Checkpoint Daily Podcast

The big news shaking the comic book world is that HBO Max, a new streaming platform for HBO will release the Snyder Cut, or rather help to finish it. The Snyder Cut isn't actually done and HBO estimates it would take some $30 Million dollars to finish it. Robbie and Ben are joined by a new member of The Other Identity team, Kevin Kelly, to discuss what this means across the board for the world of superhero fans.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s edition of the Patient Gamer, Robbie breaks down Batman: Arkham Asylum. Mark Hamill returns as the Joker. The combat is amazing. What could go wrong?!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk to caster Rob “Reforgg” Gonzalez about Magic The Gathering: Arena Collegiate StarLeague Grand Finals. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Checkpoint team debates why Mixer hasn't grown in viewership compared to Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook Gaming. Is it a case of Microsoft's bad marketing or is there something more about Mixer that doesn't bring in new viewers?

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the past three weeks, the Houston Outlaws have been playing the Dallas Fuel in a series of challenge matches in the Lone Star Challenge. This past Monday those matches culminated in the true Battle for Texas as they duked it out in a 6 v 6 first to four wins. Even though the Fuel has won the last two times they've met the Outlaws in battle, it was Houston who came out on top. Jake tells us how they managed to do it despite Dallas winning three out of four of the challenges. There is also a three-part docu-series recapping the rivalry and the action that can be found on the Outlaws and Fuels Youtube channels.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben and Robbie welcome Kelly Thompson to the Other Identity. Kelly got her start in comics writing licensed properties like Jem and the Holograms and Power Rangers. She eventually debuted at Marvel during Secret Wars in 2015 with Captain Marvel and the Carol Corps. She wrote the Eisner-nominated Hawkeye series starring Kate Bishop before signing exclusively with Marvel in 2018. Since then she has worked on Mr. & Mrs. X, Jessica Jones, Uncanny X-Men, West Coast Avengers, and more. She’s currently writing Captain Marvel and Deadpool, as well as the recently launched Black Widow.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater rules the late 90’s and early 2000’s. Now, the original THPS and its first sequel are being remastered. More importantly, the classic music is coming back! The guys break it down.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The most profitable piece of content ever made, GTA V, is free on the Epic Store. With such a massive game now free for the rest of the month, it got our wheels turning. We here at Checkpoint XP understand that being a student isn't always the most lucrative lifestyle. So we scoured the inter-webs for the best games under $30 that could get you through self-isolation. We talk a look at sales from Steam and the

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As E3, Tokyo Game Show, and numerous others are canceled, the Summer Game Fest has begun. First up is from the Unreal Engine 5. However, it didn't reveal any new games or showcase any actual gameplay from an actual game. The CheckpointXP crew wonder how long before we start seeing more emphasis on gameplay.

Listen to the full podcast on CheckpointAFK. Or Watch on the CheckpointXP YouTube Channel

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In shocking news to the entire Overwatch League, the Vancouver Titans, 2019 Pacific Division winners were mutually parted ways with the team. The split comes amid a plethora of issues stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic. The esports world waits for no one and the Vancouver Titans were quickly reformed with a group of T2 Contender's talent. Half of the new players come from Second Wind with the others all having experienced on Academy teams. Jake explains what we should expect of the new blood and how long we should give them to acclimatize to the league before making judgments. One thing is for certain, their debut weekend against the Justice and Mayhem did not look good.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.