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Checkpoint Chat @checkpointchat.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

It's a bumper episode of Checkpoint Chat with Sandy and Matty both floored by how good Big Walk is. Matty has also loved his time with Onimusha: Way of the Sword, while Sandy has taken a look at Minishoot Adventures. Finally, Wolverine just doesn't have the sauce, does it? #gaming #podcast

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Checkpoint Chat @checkpointchat.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

We're back to business with two games that feature beautiful beaches! Is Halo: Campaign Evolved a worthy remake, and what exactly is Big Walk? We then cap things off with a VERY important discussion about kitchen utensils. #gaming #podcast

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Checkpoint Chat @checkpointchat.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

We're back and we've brought a chest full of games! We chat about how damn good Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is, how to hit a button the best in Rhythm Paradise Groove, earning the number in 007 First Light, and just what the hell is a Mina the Hollower anyway? #gaming #podcast

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Checkpoint Chat @checkpointchat.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

This week on Checkpoint Chat, MATTY FORGOT TO RECORD VIDEO! But thankfully our audio survived for you to hear discussions about 007: First Light, Saros, Mina the Hollower, and Forza Horizon 6. 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w22... 🎙️ creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/... #gaming #podcast

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Checkpoint Chat @checkpointchat.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Psssst, did you miss our last episode? 👀 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmWv... 🎙️ creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/... #gaming #podcast

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Checkpoint Chat @checkpointchat.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

ICYMI: we get an early look at the beauty of Japan in Forza Horizon 6, continued catching (and building) them all in Pokémon Pokopia, checked in on the Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Meetup in Bellabel Park DLC, and went back in time to play indie hit ElecHead! #gaming #podcast

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Checkpoint Chat @checkpointchat.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

This week on Checkpoint Chat, we do a fair bit of brutal running in Marathon, fall in love with Pokémon Pokopia, and juggle two good games in Resident Evil Requiem! 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhxY... 🎙️ creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/... #gaming #podcast

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Checkpoint Chat @checkpointchat.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

In a bumper episode of Checkpoint Chat we share our thoughts on Resident Evil Requiem, Marathon, Cairn, God of War: Sons of Sparta, Hollow Knight Silksong, and Bowser's Fury! Buckle up and watch/listen: 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=VH-H... 🎙️ creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/... #gaming #podcast

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Checkpoint Chat @checkpointchat.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

We're finally back and ready for a new year of excellent games! But first, we dive into some 2025 gems we've played over the last few weeks, including Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Dispatch, ARC Raiders, and Hollow Knight: Silksong. #gaming #podcast

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Checkpoint Chat @checkpointchat.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

ICYMI: here's the best gaming experiences we fell in love with in 2025, which might influence what we see in the years to come... 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-xB... 🎙️ creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/... #gaming #podcast

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Checkpoint Chat @checkpointchat.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

It's that time of year again! Who will walk away with all the Keighleys in hand, and which titles are going to cruelly miss out? Here's all our predictions for The Game Awards! 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxM2... 🎙️ creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/... #gaming #podcast

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Checkpoint Chat @checkpointchat.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

This week, games are actually being finished! Sandy is finally done with Death Stranding 2 and cannot contain how much he was into its earnest bullshit. Meanwhile Matty has triumphed in Hades 2, which might just be a big GOTY contender going into the last weeks of the year. #gaming #podcast

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Checkpoint Chat @checkpointchat.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

This week on Checkpoint Chat, we check out the long-awaited return of Ryu in Ninja Gaiden 4. The Outer Worlds 2 is also out and reminding us that Fallout New Vegas was pretty damn good, and so is this latest Obsidian role-playing game set in capitalist space hell. #gaming #podcast

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Checkpoint Chat @checkpointchat.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

This week, we finally check out Ghost of Yotei! Matty has also finally started Hades II after Hollow Knight: Silksong released him from its grasp, while Sandy has been enjoying a different kind of kart racer with Sonic Racing Crossworlds. #gaming #podcast

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Checkpoint Chat @checkpointchat.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

It's finally happened; we've played Silksong! Borderlands 4 is also here and attempting to steer the franchise's ship straight again, Prince of Persia gets another great game, and Gears of War is... on PlayStation? #gaming #podcast

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Checkpoint Chat @checkpointchat.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

This week, Death Stranding 2 continues to delight. Mafia The Old Country returns the series to its linear roots, while Battlefield 6 feels familiar and modern. Finally, we check Metavoidal, a new roguelite where you play as a drummer trying to escape an evil band! #gaming #podcast

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Checkpoint Chat @checkpointchat.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

This week, Matty concludes his thoughts on Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. Then there's monkey business on the horizon with Donkey Kong Bananza, before we answer... a listener question? Watch or listen: 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=hobR... 🎙️ creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/... #gaming #podcast

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Checkpoint Chat @checkpointchat.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

We've had the Nintendo Switch 2 for over a month and have plenty to say about its design, pitfalls, and the value of Mario Kart World. Then it's off to Australia in Death Stranding 2, all the feels in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and the enduring pull of Elden Ring Nightreign! #gaming #podcast

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Checkpoint Chat @checkpointchat.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

It's a big week on Checkpoint Chat, with the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 and a brand new Mario Kart! There's also loads of other games to talk about, like Elden Ring Nightreign, Blue Prince, and a bunch of upcoming titles such as Resident Evil Requiem from Summer Game Fest.

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Checkpoint Chat @checkpointchat.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

This week, we dive into Metroid Prime Remastered, Assassin's Creed Shadows, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and Monster Hunter Rise. There's also talk of the Nintendo Switch 2, which is just around the corner... #gaming #podcast

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Checkpoint Chat @checkpointchat.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

This week on Checkpoint Chat, it's all about (sometimes) sneaking around in a gorgeous feudal Japan in Assassin's Creed Shadows! Does Ubisoft's latest addition to one of its biggest franchises have what it takes to pull them out of their recent slump, though? #gaming #podcast

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Checkpoint Chat @checkpointchat.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

This week on Checkpoint Chat, there are beasts to hunt out and things to craft from their corpses, with both Matty and Sandy absolutely in love with Monster Hunter Wilds. What's new in the sequel to Capcom's most successful game of all time? Quite a bit actually! #gaming #podcast

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Checkpoint Chat @checkpointchat.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

This week on Checkpoint Chat, we check out Microsoft's first big title of the year with Obsidian's Avowed. Is it finally the game to fill the Skyrim-shaped hole in your heart, or has the long wait underdelivered? #gaming #podcast

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Checkpoint Chat @checkpointchat.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

We're back and ready to talk about all the latest games like...2024's sleeper hit Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, as well as 2005's own Half-Life 2 (which turned 20 a short while ago). Join us in easing into the new year just before the avalanche of games in February kicks in. #gaming #podcast

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Checkpoint Chat @checkpointchat.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

It's been a hell of a year for videogames, so join us in celebrating some of the best experiences the last 12 months have offered! 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Kjg... 🎙️ creators.spotify.com/pod/show/che... #gaming #podcast

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Checkpoint Chat @checkpointchat.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

It's that time of year where Geoff Keighley celebrates the best of the best and sneaks in some announcements along the way! We return for our annual TGA predictions, with some surprising suggestions on who will walk away with the most accolades. #gaming #podcast

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Checkpoint Chat @checkpointchat.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

This week, Metaphor: ReFantazio has us locked into one of the best role-playing games of this generation, LEGO Horizon Adventures looks great but feels a bit thin, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is 2024's sleeper hit, and Stalker 2 has promise despite big technical issues. #gaming #podcast

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