Episode 289 - Speedrunning Exhaustion

It's been a while but we're back, and we've brought with us a whole host of opinions on games new and old, including Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, Mina The Hollower, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, and Gears of War: E-Day!Follow Checkpoint Chat on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatThreads: https://www.threads.com/@checkpointchatBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/checkpointchat.bsky.socialWant to listen to more gaming goodness, on other platforms? Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more right here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/checkpointchat-- SHOW NOTES --00:00:00​ - Daylight savings and sleep disturbances00:20:55 - Sandy is finally playing Mina the Hollower (FOR REAL)00:38:08 - Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is so layered00:58:48 - Gears of War: E-Day surprised the hell out of us01:19:37 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is also real good#gamingpodcast #gamingchannels #gamingreview

It's a bumper episode of Checkpoint Chat with Sandy and Matty both absolutely floored by how good Big Walk is, with a long discussion about the captivating co-op puzzler. Matty has also loved his time with another Capcom hit in Onimusha: Way of the Sword, while Sandy has finally taken a look at Minishoot Adventures and cannot believe it's taken this long to play one of the best Zelda-likes around. Finally, Wolverine just doesn't have the sauce, does it?Follow Checkpoint Chat on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatThreads: https://www.threads.com/@checkpointchatBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/checkpointchat.bsky.socialWant to listen to more gaming goodness, on other platforms? Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more right here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/checkpointchat-- SHOW NOTES --00:00:00​ - Droughts and smart kettles00:15:33 - We take a Big Walk (and LOVE the heck out of it)00:44:49 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword fees so good01:00:18 - Minishoot Adventures is an indie gem01:06:04 - Marvel's Wolverine feels a little blunt#gamingpodcast #gamingchannels #gamingreview

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. Follow Checkpoint Chat on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatThreads: https://www.threads.com/@checkpointchatBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/checkpointchat.bsky.socialWant to listen to more gaming goodness, on other platforms? Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more right here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/checkpointchat-- SHOW NOTES --00:00:00​ - It literally doesn't rain in London00:11:23 - Will Marvel's Wolverine be good?00:19:28 - We have... thoughts about Halo: Campaign Evolved00:48:58 - Big Walk is a big surprise01:14:11 - Wait, a question?#gamingpodcast #gamingchannels #gamingreview

We're back and we've brought a chest full of games! On this show 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?Follow Checkpoint Chat on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatThreads: https://www.threads.com/@checkpointchatBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/checkpointchat.bsky.socialWant to listen to more gaming goodness, on other platforms? Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more right here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/checkpointchat-- SHOW NOTES --00:00:00​ - Speedrunning is so weird but so cool00:13:21 - Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is still one of the franchise greats00:34:03 - That one time Matty previewed Assassin's Creed Syndicate00:40:21 - Both earned the number in 007 First Light00:53:18 - Alessandro has spent some time with Rhythm Paradise Groove01:00:41 - Mina the Hollower is modern retro goodness#gamingpodcast #gamingchannels #gamingreview

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. Follow Checkpoint Chat on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatThreads: https://www.threads.com/@checkpointchatBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/checkpointchat.bsky.socialWant to listen to more gaming goodness, on other platforms? Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more right here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/checkpointchat-- SHOW NOTES --00:00:00​ - SO MANY GAMES TO LOOK FORWARD TO00:17:52 - 007 First Light is good, but it could be better00:34:08 - Help Matty is addicted to Forza Horizon 600:45:50 - We finished Saros so long ago00:59:41 - Sandy is loving Mina the Hollower01:08:48 - WTF are Nintendo doing with Mario?#gamingpodcast #gamingchannels #gamingreview

This week on Checkpoint Chat, ESKOM ATTACKS, but not before we get our full thoughts out on Forza Horizon 6! No but seriously, we lost power during recording, so apologies for the shorter episode this time around. Follow Checkpoint Chat on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatThreads: https://www.threads.com/@checkpointchatBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/checkpointchat.bsky.socialWant to listen to more gaming goodness, on other platforms? Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more right here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/checkpointchat-- SHOW NOTES --00:00:00​ - Are we our parents now???00:11:38 - Forza Horizon 6 is REAL good! #gamingpodcast #gamingchannels #gamingreview

This week on Checkpoint Chat, Sandy and Matty take a trip to a 3D-printed moon in Pragmata, Housemarque is back and better than ever with its fast-paced shooter, Saros, and where else would you find Hideo Kojima, Gabe Newell, and Reggie Fils-Aimé on an island other than Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream?Follow Checkpoint Chat on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/checkpointchat.bsky.social Want to listen to more gaming goodness, on other platforms? Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more right here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/checkpointchat-- SHOW NOTES --00:00:00​ - Hardware has dumb naming conventions00:16:54 - Pragmata certainly surprised us 00:39:10 - That Resident Evil movie looks good00:41:43​ - Saros is going to suck us right in00:51:54​ - Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is so silly (and we love it)01:00:18​ - What does Kojima do all day?#gamingpodcast #gamingchannels #gamingreview

This week on Checkpoint Chat, we get an early look at the beauty of Japan in Forza Horizon 6, continue catching (and building) them all in Pokémon Pokopia, check in on the Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Meetup in Bellabel Park DLC, and go back in time to play indie hit ElecHead!Follow Checkpoint Chat on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/checkpointchat.bsky.social Want to listen to more gaming goodness, on other platforms? Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more right here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/checkpointchat-- SHOW NOTES --00:00:00​ - Tech problems and the future of AI00:19:23 - Pokémon Pokopia is so chilled00:38:48 - Cars go VROOM VROOM in Forza Horizon 600:51:30​ - ElecHead is delightful and short01:01:26​ - The Super Mario Bros. Wonder DLC has a long name#gamingpodcast #gamingchannels #gamingreview

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!Follow Checkpoint Chat on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/checkpointchat.bsky.social Want to listen to more gaming goodness, on other platforms? Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more right here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/checkpointchat-- SHOW NOTES --00:00:00​ - Did you know that we have a podcast?00:12:53 - Marathon is unforgiving, but we can't stop playing it00:45:41​ - Pokémon Pokopia is such a smart idea01:02:10​ - Resident Evil Requiem left us wanting MORE#gamingpodcast #gamingchannels #gamingreview

In a bumper episode of Checkpoint Chat we share our thoughts on Resident Evil Requiem, some concerns over the launch of Marathon, the exceptional challenge of climbing adventure Cairn, the mediocrity of God of War: Sons of Sparta, the absolute BS that is Bilewater in Hollow Knight Silksong, and the delightful joy of being cat Mario in Bowser's Fury.Follow Checkpoint Chat on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/checkpointchat.bsky.social Want to listen to more gaming goodness, on other platforms? Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more right here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/checkpointchat-- SHOW NOTES --00:00:00​ - Shaving is such a pain00:15:37 - Resident Evil Requiem is scary good00:36:40​ - Is Marathon going to be okay?00:51:20​ - Cairn is an indie gem01:08:10​ - God of War: Sons of Sparta is... okay01:20:03​ - Sandy hates Bilewater in Silksong (don't we all?)01:28:42​ - Bowser's Fury is a blueprint for future Mario games#gamingpodcast #gamingchannels #gamingreview