Checkpoint: A Video Game Podcast

EPISODE 20! Wow, twenty episodes... Thats wild. Thank you for listening! This week we talk about more additions to the Gran Turismo movie's cast, Battlefield's ability, (or lack thereof,) to take advantage of Call of Duty's potential Xbox exclusivity, the Heat game we almost got, and the Tiny Tina's Wonderlands Spinoffs we're going to get. Oh, and Splinter Cell is getting a remake. Podcast Description:Patreon: checkpointpodcast.comInstagram: @chkpnt_Twitter: @chkpnt_Tyler:PlayStation Network (@davidhashelhoff_)Matt:Everywhere (@merigrin)MUSIC BY - LAKEY INSPIRED(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Chh7IleTELM)SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspiredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakeyinspiredCHECKPOINT: A VIDEO GAME PODCAST is a product of CHECKPOINT PRODUCTIONS L.L.C. 2021

EPISODE 19! This week we talk about how we're still playing God of War, Cyberpunk has rising from the ashes, Grand Theft Auto 6 leaking all over the place, and more.Podcast Description:Patreon: checkpointpodcast.comInstagram: @chkpnt_Twitter: @chkpnt_Tyler:PlayStation Network (@davidhashelhoff_)Matt:Everywhere (@merigrin)MUSIC BY - LAKEY INSPIRED(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Chh7IleTELM)SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspiredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakeyinspiredProduct of CHECKPOINT PRODUCTIONS L.L.C. 2021

It's been a while! There's lots to catch up on this week from Marvel's Midnight Sons new release date and Bonnie Ross leaving 343industries, to a whole bunch of Assassin's Creed games being announced.Podcast Description:Patreon: checkpointpodcast.comInstagram: @chkpnt_Twitter: @chkpnt_Tyler:PlayStation Network (@davidhashelhoff_)Matt:Everywhere (@merigrin)MUSIC BY - LAKEY INSPIRED(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Chh7IleTELM)SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspiredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakeyinspiredProduct of CHECKPOINT PRODUCTIONS L.L.C. 2021

Episode 17! Tyler gives his thoughts on what it's like to be a cat in Stray, and Matt loves Fall Out so much he decided to actually play Fallout 76. We talk Starfield exclusivity and reminisce about 2001 classic Monkeybone starring Brendan Fraser.Time Stamps:Ps+ July Update - 16:21Bungie Sues Streamer for Copyright Infringement and Cheating - 21:23Discord Voice Chat is Coming to Xbox - 31:07God of War Release Date - 36:54PlayStation Stars - 45:20Stray Review (Topic of the Show) - 51:15Patreon: checkpointpodcast.comInstagram: @chkpnt_Twitter: @chkpnt_Tyler:PlayStation Network (@davidhashelhoff_)Matt:Everywhere (@merigrin)MUSIC BY - LAKEY INSPIRED(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Chh7IleTELM)SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspiredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakeyinspiredProduct of CHECKPOINT PRODUCTIONS L.L.C. 2021

EPISODE 16! Matt lets you know if Assassin's Creed: Valhalla is worth a try after finally completing it with 120 hours invested. Tyler continues to play 100 different games completing none. We get into the news of PlayStation Plus and more!Patreon: checkpointpodcast.comInstagram: @chkpnt_Twitter: @chkpnt_Tyler:PlayStation Network (@davidhashelhoff_)Matt:Everywhere (@merigrin)MUSIC BY - LAKEY INSPIRED(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Chh7IleTELM)SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspiredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakeyinspiredProduct of CHECKPOINT PRODUCTIONS L.L.C. 2021

EPISODE 15! This week we talk about Matt's experience with Assassin's Creed Valhalla, EA's abysmal Star Wars output, and more!Patreon: checkpointpodcast.comInstagram: @chkpnt_Twitter: @chkpnt_Tyler:PlayStation Network (@davidhashelhoff_)Matt:Everywhere (@merigrin)MUSIC BY - LAKEY INSPIRED(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Chh7IleTELM)SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspiredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakeyinspiredProduct of CHECKPOINT PRODUCTIONS L.L.C. 2021

