Checkpoint Chat is an invitation to an all new gaming conversation. Hosted by seasoned writers Alessandro Barbosa (Gamespot, Critical Hit) and Matthew Figueira (Critical Hit), indulge yourself in discussion about games being played right now, weekly news and conversations with you, a listener.
Checkpoint Chat
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294 episodes
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Checkpoint Chat is an invitation to an all new gaming conversation. Hosted by seasoned writers Alessandro Barbosa (Gamespot, Critical Hit) and Matthew Figueira (Critical Hit), indulge yourself in discussion about games being played right now, weekly news and conversations with you, a listener.
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Recent Episodes
July 15, 2026
Episode 289 - Speedrunning Exhaustion
<p>We're back and we've brought a chest full of games! On this show we chat about how damn good Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is, how to hit a button the best in Rhythm Paradise Groove, earning the number in 007 First Light, and just what the hell is a Mina the Hollower anyway?</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Checkpoint Chat on...</p><p><br></p><p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChat</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat</p><p>Threads: https://www.threads.com/@checkpointchat</p><p>Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/checkpointchat.bsky.social</p><p><br></p><p>Want to listen to more gaming goodness, on other platforms? Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more right here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/checkpointchat</p><p><br></p><p>-- SHOW NOTES --</p><p><br></p><p>00:00:00 - Speedrunning is so weird but so cool</p><p>00:13:21 - Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is still one of the franchise greats</p><p>00:34:03 - That one time Matty previewed Assassin's Creed Syndicate</p><p>00:40:21 - Both earned the number in 007 First Light</p><p>00:53:18 - Alessandro has spent some time with Rhythm Paradise Groove</p><p>01:00:41 - Mina the Hollower is modern retro goodness</p><p><br></p><p>#gamingpodcast #gamingchannels #gamingreview</p>
June 22, 2026
Episode 288 - Clouds on the Bus
<p>This week on Checkpoint Chat, MATTY FORGOT TO RECORD VIDEO! But thankfully our audio survived for you to hear discussions about 007: First Light, Saros, Mina the Hollower, and Forza Horizon 6. </p><p><br></p><p>Follow Checkpoint Chat on...</p><p><br></p><p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChat</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat</p><p>Threads: https://www.threads.com/@checkpointchat</p><p>Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/checkpointchat.bsky.social</p><p><br></p><p>Want to listen to more gaming goodness, on other platforms? Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more right here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/checkpointchat</p><p><br></p><p>-- SHOW NOTES --</p><p><br></p><p>00:00:00 - SO MANY GAMES TO LOOK FORWARD TO</p><p>00:17:52 - 007 First Light is good, but it could be better</p><p>00:34:08 - Help Matty is addicted to Forza Horizon 6</p><p>00:45:50 - We finished Saros so long ago</p><p>00:59:41 - Sandy is loving Mina the Hollower</p><p>01:08:48 - WTF are Nintendo doing with Mario?</p><p><br></p><p>#gamingpodcast #gamingchannels #gamingreview</p>
May 22, 2026
Episode 287 - (No) Power Slides
<p>This week on Checkpoint Chat, ESKOM ATTACKS, but not before we get our full thoughts out on Forza Horizon 6! No but seriously, we lost power during recording, so apologies for the shorter episode this time around. </p><p><br></p><p>Follow Checkpoint Chat on...</p><p><br></p><p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChat</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchat</p><p>Threads: https://www.threads.com/@checkpointchat</p><p>Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/checkpointchat.bsky.social</p><p><br></p><p>Want to listen to more gaming goodness, on other platforms? Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more right here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/checkpointchat</p><p><br></p><p>-- SHOW NOTES --</p><p><br></p><p>00:00:00 - Are we our parents now???</p><p>00:11:38 - Forza Horizon 6 is REAL good! </p><p><br></p><p>#gamingpodcast #gamingchannels #gamingreview</p>
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