Checkpoint

17 Jul 2017

Checkpoint Intimates: The Birthday Conversation

Video Games

Checkpoint Intimates is a weekly podcast where two members of the team go one-on-one on a topic that they both feel strongly about, talking in a more deeper and, yes, intimate context.

It’s been three years of Checkpoint, so Elliot sits down with Luke to talk seriously about the humble beginnings of your favourite video game show and how far we’ve come. Luke created Checkpoint as there was a real gap in JOY programming when it came to geek culture, and video games is such a large industry, things really need to change.

We talk about issues and serious topics that other publications won’t touch, and have an incredibly involved community that we simply couldn’t do this without – so thank you.

For all the latest updates as always, head to our official website at checkpointgaming.net.

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26 Feb 2026

Pokémon’s 30th anniversary

Games & Hobbies, Other Games, Tech News, Technology, Video Games

Join Elliot, Luke, Edie, and James in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they celebrate Pokémon's 30th anniversary.   Catch the ...

24 Feb 2026

Up To Date: Phil Spencer retires from Xbox

Games & Hobbies, Other Games, Tech News, Technology, Video Games

Join Elliot, Luke, Edie, and James in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about Phil Spencer retiring ...

19 Feb 2026

Couples gaming

Games & Hobbies, Other Games, Tech News, Technology, Video Games

Join Luke, Charlie, Edie, and Bree in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about couples gaming. Catch the ...