Checkpoint Daily Podcast

ANIME MADNESS! Jump Force is getting removed from all digital storefronts in February putting a finite life on a digital good. And the team breaks down why Neflix’s forays into live action adaptations of anime might eventually work out. And we ask who is Meta actually for?

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Checkpoint Daily is hosted by gamers and video game journalists, Norris Howard and the Checkpoint XP Crew. They've got your daily update on all the things you love in 30 minutes or less.

The new Optic Texas team is looking to make a big splash in the CDL, who are they adding to their super-roster. Also, Doublelift is beefing with his former boss at TSM, what’s gone wrong between the two? And we ask how do games bounce back from bad launches?

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Checkpoint Daily is hosted by gamers and video game journalists, Norris Howard and the Checkpoint XP Crew. They've got your daily update on all the things you love in 30 minutes or less.

We finally get a chance to talk a little Worlds as Edward Gaming becomes the best League team on earth. Also, we gush over Arcane and how it exceeded all expectations, how did Riot get it right? And a wave of teams quitting hit ALGS this fall, who can EA stop the bleeding. And Robbie makes a revelation that shocks Norris.

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Checkpoint Daily is hosted by gamers and video game journalists, Norris Howard and the Checkpoint XP Crew. They've got your daily update on all the things you love in 30 minutes or less.

A major esports organization is moving their operations out of Cali to Michigan. Immortals CEO, Jordan Sherman joins us in the studio to talk about everything from women’s Valorant to the new regional look. And we share our thoughts on The Eternals and if it deserves its lukewarm reception.

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Checkpoint Daily is hosted by gamers and video game journalists, Norris Howard and the Checkpoint XP Crew. They've got your daily update on all the things you love in 30 minutes or less.

Doublelift is looking to make a return to the LCS, potentially. But he’s also got a special caveat that might bode well for the league’s young talent. Also, Elden Ring hit us with a 20-minute gameplay preview and Norris is all about it. And Nintendo is potentially creating its own cinematic universe. What Nintendo games would make the best films?

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Checkpoint Daily is hosted by gamers and video game journalists, Norris Howard and the Checkpoint XP Crew. They've got your daily update on all the things you love in 30 minutes or less.

Netflix Gaming has finally launched on Android devices, what does the streaming service offer in the way of video games. Also, Riot Games is extending pro player contracts to a four-year maximum. Is that the right amount of time? Steve Aoki wants to sell you some Pokemon cards and we debate who are best boy and best girl from the Final Fantasy Series.

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Checkpoint Daily is hosted by gamers and video game journalists, Norris Howard and the Checkpoint XP Crew. They've got your daily update on all the things you love in 30 minutes or less.

More high level staff at Blizzard step down as Overwatch 2 is delayed for yet ANOTHER year. Is this it for the OWL? Also, Robbie gripes about the new Apex map. And we ask if Smash’s director, Masahiro Sakurai, is mulling over returning to make another Smash game.

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Checkpoint Daily is hosted by gamers and video game journalists, Norris Howard and the Checkpoint XP Crew. They've got your daily update on all the things you love in 30 minutes or less.

The Finals for Worlds are set, we tell you who’s going head up in the biggest esports event of the year. Also, the world's biggest game that you probably don’t play, Honor of Kings, is getting a big-budget spin-off. And which video game movie/tv show reaches our S-tier? 

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Checkpoint Daily is hosted by gamers and video game journalists, Norris Howard and the Checkpoint XP Crew. They've got your daily update on all the things you love in 30 minutes or less.

Fortnite is officially shuttering in China this month, and with such a massive market leaving the Epic Games property, what will the backlash really be for the title? Plus, a massive fraud scam involving Twitch, Turkish Valorant pros, and the MOB  is reaching a fever pitch for all of the craziest headlines of the month.

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Checkpoint Daily is hosted by gamers and video game journalists, Norris Howard and the Checkpoint XP Crew. They've got your daily update on all the things you love in 30 minutes or less.

Guardians of the Galaxy has finally released, and Robbie says that this may be the Game of the Year for him. Plus, more BlizzNews (TM) with a removal of a horrible contract clause and the slashing of Bobby Kotick's salary, and what were the biggest stories to come out of yesterday's Sony State of Play presentation? 

