Latest Episodes
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291 – Checkpoint: Brass Monkey
Mark is joined by Nick and Chazzee to talk about Tim Sweeney’s latest crashout, the weird story around Horses being blocked from Steam, JRPG 3.0, Battlefield sales figures, and of course all the games they’ve been playing recently.
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290 – Side Quest: WW2 Video Games
To mark 80 years since the end of the end of World War 2, Mark is joined by Nick, Chazzee, and Andy to talk about the history of its depiction in video games.
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289.5 – Checkpoint: The Game Awards Predictions
In this bonus extrasode Mark and Nick get together to talk about the nominations for all the categories in this year’s Game Awards, pick their preferred winners, and predict who will win.
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289 – Checkpoint: Masklophobia
Mark is joined by Nick and Chazzee to discuss some now comically outdated news, Chazzee’s fear of mascots, back pain, the World Series, and all of the games they’ve been playing over the past month.
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288 – Checkpoint: All My Homies Hate Quantic Dream
Quiet one this week, Mark and Chazzee get together to further discuss the EA buyout and union pushback against it, the latest David Cage bowel movement, a whole bunch of other news, and all the games they’ve been playing recently.
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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.
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…