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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.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Episode 281 - Game of the Year 2025

    It's that time again, and what a great gaming year it's been. What standouts have made the cut on Matty and Sandy's respective Top 5 lists, and which honorable mentions just didn't make it? Here's the best gaming experiences we fell in love with in 2025, which might influence what we see in the years to come. Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/checkpointchat.bsky.social 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​ - Excel sorcery 00:06:17 - Matty's honourable mentions 00:12:38​ - Sandy's honourable mention 00:13:35​ - Sandy's #5 00:19:33​ - Matty's #5 00:23:15​ - Matty's #4 (Sandy's #3) 00:33:03​ - Matty's #2 (Sandy's #4) 00:41:15​ - Sandy's #1 (Matty's #3) 00:51:18​ - Matty's #1 (Sandy's #2) 01:07:55​ - THANK YOU!!! 💛💛 #gamingpodcast #gamingchannels #gamingreview

    1h 12m

  2. 8 DEC

    Episode 280 - The Keighleys 2025

    It's that time of year again where Geoff Keighley emerges to dazzle and wow us with game trailers and celebrity appearances at his extravagant end-of-year show. Oh, and game awards, given that this is The Game Awards after all. Which games are walking away with all the Keighleys in hand, and which are going to cruelly miss out? Here's all our predictions for this week's show. Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/checkpointchat.bsky.social 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​ - Jackhammers and tarring 00:04:50 - It's The Game Awards season! 00:10:36​ - Our predictions on winners... 01:07:10​ - What will be Game of the Year? 01:17:38​ - Are we seeing Bloodborne 2 and Half-Life 3? #gamingpodcast #gamingchannels #gamingreview

    1h 26m

  3. 3 DEC

    Episode 279 - Die Hard, Man

    This week on Checkpoint Chat, games are actually being finished! After many months Sandy is finally done with Death Stranding 2 and cannot contain how much he was into its earnest bullshit. Meanwhile Matty has triumphed above and below in Hades 2, which might just be a big GOTY contender going into the last weeks of the year. Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/checkpointchat.bsky.social 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 struggle of brushing teeth 00:11:40 - Sandy finished Death Stranding 2 00:54:03​ - And Matty finished Hades II #gamingpodcast #gamingchannels #gamingreview

    1h 25m

  4. 12 NOV

    Episode 278 - Eyedrop Juice

    This week on Checkpoint Chat, we checked out the long-awaited return of Ryu in Ninja Gaiden 4 while avoiding the mess he's made on the walls, on the ceiling, and pretty much anywhere else you can think of. The Outer Worlds 2 is also out and reminding us that Fallout New Vegas was pretty damn good, and so is this latest Obsidian role-playing game set in capitalist space hell. Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/checkpointchat.bsky.social 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​ - Does tea count as water and rare Monster flavours 00:14:06 - An actual story about eyedrops 00:21:51​ - Ninja Gaiden 4 surprised us (in a good way) 00:41:06 - The Outer Worlds 2 is also great (thus far) 00:59:04 - Halo 2 came out a long time ago #gamingpodcast #gamingchannels #gamingreview

    1h 9m

  5. 27 OCT

    Episode 277 - Death To Free Time

    We're back and the game releases have not stopped. This week on Checkpoint Chat we finally get around to checking out Ghost of Yotei and its compelling, yet familiar revenge tale. Matty has finally started losing hours to runs in Hades II after Hollow Knight: Silksong released him from its grasp, while Sandy has been enjoying a different kind of kart racer with Sonic Racing Crossworlds. Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/checkpointchat.bsky.social 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​ - Are monitor light bars any good? 00:14:36 - Ghost of Yōtei is more of the same thus far (but that's fine) 00:30:26​ - Matty is ready to be consumed by Hades II 00:48:13 - 56.5 hours later, we got 100% on Hollow Knight: Silksong 00:58:20 - Battlefield 6 is the best the franchise has been in years 01:07:06 - Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is a good alternate 01:16:22 - Are we upgrading anytime soon? #gamingpodcast #gamingchannels #gamingreview

    1h 27m

  6. 6 OCT

    Episode 276 - Good Shooties

    This week on Checkpoint Chat, we're still deep in the inset-filled catacombs while making our way through Team Cherry's Silksong, taking the fight to time itself in Hades 2, and enjoying the good "shooties" that Borderlands 4 is offering with some of the series' best action. Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/checkpointchat.bsky.social 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​ - Matty meant Barry White, not Barry Manilow 00:15:35 - Xbox Game Pass is up in price and down in sentiment 00:22:13​ - 30 hours in and Hollow Knight: Silksong is fantastic 00:39:04 - Hades II is one of the best games you'll play this year 01:00:03 - Borderlands 4's shooties are real good! 01:13:13 - It's time to say goodbye (until next time) #gamingpodcast #gamingchannels #gamingreview

    1h 16m

  7. 15 SEPT

    Episode 275 - Silky Smooth

    This week on Checkpoint Chat it's finally happened; we've played Silksong and it's living up to all the lofty expectations its long development cycle promised. Speaking of expectations, Borderlands 4 is here and attempting to steer the franchise's ship straight again, Prince of Persia gets another great game that is hopefully not going to be overlooked, and Gears of War is... on PlayStation? Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/checkpointchat.bsky.social 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​ - Where exactly does Harry Potter live? 00:12:50 - Borderlands 4 feels great thus far 00:23:30​ - Hollow Knight: Silksong is real (and it's real good) 01:00:08 - The Rogue Prince of Persia is fantastic 01:08:58 - Gears of War Reloaded is old, but good 01:30:45 - Landing the plane (late) #gamingpodcast #gamingchannels #gamingreview

    1h 40m

  8. 18 AUG

    Episode 274 - Hissing Puppets

    This week on Checkpoint Chat, couriering packings has never been better as Death Stranding 2 continues to delight on many fronts. Mafia The Old Country returns the series to its linear roots, for better or worse, while Battlefield 6 feels familiar and modern in all the right ways. Finally, we check in on Metavoidal, a new metroidvania where you play as a drummer trying to escape and evil metal band! Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/checkpointchat.bsky.social 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​ - Internet has come a long way 00:10:10 - Death Stranding 2 is so strange (but we love it) 00:36:01​ - It's early days for us in Mafia: The Old Country 00:45:03 - the Battlefield 6 beta has us hooked 01:05:54 - We played a local game called Metavoidal! 01:14:57 - Goodbye shenanigans #gamingpodcast #gamingchannels #gamingreview

    1h 20m
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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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  • Creator
    Checkpoint Chat
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    286
  • Rating
    Explicit
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