Checkpoint

6 Aug 2020

Alcohol and Drugs in Games

Video Games

Elliot, Luke, Crinj and Hailey chat about Alcohol and Drugs in Games.

How is alcohol and alcohol consumption typically represented within video games? In what ways does alcohol consumption impact the player character or the gameplay/mechanics? How are drugs and drug use usually depicted in video games? We address these points and more!

Don’t miss any of the action and don’t forget to check out the first half of this podcast to keep up to date!

Giving a 1-UP to diversity in gaming.

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11 Dec 2025

Checkpoint’s 2025 Game of the Year

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

Join Luke and the rest of the Checkpoint Crew in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where reveal Checkpoint's 2025 ...

9 Dec 2025

Up To Date: The PC Gaming Show

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

Join Luke and the rest of the Checkpoint Crew in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about ...

4 Dec 2025

Video Game controversies, dramas, and flops in 2025

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

Join Elliot, Luke, Jarrod, and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about this year's controversies ...