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This week on Checkpoint XP:
- (0:00) E3 is Cancelled, along with everything else -
- E3 has joined the growing list of events that have been affected by COVID-19. Even the building where we record is closed to all non-essential personnel. So how did we get in?
- (12:02) Checkpoint's Guide To Gaming
- With coronavirus locking people away at home, we here at CheckpointXP have you covered. Here's our games to get you through the quarantine.
- Then the guys break down what TV shows they're finally getting caught up on.
- (24:00) Ric's Teachable Parenting Moment -
- We've all blamed someone when it wasn't actually their fault. Ric did so in the worst way, and he'll tell us all about it.
- (33:00) Warzone is out and New Collegiate League of Legends Rules-
- Call of Duty's new Warzone mode is out and it's pretty awesome. Ric gives us the rundown.
- Then the guys go over some of the new rules for Collegiate League of Legends. Spoiler: Things are going to be tough if you aren't Riot.
- (42:49) Checkpoint Goes To The Polls
- It's democratic primary season and it's time for Checkpoint to go to the polls. Kali's got 5 ballot initiatives up for consideration, and it's up to the guys to figure out which ones are going to pass and which ones get voted down.
- (54:51) Gaming and Esports News -
- LEGO is Making Super Mario Brothers Play Sets https://kotaku.com/lego-is-making-super-mario-themed-playsets-1842289004
- NBA Player Finders Out Season Suspended While on Twitch https://kotaku.com/nba-player-finds-out-season-suspended-while-playing-on-1842281521
- Discord Ups Livestream Limits Beacuse of Coronavirus https://kotaku.com/discord-ups-livestream-limits-because-of-coronavirus-1842276377
- Lead Writer for Overwatch leaves Blizzard after 20 years https://www.polygon.com/2020/3/11/21174947/overwatch-lead-writer-michael-chu-leaves-blizzard
- PornHub is allowing people in Italy free access to their Premium Services throughout the month of March.
- Steam hits new concurrent user record of 20M
https://dotesports.com/dota-2/news/steam-reaches-new-concurrent-user-record-of-20-million-likely-due-to-coronavirus - OWL and CDL to be played online https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/12/21177465/call-of-duty-league-cdl-overwatch-owl-online-games-esports-coronavirus
- (1:06:53) Awkward Moments In Real Life-
- James had an awkward moment that wound up with him playing bartender.
- Have you ever had a misunderstanding that cost you?
- (1:17:46) Social Media - Best game of all time
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This week on Checkpoint XP:
- (0:00) E3 is Cancelled, along with everything else -
- E3 has joined the growing list of events that have been affected by COVID-19. Even the building where we record is closed to all non-essential personnel. So how did we get in?
- (12:02) Checkpoint's Guide To Gaming
- With coronavirus locking people away at home, we here at CheckpointXP have you covered. Here's our games to get you through the quarantine.
- Then the guys break down what TV shows they're finally getting caught up on.
- (24:00) Ric's Teachable Parenting Moment -
- We've all blamed someone when it wasn't actually their fault. Ric did so in the worst way, and he'll tell us all about it.
- (33:00) Warzone is out and New Collegiate League of Legends Rules-
- Call of Duty's new Warzone mode is out and it's pretty awesome. Ric gives us the rundown.
- Then the guys go over some of the new rules for Collegiate League of Legends. Spoiler: Things are going to be tough if you aren't Riot.
- (42:49) Checkpoint Goes To The Polls
- It's democratic primary season and it's time for Checkpoint to go to the polls. Kali's got 5 ballot initiatives up for consideration, and it's up to the guys to figure out which ones are going to pass and which ones get voted down.
- (54:51) Gaming and Esports News -
- LEGO is Making Super Mario Brothers Play Sets https://kotaku.com/lego-is-making-super-mario-themed-playsets-1842289004
- NBA Player Finders Out Season Suspended While on Twitch https://kotaku.com/nba-player-finds-out-season-suspended-while-playing-on-1842281521
- Discord Ups Livestream Limits Beacuse of Coronavirus https://kotaku.com/discord-ups-livestream-limits-because-of-coronavirus-1842276377
- Lead Writer for Overwatch leaves Blizzard after 20 years https://www.polygon.com/2020/3/11/21174947/overwatch-lead-writer-michael-chu-leaves-blizzard
- PornHub is allowing people in Italy free access to their Premium Services throughout the month of March.
- Steam hits new concurrent user record of 20M
https://dotesports.com/dota-2/news/steam-reaches-new-concurrent-user-record-of-20-million-likely-due-to-coronavirus - OWL and CDL to be played online https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/12/21177465/call-of-duty-league-cdl-overwatch-owl-online-games-esports-coronavirus
- (1:06:53) Awkward Moments In Real Life-
- James had an awkward moment that wound up with him playing bartender.
- Have you ever had a misunderstanding that cost you?
- (1:17:46) Social Media - Best game of all time