Latest Episodes
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287 – Checkpoint: The Customer Is Always F*cked
Nick is joined by Andy and Chazzee to talk about EA being bought by the worst people on the planet and the implications for their IP, the Game Pass price increases and the future of Xbox, all the new game releases, and run down all the games they’ve been playing recently.
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286 – Checkpoint: Pit Beef
Mark is joined by Nick and Chazzee to laugh at Randy Pitchford, moan about the state of video game optimisation, ruminate on the nature of mosh pits, talk about upcoming Nintendo releases, and run down all the games they’ve been playing over the last few weeks.
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285 – Side Quest: Best Launch Lineup
We heard the internet loves tier lists, so we decided to get in on the action. Join Nick, Chazzee and Mark as they build a tier list of the best console launch lineups while doing a lot of reminiscing.
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284 – Checkpoint: Showdown
Worlds collide as Doug and Nick appear on an episode together! Join them and Mark as they talk a little about some very old news, Nick tortures the boys with a quiz, and they run down all the games they’ve been playing over the past month or so.
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283 – Side Quest: Video Game Music
Mark is joined by Nick and Chazzee for an extra special episode where they listen to, and talk about, some of their favourite pieces of video game music.
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282 – Checkpoint: Skunk
Nick is on holiday so Doug makes his annual appearance, joining Mark and Chazzee to discuss the fallout from the mass layoffs at Microsoft, how utterly useless Copilot is, some video game movie adaptation news, a brief review of the Switch 2, and of course all the games they’ve been playing recently.
Our Shows
Checkpoint is our roundup show where we catch up on gaming news, industry happenings, and what we’ve been playing. It’s your save point for staying current—perfect for lapsed gamers looking to reconnect with the world of games.
Hall of Fame is where we revisit the classics and induct legendary games that left a lasting impact. Whether it’s a cult favorite or an all-time great, we celebrate the titles that shaped how we play.
Side Quest is our space for deeper dives into the world of gaming—exploring themes, trends, and topics beyond the main story. From analysis to niche curiosities, it’s where we wander off the beaten path.
Articles
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The Uneasy Comfort of Empty Houses
Exploring a haunting subgenre of narrative games where eerie empty houses, immersive sound design, and quiet tension tell unforgettable stories. Featuring Gone Home, Blue Prince, and more.
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Andy’s Top 10 Games Played in 2021
10-The Lord of the Rings-The Fellowship of the Ring This game has been on my collection for a long time, and I finally found the time to get around to play. The game follows the first book of The Lord of the Rings closely(Tom Bombadil makes an appearance) with some additional enemies that serve the…
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Andy’s Top T.V shows of 2020
Along with films, I watched a fair bit of television shows, and these were the highlights of the year for me, in no particular order.. Ken Burn’s The Civil War Thanks to Mark for recommending Ken Burn’s documentaries, because even though they are long, they are so detailed and provide so many fascinating personal stories.…
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Andy’s Top New Films to Him in 2020
Last year I managed to watch a fair number of films that were new to me. In fact I probably watched more films and TV than playing games-but I suppose that’s the nature of a Lapsdgamer with two kids. Anyway, here’s the list in no particular order. Not all came from last year. JoJo Rabbit…
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Mark’s Top 10 Games Played in 2020
2020 was a horrible year, just the absolute worst. A global pandemic, months of lockdown, financial instability, Andrew Cuomo’s nipples, it was an all-time stinker. But despite all the turmoil and horror I managed to play some damn good games while confined to my house, here are my top 10 of the year.
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Andy’s Top 10 Games Played in 2020
10 – The Dark Pictures Anthology-Man of Medan This was a game that always intrigued me, however once I played it, despite enjoying it, I thought it could have been better. You control a bunch of people who are after some treasure. Throw in some pirates and an abandoned ship, and you have all the…