LBR Podcast Network

The Checkpoint Crew invite their executive producer onto the show, the notorious Kevin. They test him on his knowledge of gaming based on a years worth of Checkpoint Radio.

After announcing bankruptcy a year ago, Mad Catz has been resurrected and is looking to bring PC gamers high end products. Steam sets a new concurrent user record with 18 Million. Speaking of records, a Tetris speed runner sets a world record on accident while trying to break another record. Sony also reveals that the PS4 moved over 6 million units over the holidays.

This week in esports MenaRD takes Kumite, securing his second major win since his upset at the Capcom Cup. Google makes moves to invest in mobile esports in China. SK Telecom 1 moves into the PUBG scene, giving them a presence in only two games since they dropped their Starcraft team. Team Secret continues to dominate the DOTA2 market with a win at Captain's Draft 4.0 and lastly, North American secures a win as the Smite World Champions.

Back from their holiday hiatus Ani, Kallo and Juxta dive into the Q and A's Yosheep did on a few servers over the New Year. The questions left a little to be desired, but the answers? Tune in now to find out.

The World Health Organization has officially declared Gaming Disorder as an official mental disorder. The ESA feels this undermines real more problematic and dangerous mental disorders. The FEC crew break down the pros, the cons and real danger.

A few credible leaks and rumors have surfaced surrounding two massively popular franchises. The first is the upcoming Pokemon game for the Switch and the second is a huge update for Street Fighter V. Take 'em with a grain a salt, but they're pretty juicy.

This week in gaming PUBG makes a lot of headlines, starting with their new record of concurrent players surpassing 3.1 Million. They also announced that they're excited to expand onto other consoles and into other forms of media, such as TV or movies. Platinum games is working on several titles including some in-house projects that are somewhere between Indie and Triple A. Plus, Nexon announces that Lawbreakers is officially a flop.

This week in esports rumor have started to swirl that Vancouver may host this years DOTA2 International. Speaking of Valve, their first new game since 2013 releases this year as well. Steam released a report showing that esports games have dominated the top sales. Lastly, there is talk that Japan may finally be entering the esports scene in a big way.

Checkpoint Radio started only 10 months ago in February, it seems so fast. The guys reflect on just how far they've come and how much has changed.

This week in gaming Star Citizen faces even more turmoil as they are being sued by Crytek. PUBG saw it's official release and already over 1 Million players have parachuted out of the cargo plane. Atari announces that the Ataribox is being delayed but is silent on the reasons. Lastly, Steam removes a game from the market place titled, "You must be 18 years old to enter."