LISTEN LIVE

XBox Summer Backlash


This week on Checkpoint XP:
(0:00) Microsoft responds to backlash
Last week, we talked about the backlash that Microsoft received due to their ‘gameplay’ footage during the Summers Games Festival. Microsoft has responded to the criticism.
(12:02)  Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater Remakes
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater rules the late 90’s and early 2000’s. Now, the original THPS and its first sequel are being remastered. More importantly, the classic music is coming back! The guys break it down.
(24:02) NHL Charity Fortnite Tournament
The NHL still remains on hiatus due to COVID-19, but they’re looking to keep active! 60 players from the NHL are running a Fortnite charity tournament with proceeds going to combat coronavirus.
(34:03) Valorant Changes and Weirdbeard’s experiences
Valorant remains one of the most popular up and coming games in the world, and some major changes are in store for it. Weirdbeard also breaks down some of his experiences in the game.
(43:52) Name that character

Ric’s insisting we get our impression pants on. We don’t know what it means and we don’t like it. 
(55:51) Gaming and Esports News – 

Ubisoft Sues Google over R6 Siege Clone
World Class DOTA2 Org Banned for Match Fixing
Don’t Expect Anthem 2.0 Anytime Soon
Paper Mario Origami Announced
Pokemon Tournaments Move Online
(1:07:49) Patient Gamer – Batman: Arkham Asylum
On this week’s edition of the Patient Gamer, Robbie breaks down Batman: Arkham Asylum. Mark Hamill returns as the Joker. The combat is amazing. What could go wrong?!
(1:17:52) Social Media Check-in
We check in with our social media followers to find out what games defined you as a kid.

Podcasts you may like


the jade and andy show podcast logo
The Jade & Andy Show

Jade and Andy let you know what’s going on in this weird world of ours with the right amount of awkwardness and humor!

Play Latest 100 episodes
Play Latest 24 episodes
Dave & Chuck The Freak Full Show
Dave & Chuck the Freak: Full Show

We try our best to help you get your ass out of bed by poking fun at pretty much everything that’s going on around us. If you are easily offended – take caution – no one is safe from [...]

Play Latest 3143 episodes
tasty bits
Dave & Chuck the Freak Tasty Bits

Don’t have time to listen to the entire Dave & Chuck The Freak podcast? No worries, we’ve got you covered! Download Dave & Chuck The Freak’s Tasty Bits podcast and hear the tastiest segment [...]

Play Latest 1765 episodes
Talkin’ Rock With Meltdown

The biggest names in rock music are Talkin’ Rock with Meltdown. From Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame members to bands just starting out, Meltdown takes rock music fans behind the scenes to find out wh [...]

Play Latest 421 episodes