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The Checkpoint crew discusses the first Xbox 20/20 reveal and the open claim of "gameplay" footage in the trailers. We personally didn't see much, but let us know what you thought about the Xbox 20/20 presentation. The crew brought in CheckpointXP On Campus co-host, Jacob Brothers to discuss the new Streets of Rage 4 game and how well it captured nostalgia, but also had something to offer the new generation of gamers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the Checkpoint team talks about how AMC has recently decided to ban Universal Studios' films from their theatres due to the Trolls World Tour digital release decision. Also, Valorant competitive is now available, but how will it track and rank players?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Norris, Robbie, and Kali discuss the entirety of Final Fantasy VII Remake, including the ending. Beware! This episode is FULL OF SPOILERS. So, if you haven't beaten the game yet, beat the game and then come back and listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rumor has it that China plans to crack down on multiplayer video games once again after an incident involving Animal Crossing. The Checkpoint team discusses how this may impact the esports scene and video game companies, in general.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the guys discuss the new Final Fantasy 7 Remake and whether it lives up to all the hype. Will this be everything fanboys and fangirls have been waiting for, or is it a nostalgic money-grab?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the continued console wars going on between Microsoft and Sony, the team breakdown some rumors they've heard online. The biggest rumor is the price, leaked from a Canadian retailer. What should we expect by the end of the year from Sony's PlayStation 5 and is it enough to go up against Microsoft's Xbox Series X?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Checkpoint crew enter week 2 of quarantine amid the Covid-19 crisis. Some people are dealing with better than others and they bring you a few new tips on how to cope. It's not all about video games and streaming this time. Plus, Nevada has officially approved esports betting. Is it something the world is ready for? Will it catch on amid the delay of traditional sports? The Checkpoint crew is pretty split. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the entire world deals with the outbreak of Covid019, the CheckpointXP crew are already in full Quarantine mode. Luckily, thanks to the world of streaming that means your content doesn't stop. Each of the members suggest some games to get caught up on during this time of self isolation. Plus, they go through some of their favorite shows and movies, just in case you need a break from the gaming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on CheckpointAFK the crew makes some important announcements about the next few weeks of Checkpoint XP content. Nicole joins the crew to talk about actors that everyone seems to like but for whatever reason we can't stand. The crew ends this weeks show fantasy casting some of their favorite video games if they were to be made into movies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The entire gaming world has been lit since the Final Fantasy 7 Remake Demo dropped on the PlayStation store. It's give us a look at first hour or so of gameplay and it's looking really good. We also come up with our definitive rankings for Girl Scout Cookies. Warning: Someone has objectively BAD opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This past weekend the Houston Outlaws welcomed several other teams into their home at their first ever homestand event. Robbie and Joe were there from day 1 and got to experience it all. Join them as they recount everything from terrible golf swings to triumphant victories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sonic the Hedgehog has opened in theaters and broken the record for the biggest box office hall of a video game movie. Dragon Quest; Your Story has released on Netflix and actually managed to surprise and impress Nate. The crew talk about the two movies, what they liked, didn't like and how they could do better. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on CheckpointAFK – we're discussing Disney movies and Disney characters. Which are the best? Which are the worst? And are the live action remakes really hitting the mark and why is The Black Cauldron never a part of the conversation? 1980’s Disney or bust, baby!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Square-Enix has been making games that have lightly touched on issues of gender and sexuality going all the way back to 1992 with the character Ferris in Final Fantasy V. So should we expect the Final Fantasy VII Remake to treat the Honey Bee in sequence, where the main character Cloud cross-dresses in order to save a fellow hero, to treat this scene with a degree of reverence, respect or even tact? The crew breaks it down! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Coronavirus has one of the largest, most populated countries on Earth on lockdown so the crew takes a moment to talk about how serious the threat is. But it doesn't just stop there, the Coronavirus has caused Overwatch League to delay their homestands, canceling more than 20 games and the LPL has delayed their season opener. How bad could this get for esports? Download and find out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As rumors of a Knights of the Republic begin to swirl, the Checkpoint crew talk about the game and what a new iteration may look like. Plus, what's left on the horizon for Star Wars fans with the Obi-Wan Disney+ Series being delayed indefinitely. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After spending the weekend in San Antonio, TX for PAX South, Robbie and Joe talk about their trip and experiences at the convention. From two failed landing attempts, a late night lyft and a weekend with the Houston Outlaws, they walk you through day by day of their ordeals and triumphs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The internet was ablaze with rumors and speculation when word that Christian Bale was meeting with Marvel for Thor 4. What character would he be playing? Most think it's Beta Ray Bill, but what villains could he play? We also talk about Mo-Cap and how it's changed in movies and games over the years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netflix's the Witcher and Henry Cavill as Geralt have received near universal praise. The crew discuss the show, how it relates to the source material and what this could mean both for the future of the game franchise and the netflix show itself. Plus, did you know Henry Cavill is a huge gamer? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Checkpoint Studio is full today as certain cast members tag in and out to talk about two of the biggest streaming shows this season. The Mandalorian and The Watchmen. They talk about the good, the bad and ugly of each and where they may go in the future, or if they even should. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.