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Checkpoint Daily is hosted by gamers and video game journalists, Norris Howard and the Checkpoint XP Crew. They've got your daily update on all the things you love in 30 minutes or less.

The WB Multiversus game has some of its roster leaked. We tell you who made the cut. Also, Keemstar says that he’s finally quitting content creation. Who will fill the “Drama Alert” void? And Far Cry 6 is sending you emails if you don’t complete the game. Is this clever marketing or overstepping a boundary?

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Checkpoint Daily is hosted by gamers and video game journalists, Norris Howard and the Checkpoint XP Crew. They've got your daily update on all the things you love in 30 minutes or less.

Alex Norris of Replay Café joins us to talk about a major FGC event happening in Detroit. Also, the Sony State of Play drops today, what can we expect from the stream. And FC Barcelona officially join esports with a League of Legends team.

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Checkpoint Daily is hosted by gamers and video game journalists, Norris Howard and the Checkpoint XP Crew. They've got your daily update on all the things you love in 30 minutes or less.

The Nintendo 64 Emulator is now on the Switch and the first 24 hours have been rife with stories of input lag and poor framerates. How did Nintendo let such an easy win slip from their fingers? Also, a man beating Dark Souls with morse code and hate raids getting someone banned from Twitch in the middle of a tournament. 

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Checkpoint Daily is hosted by gamers and video game journalists, Norris Howard and the Checkpoint XP Crew. They've got your daily update on all the things you love in 30 minutes or less.

You might be able to own a piece of one of the biggest esports orgs in the near future. We tell you who’s going public. Also, a big name change for McCree in Overwatch has the fanbase upset, is the anger misplaced. We also update you on Worlds 2021 and if Valkyrae’s mea culpa was enough for her naysayers.

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Checkpoint Daily is hosted by gamers and video game journalists, Norris Howard and the Checkpoint XP Crew. They've got your daily update on all the things you love in 30 minutes or less.

Faze Clan won their first major Rocket League title only seven months after they fielded a team. Also, the  crew gives their opinion on the Uncharted movie trailer and Razer finally drops their air purification mask for the future. 

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Checkpoint Daily is hosted by gamers and video game journalists, Norris Howard and the Checkpoint XP Crew. They've got your daily update on all the things you love in 30 minutes or less.

Valkyrae’s new skincare line is met with hostility. Is it snake oil or sour grapes? Also, ALGS’ success has lead to a number of esports teams coming to Apex Legends and we discuss why the XBox refrigerator is one of the most disappointing sellouts of the season.

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Checkpoint Daily is hosted by gamers and video game journalists, Norris Howard and the Checkpoint XP Crew. They've got your daily update on all the things you love in 30 minutes or less.

Blizzard could actually have an out in their legal battles. Also, Twitch’s major hack is now affecting payouts to streamers. We also talk about Cowboy Bebop’s amazing new trailers and Weirdbeard gets us hype for a new type of autobattler.

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Checkpoint Daily is hosted by gamers and video game journalists, Norris Howard and the Checkpoint XP Crew. They've got your daily update on all the things you love in 30 minutes or less.

EA decided to part ways with FIFA, what does this mean for arguably the biggest sports game in the world? Also, Twitch’s leak also revealed a Do Not Ban list, but is it as nefarious as it sounds? And the team break down what they think are the best stealth games of all time.

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Checkpoint Daily is hosted by gamers and video game journalists, Norris Howard and the Checkpoint XP Crew. They've got your daily update on all the things you love in 30 minutes or less.

DC Fandome gave us a first look at a ton of new content including The Batman and Black Adam. Also, ALGS made a controversial decision to allow coaches to speak to players during matches. And we laud Team Spirit's $18 Million windfall at The International 10.

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Checkpoint Daily is hosted by gamers and video game journalists, Norris Howard and the Checkpoint XP Crew. They've got your daily update on all the things you love in 30 minutes or less.

The Last Chance Qualifiers for Valorant...didn’t happen. How did Riot let this slip through the cracks? Also, ther salary cap for the Overwatch League is getting abolished, but not for the reason you think. And we explain how the latest anti-cheat software for Warzone is already in the hands of hackers.  

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Checkpoint Daily is hosted by gamers and video game journalists, Norris Howard and the Checkpoint XP Crew. They've got your daily update on all the things you love in 30 minutes or less.