Checkpoint Daily Podcast

This weekend was San Diego Comic-Con and Marvel unveiled all it’s plans for Phase 4 which included tons of new properties. We also discuss what we did over the weekend beside avoiding the 100 degree heat. We also talk about the idea of developers shadow patching games and why it needs to make a comeback.

With the release of the Cats movie trailer, we were all beyond creeped out and decided to talk about other creepy movies. Plus, Joe brings us a story about Gamer Churches in discord? We also talk about what we’d like to see from Marvel out of San Diego Comic Con.

With the major heatwave about to hit most of the US, we talk about the best games to play while stuck inside. We also discuss the finer points of esports footwear and Joe has another list...this time about the best looking consoles ever.

Our good friend Gello joins us to discuss the idea of hiring an esports coach for your kids. We also talk about the first time an MMO really inspired awe in us and what it would take to do that again. Plus, we asked our social media followers what their food to snack on while gaming is.

Sarahscopic is back at the news desk with the latest in esports and gaming, including what the future of the OWL will look like. We also check in on whats happening with the LCS and you'll never guess which OWL team just won the Stage 3 Championship.

After a much needed weekend, the guys return and let us know what they got up to. Plus, Google is implementing their Deep Mind AI into Starcraft. We also ask, how long is too long when it comes to committing time to a single game?

We celebrate the final day of our grand studio opening with a bunch of guests; friend of the show Noah Smith of the Washington Post and Collegiate Overwatch Player of Northwood University, Jon Vokal. Ric "Weird Beard" Hogerheide also sits down with us in studio to talk about a hopeful 2020 presidential candidate, self-proclaimed gamer, Ace Watkins!

We had the pleasure of being joined today by Smash FGC Caster Jack “Script” Ross to talk about the FGC and Smash. Plus, Noah Smith of the Washington Post joined us to discuss an article he wrote about the current state of Esports Contracts in the industry. We also take a moment to discuss why ESPN and the ESPYs still don’t quite have esports right.

We are joined by Bryan Reedy of Gamer Advantage as we discuss Gamer Wellness. We also play a round of Name That Price courtesy of Las Vegas.

As Sarahscopic joins us at the new desk we cover the latest headlines in gaming and esports. Plus, we asked our followers if they've ever canceled plans to play a video game.