EPISODE 14! Let's talk about Russia allowing piracy, Elden Ring, Berserk and more!Patreon: checkpointpodcast.comInstagram: @chkpnt_Twitter: @chkpnt_Tyler:PlayStation Network (@davidhashelhoff_)Matt:Everywhere (@merigrin)MUSIC BY - LAKEY INSPIRED(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Chh7IleTELM)SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspiredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakeyinspiredProduct of CHECKPOINT PRODUCTIONS L.L.C. 2021

EPISODE 13! We took an impromptu break, we're sorry. Come listen to us try and get back into the swing of things while we talk about two of the biggest games releasing this year, Horizon: Forbidden West and Elden Ring!Patreon: checkpointpodcast.comInstagram: @chkpnt_Twitter: @chkpnt_Tyler:PlayStation Network (@davidhashelhoff_)Matt:Everywhere (@merigrin)MUSIC BY - LAKEY INSPIRED(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Chh7IleTELM)SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspiredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakeyinspiredProduct of CHECKPOINT PRODUCTIONS L.L.C. 2021

EPISODE 12! Let's talk about our experiences with Far Cry 6! We also watched the new James Bond.Patreon: checkpointpodcast.comInstagram: @chkpnt_Twitter: @chkpnt_Tyler:PlayStation Network (@davidhashelhoff_)Matt:Everywhere (@merigrin)MUSIC BY - LAKEY INSPIRED(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Chh7IleTELM)SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspiredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakeyinspiredProduct of CHECKPOINT PRODUCTIONS L.L.C. 2021

EPISODE 11! I'm sorry for keeping you waiting - I'm terrible at this and also recently moved so it took me way too long. In this episode we talk about Deathloop and Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and dive into if it matters whether or not God of War keeps the same rowboat animations. Thank you for listening, I hope you enjoy.Patreon: checkpointpodcast.comInstagram: @chkpnt_Twitter: @chkpnt_Tyler:PlayStation Network (@davidhashelhoff_)Matt:Everywhere (@merigrin)MUSIC BY - LAKEY INSPIRED(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Chh7IleTELM)SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspiredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakeyinspiredProduct of CHECKPOINT PRODUCTIONS L.L.C. 2021

EPISODE 10! This week we delve into PlayStation's most recent State of Play event and talk about what we're excited for coming up in PlayStation's release schedule.Patreon: checkpointpodcast.comInstagram: @chkpnt_Twitter: @chkpnt_Tyler:PlayStation Network (@davidhashelhoff_)Matt:Everywhere (@merigrin)MUSIC BY - LAKEY INSPIRED(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Chh7IleTELM)SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspiredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakeyinspiredProduct of CHECKPOINT PRODUCTIONS L.L.C. 2021

EPISODE 9! This week we go over Horizon's upgrade fee, or lack there of, and Kotaku's bullshit "coverage" of Far Cry 6.Patreon: checkpointpodcast.comInstagram: @chkpnt_Twitter: @chkpnt_Tyler:PlayStation Network (@davidhashelhoff_)Matt:Everywhere (@merigrin)MUSIC BY - LAKEY INSPIRED(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Chh7IleTELM)SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspiredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakeyinspiredProduct of CHECKPOINT PRODUCTIONS L.L.C. 2021

EPISODE 8! This week we dive into Halo Infinite's lack of split screen campaign and forge at launch, Fortnite's potentially disastrous attempt at recreating the civil rights movement, and more!Patreon: checkpointpodcast.comInstagram: @chkpnt_Twitter: @chkpnt_Tyler:PlayStation Network (@davidhashelhoff_)Matt:Everywhere (@merigrin)MUSIC BY - LAKEY INSPIRED(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Chh7IleTELM)SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspiredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakeyinspiredProduct of CHECKPOINT PRODUCTIONS L.L.C. 2021

