Checkpoint Chat

Checkpoint Chat
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Checkpoint Chat

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. 3 DAYS AGO

    Episode 258 - Con Air Mandela Effect

    This week on Checkpoint Chat, Sandy and Matty copy everything in sight to solve emergent puzzles in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, enjoy delightfully loot-ridden action in Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred, and take a trip back in time to a period where Dragon Ball Z games were a little simpler, and for the better, in Dragon Ball Z: Sparkling Zero. Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat 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​ - Aircon privilege and the Mandela Effect 00:14:48 - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is charming as heck 00:30:30 - Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred is a bloody good time 00:52:44 - DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO feels like it's over 9000!!! 01:05:20 - Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is done and dusted 01:10:12 - Star Wars Outlaws has been completed by Sandy #gamingpodcast #gamingchannel #gamingreview #gamingnews

    1h 17m

  2. SEP 30

    Episode 257 - Raw Dog Baguette

    This week on Checkpoint Chat, it's been 18 years since first meeting swole photographer Frank West, but he's never looked better than he does in Dead Rising Deluxe Remastered. Matty finally takes some time to sink his teeth into Diablo 4 and discovers just how well the game has evolved, before giving a final, final verdict on just how incredible Astro Bot is. Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat 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​ - Calls in public and eavesdropping 00:11:52 - Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster surprisingly holds up 00:31:23 - Diving into Diablo IV in preparation for Vessel of Hatred 00:51:57 - We platinumed Astro Bot! 01:03:55 - Final thoughts #gamingpodcast #gamingchannel #gamingreview #gamingnews

    1h 9m

  3. SEP 9

    Episode 256 - Perfect Disaster

    This week on Checkpoint Chat the deck is stacked once again with Astro Bot, Quidditch Champions, Star Wars Outlaws, and Concord all getting extensive love, with the silly season of game releases in full swing already. Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat 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​ - It BARELY rains in London 00:09:30 - Astro Bot is 100% a GOTY contender 00:30:57 - Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is... middling 00:52:19 - Even with its flaws, we LOVE Star Wars Outlaws 01:15:20 - What went wrong with Concord? #gamingpodcast #gamingchannel #gamingreview #gamingnews

    1h 32m

  4. AUG 26

    Episode 255 - Hutts And Puffs

    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.com/CheckpointChat​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat 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​ - Making the sausage (reviewing games edition) 00:16:30 - We're playing Star Wars Outlaws! 00:38:22 - Concord is a decent game that launched at the wrong time 01:03:07 - Tactical Breach Wizards is magical 01:13:26 - Quick thoughts on gamescom #gamingpodcast #gamingchannel #gamingreview #gamingnews

    1h 25m

  5. AUG 5

    Episode 254 - Revenge Of The Cait Sith

    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 Rebirth Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat 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​ - Driving rules and World of Goo 00:08:06 - How are we feeling about Star Wars Outlaws? 00:16:40 - Matty thinks Shadow of the Erdtree is an exceptional expansion... 00:38:28 - ... while Sandy is battling with Final Fantasy Rebirth 01:08:04 - Closing thoughts for the week #gamingpodcast #gamingchannel #gamingreview #gamingnews

    1h 12m

  6. JUL 8

    Episode 253 - Torrent You Glad To See Me

    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/CheckpointChat​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat 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​ - Pour one out for Portugal 00:10:53 - The UK has a new Prime Minister 00:17:07 - Of course we're playing Shadow of the Erdtree 00:41:06 - We finished Stellar Blade! 00:52:27 - A recap of Summer Game Fest #gamingpodcast #gamingchannel #gamingreview #gamingnews

    1h 26m

  7. JUN 3

    Episode 252 - WahSandy and WahMatty

    Wait a minute, it's a new episode already? This week on Checkpoint Chat we dive into the surprisingly great action of Stellar Blade, check out Ubisoft's answer to Call of Duty in XDefiant, and take stock of all the games coming out in 2024 before Summer Game Fest takes hold. Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat 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 origins of Mario 00:14:56 - Stellar Blade is solid action hit 00:32:02 - Ubisoft's XDefiant takes some notes from Call of Duty 00:45:43 - Games we're looking forward to in 2024's second half 01:12:27 - A QUESTION! #gamingpodcast #gamingchannel #gamingreview #gamingnews

    1h 21m

  8. MAY 27

    Episode 251 - Psychological Horror Puzzles

    It's a stacked week on Checkpoint Chat, with discussions on games starting with H and ending in 2 (Hades II & Hellblade II, FYI), Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (the full review at last), Little Kitty Big City (GAME OF THE YEAR), Ghost of Tsushima (on PC), and more! Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat 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​ - There are just... too many games 00:06:15 - Hades II is an early access delight 00:15:25 - After 100+ hours, we finished Final Fantasy VII Rebirth! 00:39:42 - We also rolled credits on Senua's Saga: Hellblade II 00:59:16 - Little Kitty Big City is an indie delight 01:05:57 - Ghost of Tsushima on PC is GORGEOUS 01:14:40 - xDefiant, Stellar Blade, and other bits and pieces #gamingpodcast #gamingchannel #gamingreview #gamingnews

    1h 25m
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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 - 2024
  • Episodes
    263
  • Rating
    Clean
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