Checkpoint Chat

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.

Checkpoint Chat is a leisure podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 295 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Checkpoint Chat, a leisure show with 295 episodes published.

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  Checkpoint Chat

  Episode 289 - Speedrunning Exhaustion

  Jul 15, 20261h 19m

  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/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat Threads: https://www.threads.com/@checkpointchat Bluesky: 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​ - Speedrunning is so weird but so cool 00:13:21 - Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is still one of the franchise greats 00:34:03 - That one time Matty previewed Assassin's Creed Syndicate 00:40:21 - Both earned the number in 007 First Light 00:53:18 - Alessandro has spent some time with Rhythm Paradise Groove 01:00:41 - Mina the Hollower is modern retro goodness #gamingpodcast #gamingchannels #gamingreview

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  Episode 288 - Clouds on the Bus

  Jun 22, 20261h 19m

  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/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat Threads: https://www.threads.com/@checkpointchat Bluesky: 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​ - SO MANY GAMES TO LOOK FORWARD TO 00:17:52 - 007 First Light is good, but it could be better 00:34:08 - Help Matty is addicted to Forza Horizon 6 00:45:50 - We finished Saros so long ago 00:59:41 - Sandy is loving Mina the Hollower 01:08:48 - WTF are Nintendo doing with Mario? #gamingpodcast #gamingchannels #gamingreview

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  Checkpoint Chat

  Episode 287 - (No) Power Slides

  May 22, 202632 min

  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/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat Threads: https://www.threads.com/@checkpointchat Bluesky: 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​ - Are we our parents now??? 00:11:38 - Forza Horizon 6 is REAL good! #gamingpodcast #gamingchannels #gamingreview

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  Checkpoint Chat

  Episode 286 - Keep It Simple Stupid

  May 2, 20261h 6m

  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/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat Bluesky: 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 conventions 00:16:54 - Pragmata certainly surprised us 00:39:10 - That Resident Evil movie looks good 00:41:43​ - Saros is going to suck us right in 00:51:54​ - Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is so silly (and we love it) 01:00:18​ - What does Kojima do all day? #gamingpodcast #gamingchannels #gamingreview

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  Episode 285 - No Context Flower Arrangements

  Apr 8, 20261h 22m

  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/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat Bluesky: 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 AI 00:19:23 - Pokémon Pokopia is so chilled 00:38:48 - Cars go VROOM VROOM in Forza Horizon 6 00:51:30​ - ElecHead is delightful and short 01:01:26​ - The Super Mario Bros. Wonder DLC has a long name #gamingpodcast #gamingchannels #gamingreview

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