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Two South African friends inviting you to a conversation about gaming. Join Sandy and Matty for reviews, news, and more!

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Checkpoint Chat @checkpointchat.bsky.social · Nov 24

Want to watch or listen to the show? You can find us on ALL of the things:

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This week on Checkpoint Chat, we check out the long-awaited return of Ryu in Ninja Gaiden 4. The Outer Worlds 2 is also out and reminding us that Fallout New Vegas was pretty damn good, and so is this latest Obsidian role-playing game set in capitalist space hell.

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November 12, 2025 at 3:39 PM

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This week, we finally check out Ghost of Yotei! Matty has also finally started Hades II after Hollow Knight: Silksong released him from its grasp, while Sandy has been enjoying a different kind of kart racer with Sonic Racing Crossworlds.

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October 27, 2025 at 11:31 AM

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It's finally happened; we've played Silksong! Borderlands 4 is also here and attempting to steer the franchise's ship straight again, Prince of Persia gets another great game, and Gears of War is... on PlayStation?

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September 15, 2025 at 9:20 AM

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This week, Death Stranding 2 continues to delight. Mafia The Old Country returns the series to its linear roots, while Battlefield 6 feels familiar and modern. Finally, we check Metavoidal, a new roguelite where you play as a drummer trying to escape an evil band!

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August 18, 2025 at 10:47 AM

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This week, Matty concludes his thoughts on Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. Then there's monkey business on the horizon with Donkey Kong Bananza, before we answer... a listener question?

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July 24, 2025 at 10:53 AM

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We've had the Nintendo Switch 2 for over a month and have plenty to say about its design, pitfalls, and the value of Mario Kart World. Then it's off to Australia in Death Stranding 2, all the feels in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and the enduring pull of Elden Ring Nightreign!

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July 7, 2025 at 11:44 AM

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It's a big week on Checkpoint Chat, with the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 and a brand new Mario Kart! There's also loads of other games to talk about, like Elden Ring Nightreign, Blue Prince, and a bunch of upcoming titles such as Resident Evil Requiem from Summer Game Fest.

June 9, 2025 at 8:53 AM

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This week, we dive into Metroid Prime Remastered, Assassin's Creed Shadows, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and Monster Hunter Rise. There's also talk of the Nintendo Switch 2, which is just around the corner...

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May 5, 2025 at 9:43 AM

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This week on Checkpoint Chat, it's all about (sometimes) sneaking around in a gorgeous feudal Japan in Assassin's Creed Shadows! Does Ubisoft's latest addition to one of its biggest franchises have what it takes to pull them out of their recent slump, though?

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March 19, 2025 at 3:19 PM

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This week on Checkpoint Chat, there are beasts to hunt out and things to craft from their corpses, with both Matty and Sandy absolutely in love with Monster Hunter Wilds. What's new in the sequel to Capcom's most successful game of all time? Quite a bit actually!

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February 27, 2025 at 11:41 AM

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This week on Checkpoint Chat, we check out Microsoft's first big title of the year with Obsidian's Avowed. Is it finally the game to fill the Skyrim-shaped hole in your heart, or has the long wait underdelivered?

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February 17, 2025 at 9:02 AM

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We're back and ready to talk about all the latest games like...2024's sleeper hit Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, as well as 2005's own Half-Life 2 (which turned 20 a short while ago). Join us in easing into the new year just before the avalanche of games in February kicks in.

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February 10, 2025 at 8:34 AM

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PROOF OF LIFE POST!

Apologies for the radio silence, but it's been a very busy start of year 😅

That said, we are around and should fire up our content machine again sometime in February. Stay tuned, and thank you for bearing with us!

January 27, 2025 at 10:06 AM

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It's been a hell of a year for videogames, so join us in celebrating some of the best experiences the last 12 months have offered!

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December 17, 2024 at 9:01 AM

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It's that time of year where Geoff Keighley celebrates the best of the best and sneaks in some announcements along the way! We return for our annual TGA predictions, with some surprising suggestions on who will walk away with the most accolades.

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December 9, 2024 at 8:35 AM

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buying video games to fill up your steam library is a different hobby to actually playing the games lol

November 26, 2024 at 1:45 PM

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This week, Metaphor: ReFantazio has us locked into one of the best role-playing games of this generation, LEGO Horizon Adventures looks great but feels a bit thin, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is 2024's sleeper hit, and Stalker 2 has promise despite big technical issues.

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