Unfortunately the audio files for episode 7 became corrupted so all we have to offer you at the moment is our sincerest apologies, and the promise that episode 8 will be ready to go by Sunday 9/26 at the latest. Thank you for your patience!Patreon: checkpointpodcast.comInstagram: @chkpnt_Twitter: @chkpnt_Tyler:PlayStation Network (@davidhashelhoff_)Matt:Everywhere (@merigrin)MUSIC BY - LAKEY INSPIRED(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Chh7IleTELM)SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspiredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakeyinspiredProduct of CHECKPOINT PRODUCTIONS L.L.C. 2021

This is a repost NOT a new episode. If you've already listened to episode 6 this will be the sameEpisode 6! We talk about the toxic leadership at Fullbright, Ben Shapiro's appearance on Bill Maher to discuss Critical Race Theory (spoilers: it sucked), and a bunch of other gaming and anime newsPatreon: checkpointpodcast.comInstagram: @chkpnt_Twitter: @chkpnt_Tyler:PlayStation Network (@davidhashelhoff_)Matt:Everywhere (@merigrin)MUSIC BY - LAKEY INSPIRED(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Chh7IleTELM)SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspiredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakeyinspiredProduct of CHECKPOINT PRODUCTIONS L.L.C. 2021

EPISODE 5! After weeks of trying and trying to salvage the old episode - IT's HERE! We're sorry for the delay, and we hope you enjoy. In this episode we talk about the endless cycle of remaking games and reusing IP, Battlefield Portal and more!Patreon: checkpointpodcast.comInstagram: @chkpnt_Twitter: @chkpnt_Tyler:PlayStation Network (@davidhashelhoff_)Matt:Everywhere (@merigrin)MUSIC BY - LAKEY INSPIRED(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Chh7IleTELM)SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspiredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakeyinspiredProduct of CHECKPOINT PRODUCTIONS L.L.C. 2021

EPISODE 4! We talk Valve's new Steamdeck, Ubisoft's uninteresting free-to-play Tom Clancy FPS "XDefiant," China's influence over game publishers and developers, and Back4Blood has a bad ass new trailer.Patreon: checkpointpodcast.comInstagram: @chkpnt_Twitter: @chkpnt_Tyler:PlayStation Network (@davidhashelhoff_)Matt:Everywhere (@merigrin)MUSIC BY - LAKEY INSPIRED(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Chh7IleTELM)SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspiredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakeyinspiredProduct of CHECKPOINT PRODUCTIONS L.L.C. 2021

EPISODE 3! Cyberpunk is back on the PlayStation Store just one week and its already the best selling game digitally for PS4? Square Enix won't be showing Final Fantasy XVI footage until close to release? Hideo Kojima agrees with Matt? More proof we live in a simulation.Patreon: checkpointpodcast.comInstagram: @chkpnt_Twitter: @chkpnt_Tyler:PlayStation Network (@davidhashelhoff_)Matt:Everywhere (@merigrin)MUSIC BY - LAKEY INSPIRED(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Chh7IleTELM)SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspiredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakeyinspiredProduct of CHECKPOINT PRODUCTIONS L.L.C. 2021

Episode 2! We talk about Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser's new studio, Dead Space Rumors, entitled gamers and more!Patreon: checkpointpodcast.comInstagram: @chkpnt_Twitter: @chkpnt_Tyler:PlayStation Network (@davidhashelhoff_)Matt:Everywhere (@merigrin)MUSIC BY - LAKEY INSPIRED(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Chh7IleTELM)SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspiredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakeyinspiredProduct of CHECKPOINT PRODUCTIONS L.L.C. 2021

THE INAUGURAL EPISODE! We talk about Cyberpunk being back on the Playstation Store, Outriders success due to Xbox's Game Pass, Back for Blood requiring an online connection, Final Fantasy Origin Demo is finally working, and Xbox is looking at adding Game Pass functionality to smart TV's.Patreon: checkpointpodcast.comInstagram: @chkpnt_Twitter: @chkpnt_Tyler:PlayStation Network (@davidhashelhoff_)Matt:Everywhere (@merigrin)MUSIC BY - LAKEY INSPIRED(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Chh7IleTELM)SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspiredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakeyinspiredProduct of CHECKPOINT PRODUCTIONS L.L.C. 2021