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For Checkpoints first Gaming Society discussion we choose to play indie darling of 2018, Celeste. We talk about everything from the gameplay to the music to the story.

With the release of From Software's newest title Sekiro, some people have been calling for an easy mode to be added to the game. We debate whether something like that would harm or benefit in the long run.

Robbie and Norris have been on the road to Boston for PAX East 2019. Join them during their travels for the PAX East 2019 travelogue. The guys share their thoughts on the convention, what they got hands on with and who they talked to!

Nate had a chance to obtain a rare and powerful weapon in Fallout 76, but he would have to pay money for it. Which got us talking about the morality of spending real money in an online game.

With Captain Marvel out, the guys talk about the movie. They also go into full on tin foil hat mode. Spoilers will be told!

As the gaming industry has boomed, the number of games we have access to has grown. But do new games only compete with each other? Do older games still pose as competition? What about other media?

As we all grow up our tastes tend to change. How does it effect our love of gaming? As our time becomes more precious how do we decide to allocate the time we have? At what point does the industry have to respond?

As the Checkpoint Crew attend Frostbite 2019 and watch the exciting Smash Ultimate action, they breakdown the FGC, esports culture and what the scene needs to reach the next pinnacle.

APEX Legends has stormed onto the scene. It takes a lot of cues from other battle royal games but fine tunes and improves some features. Plus, Twitch Rivals hosts the first tournament for the game.