Checkpoint Daily Podcast

We check in with our social media followers to find out if you could exclusively stream the last game you played. Listen to the full episode by subscribing to CheckpointXP: On Demand Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. CheckpointXP is a weekly nationally syndicated radio show in the United States and Canada that covers esports and video games. This podcast feed contains On-Demand episodes of the CheckpointXP Radio Show. Join James, Robbie, and producer Weird Beard each week as they run down what you need to know in esports and video games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FIFA 21 released this week and the team talks about whether or not it was necessary to release another FIFA game. Checkpoint correspondent, Speedy joins the team to talk FIFA 21 and also the rumors surrounding the next Spider-Man film. Then, with Kali's wedding coming in two weeks, the crew discuss if video games should be part of your wedding.  Subscribe to CheckpointXP Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Checkpoint Daily is hosted by gamers and video game journalists, Norris Howard, Kali Scales, and Chadd Callahan. They've got your daily update on all the things you love in 30 minutes or less. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chadd for some reason has a massive problem with Rambo in the new Mortal Kombat and he's ready to fight over it. We also explore what kind of game we'd REALLY like to play as John Wick in. And we recap the day's events at World's and Overwatch League Grand Finals Weekend.  Subscribe to CheckpointXP Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Checkpoint Daily is hosted by gamers and video game journalists, Norris Howard, Kali Scales, and Chadd Callahan. They've got your daily update on all the things you love in 30 minutes or less.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian League of Legends division shutters for good. Players are told they can come to the LCS, for some reason. Activision closes its French Marseille studios and the PS5 gets stripped down to its skivvies. That and more on this episode of Checkpoint Daily. Subscribe to CheckpointXP Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Checkpoint Daily is hosted by gamers and video game journalists, Norris Howard, Kali Scales, and Chadd Callahan. They've got your daily update on all the things you love in 30 minutes or less.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An old-school RPG classic returns! Baldur's Gate 3 is in early access! We also break down the Overwatch Grand Finals with CheckpointXP National Radio Show Host, Robbie Landis, about what to expect this weekend. Kali tries to convince us that Team Liquid can progress at Worlds and Norris is tired of Batman. That and more today's Checkpoint Daily. Subscribe to CheckpointXP Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Checkpoint Daily is hosted by gamers and video game journalists, Norris Howard, Kali Scales, and Chadd Callahan. They've got your daily update on all the things you love in 30 minutes or less.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nintendo and Minecraft collaborate on a new Smash character and Cyberpunk goes Gold! We also talk about North America's performance at Worlds 2020. What can Flyquest, Team Liquid, and Team Solo Mid do to improve and make it out of groups? That and more on the NEW AND IMPROVED Checkpoint Daily!  Subscribe to CheckpointXP Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MAD Lions suffer a MASSIVE upset against SuperMassive and are eliminated from Worlds’ 2020 while Liquid continue to roll and carry the hopes of all of North America, Odell Beckham Jr. makes his debut streaming with a notorious streamer who recently caused Twitch to change their rules ALL BECAUSE OF HIM, and Valorant sees some huge changes coming in the latest patch that includes nerfs to the OP and more buffs to try and make Viper a viable character for pro play. Subscribe to CheckpointXP Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the last-gen officially coming to an end, we discuss what gamers were the defining titles of the teens. Subscribe to CheckpointXP Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ric's got some hot sauce and everyone will have to answer questions while feeling the burn. Subscribe to CheckpointXP Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another console launch, another preorder disaster that shows more consoles in the hands of scalpers on eBay than in the hands of people who actually wanted to keep them, so good luck getting a new Xbox Series S or X out there. Plus, a new patch leak for Valorant reveals a possible update on a mobile version coming in the future? And, a Japanese Smash Ultimate ad hinted at the latest DLC Fighter to be released soon, so who could it be? Subscribe to CheckpointXP Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remembering Chadwick Boseman and the impact that Black Panther has on the world outside of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The dynamic duo of Robbie Landis and Ben Morse is back once again for another episode of the Other Identity. The Other Identity is a podcast about exploring the culture created by comic books. Two weeks ago the world was devastated by the loss of Chadwick Boseman. Chadwick Boseman is best known to comic book and superhero fans as King T’Challa in Marvel’s Black Panther. Robbie and Ben talk about the effect he had on the Cinematic Universe. Subscribe to CheckpointXP Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After failing to make World’s despite their stellar first half of the Summer Split, Cloud9 release their head League coach, Reapered, who may be one of the best coaches in the entire world despite a disappointing end to their 2020 season. And, Activision continues to go to war with cheat makers as they blow up yet another hacker website, plus, Fall Guys invent an entire island to banish their cheaters off to. Subscribe to CheckpointXP Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remember back before 2020 was the worst year ever? We were enjoying a new Witcher series and everything was great. This will hopefully invoke some memories of that. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In response to Robbie's awful game last week, Ric has extended an olive branch this week with a nice game that's just for fun. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Microsoft shoves another dagger in Sony’s back, announcing the Xbox Series S yesterday, and now announcing that EA Play will come bundled with their Game Pass for NO ADDITIONAL MONEY! And, a streamer sets an insane 324 million point combo on Tony Hawks Pro Skater 1 + 2 and it’s believed to be a world record, plus Call of Duty League teams are GUTTING their rosters and dropping almost anybody with a pulse, and some teams cutting their entire rosters. Subscribe to CheckpointXP Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.