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Checkpoint Chat is an invitation to an all new gaming conversation. Hosted by seasoned writers Alessandro Barbosa (Gamespot, Critical Hit) and Matthew Figueira (Critical Hit), indulge yourself in discussion about games being played right now, weekly news and conversations with you, a listener.
‘At The Checkpoint’ Podcast is the place to be for Mountain,Trail and Coastal Running interviews. Just like a Checkpoint in a race these Podcasts are bite sized. The Runners,The Pioneers and not forgetting the Mavericks of the Endurance World will be amongst the guests on the show.Bringing a wealth of Endurance Running and Ultra Organising experience ‘At The Checkpoint’ Podcast Is hosted by the blister giving Huw Williams and his unique interview style which guarantee a very entertaining and ...
A video game show, for gamers by gamers, hosted by Chris Dalisay, Patrick Romero, and Ryan Raymundo. We’re a video game based conversational podcast with a hint of comedy mixed in. The show is spent talking about what we’re currently playing, while also getting into the current events of the video game world. Towards the end, the podcast is capped off with the fan favorite Last Checkpoint debate, where Chris moderates a debate between Ryan and Patrick. Example debate topics include “Esports ...
This is a show about videogames, The people who play them and the people who make them. Each week, a guest on the show talks about the games that have shaped their life in one way or another. Games that have inspired them, games that forged connections with others and games that have soothed wounds. Checkpoints!
The intersection of biology, medicine, and informatics is exciting. Join Kwat, MD-PhD student at Stanford and cofounder of few biotechs, as he interviews guests from these fields (and friends). If you want to learn science from audio, conversation, and stories, this show is for you. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kwat/support
This week on Checkpoint Chat, we dive into space mines with Deep Rock Galactic, get physical with Nintendo Switch Sports, dissect what best fits in Kirby's mouth with The Forgotten Land, and juggle two jobs with Moonlighter. ---- SHOW NOTES ----- 00:00:00 - Excellent timing and stopping the car 00:08:40 - Another Elden Ring check in (of course) 00…
This week on Checkpoint Chat, we break everything in sight during a tour through Teardown, conspire to overthrow governments in Road 96, and touch on the lingering effects of both Metroid Dread and Rogue Legacy. ---- SHOW NOTES ----- 00:00:00 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY SANDY and expensive cars 00:14:21 - Kirby and the Forgotten Land is real good... 00:20:54…
This week on Checkpoint Chat, we wax lyrical about Tunic and revisit childhood memories with Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. There's also some food crimes about melting chocolate eggs, don't call the police.
We're back and so are the games! This week on Checkpoint Chat we check out Ghostwire: Tokyo, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and the latest Xbox Game Pass hit, Tunic! ---- SHOW NOTES ----- 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:12 - Diving and the origins of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 00:11:01 - A mention of Horizon Forbidden West and Elden Ring 00:11:47 - Our ful…
This week on a deja-vu episode of Checkpoint Chat, we're still talking about the gigantic games we're playing including Elden Ring, Horizon Forbidden West, Gran Turismo 7, and more.
This week on Checkpoint Chat, we get our car collections on in Gran Turismo 7, while also checking in with the never-ending playthroughs of both Horizon Forbidden West and Elden Ring, both of which are still *very good*.
Podcast host chats with Paul Breen about this years first version of Berkeley Marathons! We find out about the original one in the states and although everyone who toes up on the start line will DNF what it means both mentally and physically to take part. To find out more details and how to sign up for the UK version here is the link:- https://www.…
This week on day/night episode of Checkpoint Chat, we unravel the mysteries of Elden Ring and breakdown why it's the first game to actually learn from Breath of the Wild, while also examining how Horizon Forbidden West ignores it in all of the worst ways.
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Episode 177 - Packing Heat In That Gi
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This week on Checkpoint Chat, we finally have the chance to talk about our time with Valve's Steam Deck while also checking in on Horizon Forbidden West after a lot more time with the sequel. Also, have you seen Ryu's feet?
This week on Checkpoint Chat, Sandy and Matty travel to the distant future with Horizon Forbidden West, while also checking-in on the martial art antics of Sifu and the destructive bosses of Dark Souls III.
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Episode 175 - You Wouldn't Eat A Car
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We're back and it's a packed week on Checkpoint Chat as we check out Pokemon Arceus, Dark Souls III, Dying Light 2, and more. Also did you see what Kirby was eating in that Nintendo Direct?
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At the Checkpoint chats with Last Man Standing Backyard Ultras Sammy Daye
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In this episode Huw Williams chats to Sammy Daye from the Epic Last Man Standing Backyard Ultra about the forthcoming event. A great listen for those looking to learn tips and secrets of backyard competing as well as a flavour of what’s in store for the competitors for the event which is now in its 7th year and also hosting the first Four Nations B…
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Episode 174 - Cigarette Lighter Boi
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This week on Checkpoint Chat, we dive into the dangerous caverns of Spelunky 2, travel back in time to catch those pocket monsters in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, and we check out some of the improvements made to two exceptional PS4 games in Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection.
