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/CheckpointChatFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatBluesky: 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 II00:48:13 - 56.5 hours later, we got 100% on Hollow Knight: Silksong00:58:20 - Battlefield 6 is the best the franchise has been in years01:07:06 - Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is a good alternate01:16:22 - Are we upgrading anytime soon?#gamingpodcast #gamingchannels #gamingreview
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/CheckpointChatFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatBluesky: 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 sentiment00:22:13 - 30 hours in and Hollow Knight: Silksong is fantastic00:39:04 - Hades II is one of the best games you'll play this year01:00:03 - Borderlands 4's shooties are real good!01:13:13 - It's time to say goodbye (until next time)#gamingpodcast #gamingchannels #gamingreview
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/CheckpointChatFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatBluesky: 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 far00:23:30 - Hollow Knight: Silksong is real (and it's real good)01:00:08 - The Rogue Prince of Persia is fantastic01:08:58 - Gears of War Reloaded is old, but good01:30:45 - Landing the plane (late)#gamingpodcast #gamingchannels #gamingreview
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!
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-- 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
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This week on Checkpoint Chat, Matty is loading up cargo both physically and virtually as he concludes his thoughts on Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. Then there's monkey business on the horizon with the latest Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, Donkey Kong Bananza, before we answer... a listener question?Follow Checkpoint Chat on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChatFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatBluesky: 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 - Moving vans, bed sizses, and cuddling00:16:44 - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is a GOTY contender for sure00:41:30 - Donkey Kong Bananza is packed with Nintendo goodness01:05:07 - Speaking of Nintendo... Silksong?01:08:56 - A QUESTION!#gamingpodcast #gamingchannels #gamingreview
On the latest episode of Checkpoint Chat, we've had out Nintendo Switch 2 consoles for over a month now and have a lot to say about its design, some pitfalls, and the value of Mario Kart World. Then it's off to Australia and its tar spider-infested forests in Death Stranding 2, all the feels we felt at the end of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and the enduring pull of Elden Ring Nightreign.
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-- SHOW NOTES --
00:00:00 - Why is networking so complicated???
00:11:45 - So, is the Nintendo Switch 2 worth getting right now?
00:45:03 - Death Stranding 2 is all about the vibes
01:11:36 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 remains a GOTY frontrunner
01:20:43 - Elden Ring Nightreign is real good
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It's a big week this week on Checkpoint Chat, with the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, a brand new Mario Kart, and the new satisfying clicks of a Joy-Con. There's also loads of other games to talk about, like Elden Ring Nightreign, Blue Prince, and a bunch of upcoming titles such as Resident Evil Requiem from Summer Game Fest.
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-- SHOW NOTES --
00:00:00 - Resident Evil Games Fest
00:24:15 - What are we seeing at the Xbox showcase
00:32:53 - We have the Nintendo Switch 2!
01:02:35 - Blue Prince is unbelievably good
01:17:18 - Elden Ring Nightreign is forcing us to GET GUD
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This week in Checkpoint Chat, Matty and Sandy are still floored by how exceptional Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is, turns out the demons of medieval times are just as fun to slaughter in Doom: The Dark Ages, and can you guess which of the characters in Final Destination are recurring ones? We sure can!
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-- SHOW NOTES --
00:00:00 - White noise and sides of the bed
00:16:13 - Matty is loving Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
00:43:45 - Doom: The Dark Ages is a welcome change01:05:35 - Frontlogs are the future
01:06:36 - Horror movies and the return of bed sides
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We're back at last and filled to the brim with nonsense discussions! This week we dive into Metroid Prime Remastered, Assassin's Creed Shadows, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and Monster Hunter Wilds. There's also talk of the Nintendo Switch 2, which is just around the corner... Follow Checkpoint Chat on...Twitter: / checkpointchat Facebook: / checkpointchat Instagram: / checkpointchat Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/checkpointch... 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/sh...-- SHOW NOTES --00:00:00 - The mystery behind blue light filters (SOLVED!)00:16:07 - South Africa really does rule00:19:42 - Metroid Prime Remastered absolutely holds up00:27:10 - Assassin's Creed Shadows is comfort food for sure00:28:37 - Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is dense (but good)00:39:12 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a surprise 2025 hit01:06:45 - Monster Hunter Wilds still has us hooked01:13:36 - The Nintendo Switch 2 launch is soon!#gamingpodcast #gamingchannels #gamingreview
It's our last episode for a while, so pull up a seat for fresh impressions on 33 Immortals and final thoughts on Assassin's Creed Shadows! Bonus content this week includes: pigeons and their personal poop agendas, and the sun. Follow Checkpoint Chat on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChatFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatBluesky: 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 - Pigeons are assholes
00:06:28 - 33 Immortals is an interesting game for sure
00:30:04 - We rolled credits on Assassin's Creed Shadows!
