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- Episode 233 - Amazon KettlesThis week on Checkpoint Chat, we continue our adventures in the great unknown with loads more talk about Starfield, while Matthew has taken a wrong turn into the world of gatcha and Final Fantasy in Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis.Follow Checkpoint Chat on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChatFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatWant 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 - Smart kettles and hot PCs00:14:09 - Starfield still has our attention00:35:20 - Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis is... gatcha central00:47:38 - Games out this week00:52:07 - All the latest gaming news01:15:05 - Your lovely listener questions#gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews1 hr 28 min
- Episode 232 - Painting the Sistine ChapelThis week on Checkpoint Chat, we venture into the vast unknown with initial impressions of Bethesda's latest IP, Starfield. Then, Matthew has finally finished Final Fantasy XVI, so we dive deep into the game's many highs and few lows in a spoiler-filled review.Follow Checkpoint Chat on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChatFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat-- SHOW NOTES --00:00:00 - Podcast production gone wrong (INSTANT RESULTS)00:12:05 - We've barely scratched the surface of Starfield00:31:32 - But we have played the heck out of Final Fantasy XVI00:50:12 - Games out this week00:52:59 - All the latest gaming news01:20:55 - Your lovely listener questions#gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews1 hr 34 min
- Episode 231 - Lube Your Spacebar
This week on Checkpoint Chat we're taking stock on the massive games still set to release in 2023, including Starfield, Alan Wake 2, Spider-Man 2, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Forza Motorsport, Mortal Kombat 1, and many more. Which ones are going to live up to the hype and which are going to disappoint?
Follow Checkpoint Chat on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChatFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat-- SHOW NOTES --00:00:00 - We never cheat on Franco's pizza!00:18:13 - We also don't play games apparently00:19:42 - But we do talk about them!00:59:24 - All the latest gaming news01:37:28 - Your lovely listener questions#gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews1 hr 49 min - Episode 230 - Irresponsible Fishing Device
This week on Checkpoint Chat, releases are still stagnant so how's about even more progress in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom? Also, Modern Warfare 3 wants you to remember No Russian, Zelda's blood moon has a secret purpose, and how many Smurfs can you name?
Follow Checkpoint Chat on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChatFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat-- SHOW NOTES --00:00:00 - Maths is hard (and a successful PC build)00:21:54 - Tears of the Kingdom STILL has us hooked00:46:39 - Games out this week00:54:02 - All the latest gaming news01:17:55 - Your lovely listener questions (spoiler: there are none)#gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews #gamingpodcast1 hr 33 min - Episode 229 - Live, Laugh, Link
This week on Checkpoint Chat, the trials and tribulations of Link and Clive continue with check-ins on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Final Fantasy XVI. Also, there's a PS5 Slim coming soon and people are making their own turtles?
Follow Checkpoint Chat on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChatFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat-- SHOW NOTES --00:00:00 - Fan directions and the voids they can create00:12:31 - Tears of the Kingdom finally has Sandy
00:27:20 - Final Fantasy XVI goes full anime
00:36:38 - A teeny tiny taste of Assassin's Creed Jade
00:38:54 - Games out this week
00:43:44 - All the latest gaming news
01:08:10 - Your lovely listener questions (spoiler: there are none)
#gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews #gamingpodcast1 hr 10 min - Episode 228 - A PC For Ants
Checkpoint Chat is finally back! After nearly two months away, we're bursting to chat about Final Fantasy XVI, Viewfinder, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Aliens: Dark Descent, and so much more.
Follow Checkpoint Chat on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChatFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat-- SHOW NOTES --00:00:00 - Surviving British probation (no accents here)00:09:42 - Our (late) review of Final Fantasy XVI00:34:12 - Other bits and pieces of what we've played00:47:10 - The one game out this week00:48:41 - Your lovely listener questions#gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews #gamingpodcast1 hr 17 min - Episode 227 - Sheep With Guns
This week on Checkpoint Chat, we are getting strong Bloodborne vibes from the Lies of P demo, Diablo IV is absolutely amazing on Steam Deck, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is overwhelming, and Keigh3 was a pretty fantastic showing.
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-- SHOW NOTES --
00:00:00 - The last supper... FOR NOW
00:07:25 - The Lies of P demo is a great taste of what's to come
00:23:26 - Diablo IV on Steam Deck is a good time
00:29:25 - Tears of the Kingdom and giving games time to shine
00:42:19 - Games out this week
00:44:48 - The latest gaming news
01:29:45 - Listener questions
#gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews #gamingpodcast
1 hr 37 min - Episode 226 - Reverso
This week on Checkpoint Chat, it's all Diablo IV and Street Fighter 6 again but this time from the reverse perspectives as last time out. Are both big releases stacking up to their hype?
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-- SHOW NOTES --
00:00:00 - Short term memory and dethawing chickens
00:10:40 - A reverse Diablo IV discussion
00:24:28 - And the same for Street Fighter 6
00:35:15 - Games out this week
00:38:57 - The latest gaming news
01:07:42 - A lost listener question (RIP)
#gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews #gamingpodcast
1 hr 12 min - Episode 225 - Linkquid Snake
This week on Checkpoint Chat new games are bursting out of the seams with Street Fighter 6 proving to be the return to form we all hoped for and Diablo IV delivering an incredible story and action role-playing experience from the get go this time.
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat-- SHOW NOTES --
00:00:00 - Literally the weird weather and cool press kits
00:08:45 - A sneaky Street Fighter 6 review
00:28:41 - And a surprise Diablo IV review
00:49:02 - Where do people find the time to play Tears of the Kingdom?
00:53:06 - Games out this week
00:55:15 - The latest gaming news
01:33:45 - Listener questions
#gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews #gamingpodcast
1 hr 37 min - Episode 224 - Kindle Papercuts
This week on Checkpoint Chat, we're neck deep in the enchanting world of Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Mortal Kombat is getting yet another reboot, and Overwatch 2 is dealt an almost fatal blow.
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatWant 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 - Papercuts from Kindles are deadly
00:05:28 - Matty is leaving us! (for now)00:13:43 - We are absolutely hooked on Tears of the Kingdom00:37:12 - Games out this week00:43:27 - The latest gaming news01:05:25 - Listener questions#gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews #gamingpodcast
1 hr 9 min
About Checkpoint Chat
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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.