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Episode 173 - New Year, New Monopoly
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Checkpoint Chat is back, and we've got a truckload of games to talk about that kept us busy during the holidays, including Halo: Infinite, Dead Space, Firewatch, Pokemon: Shining Pearl, Castle Crashers, and lots more. Welcome home.
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Episode 172 - Checkpoint Chat's Game of the Year 2021
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This week on Checkpoint Chat we're celebrating the greatest games of a stacked 2021, talking through stand-out hits like Chicory, Monster Hunter: Rise, Returnal, Deathloop, Outer Wilds, and...Symphony of the Night? ---- SHOW NOTES ----- 00:00:00 - It's our party! 00:02:28 - Matty's honourable mentions 00:07:07 - Sandy's honourable mentions 00:12:…
This week on Checkpoint Chat, we're back to being humanity's last hope in Halo Infinite's campaign, The Matrix Unreal Engine 5 demo is mind-blowing, and The Game Awards showed us an exciting future for new games coming out soon. ---- SHOW NOTES ----- 00:00:00 - Sleeping forever and Covid vaccinations 00:15:03 - Halo Infinite's campaign is REAL goo…
This week on Checkpoint Chat, it's awards season for those darn videogames, with the annual Game Awards taking place. Who do we think will win? 12 Minutes? Definitely not.
This week in a century and nice Checkpoint Chat, Halo Infinite is good and it's just a massive surprise, It Takes Two is worming its way into our hearts, and Activision remains a terrible place.
This week on Checkpoint Chat, we take unboxing to a new level with the charming Unpacking, World War II has to be ended again in Call of Duty: Vanguard, and just what the hell is up with those Grand Theft Auto remasters?
This week on Checkpoint Chat, we take the scenic route though Mexico in Forza Horizon 5, endure bullshit dice rolls in Mario Party Superstars, and boy did you SEE that Elden Ring footage?
This week on Checkpoint Chat, it's time to get familiar with a new crew of space pirates in Guardians of the Galaxy, there's heads to be popped in Back 4 Blood, and Facebook is called what now?
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Episode 165 - Review-Bombing A Fridge
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This week on Checkpoint Chat we unravel all the secrets that Metroid Dread holds, shoot thousands of zombies in the head in Back 4 Blood, and make serious decisions about who lives and dies in Unsighted.
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An Exclusive with Ultra Runner Gordon Hughes
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For almost 10 years Gordon has been adding up and impressive list of races and mind boggling races. A bit of a Lazarus Lake but the running kind,almost off the grid with his training and preparation. A great pal of host Huw Williams, we get the tip of the iceberg of what Gordon has achieved,his ability to remove himself from any physical discomfort…
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Should You Buy The Nintendo Switch OLED? - Sponsored Episode
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This week on Checkpoint Chat, and sponsored by Nintendo South Africa, we dive into the Nintendo Switch OLED and why this seemingly small upgrade can feel like a whole lot more in your hands.
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Episode 164 - Metroid Dread-ing The Week
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This week on Checkpoint Chat, we curl up into a ball and hunt some aliens with Metroid Dread, explore the mysteries of the universe with Outer Wilds: Echoes of the Eye, and just blow shit up in Far Cry 6.
This week on Checkpoint Chat, we dive into new mysteries with Outer Wilds and Echoes of the Eye, gawk at the surprisingly entrancing Kena: Bridges of Spirits, and breakdown why Diablo II just isn't all that fun 20 years after release.
This week on Checkpoint Chat, Sandy travels to the past for good and bad in Diablo II: Resurrected, while Matty has turned the tutorial corner in Tales of Arise and just can't get enough of those cute rot creatures in Kena: Bridge of Spirits.
This week on Checkpoint Chat it's all about LOOPS again as Matty dives into his experience with Arkane's Deathloop. We also touch on Diablo II, who is still playing Overwatch, and what if your fingers were your tongue. Delightful.
This week on a stacked episode of Checkpoint Chat, we've been playing endless runs of Deathloop ahead of release, plunged into the depths of World War II again with Call of Duty: Vanguard, and plucked statue armpit hair in WarioWare: Get It Together.
This week on Checkpoint Chat, we dive into the brains of Psychonauts 2, revisit the gorgeous landscapes of Ghost of Tsushima and its latest expansion, and is Destiny 2 finally calling us back to it?