00:54:36 - The sun is an asshole too (sometimes)#gamingpodcast #gamingchannels #gamingreview
This week on Checkpoint Chat, it's all about sneaking around (sometimes) in a gorgeous feudal Japan in Assassin's Creed Shadows! Does Ubisoft's latest additions to one of its biggest franchises have what it takes to pull them out of their recent slump, though? Follow Checkpoint Chat on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChatFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatBluesky: 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 - Getting up early (by choice)00:05:57 - We're playing Assassin's Creed Shadows!01:08:18 - An announcement about content in April#gamingpodcast #gamingchannels #gamingreview
This week on Checkpoint Chat, there are monster to hunt out there and weapons to craft from their corpses, with both Matty and Sandy absolutely in love with Monster Hunter Wilds. What's new in the sequel to Capcom's most successful game of all time? Quite a bit actually!
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-- SHOW NOTES --
00:00:00 - The secret appearance of the sun, and fresh Windows installs
00:05:57 - Our full review of Monster Hunter Wilds
00:49:55 - A quick check on our comfort food games
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This week on Checkpoint Chat, we check out Microsoft's first big game of the year with Obsidian finally releases Avowed. Is it the finally a game to fill the Skyrim-shaped hole in your heart or has the long wait underdelivered?
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-- SHOW NOTES --
00:00:00 - Desk makeovers and Amazon deliveries
00:29:10 - We rolled credits on Avowed!
01:03:42 - A quick look at the first half of 2025
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We're back from an extended break and ready to talk about all the latest games like...2024's sleeper hit Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, as well as 2005's own Half-Life 2 (which turned 20 a short while ago). Join us in easing into the new year just before the avalanche of games in February kicks in.
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-- SHOW NOTES --
00:00:00 - WE ARE BACK (and running lots)!
00:18:47 - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is fantastic
00:42:25 - Console Wars in 2025?
00:54:04 - We revisited Half-Life 2
01:07:10 - Damn we're old...
01:11:48 - When last did they make a game based off a movie???
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It's been a hell of a year for videogames, so join us in celebrating some of the best experiences the last 12 months have offered us by looking back at some standout experiences.
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-- SHOW NOTES --
00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:38 - Best Game That Not Enough People Played
00:10:45 - Best Game To Play With Friends
00:16:08 - Best Astro Bot Gimmick
00:20:51 - Best Game To Get To In 2025
00:25:02 - Best Remake / Remaster
00:27:24 - Best Game With An Even Better Soundtrack
00:35:37 - Shout outs from Sandy
00:36:31 - Shout outs from Matty
00:40:10 - Sandy and Matty's #5
00:43:55 - Matty's #4
00:45:08 - Sandy's #4
00:48:27 - Matty's #3
00:53:12 - Sandy's #3
00:56:35 - Matty's #2
01:00:14 - Sandy's #2
01:04:57 - Matty's #1
01:11:26 - Sandy's #1
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It's that time of year again where Geoff Keighley is opening up the stage to celebrate the best of the best and hopefully sneak in some surprising announcements along the way. Sandy and Matty return for their annual TGA predictions, with some surprising suggestions on who will walk away with the most accolades.
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-- SHOW NOTES --
00:00:00 - Pour one out for Sandy (maybe)
00:04:42 - Our predictions for The Game Awards 2024
00:54:47 - What big reveals will we see?
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This week on Checkpoint Chat, Metaphor: ReFantazio has us locked into one of the best role-playing games of this generation, LEGO Horizon Adventures looks great but feels a bit thin, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is 2024's sleeper hit, and Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl has promise despite big technical issues
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-- SHOW NOTES --
00:00:00 - Flight shenanigans and Arcane chats
00:14:50 - Metaphor: ReFantazio still has us hooked
00:34:20 - a quick Game of the Year detour
00:37:39 - LEGO Horizon Adventures is a little too basic
00:49:56 - We finished The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom!
00:57:07 - S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl needs some patches
01:03:03 - HALF-LIFE 3 INCOMING???
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It's a stacked week on Checkpoint Chat! We do a 180 (noscope) on Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, go too fast in Sonic X Shadow Generations, mess with the balance of nature for no real reason in Monster Hunter Wilds, have our eyeballs treated in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, and collect them all in Pokémon TCG Pocket.
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-- SHOW NOTES --
00:00:00 - We have no time for RPGs! (But we actually do)
00:07:33 - Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 completely surprised us
00:27:14 - Sonic X Shadow Generations goes too fast!
00:45:57 - Monster Hunter Wilds feels way better than it looks (... literally?)
01:04:46 - Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered is gorgeous
01:15:18 - Pokémon TCG Pocket has Alessandro hooked
01:24:54 - Kids face different problems today
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This week on Checkpoint Chat, Metaphor: ReFantazio has us hooked with its familiar and drastically improved take on the classic Persona formula, while innovation is the name of the game in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and its far more varied campaign and gameplay mechanics.
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-- SHOW NOTES --
00:00:00 - AI is coming for our jobs! Or is it?
00:16:15 - Metaphor: ReFantazio has us HOOKED!
00:45:30 - Mixed feelings on Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
01:02:39 - What's do you call the next Call of Duty?
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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.
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-- 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
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