Checkpoint Daily Podcast

Robbie and Ben take the time to talk about some of their favorite superheroes. While heroes may have started out as adults in the Golden Age, the Silver Age started to introduce us to sidekicks. They were almost always younger versions of the titular hero. Normally differentiated by adding 'kid' or "lad' onto their name. Such as Kid Flash or Aqualad. But over the years they've grown and become more than that. In the best cases, they didn't even start out at sidekicks but as heroes all their own.

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Kotaku just released an article asking if you could figure out whether the name was an Energy Drink or an RPG Spell. James, Robbie, and Weirdbeard test their knowledge, but Robbie created a mystery concoction to up the stakes. Play along with us and let us know how you did in the comments below!

Read the full Kotaku List here: https://kotaku.com/rpg-spell-or-energy-drink-flavor-1843026399

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The worldwide luxury brand Louis Vuitton released the LVxLOL collection with 30 items that have been influenced by League of Legends. The crew discusses the line then tries to guess how much some of the items cost. Plus, Fortnite has had some really great crossover events but nothing like this: an exclusive sneak peak at Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker inside the actual game played on the in-game drive-in theater. Plus, a trailer just released for Ryan Reynolds' new movie New Guy that sees a NPC in a video game become the hero.

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The latest esports and video game news. Korea is having some issues with overly predatory contracts. It's actually so bad that the Fair Trade Commission is stepping in to make sure everything is on the up & up. Plus, Sony did their last State of Play for 2019. The crew breaks down all the exciting announcements.

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Can you guess the video game if all you have to go on is a single sound effect? Netflix cancels one of the best series of all time - we'll tell you which series got the axe! Plus, we ask our social media followers what game you are most thankful for & What game in 2019 surprised you the most?

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Weird Beard went to the arcade and noticed a difference between how people approach arcade gaming. Riot Games is paying out $10 million to its female employees, we'll tell you why. Plus, could The Witcher be the best video game adaptation ever? Or is it not a video game adaptation at all? Judge Nate presides. 

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Are playing video games competitively actually harder than football? Ninja seems to think so... WWE2K20 is so bad it may impact future games in the franchise. Plus, we take a look at the various trades that will end up impacting the 2020 season of both Overwatch league and League of Legends.

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Half of the crew are playing Pokemon so what are some other games made for kids we still play and enjoy as adults? Plus, Mathieu Cote, Developer for Dead By Daylight answers a few questions and we find out who can spot the fake horror movie: Nate or Mathieu. 

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Google entered the gaming space with Stadia, Joe shares hands on thoughts, we also take a look at the nominees for this years Game Awards. China continues to crack down on video games by asking arcades and net cafes to ban anyone under 18 unless its a school holiday. Plus, what will it take you to invest in VR?

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This week the internet could only talk about one thing and that’s the launch of Disney+. From the Mandalorian to Avengers: Endgame, the 90s X-Men and Spider-Man to Gargoyles, there’s something for everyone. Plus, Robbie got to talk with the general manager of the Houston Outlaws about why the home and away game concept is so important in the Overwatch esports scene. Finally, we asked our social media followers what the weirdest game is they’ve ever played. In celebration of Death Stranding releasing, we talk about some of the strangest stuff out there.

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