrounding when the book was published. Hope you enjoy the episode and don't forget to try some worldbuilding for yourself! Up next -->Indi…
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Join Kody, Bree, Edie and David in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they deep dive into all things point and click adventure games! Catch the latest episode on... LEARN MORE The post Point and click adventure games! appeared first on Checkpoint.By JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB
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Up To Date: All the news from Nintendo Direct 2024!
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Join in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where Kody, David, Bree and Edie discuss all the announcements in the Nintendo Direct 2024! Catch the latest episode on Spotify: ... LEARN MORE The post Up To Date: All the news from Nintendo Direct 2024! appeared first on Checkpoint.By JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB
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Interview: Talking Avowed and legacy with Obsidian Entertainment
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Join Luke, as he chats with special guests from Obsidian Entertainment all about Avowed, with Game Director Carrie Patel and Gameplay Director Gabe Paramo. Catch the latest episode on... LEARN MORE The post Interview: Talking Avowed and legacy with Obsidian Entertainment appeared first on Checkpoint.…
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Join Luke, Edie, Charlie and David in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where we talk about all the big news from this year’s Summer Games Fest Catch the... LEARN MORE The post Summer Games Fest Recap 2024! appeared first on Checkpoint.By JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB
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