DNFing a thing of dread or a learning curve? Also this is the last episode directly about running as I use my new experience of life to assist in how to help with your stumbling blocks and personal challenges
This week on Checkpoint Chat we're stuck in a time loop as we dive into deep spoilers for 12 Minutes and Outer Wilds. We also take a quick trip to Iki Island with Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut, and break down all the juciy Gamescom news. 12 Minutes Spoilers - 41:00 - 50:00 Outer Wilds Spoilerchat - 50:00 - 1:18:00…
This week on Checkpoint Chat, there's alien that need hunting in Aliens: Fireteam Elite, ancient Roman empires to save in The Forgotten City, and just what the hell has happened to Halo Infinite?
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Episode 156 - Teaching Romans The Memes
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This week on Checkpoint Chat, we visit an ancient civilization in The Forgotten City, tease all sorts of ghosts in Phasmaphobia, and remember just how amazing Def Jam: Fight for New York was.
This week on Checkpoint Chat, we shoot zombies that aren't called zombies in Back 4 Blood, Matty takes multiple shots at the bar with Maneater, Raji, and Outer Wild, and Sandy is in love with Halo again.
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Episode 154 - Duelling An Orangutan
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This week on Checkpoint Chat we take some quick shots of games at the bar, touching on Microsoft Flight Simulator, Death's Door, Trackmania, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, and Halo Infinite. You might say we're drunk on goodness.
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Episode 153 - Sleeping In The Shower
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This week on Checkpoint Chat, we reap souls as a crow in Death's Door, destroy rivals on the road in Trackmania, and curse the poor controls in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD. For more on the Activision/Blizzard lawsuit, read here: https://kotaku.com/activision-blizzard-sued-by-california-over-widespread-1847339746…
This week on Checkpoint Chat we dive into big spoilers for Final Fantasy VII Remake, make weapons out of children in Monster Hunter Stories 2, and discuss what scares us the most (it's spiders). Final Fantasy VII Remake Spoilerchat: 18:00-45:00
This week on Checkpoint Chat, Matty has FEELINGS on Chicory, Sandy is so very close to the heartbreaking end of Final Fantasy VII Remake, and the pair decide what the best animal companion would be.
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Episode 150 - Air Horn Celebrations
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This week on an auspicious Checkpoint Chat we dive into the colourful, striking world of Chicory: A Colorful Tale, Matty achieved platinum glory in Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, and he celebrates on the green with Mario Golf: Super Rush.
This week on a par for the course episode, we check out Mario Golf: Super Rush and spend some time on the green, kitchen chaos in Overcooked 2, and the HoneyBee Inn for a bit of Final Fantasy VII Remake.
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Episode 148 - Emotional Piano Chord
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It's back to actual games this week on Checkpoint Chat, with discussions on Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, and...wait we're doing Breath of the Wild again?
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John Stocker chats with Huw about his mind bending Backyard ultra world Record.
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Huw dives deep in super geek level chatting with the very humble John Stocker about his world record at the https://www.challenge-running.co.uk/ Backyard Ultra. Kit questions,how he bends his mind and also his race Mantra. Thanks John it was an absolute pleasure https://www.gofundme.com/f/to-make-it-big-dogs-backyard-ultra-in-tennessee?member=11910…
It's the best time of the year, again, with E3 2021 delivering some incredible showcases. We talk through all the big announcements at keynotes from Xbox, Summer Games Fest, Ubisoft, and Square Enix--what we loved, what looks interesting, and something about chaos.
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Episode 146 - Who Is Going To Win E3 2021?
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'Tis the season for be predicting games, as Checkpoint Chat runs through the full E3 2021 schedule with all our hopes and dreams for big game announcements and showcases. Halo Infinite! God of War! Breath of the Wild 2! And...Marvel's XCOM?
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Episode 145 - If You Can Dodge A Wrench
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This week on Checkpoint Chat we dive into the red ball mayhem of Knockout City, create unique looking characters in Miitopia, check in on the gorgeous Ori and the Will of the Wisps, and check out a flurry of pre-E3 game announcements.
This week on Checkpoint Chat, Resident Evil Village is another fine show of form from Capcom, New Pokemon Snap offers some cheerful fun, Bravely Default 2 is finally finished, and just how incredible does Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition look? LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/checkpointchat…
This week on Checkpoint Chat, we're stuck in another loop with more Returnal talk, Microsoft and Sony are making BANK with new consoles, and Ratchet and Clank continues to blow us away. LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/checkpointchat See our official website: https://www.checkpointchat.com/…
This week on Chekpoint Chat, things get groundhog again with a pre-release preview of PS5 exclusive, Returnal, as well as a short trip to Resident Evil Village's creepy new setting. Matty and Sandy then answer the ultimate question: would you eat yourself if you were a hotdog? LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/checkpointchat Se…
It’s déjà vu on Checkpoint Chat, as Resident Evil Remake and Monster Hunter Rise are on the menu again. But how about those big PS5 changes finally?
