Latest Episodes
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281 – Checkpoint: Wet Hot Gamer Summer
Mark is joined by Nick and Chazzee to talk about yet more layoffs in the video game industry, how hot weather just hits different in the UK, midge protection, and to run down all the video games they’ve been playing over the last month or so.
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280 – Checkpoint: Summer Game Fest 2025
Mark is joined by Chazzee and Nick to talk about all the games that were shown at the 2025 edition of Geoff Keighley’s video games circle jerk, plus the Playstation and Xbox showcases and some of the smaller ones.
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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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279 – Checkpoint: In This Economy?!
Nick is joined by Chazzee and Andy to discuss the cancellation of the Black Panther game and further job losses at EA, critical reception of Elden Ring: Nightreign, and the rumoured Cyberpunk 2077 sequel, before running down all the games they’ve played recently.
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278 – Side Quest: Movie Tie-In Games
Mark, Nick, Chazzee, and Andy explore the world of video games released to coincide with movie releases – their history from the the 80’s through the golden age of the 90’s and into the doldrums of the 2000’s, why they aren’t made any more, and discuss our favourites.
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277 – Poly Gone
In this episode Mark and Chazzee sit down for a chat about the latest turmoil in the world of video game journalism, talk about Arc Raiders and the state of the extraction shooter genre as a whole, and discuss the surprise smash hit of the year – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
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…